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John Cowdery Kendrew won The Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1962.
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Jabez F. Cowdery has written:
'Cowdery's new book of forms' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Forms (Law)
'The Pacific law encyclopedia' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Business law, Dictionaries, Forms (Law), Law, Local government, Commercial law
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Timothy K. Cowdery has written:
'Ground-water quality in the Red River of the North Basin, Minnesota and North Dakota, 1991-95' -- subject(s): Water-supply, Groundwater, Water quality
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You might be thinking of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery.
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Olivery Cowdery was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons). He helped Joseph Smith translate the Book of Mormon from ancient plates written by ancient American prophets. He helped organize the church and fell away later in his life.
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The cast of The Restoration of the Priesthood - 1982 includes: Bruce Newbold as Oliver Cowdery
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The cast of 13 Going on 13 - 2014 includes: Sarah Cowdery as Leslie
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Josh Cowdery has: Played Talent Manager in "Entourage" in 2004. Played Alec in "Murder" in 2007. Played Motorcycle Shopper in "Couples Retreat" in 2009. Played Detective McLoughlin in "The Blue Wall" in 2010. Played Rebel Leader in "Hirokin" in 2012. Played Maintenance Guy in "The Avengers" in 2012. Played Agent Tyler in "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." in 2013. Played Bill in "The Angel Madness" in 2013. Performed in "i-Lived" in 2014.
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The cast of Allison and the Magic Bubble - 1979 includes: Lisa Calishman Katie Cowdery Billy Fellows Joe Giotta Tom Matzell
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The cast of The Angel Madness - 2013 includes: Josh Cowdery as Bill Kaitlin Ferrell as Andrea Kristen Napiorkowski as Jane Dustin Quick as The Woman
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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1962 was awarded jointly to Max Ferdinand Perutz and John Cowdery Kendrew for their studies of the structures of globular proteins
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John Kendrew won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1962 for his work on the structure of myoglobin, an important protein in muscles. He used X-ray crystallography to determine the three-dimensional structure of myoglobin, providing key insights into its function and laying the foundation for understanding the structure of other proteins.
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Olivery Cowdery was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons). He helped Joseph Smith translate the Book of Mormon from ancient plates written by ancient American prophets. He helped organize the church and fell away later in his life.
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The Suspect is a 2013 movie, currently under production. Not to be confused with Stuart Connelly's 2013 production "The Suspect", it is being written in Wesley Chapel, FL, but will be filmed in Tampa. It stars Moriah Lee, a rising star as of late in classic-set film. It is being directed by Andrew Cowdery, one of the lesser known Hollywood-bound filmmakers of our time. It's screenplay is being written by one of the greats in young-age filmmaking, Joel Lee. Finally, it features Aisling Cooney, an unknown actress who is justas sure to deliver as Moriah Lee. The production design team is made of Joel Lee and Andy Cowdery, but the cinematography team is relatively unknown.
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The Suspect is a 2013 movie, currently under production. Not to be confused with Stuart Connelly's 2013 production "The Suspect", it is being written in Wesley Chapel, FL, but will be filmed in Tampa. It stars Moriah Lee, a rising star as of late in classic-set film. It is being directed by Andrew Cowdery, one of the lesser known Hollywood-bound filmmakers of our time. It's screenplay is being written by one of the greats in young-age filmmaking, Joel Lee. Finally, it features Aisling Cooney, an unknown actress who is justas sure to deliver as Moriah Lee. The production design team is made of Joel Lee and Andy Cowdery, but the cinematography team is relatively unknown.
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The Suspect is a 2013 movie, currently under production. Not to be confused with Stuart Connelly's 2013 production "The Suspect", it is being written in Wesley Chapel, FL, but will be filmed in Tampa. It stars Moriah Lee, a rising star as of late in classic-set film. It is being directed by Andrew Cowdery, one of the lesser known Hollywood-bound filmmakers of our time. It's screenplay is being written by one of the greats in young-age filmmaking, Joel Lee. Finally, it features Aisling Cooney, an unknown actress who is justas sure to deliver as Moriah Lee. The production design team is made of Joel Lee and Andy Cowdery, but the cinematography team is relatively unknown.
