| Matthew Cowley | |
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| Full name | Matthew Cowley |
| Born | August 2, 1897 |
| Place of birth | Preston, Idaho |
| Died | December 13, 1953 (aged 56) |
| Place of death | Los Angeles, California |
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| Called by | George Albert Smith |
| Ordained | October 11, 1945 (aged 48) |
| Reason for ordination | Death of Heber J. Grant and reorganization of First Presidency |
| End of term | December 13, 1953 (aged 56) |
| Reason for end of term | Death |
| Reorganization at end of term | George Q. Morris ordained |
Matthew Cowley (August 2, 1897 – December 13, 1953) was an American missionary and a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1945 until his death. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Preston is a city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States. The population was 4682 at the 2000 census. The State of Idaho ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States of America. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fourth largest Christian denomination in the United States and the largest and most well-known George Albert Smith ( April 4, 1870 &ndash April 4, 1951) was the eighth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar Heber Jeddy Grant ( November 22, 1856 &ndash May 14, 1945) was the seventh president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day First Presidency The First Presidency (also called the Quorum of the Presidency of the Church or simply the Presidency) is the presiding or governing authority Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. George Quayle Morris ( February 20, 1874 &ndash April 23, 1962) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Quorum of the TwelveIn The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (also known as the Quorum of the Twelve, the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fourth largest Christian denomination in the United States and the largest and most well-known Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar He was affectionately known as the "Polynesian Apostle" because of his intimate knowledge of Polynesian culture and the Māori language. Polynesian culture refers to the aboriginal Culture of the Polynesian -speaking peoples of Polynesia and the
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Early life
Matthew Cowley was the son of Matthias F. Cowley and Abbie Hyde. Matthias Foss Cowley ( 1858-08-25 &ndash 1940-06-16) born in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles After his birth, in the same year, his father was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and they moved from Preston, Idaho to Salt Lake City, Utah. Preston is a city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States. The population was 4682 at the 2000 census. The State of Idaho ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States of America. Salt Lake City is the Capital and the most populous city of the U The State of Utah (ˈjuːtɔː or) is a western state of the United States. When Matthew was eight years of age, his father resigned the quorum over the church's decision to excommunicate practitioners of plural marriage. The "Second Manifesto" was a 1904 declaration made by Joseph F In 1911, when Matthew was 14, his father was disciplined and had his priesthood temporarily rescinded. This did not stop Matthew from growing strong in the church.
He attended Latter-day Saints University in Salt Lake City, Utah, until his call as a missionary. Salt Lake City is the Capital and the most populous city of the U
Missionary
In 1914, Cowley was called to serve as a missionary in New Zealand. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church is one of the most active modern practitioners of Missionary work with over 50000 full-time missionaries New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island There he developed an unusual talent with the Māori language and people. This article discusses the Māori people of New Zealand For their language see Māori language, and for other meanings see Māori (disambiguation. He was called upon to revise the translation of the Book of Mormon in that language; this revised edition appeared in 1917. The Book of Mormon is a Sacred text of the churches in the Latter Day Saint movement. Year 1917 ( MCMXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year He was also called to translate the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price into Māori, with the assistance of Wiremu Duncan and Stuart Meha. The Doctrine and Covenants (sometimes abbreviated and cited as D&C) is a part of the open scriptural canon of several denominations of the The Pearl of Great Price is part of the standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church see also Mormonism) and some The translated version of these sacred texts appeared in 1919. Year 1919 ( MCMXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common His mission was extended two years beyond the typical three to complete these tasks.
After returning from his mission, Cowley attended George Washington University Law School in Washington D.C.. The George Washington University Law School, commonly referred to as GW Law, is the Law school of The George Washington University. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Upon graduating, he worked for a short period under Senator Reed Smoot. Reed Smoot ( January 10, 1862 – February 9, 1941) was a native-born Utahn that served in the United States Senate Afterwards, Cowley started his own law practice in Salt Lake City. He married Elva Eleanor Taylor in the Salt Lake Temple on July 13, 1922. The Salt Lake Temple is the largest (of more than 120 and best-known temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. They had one daughter.
In 1938, he was called to serve as the president over the LDS Church's New Zealand Mission. Year 1938 ( MCMXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Mission president is a priesthood leadership position in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church This article is about a geographical administrative area within the LDS Church As World War II began, the church called the missionaries serving overseas back home to the United States. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Cowley remained in New Zealand throughout the war. During his service, he adopted a Māori boy. He was known by both members and non-members alike for his dedication to the Māori people.
Apostle
Cowley was released from his mission presidency in September of 1945, and that October, in general conference, he was called to serve as an apostle in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, filling the vacancy caused by the passing of church president Heber J. Grant. Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar In the Latter Day Saint movement, a general conference is a meeting for all members of the church for conducting general church business and instruction In the Latter Day Saint movement, the President of the Church is generally considered to be the highest office of the church Heber Jeddy Grant ( November 22, 1856 &ndash May 14, 1945) was the seventh president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day He was ordained on October 11, 1945 by new church president George Albert Smith. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar George Albert Smith ( April 4, 1870 &ndash April 4, 1951) was the eighth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Cowley was affectionately known as the "Polynesian Apostle. " He was also known for being exceptionally compassionate. He encouraged the members of the church to openly welcome sinners rather than ostracize them. He was also known for being an eloquent speaker and writer. A number of his sermons were compiled into Matthew Cowley Speaks, which was published after his passing.
His contributions to the Māori and the church in New Zealand continued during his service as an apostle. As an apostle, he presided over all of the missions of the church in the Pacific. He played a crucial role in the building of the Hamilton New Zealand Temple and also worked in constructing a church school near the temple site. The Hamilton New Zealand Temple (formerly the New Zealand Temple) is the 13th constructed and 11th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Cowley died suddenly in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. He is interred in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City is the Capital and the most populous city of the U George Q. Morris was called to fill the void in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. George Quayle Morris ( February 20, 1874 &ndash April 23, 1962) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church
See also
Published works
- Cowley, Matthew (1954). Paora Te Potangaroa (died 1881 was a Māori prophet and Rangatira of the Ngāti Kahungunu in the Wairarapa region of the North Island Matthew Cowley speaks: Discourses of Elder Matthew Cowley of the Quorum of the Twelve of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 0-87747-167-3.
- --- (1946). Religion and moral reconstruction: Address delivered Sunday, January 6, 1946, at 9 p. m. over Radio station KSL. s. n. . ISBN B0007J4GLS.
External resources
| Preceded by Mark E. Petersen |
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles October 11, 1945–December 13, 1953 |
Succeeded by Henry D. Moyle |
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