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All Is Wellby Gerald N. LundISBN 1570085633 (1-57008-563-3)
Hardcover, Deseret Book Co
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Articles of Faithby James E. TalmageISBN 1591562821 (1-59156-282-1)
Hardcover, Covenant Communications Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Articles of Faith'Book summary:The Articles of Faith: A Series of Lectures on the Principal Doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an 1899 book by James E. Talmage about doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The name of the book is taken from the LDS Church's "Articles of Faith", an 1842 creed written by Joseph Smith. Smith's "Articles of Faith" became part of the LDS Church's scriptural canon in 1880 as part of the Pearl of Great Price. In 1891, when the First Presidency of the LDS Church asked Talmage to produce a work of theology that could be used in church schools, Talmage decided to use Smith's Articles of Faith as an outline of his work. He first delivered the material that he would organize into a book in a series of lectures delivered in 1893 at Latter-day Saints' University in Salt Lake City, Utah, which Talmage was the president of at the time. First published in 1899, Talmage's work is composed of 24 chapters. The first edition was published by the LDS Church, and has gone through over 50 English-language editions. It has also been translated and published in 13 other languages. The book continues to be published today by Deseret Book, a publishing company owned by the church. Like Talmage's later work Jesus the Christ, Articles of Faith is today regarded as a Mormon classic. For many years, Articles of Faith and Jesus the Christ were among the few non-scriptural works that full-time LDS Church missionaries were asked to study [via]
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Believing Christ: The Parable of the Bicycle and Other Good Newsby Stephen E. RobinsonISBN 1570089264 (1-57008-926-4)
Softcover, Deseret Book Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Believing Christ: The Parable of the Bicycle and Other Good News'Book summary:Author Stephen Robinson illustrates the power of the Savior as he uses analogies and parables, such as his own bicycle story, and scriptures and personal experiences in this moving, best-selling book. Mortals have finite liabilities, he explains, and Jesus has unlimited assets. By merging the two, exaltation can come. As long as we progress in some degree, the Lord will be pleased and will bless us. We must not only believe in Christ but also believe him believe that he has the power to exalt us, that he can do what he claims. People will better understand the doctrines of mercy, justification, and salvation by grace after reading this book.
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Between Husband & Wife: Gospel Perspectives on Marital Intimacyby Douglas E. Brinley, Stephen E. LambISBN 1577346092 (1-57734-609-2)
Hardcover, Covenant Communications Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Between Husband & Wife: Gospel Perspectives on Marital Intimacy'Book summary:Marriage, as ordained by a loving Father in Heaven, brings two souls together on the path toward His presence. And the special intimacy that can exist between a righteous husband and wife serves to ennoble and enhance their union. But for too many, intimacy can become a source of guilt, frustration, and even conflict.
President Spencer W. Kimball stated, "If you study the divorces . . . you will find there are [many] reasons. Generally, sex is the first; they did not get along sexually. They may not say that in court. They may not even tell that to their attorneys, but that is the reason."
Where does a Church member go for a clear, gospel-based understanding of intimacy? What new information is available about the differences between men and women, and how does it impact intimacy? What new medical insights are available for middle-aged and older LDS couples who want to improve or revitalize this aspect of their relationship?
Drawing upon their years of experience teaching, counseling, and writing on the subject, Professor Brinley and Dr. Lamb have gathered teachings and testimonies of modern prophets and united them with current medical research-available for the first time in this revised edition to offer valuable and straightforward responses to these questions.
The result is a wonderful resource for engaged or married couples who are seeking a simple and consistent gospel-based discussion of intimacy. It is also an excellent reference for middle-aged and older couples, making it a valuable resource for couples of all ages.
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Beyond the Veilby Lee NelsonISBN 1555170161 (1-55517-016-1)
Softcover, Cedar Fort
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Beyond the Veil'Book summary:Find yourself captivated as you read true accounts of Latter-day Saints who have had experiences beyond the veil. Learn of the love that our Heavenly Father has for each of His children as you gain understanding of life after death. Uplifting, inspiring, faith-promoting, and now available to a new generation, Beyond the Veil will instantly find a place among your all-time favorite books. [via]
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The Book of Mormon: A Reader's Editionby Grant HardyISBN 025207341X (0-252-07341-X)
Softcover, Univ of Illinois Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Book of Mormon: A Reader's Edition'Book summary:The Book of Mormon is a volume of scripture comparable to the Bible. It is a record of God's dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the Americas and contains, as does the Bible, the fullness of the everlasting gospel.
The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Their words, written on gold plates, were quoted and abridged by a prophet-historian named Mormon. The record gives an account of two great civilizations. One came from Jerusalem in 600 B.C., and afterward separated into two nations, known as the Nephites and the Lamanites. The other came much earlier when the Lord confounded the tongues at the Tower of Babel. This group is known as the Jaredites. After thousands of years, all were destroyed except the Lamanites, and they are the principal ancestors of the American Indians.