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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1962 was awarded jointly to John Kendrew and Max Perutz for their work on the structure of proteins, particularly myoglobin and hemoglobin, using X-ray crystallography.
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The cast of The Three Witnesses - 1968 includes: Bryce Chamberlain Stanley Farnsworth Ron Frederickson as Oliver Cowdery Grant Graff as Postman Roland Hiltscher Nordon Johnson Sherwood Keith as General Doniphan Robert Pusey Duane Ryan as David Whitmer Zan Winn
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The cast of The Blue Wall - 2010 includes: Maeva Asare as Monika Carlos Bernard as David Keenan Veronika Bozeman as Kendra Josh Cowdery as Detective McLoughlin Colette Divine as Prostitute Hassan Johnson as Cloud Otto Sanchez as Mike DelSanto Mark Sivertsen as Detective Kelly
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In Mormon beliefs, John the Baptist is seen as a key figure who restored the authority to baptize. Mormons believe that John the Baptist appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in 1829 and conferred the Aaronic Priesthood, which includes the authority to baptize, upon them. This event is considered significant in Mormon practices as it established the foundation for the practice of baptism within the faith.
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The cast of i-Lived - 2014 includes: Brian Breiter as App Developer Shannon Collis as Drunk Girl Josh Cowdery Dean Delray as Detective McQuee Franck Khalfoun Christopher Mena as Bobby Yen Koral Michaels as Kidnap Girl Maja Miletich as Ginny Elaine Partnow as Mrs. Lee Thomas Payton as Zach Jeremiah Watkins as Josh
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Dalton Blaine has: Played Matthew in "Twenty Feet Behind" in 2006. Played Sinclair in "Farewell to Brotherhood" in 2010. Played Oliver Cowdery in "Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold" in 2011. Played Otto in "A James Dean Kind of Thing" in 2011. Played Everett Mills in "The Letter from Pearl Harbor" in 2011. Played Student in "Brain Games" in 2011. Played Grocer in "Dr. Fubalous" in 2012.
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By prayerfully reading it, and following the counsel at the end to pray and ask God if it is true, asking in faith that God will give you an answer, and then listen. You may not get a "YES!" loudly but it may come as a quiet calm feeling of affirmation.
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Samuel Franklin Cowdery (later known as Samuel Franklin Cody) (6 March 1867 - 7 August 1913) was an early pioneer of manned flight, most famous for his work on the large kites known as Cody War-Kites that were used in World War I as a smaller alternative to balloons for artillery spotting. He was also the first man to conduct a powered flight in Britain, on 16 October 1908[1]. A flamboyant showman, he was and still is often confused with Buffalo Bill Cody, whose surname he took when young.
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The Testimony of the Three Witnesses says that the witnesses (Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris) saw the plates, the engravings on the plates, and an angel which showed them the plates. They heard the voice of the Lord.
The Testimony of the Three Witnesses can be found here: http://scriptures.lds.org/en/bm/thrwtnss
The Three Witnesses said Joseph's church went beyond what the Book of Mormon taught. Further light:
- http://whitmercollege.com
- http://bookofmormonchurch.com
- http://bomchristian.com
- http://bookofmormontest.com
- http://jsfellowship.com
Modern LDS professors admit Joseph did not base his church on the Book of Mormon.
