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Jeffrey M. Bradshaw

Studies Latter-day Saint temple ordinances in relation to ancient texts and Freemasonry.

history · religious studies

Degree
PhD, Cognitive Science, University of Washington
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He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah, and a Ph.D. in cognitive science from the University of Washington.

Jeffrey M. Bradshaw — IHMC

Institute for Human & Machine Cognition · as of

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Affiliation
Senior Research Scientist Emeritus, Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
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Senior Research Scientist Emeritus, Dr. Jeffrey M. Bradshaw

IHMC honors seven colleagues with emeritus status

Institute for Human & Machine Cognition · as of

Original · Archived

Positions

What is the relationship between the Nauvoo endowment and Freemasonry?

Restoration using Masonic forms · Ancient-temple pattern

Bradshaw argues that major temple teachings and ordinances were developing before Joseph Smith joined the Nauvoo lodge and have parallels in biblical and other ancient traditions. He treats Masonry as preparation for the endowment, while interpreting the ordinances and their later revisions as authorized revelation.

Further, many aspects of Latter-day Saint temple worship are well attested in the Bible and elsewhere in antiquity.

Abstract, paragraph beginning “Further” · Original

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