The crowning event recorded in the Book of Mormon is the personal ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ among the Nephites soon after his resurrection. It puts forth the doctrines of the gospel, outlines the plan of salvation, and tells men what they must do to gain peace in this life and eternal salvation in the life to come.
After Mormon completed his writings, he delivered the account to his son Moroni, who added a few words of his own and hid up the plates in the hill Cumorah. On September 21, 1823, the same Moroni, the a glorified, resurrected being, appeared to the Prophet Joseph Smith and instructed him relative to the ancient record and its destined translation into the English language.
In due course the plates were delivered to Joseph Smith, who translated them by the gift and power of God. The record is now published in many languages as a new and additional witness that Jesus Christ is the Sone of the living God and that all who will come unto him and obey the laws and ordinances of his gospel may be saved.
Concerning this record the Prophet Joseph Smith said: "I told the brethren that the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book."
In addition to Joseph Smith, the Lord provided for eleven others to see the gold plates for themselves and to be special witnesses of the truth and divinity of the Book of Mormon. Their written testimonies are included herewith as "The Testimony of Three Witnesses" and "The Testimony of Eight Witnesses."
We invite all men everywhere to read the Book of Mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and the to ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ if the book is true. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the Holy Ghost. (See Moroni 10:3-5.)
Those who gain this divine witness from the holy Spirit will also come to know by the same power that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world, that Joseph Smith is his revelator and prophet in these last days, and that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the Lord's kingdom once again established on the earth, preparatory to the second coming of the Messiah. [via]
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The Book of Mormonby Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsISBN 1570087512 (1-57008-751-2)
Hardcover, Published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]
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The Book of Mormonby Joseph SmithISBN 0830902732 (0-8309-0273-2)
Softcover, Herald Pub House
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Book of Mormon'Book summary:The spiritual text that forms the basis of MormonismÂin the last edition edited by its founder, Joseph Smith, Jr.
THE BOOK OF MORMON is one of the most influential as well as controversialÂreligious documents in American history, and is regarded as sacred scripture by followers around the world, including members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the fourth-largest religious body in the United States. According to Mormon belief, The Book of Mormon was inscribed on golden plates by ancient prophets. I t contains stories of ancient peoples migrating from the Near East to the Americas, and also explains that Jesus Christ appeared to the New World after his resurrection. The golden plates were discovered in upstate New York and translated by Joseph Smith, Jr., under the guidance of an angel, Moroni. From this divine revelation, Smith founded the Mormon sect, which is now comprised of more than 12.5 million members worldwide. [via] -
Book of Mormon 1920by Joseph SmithISBN 0766133338 (0-7661-3333-8)
Softcover, Kessinger Pub Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Book of Mormon 1920'Book summary:An account written by the hand of Mormon upon plates taken from the Plates of Nephi. Contains a brief analysis of the Book of Mormon and a section on the origin of the Book of Mormon. Following the body of the Book of Mormon is a synopsis of chapters and a pronunciation guide to proper names of Book of Mormon origin. [via]
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The Book of Mormon: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephiby Joseph Smith, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsISBN 1592975011 (1-59297-501-1)
Softcover, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christby Joseph SmithISBN 038551316X (0-385-51316-X)
Hardcover, Bantam Dell Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ'Book summary:For the twelve million members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints worldwide (six million in the United States), The Book of Mormon is literally the word of God, a companion volume to the Bible that contains the everlasting gospel. With the faith now of one of the fastest-growing religions in the country, Doubleday is proud to publish this first official trade edition of The Book of Mormon by special arrangement with the Church.
According to Mormon belief, The Book of Mormon was inscribed on golden plates by generations of prophets, quoted and abridged by the prophet-historian Mormon, and buried in the ground by Mormons son, Moroni. Fourteen centuries later, in 1823, the angel Moroni led Joseph Smith to the plates hidden in a hillside in upstate New York. Smith translated the ancient language into English through divine revelation.