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LeGrand Richards, who was ordained an Apostle on April 10, 1952
By David O. McKay, who was ordained an Apostle on April 9, 1906
Who was ordained by Joseph F. Smith, who was ordained an Apostle on July 1, 1866
Who was ordained by Brigham Young
Brigham Young was ordained an Apostle on 14 February, 1835 under the hands of the Three Witnesses --Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris (See Joseph Smith, History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, vol 1, p 187)
The Three Witnesses were called by revelation to choose the Twelve Apostles, and on 14 February, 1835 were "blessed by the laying on of the hands of the Presidency,"--Joseph Smith, Jr., Sidney Rigdon, and Frederick G Williams --to ordain the Twelve Apostles (see History of the Church, vol. 2, pp. 185-189)
Joseph Smith, Jr., and Oliver Cowdery received the Melchizedek Priesthood in 1829 under the hands of Peter, James and John (see History of the Church, vol. 1, pp40-41)
Peter, James and John were ordained Apostles by the Lord Jesus Christ (see John 15:16)
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Joseph Smith had several visions, some of which were witnessed by others and some of which were private events.
While Joseph Smith heard the voice of God the Father and Jesus Christ many times, he records seeing God the Father bodily only once - in his first vision in 1820. This was a private event in which Joseph Smith saw the Father and Son, both of whom spoke to him. Joseph Smith does not record speaking to God, only God speaking to him. Nobody else was present.
Joseph Smith and two others - Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer - later heard the voice of God from heaven saying that the Book of Mormon was true. They did not see God or speak to Him, only heard His voice.
On another occasion, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon together experienced a vision which showed the Father and Son in heaven. We know that at least one other, Philo Dibble, was present in the room but did not see the vision. It is possible that John Johnson and others were also there. Philo Dibble wrote that Joseph and Sidney sat motionless for about an hour, each describing what they were seeing.
In January 1836 several church leaders gathered in the Kirtland Temple in Ohio. Joseph Smith had a vision of the Father and Son, as well as others, in heaven. Nobody else saw the vision, but they witnessed Joseph having the vision.
In April 1836, Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery met together to pray in the Kirtland Temple. Together they had a vision of Jesus Christ, who spoke to them. Moses, Elias, and Elijah were also a part of this vision. The vision is recorded in Doctrine and Covenants Section 110.
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At the first meeting of the Church, on April 6, 1830, there were 6 men who were previously baptized who 'officially incorporated the Church' (required by the laws of the area) and a few friends and family members, perhaps about 30 people total. By the end of the year, there were several hundred members in a handful of states.
The original 6 men who 'incoporated' the Church were:
Joseph Smith, Jr.
Hyrum Smith
Samuel H. Smith
Oliver Cowdery
David Whitmer
Peter Whitmer
There are no minutes of the meeting, but we know that Joseph's parents and other siblings were present, as well as his wife and the families of the other men previously listed. Many of these were baptized following the meeting.
To read more about that first Church meeting, visit the "Related Link" below.
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Joseph Smith didn't really have a "partner" in founding the church. He alone was viewed as the prophet and he alone is credited with restoring the God's church to the earth. This question could be answered in several ways:
-Faithful members of the church would probably view Joseph's partner in founding the church as Jesus Christ. Mormons believe that Jesus and other Biblical figures appeared personally to Joseph and instructed him in how to organize the church, interpret scripture, and revealing various unique doctrines.-Joseph's partner in translation of the book of Mormon is usually considered to be Oliver Cowdery, although a few others assisted as well. You might also consider Moroni, an ancient figure from the Book of Mormon, who assisted and instructed Joseph in finding the plates as a heavenly messenger.
-His partner in leadership after the church was organized is most often his brother, Hyrum Smith. His wife, other siblings, and parents also had prominent leadership positions in the church.
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A total of 635 verses plus a little more than a page of text not in verse format
Book of Moses:
-chp1:42 verses
-chp2:31 verses
-chp3:25 verses
-chp4:32 verses
-chp5:59 verses
-chp6:68 verses
-chp7:69 verses
-chp8:30 verses
Book of Abraham:
-chp1:31 verses
-chp2:25 verses
-chp3:28 verses
-chp4:31 verses
-chp5:21 verses
Joseph Smith's Translation of Matthew chp24:
-55 verses
Joseph Smith's History:
-75 verses + Oliver Cowdery's 7 paragraph remarks
Articles of Faith:
-13 articles
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This depends on what you mean by "leader". The leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Jesus Christ. He reveals His will pertaining to the Church to the Prophet/President. There have been 16 of these in the history of the Church, being:
Joseph Smith, Jr.
