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Larry C. Porter, "The Restoration of the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods," Ensign, December 1996, 30. Historical records and the testimony of Joseph Smith's associates tell the manner, order, and pattern of priesthood restoration and indicate that the time of the restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood was probably within the 13-day period of 16 to 28 May 1829.

John P. Pratt, "The Restoration of Priesthood Keys on Easter 1836, Part 1,," Ensign, June 1985, 59. When was Jesus born, and when did He die?

John P. Pratt, "The Restoration of Priesthood Keys on Easter 1836, Part 2," Ensign, July 1985, 55. Symbolism of Passover and of Elijah's Return.

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William G. Hartley, "The Priesthood Reform Movement, 1908�1922," BYU Studies (1973) Most Latter-day Saints know a good deal about the duties and functions of the various priesthood quorums, but few appreciate the great effort required of past Church leaders to produce the well-ordered priesthood programs which characterize the Church today. Since the restoration of the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthood, the various quorums have been alive and functioning to a greater or lesser degree. But organized and systematic priesthood work as we know it today actually dates from the period of 1908�1922, when a specially called General Priesthood Committee instituted a Churchwide priesthood reform and reorganization movement under the direction of president Joseph F. Smith.

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