The Book of Mormon narrates the historical, religious, political, and military events that shaped and continue to inform the Churchs teachings. The publication of this edition offers the opportunity to explore one of the largest denominations in America today. [via]More editions of The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ:
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Book of Mormon of 1830by Joseph SmithISBN 083090025X (0-8309-0025-X)
Hardcover, Herald Pub House
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Book of Mormon of 1830'Book summary:An Account Written BY THE HAND OF MORMON UPON PLATES TAKEN FROM THE PLATES OF NEPHI Wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of Nephi, and also of the LamanitesWritten to the Lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of Israel; and also to Jew and GentileWritten by way of commandment, and also by the spirit of prophecy and of revelationWritten and sealed up, and hid up unto the Lord, that they might not be destroyedTo come forth by the gift and power of God unto the interpretation thereofSealed by the hand of Moroni, and hid up unto the Lord, to come forth in due time by way of the GentileThe interpretation thereof by the gift of God. An abridgment taken from the Book of Ether also, which is a record of the people of Jared, who were scattered at the time the Lord confounded the language of the people, when they were building a tower to get to heavenWhich is to show unto the remnant of the House of Israel what great things the Lord hath done for their fathers; and that they may know the covenants of the Lord, that they are not cast off foreverAnd also to the convincing of the Jew and Gentile that JESUS is the CHRIST, the ETERNAL GOD, manifesting himself unto all nationsAnd now, if there are faults they are the mistakes of men; wherefore, condemn not the things of God, that ye may be found spotless at the judgment-seat of Christ. TRANSLATED BY JOSEPH SMITH, JUN. THE TESTIMONY OF THREE WITNESSES Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come: That we, through the grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of Nephi, and also of the Lamanites, their brethren, and also of the people of Jared, who came from the tower of which hath been spoken. And we also know that they have been translated by the gift and power of God, for his voice hath declared it unto us; wherefore we know of a surety that the work is true. And we also testify that we have seen the engravings which are upon the plates; and they have been shown unto us by the power of God, and not of man. And we declare with words of soberness, that an angel of God came down from heaven, and he brought and laid before our eyes, that we beheld and saw the plates, and the engravings thereon; and we know that it is by the grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, that we beheld and bear record that these things are true. And it is marvelous in our eyes. Nevertheless, the voice of the Lord commanded us that we should bear record of it; wherefore, to be obedient unto the commandments of God, we bear testimony of these things. And we know that if we are faithful in Christ, we shall rid our garments of the blood of all men, and be found spotless before the judgment-seat of Christ, and shall dwell with him eternally in the heavens. And the honor be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, which is one God. Amen. OLIVER COWDERY DAVID WHITMER MARTIN HARRIS THE TESTIMONY OF EIGHT WITNESSES Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come: That Joseph Smith, Jun., the translator of this work, has shown unto us the plates of which hath been spoken, which have the appearance of gold; and as many of the leaves as the said Smith has translated we did handle with our hands; and we also saw the engravings thereon, all of which has the appearance of ancient work, and of curious workmanship. And this we bear record with words of soberness, that the said Smith has shown unto us, for we have seen and hefted, and know of a surety that the said Smith has got the plates of which we have spoken. And we give our names unto the world, to witness unto the world that which we have seen. And we lie not, God bearing witness of it. CHRISTIAN WHITMER JACOB WHITMER PETER WHITMER, JUN. JOHN WHITMER HIRAM PAGE JOSEPH SMITH, SEN. HYRUM SMITH SAMUEL H. SMITH [via]
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The Carthage Conspiracy: The Trial of the Accused Assassins of Joseph Smithby Dallin H. Oaks, Marvin S. HillISBN 025200762X (0-252-00762-X)
Softcover, Univ of Illinois Pr
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Charlyby Jack WeylandISBN 0875791212 (0-87579-121-2)
Softcover, Deseret Book Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Charly'Book summary:Meet Sam, the straitlaced computer-science major from Brigham Young University. And then meet Charly, the sparkling, quick-witted girl who steps into his world and turns it upside down. Their courtship is a never-ending round of ups and downs- literally. On their first date Charly tricks Sam into taking a Ferris wheel ride, then tells the operator they're engaged! All of this seems to be a little more than Sam can cope with. But he gradually comes to appreciate Charly's point of view. From the girl who loves to laugh, he learns to do the same. He finds out for the first time what it's like to be really alive. Charly is a story of joy and spontaneity, learning and loving, and, most of all, growing. [via]
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Christ and the New Covenant: The Messianic Message of the Book of Mormonby Jeffrey R. HollandISBN 1573452351 (1-57345-235-1)
Hardcover, Deseret Book Co
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The Complete Works of Neal A. Maxwellby Neal A. MaxwellISBN 1573459348 (1-57345-934-8)
Hardcover, Deseret Book Co
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Discourses of Brigham Young: Secong President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saintsby John WidtsoeISBN 0877470669 (0-87747-066-9)
Hardcover, Deseret Book Co
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Fire of the Covenantby Gerald N. LundISBN 1570086850 (1-57008-685-0)
Hardcover, Deseret Book Co
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Fishers of Menby Gerald N. LundISBN 1573458201 (1-57345-820-1)
Hardcover, Deseret Book Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Fishers of Men'Book summary:In an ancient land in a time foretold by prophets, a babe was born beneath a shining star. Thirty years later, Jesus of Nazareth began teaching a message of hope, peace, and love. He claimed to be the Son of God, and his words - and his life - would change the world. In Fishers of Men, the first volume in the new series The Kingdom and the Crown, best-selling author Gerald N. Lund transports us to the days of Christ's mortal ministry and invites us to experience the emotions and events of those extraordinary times. Reports of Jesus of Nazareth have reached the ears of David ben Joseph, a merchant in Capernaum, who has waited and watched for the Messiah ever since a special, starlit night thirty years ago. He and his family decide to see for themselves whether or not the rumors are true and journey to hear Jesus. Though David is quick to accept Jesus as the Messiah, the rest of his family is more cautious. His wife, Deborah, and his son, Simeon, leaders in the rebellious Zealot movement, look for a Messiah that will crush the Romans with power and the sword, not one preaching a message of love and forgiveness. Meanwhile, reports of Jesus have reached into the very heart of Jerusalem, and both the powerful Sadducee Mordechai ben Uzziel and the Pharisee Azariah are growing uneasy with the news. Though they hold opposing political views, both agree that something must be done to stop this man from Nazareth before he gets out of hand. However, in Mordechai's own household the influence of the carpenter from Nazareth begins to create conflict. Fishers of Men is a sweeping epic filled with memorable characters who bring to life an extraordinary time in the history of the world. It is a story about the importance of family, the power of faith, the miracle of forgiveness, and the strength needed to follow your heart. [via]
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Following Christ: The Parable of the Divers and More Good Newsby Stephen E. RobinsonISBN 1573450596 (1-57345-059-6)
Hardcover, Deseret Book Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Following Christ: The Parable of the Divers and More Good News'Book summary:The groundbreaking book Believing Christ by Stephen Robinson has become a standard in understanding what it means to have faith in Jesus Christ and to be justified by faith in Him through the gospel covenant. Now, in Following Christ: The Parable of the Divers and More Good News, Brother Robinson explains what happens after we have entered the gospel covenant. He writes, "Where Believing Christ dealt with entering the covenant, this book will focus on staying in the covenant. If being truly converted is to accept Christ as Lord and to make Him the Lord of our lives, then this must somehow be reflected in our lives - but how? How does being born again translate into behavior after our conversion?"