Brigham Young
John Taylor
Wilford Woodruff
Lorenzo Snow
Joseph F. Smith
Heber J. Grant
George Albert Smith
David O. McKay
Joseph Fielding Smith
Harold B. Lee
Spencer W. Kimball
Ezra Taft Benson
Howard W. Hunter
Gordon B. Hinckley
Thomas S. Monson
The Prophet/President has two counselors, these three make up the "First Presidency". Twelve Apostles also lead the Church and work with the First Presidency. That makes 15 men who are leading the Church at any given time.
The first First Presidency and Twelve Apostles of the Church were:
Joseph Smith, Jr., President
Sydney Rigdon and Fredrick G Williams, Counselors
Oliver Cowdery, Assistant to the President (no longer a position in the Church)
with Apostles:
Thomas B. Marsh
David W. Patton
Brigham Young
Heber C. Kimball
Orson Hyde
William E. McLellin
Parley P. Pratt
Luke S. Johnson
William Smith
Orson Pratt
John F. Boynton
Lyman E. Johnson
You can see a great video of how Church leadership has changed through the years (from 1830 to 2010) at the "Related Links" below.
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Brigham Young was ordained an Apostle on February 14, 1835 under the hands of the Three Witnesses; Oliver Cowdry, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris.
The Three Witnesses were called by revelation to choose the Twelve Apostles and were "blessed by the laying of the the hands of the First Presidency" (Joseph Smith, Jr., Sidney Rigdon, and Frederick G. Williams) to ordain the Twelve Apostles (see Church History Vol 2 page 187)
Joseph Smith, Jr. and Oliver Cowdry received the Melchizedek Priesthood in 1829 under the hands of Peter, James, and John. They were visited by Peter, James, and John who were sent as resurrected beings to restore the Priesthood authority to the earth. (See Doctrine and Covenants 21:12-13)
Peter, James, and John were ordained Apostles by the Lord Jesus Christ. (See John 15:16)
Brigham Young was ordained an Elder on the date of his baptism, April 14, 1832 by Eleazer Miller, however, Priesthood lines of authority are counted from the highest office of priesthood received, so the line of authority extending from Elder Miller is insignificant.
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There are a few ways to answer this question:
First, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that their religion was founded by God the Father and Jesus Christ, and so they may say that God was the original Mormon.
Second, members of the Church believe that their religion is the same which was followed by God's people in Biblical times, so they may answer that Adam and Eve were the original Mormons.
Third, some will answer with the names of the first six members of the Church - that is, the six men who were required by law at the time to sign on as members in order to incorporate the Church as a legal entity. These men were Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith (Joseph's brother), Samuel H. Smith (Joseph's brother), David Whitmer, and Peter Whitmer, Jr. Their first official meeting to legally organize the Church was held on April 6, 1830, with approximately 30 other men and women present. Some of these had previously been baptized and others were baptized following the meeting.
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Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery were called the "first Elders" of the church by the Lord after they given the Melchizedek Priesthood, but the quorum of the First Presidency had not yet been organized. The first iteration of the quorum known as the First Presidency consisted of Joseph Smith, Jr. as President of the church, with Jesse Gause and Sidney Rigdon as counselors. For a time, Oliver served as "Assistant President."
Because of various acts of apostasy in the early days of the church, the office of the First Presidency was frequently reorganized. Joseph always retained the office of President of the church, but called Assistant Presidents (including his brother Hyrum) to help with the burdens of leading a growing church. He called several counselors and assistant counselors as members of the First Presidency until his own death on June 27, 1844.
The First Presidency was not formally reorganized until three and a half years later, a period known as the Apostolic Interregnum. They keys of the priesthood were vested in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as a whole upon the death of Joseph Smith. As President of the Quorum of the Twelve, Brigham Young felt that the burdens of moving the church to the safety of the Rocky Mountains made it impractical to attempt a reorganization until the first companies had successfully migrated west, and the Quorum of the Twelve were able to meet once again as a quorum to consider the issue. On December 27, 1847, Brigham Young was sustained as President of the church, with Heber C. Kimball and Willard Richards as his counselors.
