QUESTION #14 -- EARLY MORMON HISTORY QUIZ

Joseph Smith was first initiated into the Masonic rite on March 15, 1842 as indicated by the History of the Church vol. 4, pg. 550-552:

"Tuesday, 15 -- ...The day was exceedingly fine; all things were done in order, and universal satisfaction was manifested. In the evening I received the first degree in Free Masonry in the Nauvoo Lodge, assembled in my general business office."

Wednesday, March 16 -- I was with the Masonic Lodge and rose to the sublime degree."

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