In the same clear, readable style of his first book, Brother Robinson explains what is means to be a member of Christ's kingdom, the relationship between faith and works, what it means to endure to the end (it does not mean "being perfect"), the nature of mortality, hazards we may encounter as we seek to endure in the Lord's service, and, finally, the importance of serving others in love.
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The Gate of Heaven: Insights on the Doctrines and Symbols of the Templeby Matthew B. BrownISBN 1577345118 (1-57734-511-8)
Hardcover, Covenant Communications Inc
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Go Forward With Faithby Sheri DewISBN 1573457892 (1-57345-789-2)
Softcover, Deseret Book Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Go Forward With Faith'Book summary:Biography of the fifteenth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This book shares a behind-the-scenes lok a a spiritual leader who has spent a great deal of time in the forefront. It is a story filled with work humor, dedication, and testimony. [via]
Holy Templeby Boyd PackerISBN 0884944115 (0-88494-411-5)
Hardcover, Deseret Book Co
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If Life Were Easy, It Wouldn't Be Hard: And Other Reassuring Truthsby Sheri L. DewISBN 1590385381 (1-59038-538-1)
Hardcover, Deseret Book
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Illustrated Christ And the New Convenantby Jeffrey R. HollandISBN 1590386132 (1-59038-613-2)
Hardcover, Deseret Book Co
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The Infinite Atonementby Tad R. CallisterISBN 1573456233 (1-57345-623-3)
Hardcover, Deseret Book Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Infinite Atonement'Book summary:No doctrine is more central to the message of the restored gospel or to our individual happiness than the infinite and eternal Atonement of Jesus Christ. In this clearly written and powerfully moving book, Tad Callister focuses on the infinite power, coverage, and depth of the Atonement, and how the most profound blessings of the gospel are eternally linked to it. The Savior experienced infinite suffering as he brought the Atonement to pass, but because of the Atonement we are capable of experiencing the blessings of the resurrection and exaltation, of repentance, of freedom, of peace of mind, and of the healing of the Savior's infinite love.
The Infinite Atonement is an outstanding book that can be read from cover to cover or used as a reference to study selected aspects of the Atonement. It is destined to become a classic.
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Jesus the Christby James TalmageISBN 157734958X (1-57734-958-X)
Hardcover, Covenant Communications Inc
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Jesus the Christ: A Study of the Messiah and His Missionby James E. TalmageISBN 0877479038 (0-87747-903-8)
Hardcover, Deseret Book Co
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Jesus the Christ: A Study of the Messiah And His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient And Modernby James E. TalmageISBN 1425367321 (1-4253-6732-1)
Softcover, Kessinger Pub Co
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Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rollingby Richard L. Bushman, Jed WoodworthISBN 1400077532 (1-4000-7753-2)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling'Book summary:Joseph Smith, Americas preeminent visionary and prophet, rose from a modest background to found the largest indigenous Christian church in American history. Without the benefit of wealth, education, or social position, he published the 584-page Book of Mormon when he was twenty-three; organized a church when he was twenty-four; and founded cities, built temples, and attracted thousands of followers before his violent death at age thirty-eight. Rather than perishing with him, Mormonism migrated to the Rocky Mountains, flourished there, and now claims millions of followers worldwide.
In Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling, Richard Bushman, an esteemed American cultural historian and a practicing Mormon, tells how Smith formed a new religion from the ground up. Moving beyond the popular stereotype of Smith as a colorful fraud, the book explores the inner workings of his personalityhis personal piety, his temper, his affection for family and friends, and his incredible determination. It describes how he received revelations and why his followers believed them.