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As Joseph Smith reports it:
After the visit of God, the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, the next Heavenly messenger was the angel, Moroni.
As Moroni had been the last prophet who had held it in his possession on the earth [1000s years earlier] and as it was his father, Mormon, who had carried out most of the abridgment of the Book of Mormon, it was he (Moroni) who was given the assignment to visit Joseph and show him where he had placed the plates.
Then, later, because there was no one upon the earth with the authority to restore the original Church, John the Baptist came to earth to bestowe upon Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery the Aaronic Priesthood (Or the Lesser Priestood). Later Peter, James and John conferred upon them the keys to the Melchizedek (or Greater) Priesthood. These returned "Priesthoods" meant that Joseph then held both, the authority and the Keys, to restore the Church of Jesus Christ back to the earth.
A bunch of these Heavenly messengers include:
- God, the Father.
- His Son, Jesus Christ.
- Moroni, an ancient American prophet, now resurrected.
- John the Baptist
- Peter, James & John from the New Testament.
- Moses
- Elijah
- Elias
- Apparently Adam & Noah also came at some point, and perhaps more than once.
Good question. Hope that's helpful.
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Bruce Newbold has: Played Regan in "Hill Street Blues" in 1981. Played Oliver Cowdery in "The Restoration of the Priesthood" in 1982. Played Bellhop in "Scorned and Swindled" in 1984. Played Joe Twilly in "Highway to Heaven" in 1984. Played Hal Ochoa in "L.A. Law" in 1986. Played Anchorperson in "L.A. Law" in 1986. Performed in "L.A. Law" in 1986. Played Dr. Shiveley in "Tour of Duty" in 1987. Played Parley Pratt in "How Rare a Possession: The Book of Mormon" in 1987. Played Sgt. Baggott in "Paradise" in 1988. Played Edmund Randolph in "A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation" in 1989. Played Doctor in "Mancuso, FBI" in 1989. Played Trask in "Daughter of the Streets" in 1990. Played Teacher in "Sisters" in 1991. Played Lorant in "Reasonable Doubts" in 1991. Played Peter in "The Lamb of God" in 1992. Played Surgeon in "Melrose Place" in 1992. Played First Reporter in "A Place to Be Loved" in 1993. Played Dr. Warren in "Touched by an Angel" in 1994. Played Dr. Jessup in "Touched by an Angel" in 1994. Played Lawyer in "Touched by an Angel" in 1994. Played Sgt. Gillman in "Promised Land" in 1996. Played Developer in "Silk Hope" in 1999. Played James in "The Testaments: Of One Fold and One Shepherd" in 2000. Played Sherm in "The Penny Promise" in 2001. Played Chick in "The Poof Point" in 2001. Played Donald Madison in "Journey to Harmony" in 2002. Played Councilman Morris, Male Board Member in "Everwood" in 2002. Played Male Board Member in "Everwood" in 2002. Played Dan Clark in "Everwood" in 2002. Played Thomas in "Finding Faith in Christ" in 2003. Played Moroni in "The Book of Mormon Movie, Volume 1: The Journey" in 2003. Played Bishop Evans in "Bonneville" in 2006. Played Dr. Powell in "Propensity" in 2006. Played Uncle Drew in "Passage to Zarahemla" in 2007. Played John Rowe Moyle in "Only a Stonecutter" in 2008. Played The Traveller in "17 Miracles" in 2011. Played Joe in "Christmas Oranges" in 2012. Played Mr. Mueller in "Christmas for a Dollar" in 2013. Played Lee Propst in "The Saratov Approach" in 2013.
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A protein is a nutrient that supplies the body with energy for building and repairing tissue and cells.
