nimrod Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 I just finished "50 Signs of The Times and the Second Coming" by David Ridges. I now can't decide on my next read. I have read Jesus the Christ twice, a Marvelous Work and A Wonder, Mormon Doctrine (most of it), most of Doctrines of Salvation and Answers to Gospel Questions. I'm looking for another good read. Something on doctrines in general, the atonement, Isaiah, or the Book of Revelations....stuff like that. Any suggestions? PS: I also read the scriptures....so you don't need to suggest those. Quote
nimrod Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Posted March 3, 2009 I knew it. I figured that would be a recommendation. I actually just fished it out of my basement. I have started it twice but never made it past the first 50 pages or so. The Articles of Faith is my fall back....it is at the top of my list right now if I can't find something that sounds better. I just put it on my night stand 10 minutes ago. Quote
lusciouschaos Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 I would love to read "The Promise of Discipleship" by Neal Maxwell. Just recently I have been struck by the prophetic nature of his talks. Reread one from 1978 that is unfolding today. all the best... Quote
tubaloth Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 I have always loved actually Elder McConkie's take on the Articles of Faith. His last book titled "A New Witness for the Articles of Faith" was good. Normal Bruce. Quote
Justice Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 Yes, tubaloth, and the preface to that book is his last talk given in General Conference, not too long before he passed away. If nothing else, nimrod, get a hold of the preface to the book tubaloth shared with you. Or, just look it up on the Church website. It was called something about the Three Gardens of God, or something like that. Quote
bytor2112 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 Yes, tubaloth, and the preface to that book is his last talk given in General Conference, not too long before he passed away. If nothing else, nimrod, get a hold of the preface to the book tubaloth shared with you. Or, just look it up on the Church website. It was called something about the Three Gardens of God, or something like that.Perhaps? LDS.org - Ensign Article - The Purifying Power of Gethsemane Quote
Wingnut Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 Articles of Faith was my first thought as well. Another good Talmage book is The Great Apotasy. Quote
Hemidakota Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 Miracle of Forgiveness by Spencer W. Kimball. Quote
cjmaldrich Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 I borrowed a copy of "The Lost Language of Symbolism" by Alonzo Gaskill and it was pretty much awesome... If you're into that kind of stuff I guess :) I didn't read the whole thing, though. I just read a few chapters of interest so I could get the book back... Right now I'm reading "The Discourses of Brigham Young" by John A. Widtsoe Quote
Hemidakota Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 Nice book...I never understood why Brigham was so fascinated with Adam.Right now I'm reading "The Discourses of Brigham Young" by John A. Widtsoe Quote
aranyborju Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 "Rational Theology" by John A. Widtsoe is a good read. He was a general authority and wrote the book as a study guide for elders. It hasn't been in use for a long time, but brings up a lot of really interesting points about our relationship with God, Satan, and eachother. Quote
aranyborju Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 Also "A Key to the Science of Theology" by Parley P. Pratt. That one is good too. Quote
Connie Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 (edited) Christ and the New Covenant by Jeffrey R. Holland Lectures on Faith The Infinite Atonement by Tad R. Callister (this ones on my list, i haven't read it yet, looks interesting though) Edited March 3, 2009 by Connie Quote
Wingnut Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 Christ and the New Covenant by Jeffrey R. HollandI've heard lots of good things about this book. Quote
pam Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 Oh no..do we have to have another thread about good books? My list is already so long with books I would like to read...I will never get through them all. hahaha Quote
rameumptom Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 I would recommend Hugh Nibley's books. All of them, though some are better than others. Especially recommend: Enoch the Prophet, An Approach to the Book of Mormon, and Approaching Zion (my favorite of all LDS books outside the scriptures). I would also recommend the Encyclopedia of Mormonism as an update to Mormon Doctrine, as it was published by the Church (not an individual apostle) in the early 1990s for public use (and placed in libraries, etc). It is available for free to read online. Quote
applepansy Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 Because He First Love Us By Henry B Eyring Life Before Life by Robert Millet Quote
applepansy Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 Isaiah for Airheads by John Bytheway I do need this book. . . and it comes with a CD too. applepansy Quote
BenRaines Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 Between the Testaments by Richard Holzaphel is great. It talks about the time between the Old and New Testaments. A period of 500 years. Josephus is another good one. Ben Raines Quote
Moksha Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 The Theological Foundations of the Mormon Religion by Sterling M. McMurrin. Quote
rameumptom Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 Isaiah for Airheads by John Bytheway I do need this book. . . and it comes with a CD too. applepansy I thought the OP wanted books about DOCTRINE!Since when has JB stories and doctrine ever been in the same book or CD? Quote
Connie Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Hugh Nibley's Approaching ZionI have to second this recommendation, even though i'm only halfway through. It has been a real eye opener for me. Quote
rameumptom Posted March 6, 2009 Report Posted March 6, 2009 I really don't think we LDS will be able to build and establish Zion, without first understanding it. And Nibley's book is by far the best read on what Zion really means. Quote
Connie Posted March 6, 2009 Report Posted March 6, 2009 Agreed! It should probably be required reading for all who have been through the temple. Quote
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