Smith was a builder of cities. He sought to form egalitarian, just, and open communities under God and laid out a plan for ideal cities, which he hoped would fill the world. Adopted as the model for hundreds of Mormon settlements in the West, Smiths urban vision may have left a more lasting imprint on the landscape than that of any other American.
He was controversial from his earliest years. His followers honored him as a man who spoke for God and restored biblical religion. His enemies maligned him as a dangerous religious fanatic, an American Mohammad, and drove the Mormons from every place in which they settled. Smiths ultimate assassination by an armed mob raises the question of whether American democracy can tolerate visionaries.
The book gives more attention to Joseph Smiths innovative religious thought than any previous biography. As Bushman writes, His followers derived their energy and purpose from the religious world he brought into being. Some of the teachings were controversial, such as property redistribution and plural marriage, but Smiths revelations also delved into cosmology and the history of God. They spoke of the origins of the human personality and the purpose of life. While thoroughly Christian, Smith radically reconceived the relationship between humans and God. The book evaluates the Mormon prophets bold contributions to Christian theology and situates him culturally in the modern world.
Published on the two hundredth anniversary of Smiths birth, Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling is an in-depth portrayal of the mysterious figure behind one of the worlds fastest growing faiths. [via]More editions of Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling:
Joseph Smith the Prophetby MadsenISBN 0884947041 (0-88494-704-1)
Hardcover, Deseret Book Co
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Leadership for Saintsby Ed J. Pinegar, Rodger Dean DuncanISBN 1591560624 (1-59156-062-4)
Hardcover, Covenant Communications Inc
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Lectures on Faithby Joseph SmithISBN 087747897X (0-87747-897-X)
Hardcover, Deseret Book Co
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Like a Fire Burningby Gerald N. LundISBN 1573458716 (1-57345-871-6)
Softcover, Deseret Book Co
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Like a Fire Is Burningby Gerald N. LundISBN 0884948013 (0-88494-801-3)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Like a Fire Is Burning'Book summary:There was a thunderous crack. Lydia felt the ship shudder beneath her feet, and heard the buildings lining the wharf rattle. She jerked around so hard that the baby lurched within her, jabbing her sharply with pain. For a moment, she could only stare, not comprehending. The sound had come from the harbor's mouth. For a moment there was nothing to see, just the mass of ice blocking their way. Above and behind her she heard the captain shouting, Every man to his post! To your posts! Then, to everyone's utter amazement, the ice jam began to crack. A seam of dark water began to open, piercing first the base, then the wall of ice. It was as if hell itself were being pried open to make way for them. This is just one of the many exciting events depicted in this book, the second in the landmark multivolume series The Work and the Glory. Like a Fire Is Burning continues the epic story of the fictional Benjamin Steed family and covers their participation in the unfolding events of the Restoration from 1830-1836. Swept up in the great drama as the infant Church expands and spreads westward into Ohio and Missouri, the Steeds become eyewitnesses of miracles as well as of the horrors of mob mayhem. Nathan and Lydia begin their married life, meeting new challenges and facing crises that test both their faith and their love; Mary Ann struggles with her feelings over her husband Benjamin's continued lack of spiritual response to the Restoration message; Jessica Steed, distraught by her apparent inability to have children, watches helpless as Joshua's bitter and destructive nature threatens to explode into violence. This book will surprise and intrigue many readers with the little-known true events it depicts and the involvement in them of well-known Latter-day Saints like Joesph and Emma Smith, Lucy Mack Smith, Parley P. Pratt, Brigham Young, Mary Elizabeth Rollins, and others. Author Gerald N. Lund first provides a solid historical basis, then weaves into it believable fictional characters as he portrays the tragedies and triumphs experienced in the early days of the restored Church. Through the Steed family, the author typifies the faith, the determination, the Spirit that burned like a fire in the hearts of early Latter-day Saints. [via]
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Marvelous Work and a Wonderby Legrand RichardsISBN 0875793274 (0-87579-327-4)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Marvelous Work and a Wonder'Book summary:At the conclusion of Elder LeGrand Richards' presidency of the Southern States Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1937, he left with the missionaries an outline entitled "The Message of Mormonism." This outline was prepared to assist the missionaires in their study and presentation of the gospel in a systematic and logical manner. It has since been used in a number of missions and by stake missionaries. Repeated requests and suggestions that it be printed have influenced the decision to enlarge upon the original outline and have it published in book form. It is here presented under the title "A Marvelous Work and A Wonder." [via]
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A Marvelous Work And A Wonder: Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saintsby Legrand RichardsISBN 1417975733 (1-4179-7573-3)
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The Millennial Messiah: The Second Coming of the Son of Manby Bruce R. McConkieISBN 0875794076 (0-87579-407-6)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Millennial Messiah: The Second Coming of the Son of Man'Book summary:The Second Coming-is there any serious Christian who has not pondered the significance and consequences of that long-awaited, glorious event? Elder Bruce R. McConkie of the Council of the twelve, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, expounds on this topic in all its magnificence and in his usual flowing style. The crowning work of his trilogy on the life of Christ-preceded by The Promised Messiah and The Mortal Messiah (in four volumes)-The Millennial Messiah lays out before the reader every pertinent bit of information to be gleaned from the four standard works and inspired prophets. [via]
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The Miracle of Forgivenessby Spencer W KimballISBN 0884944441 (0-88494-444-1)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Miracle of Forgiveness'Book summary:In his earthly ministry, Jesus preformed many miracles. In particular, he healed numerous diseased and disabled bodies. But perhaps his greatest miracle was the healing of people's souls the forgiveness of sin. Jesus still offers that miracle today, and on the same terms as formerly: sincere repentance. This book is a penetrating explanation of repentance and forgiveness that is illuminated with a bright hope for those who are searching for peace and security. It is a landmark work that has spoken with authority and insight for thirty-five years, bringing to bear President Kimball's rich experience and the inspiration of his calling. Elder Richard G. Scott, in his October 2000 conference address suggests reading the last two chapters first. [via]
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Mormon Doctrineby Bruce R. McConkieISBN 0884944468 (0-88494-446-8)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Mormon Doctrine'Book summary:This work on Mormon Doctrine is designed to help persons seeking salvation to gain that knowledge of God and his laws without which they cannot hope for an inheritance in the celestial city.