From Wikipedia.com:
Proteins are large organic compounds made of amino acids arranged in a linear chain and joined together by peptide bonds between the carboxyl and amino groups of adjacent amino acid residues. The sequence of amino acids in a protein is defined by a gene and encoded in the genetic code. Although this genetic code specifies 20 "standard" amino acids plus selenocysteine and - in certain archaea - pyrrolysine, the residues in a protein are sometimes chemically altered in post-translational modification. This can happen either before the protein is used in the cell, or as part of control mechanisms. Proteins can also work together to achieve a particular function, and they often associate to form stable complexes.[1]
Like other biological macromolecules such as polysaccharides and nucleic acids, proteins are essential parts of organisms and participate in every process within cells. Many proteins are enzymes that catalyze biochemical reactions and are vital to metabolism. Proteins also have structural or mechanical functions, such as actin and myosin in muscle and the proteins in the cytoskeleton, which form a system of scaffolding that maintains cell shape. Other proteins are important in cell signaling, immune responses, cell adhesion, and the cell cycle. Proteins are also necessary in animals' diets, since animals cannot synthesize all the amino acids they need and must obtain essential amino acids from food. Through the process of digestion, animals break down ingested protein into free amino acids that are then used in metabolism.
The word protein comes from the Greek word πρώτειος (proteios) "primary". Proteins were first described and named by the Swedish chemist Jöns Jakob Berzelius in 1838. However, the central role of proteins in living organisms was not fully appreciated until 1926, when James B. Sumner showed that the enzyme urease was a protein.[2] The first protein to be sequenced was insulin, by Frederick Sanger, who won the Nobel Prize for this achievement in 1958. The first protein structures to be solved included hemoglobin and myoglobin, by Max Perutz and Sir John Cowdery Kendrew, respectively, in 1958.[3][4] The three-dimensional structures of both proteins were first determined by x-ray diffraction analysis; Perutz and Kendrew shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for these discoveries
"Protein." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 7 Dec 2008, 14:33 UTC. 8 Dec 2008 .
Or large moleculesthat contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur
Proteins can be defined as a nitrogenous compound composed of one or long chains of amino acids.
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Frederick Danner has: Played Cpl. Murphy in "Redcap" in 1964. Played Reilly in "The Wednesday Play" in 1964. Played Mr. Tatlow in "Public Eye" in 1965. Played Marcus Hooper in "Privilege" in 1967. Played Anthony Arkwright in "The Main Chance" in 1969. Played British Staff Officer in "Gladiatorerna" in 1969. Played Podger in "The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder" in 1969.
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Good question. This comes from the last 2 verses of the Old Testament, which say: "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet, before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord: And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse." That's found in Malachi chapter 4, verses 5 & 6. This is what it means: # Elijah, the famous prophet from the Old Testament, who was taken up into heaven without tasting death, would return before Jesus' second coming. Jesus' second coming is both a great and dreadful day--it's great for the righteous, because it's something they've been looking forward to for years; it's dreadful to the wicked, because it means their time has passed and their game of wickedness is about to come to an end. A final exam is great for someone who's prepared; it's shear agony for someone who put it off... # Something about what Elijah was going to do at this return of his would turn the attention of parents to their kids and vice versa. # And apparently what ever happens in number 2 above needs to take place or else this whole planet's got a problem. Now for the explanation: Elijah did return. He visited Joseph Smith and a guy named Oliver Cowdery (along with Jesus, Moses, and a man named Elias) on April 3, 1836 in a temple in Kirtland, Ohio. I know that sounds strange, but stick with me. At that meeting, Elijah gave Joseph Smith the authority to perform important ordinances in temples that are helpful to both people who are alive and to people who have already died. One of those ordinances, for example, is baptism, or what we refer to as "baptism for the dead", first referred to in 1 Corinthians 15:29. Jesus said that unless a person is baptized, he cannot inherit the kingdom of heaven (John 3:3-5). So what about all those millions of people who have lived on the earth, never heard of Jesus or his teachings, lived good lives, and then died? Should their rewards be less just because they didn't get the chance to hear about the gospel and the commandments? No, that wouldn't be fair. However, it's kind of hard to baptize someone who's dead, right? So the only way to do that is to have someone stand in for them, in their place--for example, like Jesus stood in for all of us when he suffered so much pain for our sins on the cross and in the Garden of Gethsemane--that way, the dead person can still have a baptism done for them because a live person took the time to do it in their place. Does that make sense? The turning of the hearts to one another is the great genealogy work that goes on around the world where people suddenly get excited about their ancestry, etc. If none of this happens, when Jesus returns, you've got one big problem: a bunch of people who should be able to get into heaven but haven't had certain things done for them--like baptism, for example--yet that was no fault of their own. The prophecy said the earth would be smitten with a curse, not "destroyed". I don't know what that specific curse is, only that unless the work of Elijah is underway and getting done there are a whole bunch of people who would be somewhat worse off otherwise. If I find out more about the actual "curse", I'll let you know. Hope that's helpful!
