Using teachings of living prophets and the scriptures, along with her advanced scholarship of ancient traditions, symbols, and beliefs, Amy Hardison outlines the significance of Latter-day Saint temple design, covenants, clothing, names, and more as a means of helping Latter-day Saints better comprehend the sacred nature of the house of the Lord.
This stunning photo essay examines the main symbolic motifs of several LDS temples, associating these motifs with sermons or visions in the Book of Mormon.
Enrich your temple experience by focusing on the context of often-overlooked rites and rituals of ancient Israel. This book is invaluable for deepening your understanding of divine covenants. From name exchanges to terms and conditions of covenants, this book--through the scriptures--sheds light on the culture and customs of biblical times to help you better appreciate the temple as a modern Saint.
As members of the Church, we often spend years anticipating the privilege of entering the Lord's temple. But we all know that there are times when temple worship can seem confusing, repetitive, or even boring. In this remarkable volume, Mark Shields, an experienced gospel teacher, casts new light on the symbolism inherent in temple ordinances and provides a wealth of insights that will change the way you worship. By approaching the subject from a scriptural and historical perspective, Mark focuses on specific aspects of the endowment while still respecting the sacredness of the ordinance. With helpful summaries at the end of each chapter, this book provides direction and guidance for all whether you've been attending the temple for years or are preparing to enter for the very first time. Learn to love the temple, understand its purposes, and appreciate the rich symbolism it embodies. Your Endowment is a must-read for anyone looking to get more from temple worship.
THE BOOK OF MORMON is a blessing to all those who read it with a sincere heart and desire to know its truths. The temple covenant themes and purposes lie right before us within its pages, half-hidden in topics taught in the Small Plates of Nephi: Obedience and Sacrifice: 1 Nephi, The Gospel: 2 Nephi Chastity: Jacob, Prayer: Enos, Family History: Jarom, Consecration: Omni and King Benjamin's Sermon. You can learn much more about your covenants by studying these teachings through the lens of temple worship. Doing so will help you come unto Christ and better understand and keep your covenants as you progress along thecovenant path back to God. Well written and thoroughly researched, this inspired book is an excellent guide that will help you see the early part of the Book of Mormon with new eyes and embrace its teachings in ways you never before imagined.
