Spires on SLC Temple

[dahlia]

Does anyone know if there is a reason for the multiple spires on the SLC Temple? I don't see the style replicated anywhere else and wondered if it was specific to SLC and the surrounding mountains.  I like the lone spire with Moroni on top, but the multiple spires are a nice touch, too.

[Dravin]

Towers.  The three towers on the east side represent the First Presidency of the Church and the Melchizedek Priesthood; the twelve pinnacles rising from the towers represent the Twelve Apostles. The three towers on the west side represent the Presiding Bishopric and the Aaronic Priesthood; the twelve pinnacles rising from the towers represent the High Council.

 

From: http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/saltlake/

[kapikui]

Washington DC has the same thing.

[dahlia]

Washington DC has the same thing.

So it does. It looks different, tho, since they are more spread out, not as tight and close as the SLC temple. I lived near the DC temple for years (but wasn't LDS then), you'd think I'd remember what it looked like.

[skalenfehl]

Some links to consider:

 

http://mormonprophecy.blogspot.com/2008/10/symbolism-and-creation-part-1.html

 

http://mormonprophecy.blogspot.com/2008/10/saturn-symbolism-in-salt-lake-temple.html

 

http://mormonprophecy.blogspot.com/2008/10/saturn-myths-and-restored-gospel.html

 

 

Anthony E. Larsen has done extensive research on this amazing subject and has written three books, call the prophecy trilogy and you can find it on amazon.com

[Just_A_Guy]

The original temple design called for flat-topped towers, not spires. The plans changed during construction, and even after Brigham Young's death there was discussion as to whether the spires should be stone or wood sheathed in metal.

Edited October 20, 2014 by Just_A_Guy

[jerome1232]

The original temple design called for flat-topped towers, not spires. The plans changed during construction, and even after Brigham Young's death there was discussion as to whether the spires should be stone or wood sheathed in metal.

I'm glad they changed, I like the gothic look.

[Blackmarch]

Does anyone know if there is a reason for the multiple spires on the SLC Temple? I don't see the style replicated anywhere else and wondered if it was specific to SLC and the surrounding mountains.  I like the lone spire with Moroni on top, but the multiple spires are a nice touch, too.

yes each spire represents a major part of the priesthood (or i should say that each tower that forms that part of the temple), as well as representing ascension to heaven or leading to heaven.

Edited October 20, 2014 by Blackmarch