{"product_id":"the-priesthood-9781462150328","title":"The Priesthood","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1978, Marcus H. Martins was finally allowed to hold the priesthood. Decades later, he shares his research and understanding of priesthood power, government, and symbolic representations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Priesthood: Earthly Symbols and Heavenly Realities\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr. Martins combines personal experience and scholarly insight to reveal how priesthood authority, symbols, and ordinances link us to heavenly power. His journey'Äîfrom a young man barred from priesthood service to a bishop, stake high councilor, mission president, temple worker, and beloved professor'Äîlends a rare depth to this exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this book, you'Äôll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e How priesthood government, symbolic clothing, and sacred language shape our faith How priesthood keys unlock the treasures of heaven and transform daily life A fresh look at gender, inclusivity, and the eternal roles of women and families \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions of race, gender, and belonging echo in every faith community, this book promises clarity, hope, and a vision of the priesthood'Äôs eternal purpose. Dr. Martins reveals how the priesthood'Äôs earthly symbols point us to heavenly realities'Äîand the boundless love of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cedar Fort\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781462150328\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d","brand":"Marcus Martins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52051778175157,"sku":"9781462150328","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_d235a3a8-efb7-4aeb-996d-bd490effdda6.jpg?v=1764047913","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-priesthood-9781462150328","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}