Since it is impossible for a man to be saved in ignorance of God and his laws, and since man is saved no faster than he gains knowledge of Jesus Christ and the plan of salvation, it follows that men are obligated at their peril to learn and apply the true doctrines of the gospel.
This gospel compendium will enable men, more effectively, to "teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom"; to "be instructed more perfectly in theory, in principle, in doctrine, in the law of the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of God, that are expedient" for them "to understand." (D. & C. 88:77-78.)
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Moving In His Majesty And Powerby Neal A. MaxwellISBN 1590383931 (1-59038-393-1)
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Nde Near Death Experiencesby Richard Nelson, Lee NelsonISBN 1555173667 (1-55517-366-7)
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No Doubt About Itby Sheri DewISBN 1570089256 (1-57008-925-6)
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No One Can Take Your Placeby Sheri L. DewISBN 1590381815 (1-59038-181-5)
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No Unhallowed Handby Gerald N. LundISBN 1573458767 (1-57345-876-7)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'No Unhallowed Hand'Book summary:Picking up the story shortly after the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, No Unhallowed Hand volume 7 in the series The Work and the Glory takes the saga of the Restoration the the fictional Steed family from the end of June 1844 to February 1846.
As this volume opens, it is a time of great sadness and of uncertainty. Having lost their beloved prophet, the Saints witness a series of power plays by those who would use the opportunity to further their own interests. It is not long, however, before the Lord's purposes are made apparent and the Twelve take their rightful position as leaders of the Church, with Brigham Young at their head. For a time, an uneasy peace seems to prevail in Illinois, but then the Nauvoo Charter is revoked, anti-Mormon hatred is again inflamed by those involved in the Prophet's death, mobs burn homes in small Mormon settlements, and eventually the Saints again find themselves faced with the threat of violent expulsion unless they agree to leave the state. The situation promises to divide the Steeds. Who among them will go west and who will stay? What will Joshua's and Melissa's part-member families do?
This installment in the series contains not only its share of fascinating real-life history, but also a number of plot twists involving the Steeds that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end. The story of their lives underscores the prophetic nature of Joseph Smith's words that, indeed, no unhallowed hand can stop the work.
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Our Search for Happinessby M. Russell BallardISBN 0875799175 (0-87579-917-5)
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Our Search for Happiness: An Invitation to Understand the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saintsby M. Russell BallardISBN 0875798047 (0-87579-804-7)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Our Search for Happiness: An Invitation to Understand the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints'Book summary:In this, the most recent addition to the approved missionary personal library, Elder M. Russell Ballard explains the Church and LDS beliefs in a clear and inoffensive way. Elder Ballard discusses the Apostasy, the need for the Restoration, the Book of Mormon, the priesthood, the plan of salvation, the Articles of Faith, the Word of Wisdom, temples, missionary work, and benefits of living the gospel. Through personal experiences he reveals how the gospel has benefitted him and concludes by bearing his testimony. [via]
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The Peacegiver: How Christ Offers to Heal Hearts and Homesby James L. FerrellISBN 1590382234 (1-59038-223-4)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Peacegiver: How Christ Offers to Heal Hearts and Homes'Book summary:What does the atonement mean, practically speaking? How is Christ the answer to a strained relationship with a spouse, child, parent, or sibling? What if I am being mistreatedhow can the atonement help me cope with that? How can I discover the desire to repent when I dont feel the need to repent" And how can I invite others to do the same? These are the challenging, difficult questions of daily life, questions to which the gospel must provide answers if it is to have living, cleansing, redeeming power.
