celestial marriage
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of celestial marriage
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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One day Joseph was chatting about celestial marriage with Brigham and the unmarried Fanny Young.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2014
Popular knowledge of Mormons centres on their practice of "celestial marriage," better known as polygamy.
From Time Magazine Archive
The revelation on celestial marriage had never been among her selections.
From The Lions of the Lord A Tale of the Old West by Wilson, Harry Leon
"Tell me," said the young man, "the truth of this new order of celestial marriage."
From The Lions of the Lord A Tale of the Old West by Wilson, Harry Leon
David explained the principle of celestial marriage as it had been revealed to them in earth-life, and contrasted that doctrine with what was usually taught.
From Added Upon A Story by Anderson, Nephi
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