Was Joseph Smith a Mason? Did the LDS temple ceremony originate with Masonry? What is the connection today between Mormons and Masons? Latter-day Saint scholar Gilbert W. Scharffs, Ph.D., tackles one of the most misunderstood subjects in Church history, cutting through the misinformation found in anti-Mormon attacks and even among members themselves. Enlightening and faith-promoting, this concise volume offers clarification for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking straightforward answers about the ties between the LDS Church and Freemasonry. Answers the number-one question critics raise about the temple Was Joseph Smith really a Mason? A scholar sets the record straight Cuts through misinformation about temple origins Concise, faith-promoting answers to a sensitive topic Perfect for a Latter-day Saint who has encountered claims linking the temple ceremony to Freemasonry and wants clear, faith-affirming answers.