The Peacegiver is a book about the answers to these questions. Unlike other books about the atonement, The Peacegiver is written as an extended parable. It tells the story of a man struggling, with the help of a loved one, to come unto Christ. IN reading the rich details of his often difficult journey, we find ourselves embarked on a personal journey of our own. His questions are our questions; his problems, our problems; his discoveries, our discoveries. Along the way, the truths of the gospel are unfolded with surprising clarity and power, illuminating aspects of the atonement that few of us have ever heard or considered before. These surprising implications show us the way to deep and lasting peace in our hearts and homes.
"My peace I give unto you," the Savior declared. The Peacegiver explores in a deeply personal way what we must do to receive the peace he stands willing to give. [via]
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Pillar of Lightby Gerald N. LundISBN 088494770X (0-88494-770-X)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Pillar of Light'Book summary:Pillar Of Light - the first volume in the series The Work And The Glory - begins the saga of the Benjamin Steed family, who, in the fall of 1826, move from Vermont to Palmyra Township in upstate New York in search of better farmland. Almost immediately they meet a young man named Joseph Smith and are thrown into the maelstrom of controversy that swirls around him. Is he a deluded farm boy or a prophet of God? Sincere seeker of truth or clever charlatan? Does he commune with angels or consort with devils? The answers to those questions - intensely personal, bitterly divisive - will profoundly affect the lives of the Steeds and many others. [via]
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Praise to the Manby Gerald N. LundISBN 0884949990 (0-88494-999-0)
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Rumors of Warby Dean HughesISBN 1573451991 (1-57345-199-1)
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A Season of Joyby Gerald N. LundISBN 1573458740 (1-57345-874-0)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'A Season of Joy'Book summary:Volume 5 is a season of rejuvenation for the Mormons as, after the horrors of the Missouri persecutions, they find refuge across the Mississippi River in Illinois, where they establish the city of Nauvoo. Despite ongoing trials, they feel that God has granted them this season of relief, hope and joy. [via]
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So Great a Causeby Gerald N. LundISBN 1573458775 (1-57345-877-5)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'So Great a Cause'Book summary:The Mormon faithful begin the long trek west in 1846 searching for their promised land. The trek proves more miraculous, challenging and costly than ever imagined. The trail is littered with human sweat, tears and graves. It is necessary for the Steeds to split up and hope for a sweet reunion at the trail's end. [via]
Stand a Little Taller: Counsel and Inspiration for Each Day of the Yearby Gordon Bitner HinckleyISBN 1570087679 (1-57008-767-9)
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Standing for Somethingby Gordon B. Hinckley, Mike WallaceISBN 0609807250 (0-609-80725-0)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Standing for Something'Book summary:"Virtue is too often neglected, if not scorned or ridiculed as old-fashioned, confining, unenlightened," laments author Gordon Hinckley, a 90-year-old ordained leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Even as he enumerates all of America's social ills (including $482 billion a year spent on gambling, rampant child neglect and abuse, school massacres, a pervasive deterioration of values) Hinckley believes there is a remedy. Chapter by chapter Hinckley presents 10 old-fashioned virtues that will return America to the glory envisioned by its founding fathers. These virtues include Love, Honesty, Morality, Civility, Learning, Forgiveness, Thrift and Industry, Gratitude, Optimism, and Faith.
Hinckley makes a compelling case for every one of these virtues, quoting extensively from the Bible but mostly using convincing personal anecdotes (after all, he is an elder with 90 years worth of stories and wisdom). In his glowing foreword, Mike Wallace (of 60 Minutes fame) writes that Gordon Hinckley is an "optimistic leader of the Mormon Church who fully deserves the almost universal admiration that he gets." Clearly, Hinkley has struck a resounding chord with the American populace, including dyed-in-the-wool New York cynics such as Wallace. Word of this book is rapidly spreading across America as simple folk clamor to steer their lives and country with a more virtuous compass. [via]
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Standing for Something : Ten Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homesby Gordon B. Hinckley, Mike WallaceISBN 0812933176 (0-8129-3317-6)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Standing for Something : Ten Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homes'Book summary:"Virtue is too often neglected, if not scorned or ridiculed as old-fashioned, confining, unenlightened," laments author Gordon Hinckley, a 90-year-old ordained leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Even as he enumerates all of America's social ills (including $482 billion a year spent on gambling, rampant child neglect and abuse, school massacres, a pervasive deterioration of values) Hinckley believes there is a remedy. Chapter by chapter Hinckley presents 10 old-fashioned virtues that will return America to the glory envisioned by its founding fathers. These virtues include Love, Honesty, Morality, Civility, Learning, Forgiveness, Thrift and Industry, Gratitude, Optimism, and Faith.
