Susan Easton Black
In this engaging volume, renowned gospel scholar and teacher Susan Easton Black explores more than 400 questions—many inspired by her own students—about the Book of Mormon. The book is organized into six chapters that address questions that enhance your knowledge of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon and how this sacred scripture testifies of Christ. These chapters also include queries about Mormon's abridgment, the plates of Ether,
...Although Emma Smith was one of the most important women in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, her thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences remain largely unknown. With few writings from Emma to search, speculation about her life and beliefs has led to unsubstantiated notions that have little basis in truth. In Glorious Truths about Emma Smith, historian Susan Easton Black seeks to eliminate guesswork and
...In the late winter and early spring of 1839, Latterday Saint refugees began appearing on the banks of the Mississippi River opposite Quincy, Illinois. They had been ordered to leave the state of Missouri by the decree of Governor Lilburn W. Boggs, and the state militia had enforced the chief executive's infamous Extermination Order.
Banished from Missouri and their homes, the Saints took the only route out of the state open to them—due
...Coming to know the individuals mentioned in the revelations of the Doctrine and Covenants, their specific stories and circumstances, will shed greater light on how we can apply those revelations to ourselves.
This "Who's Who" was written by Susan Easton Black, an award-winning professor and writer, is truly an expert on Church history and the Doctrine and Covenants.
This book will be a cherished reference for gospel teachers and students alike.
...A vivid historical chronicle, the Book of Mormon documents the rise and fall of early civilizations and the waxing and waning of their faith. But at its core, this sacred volume of scripture was foreordained to come forth in these latter days with a fundamental purpose: to teach of Jesus Christ, to testify of Him, and to rejoice in the power of His atoning sacrifice. In Jesus Christ in the Book of Mormon, these plain and precious truths of the
...In Their Own Words is a one-of-a kind collection of personal glimpses into the lives of each latter-day prophet taken directly from their own accounts. Filled with inspirational, humorous, and heart-wrenching stories, these memorable autobiographical histories will help you come to know the Presidents of the Church on a deeper level than you ever have before. You'll enjoy stories like these:
The Prophet Joseph Smith and the Church have always had their detractors, from within as well as without. Some are quick to express disagreement with doctrine or policy, and some seem to delight in finding fault.
"In our own generation many in the news media who are drawn mindlessly to controversy have given [Mormon dissidents] new status and power, christening them 'Mormon intellectuals' and presenting them to the world as the thinking Mormons
...The Sabbath provides refreshment, renewal, and spiritual protection for all who will obediently participate. As we keep this sacred day holy, we become holy ourselves, little by little.
—Dennis C. Gaunt
The powerful principle of appropriate Sabbath-day worship is vital to the happiness and eternal progression of the Lord's children. However, the call to keep the Sabbath holy can sometimes lead to misunderstandings and visions of lengthy
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