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The Book of Mormon was written between 600 B.C. and 400 A.D. It begins with a prophet named Lehi, a contemporary of Jeremiah, in Jerusalem. He and his family travel to the Americas to avoid the prophesied Babylonian Captivity. The Book of Mormon is a record of their decendants until the time that only one righteous man, Moroni, remains. He buries the record in 400 A.D.
Those who believe the Book of Mormon is true and not a fabrication believe that Joseph Smith was lead to the place where the record was buried by Moroni himself, who had returned as an angel. Joseph Smith then translated the record into the Book of Mormon by the power of God. The majority of the translation took place in the late spring of 1929, with the first edition of the Book coming off the presses in early 1830.
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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) believe that the Church is lead by Jesus Christ through modern prophets. The first of these prophets was Joseph Smith. After the Church was officially organized in 1830, he was the president of the Church until his murder in 1844. After he was murdered there was some controversy over who should succeed him, until Brigham Young was appointed the president after the Church had arrived in Salt Lake City in 1847. Brigham Young died in 1877, and John Taylor was appointed Church president in 1880. After John Taylor's death in 1887, Wilford Woodruff served until 1898. At Wilford Woodruff's death, Lorenzo Snow became president. He died in 1901.
Church presidents during the 1900's and 2000's are:
Joseph F. Smith (1901-1918)
Heber J. Grant (1918 - 1945)
George Albert Smith (1945 - 1951)
David O. McKay (1951 - 1970)
Joseph Fielding Smith (1970 - 1972)
Harold B. Lee (1972 - 1973)
Spencer W. Kimball (1973 - 1985)
Ezra Taft Benson (1985 - 1994)
Howard W. Hunter (1994 - 1995)
Gordon B. Hinckley (1995-2008)
Thomas S. Monson (2008 to present)
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Orignally form back east (near new work) they were driven west due to mobs wanting to kill them.
In short, they came from Palmyra, New York.
In the 1800s, a man named Joseph Smith received many revelations which restored the true Christian religion to the earth. True Christianity had been lost in the First Century when the Apostles were killed by the Romans faster than they could find replacements. Many false teachings were accidently introduced into the Church which had lost the authority of the priesthood and the spirit of revelation. The Lord used Joseph Smith to restore both of these things to the earth.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are often referred to as "Mormons".
The term Mormon comes from the LDS scripture "The Book of Mormon".
As in the bible books are named after the prophet who compiled the book.
In this case the "Book of Mormon" was a compilation of all of the writings of the ancestors and predecessors of the prophet Mormon who by all accounts was the last surviving Nephite on the American continent after his people were hunted to extinction by the lamanites. He hid the writings of his people in the hill cumorah to keep them safe until the day the lord would use the records to restore the true church of christ to the earth after the Apostacy.
To learn more about Mormons, please visit www.Mormon.org.
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The belief of Mormons is that the Book of Mormon was written on golden plates or tablets by the ancient inhabitants of the Americas, who came over to the Americas from Jerusalem, having been led there by the hand of God, though this belief is not shared by Orthodox Christians, who believe Joseph Smith made it up himself. So, it is a belief specific to Mormons.