Hinckley makes a compelling case for every one of these virtues, quoting extensively from the Bible but mostly using convincing personal anecdotes (after all, he is an elder with 90 years worth of stories and wisdom). In his glowing foreword, Mike Wallace (of 60 Minutes fame) writes that Gordon Hinckley is an "optimistic leader of the Mormon Church who fully deserves the almost universal admiration that he gets." Clearly, Hinkley has struck a resounding chord with the American populace, including dyed-in-the-wool New York cynics such as Wallace. Word of this book is rapidly spreading across America as simple folk clamor to steer their lives and country with a more virtuous compass. [via]
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Storyteller in Zionby Orson Scott CardISBN 1573458082 (1-57345-808-2)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Storyteller in Zion'Book summary:Award-winning science-fiction writer Orson Scott Card candidly admits that he is no scholar and that his role in the Church gives him no special claim to inspiration for the body of the Saints. And yet, in A Storyteller in Zion, Card uses his unique perspective as a storyteller to provide readers with a priceless collection of insights and wis¬dom, defining and strengthening the community of Saints as they seek to build Zion. Broad in scope and deeply relevant to all Latter-day Saints, this volume includes speeches and essays on such topics as the complex¬ity and internal integrity of the Book of Mormon as a story, the importance of moral storytelling, the role of the artist in Mormon society, and the importance of creating Zion, first in the hearts of the Latter-day Saints and then in their communities. Fundamental to all his writings is Card's belief that LDS storytellers, artists, and other members must learn to put the Lord first and avoid the temptation to become "assimilationists" who "long to reconcile the world and the Church by changing the Church to fit the world." Instead, Card argues, as the Saints begin to establish Zion among themselves, the good people of the world will be drawn to assimilate with them and accept the laws of the Lord. "There's a chance," writes Card regarding his hopes for this book, "that when I speak the truth I've learned in my limited expe¬rience, there will be readers who have been waiting to hear it in the way I've learned to say it." All such readers will find a wealth of important, edifying insights in A Storyteller in Zion. [via]
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Teach Ye Diligentlyby Boyd K. PackerISBN 087747558X (0-87747-558-X)
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Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckleyby Gordon Bitner HinckleyISBN 1573452629 (1-57345-262-9)
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Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smithby Joseph F. SmithISBN 087579243X (0-87579-243-X)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith'Book summary:Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith is a valuable reference tool that belongs in the library of every Latter-day Saint, to be referred to and read for its insights into the subtleties of gospel principles. This reasonably priced edition includes an index and concordance to help find subjects of interest.
Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith makes a great gift for missionaries, new converts, and all who desire a deeper understanding of gospel principles.
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Temple and Cosmos: Beyond This Ignorant Presentby Hugh Nibley, Don E. NortonISBN 0875795234 (0-87579-523-4)
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The Third Thousand Yearsby W. Cleon SkousenISBN 0884941221 (0-88494-122-1)
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Thy Gold to Refineby Gerald N. LundISBN 0884948935 (0-88494-893-5)
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Truth Will Prevailby Gerald N. LundISBN 1573458724 (1-57345-872-4)
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Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faithby Jon KrakauerISBN 1400032806 (1-4000-3280-6)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith'Book summary:In 1984, Ron and Dan Lafferty murdered the wife and infant daughter of their younger brother Allen. The crimes were noteworthy not merely for their brutality but for the brothers' claim that they were acting on direct orders from God. In Under the Banner of Heaven, Jon Krakauer tells the story of the killers and their crime but also explores the shadowy world of Mormon fundamentalism from which the two emerged. The Mormon Church was founded, in part, on the idea that true believers could speak directly with God. But while the mainstream church attempted to be more palatable to the general public by rejecting the controversial tenet of polygamy, fundamentalist splinter groups saw this as apostasy and took to the hills to live what they believed to be a righteous life. When their beliefs are challenged or their patriarchal, cult-like order defied, these still- active groups, according to Krakauer, are capable of fighting back with tremendous violence. While Krak! auer's research into the history of the church is admirably extensive, the real power of the book comes from present- day information, notably jailhouse interviews with Dan Lafferty. Far from being the brooding maniac one might expect, Lafferty is chillingly coherent, still insisting that his motive was merely to obey God's command. Krakauer's accounts of the actual murders are graphic and disturbing, but such detail makes the brothers' claim of divine instruction all the more horrifying. In an age where Westerners have trouble comprehending what drives Islamic fundamentalists to kill, Jon Krakauer advises us to look within America's own borders. --John Moe [via]
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Way to Be!: Nine Ways to Be Happy and Make Something of Your Lifeby Gordon B. HinckleyISBN 0743238303 (0-7432-3830-3)
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Whom the Lord Loveth: The Journey of Discipleshipby Neal A. MaxwellISBN 1590382064 (1-59038-206-4)
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The Work and the Glory: Pillar of Lightby Gerald N. LundISBN 159038363X (1-59038-363-X)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Work and the Glory: Pillar of Light'Book summary:One mans remarkable vision; one familys desperate struggle
With more than two million copies of the nine-volume series in print since its initial release in 1990, The Work and the Glory is one of the most popular historical fiction series ever published by a religious publisher. Pillar of Light, volume one, is soon to be a major motion picture and will introduce this unforgettable story to a new generation of readers. IN this saga of the Benjamin Steed family, award-winning author Gerald N. Lund blends historical reality and high-powered fiction to create an enduring love story full of intrigue, suspense, betrayal, and undeniable faith.
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