In 1978, Marcus H. Martins was finally allowed to hold the priesthood. Decades later, he shares his research and understanding of priesthood power, government, and symbolic representations.

In The Priesthood: Earthly Symbols and Heavenly Realities, Dr. Martins combines personal experience and scholarly insight to reveal how priesthood authority, symbols, and ordinances link us to heavenly power. His journey—from a young man barred from priesthood service to a bishop, stake high councilor, mission president, temple worker, and beloved professor—lends a rare depth to this exploration.

In this book, you’ll discover:

• How priesthood government, symbolic clothing, and sacred language shape our faith
• How priesthood keys unlock the treasures of heaven and transform daily life
• A fresh look at gender, inclusivity, and the eternal roles of women and families

Questions of race, gender, and belonging echo in every faith community, this book promises clarity, hope, and a vision of the priesthood’s eternal purpose. Dr. Martin's reveals how the priesthood’s earthly symbols point us to heavenly realities—and the boundless love of God.