However, according to Mormon beliefs, Joseph Smith and 12 other testifying witnesses, saw and handled the ancient gold plates and the characters that were on them. These plates comprised the wording that's found in the Book of Mormon.
According to the personal accounts, Joseph Smith translated the characters on the plates using the Urim and Thummim as a means of doing so, and his chief scribe, Oliver Cowdery, wrote down the translations as they fell from the mouth of Smith. The original records which were compiled and abridged to form the Book of Mormon as presently constituted were written on thin gold plates. The books which individually go together to make up the Book of Mormon were written by ancient prophets from about 588 B.C. to 421 A.D. - the prime language of the plates being Reformed Egyptian.
The book tells of the dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the Americas, and of the visit to these people by the Son of God, Jesus Christ, after His resurrection, as the Mormon faith believes was promised by Jesus Himself to the Jews in the Bible, saying, "Other sheep I have which are not of this fold, them also I must visit..." (Paraphrased). On the other hand, some Orthodox Christians believe that Jesus was referring to the Gentiles, calling all humanity into 'God's Grace', since up to that point, God had only accepted the children of Israel - Orthodoxy believing that the ministry of Jesus was geared to change that. The LDS believe, on the other hand, that Israel in its 12 Tribes [not just the Jews] will remain God's people, and that those who accept the teachings in the Book of Mormon AND in the Bible will become part of the Promised Israel.
May I add some clarification to the first answer regarding the American Indian. Some, of course, believe their ancestors, the Lamanites (as named in the Book of Mormon) , had no part in writing any of the books contained in the present abridged Book of Mormon, nor any of the records which are far too numerous to be included in the book that is now used by the Church. These records will be made known to man in the Lord's own due time
I Thessalonians 5:21 "'''Prove all things'''; hold fast that which is good."
DIVINE AUTHENTICITY OF THE BOOK OF MORMON
By Orson Pratt
One of the Twelve Apostles of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
"The Book of Mormon claims to be a divinely inspired record, written by a succession of prophets who inhabited ancient America. It professes to be revealed to the present generation for the salvation of all who will receive it, and for the overthrow and damnation of all nations who reject it.
This book must be either true or false. If true, it is one of the most important messages ever sent from God to man, affecting both the temporal and eternal interests of every people under heaven to the same extent and in the same degree that the message of Noah affected the inhabitants of the old world. If false, it is one of the most cunning, wicked, bold, deep-laid impositions ever palmed upon the world, calculated to deceive and ruin millions who will sincerely receive it as the word of God, and will suppose themselves securely built upon the rock of truth until they are plunged with their families into hopeless despair. The nature of the message in the Book of Mormon is such, that if true, no one can possibly be saved and reject it; if false, no one can possibly be saved and receive it. Therefore, every soul in all the world is equally interested in ascertaining its truth or falsity.
In a matter of such infinite importance no person should rest satisfied with the conjectures or opinions of others: he should use every exertion himself to become acquainted with the nature of the message: he should carefully examine the evidences of which it is offered to the world: he should, with all patience and perseverance, seek to acquire a certain knowledge whether it be of God or not. Without such an investigation in the most careful, candid, and impartial manner, he cannot safely judge without greatly harming his future and eternal welfare. If, after a rigid examination, it be found an imposition, should be extensively published to the world as such; the evidences and arguments upon which the imposture was detected, should be clearly and logically stated, that those who have been sincerely yet unfortunately deceived, may perceive the nature of the deception, and be reclaimed, and that those who continue to publish the delusion, may be exposed and silenced, not by physical force, neither by persecutions, bare assertions, nor ridicule, but by strong and powerful arguments--by evidences adduced from scripture and reason. Such, and such only, should be the weapons employed to detect and overthrow false doctrines--to reclaim mankind from their errors, to expose religious enthusiasm, and put to silence base and wicked impostors."
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