apexviper13 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I'm interested in books that contain the following: History of the church Teachings of the prophets and apostles (both old and latter-day) Explanations of Doctrines Connections between Early Christianity and the church I'm knowledgeable about quite a lot of this but I want to learn more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith is the obvious starting place.History of the Church and the Documentary History often pass for primary sources.Journal of Discourses is a priceless collection of early sermons, speeches, and lectures.Hugh W. Nibley had a lot to say about early Christianity vs. the restored Church, much of which is still relevant and all of which is interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexviper13 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith is the obvious starting place.History of the Church and the Documentary History often pass for primary sources.Journal of Discourses is a priceless collection of early sermons, speeches, and lectures.Hugh W. Nibley had a lot to say about early Christianity vs. the restored Church, much of which is still relevant and all of which is interesting.Those are the obvious ones but thanks. I'm particularly interested in books that explain doctrines as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbaird22 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Lectures on Faith, The Messiah Series (Jesus the Christ but by Bruce), and like Vort mentioned Hugh Nibley books i believe its actually titled "Mormonism and Early Christianity". Its my next read im still in Temples and Cosmos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Those are the obvious ones but thanks.As my ward's HPGL noted, I'm always good for getting the low-hanging fruit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Robert Millet's books are all good. EDIT: I also like John Bytheway and Gene R Cook (usually talks on CD). Pathways to Perfection, Miracle of Forgiveness, any and all Biographies of the prophets and apostles. Edited June 9, 2011 by applepansy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexviper13 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Robert Millet's books are all good.EDIT: I also like John Bytheway and Gene R Cook (usually talks on CD).Pathways to Perfection, Miracle of Forgiveness, any and all Biographies of the prophets and apostles.We were shown some of John Bytheway's videos in Seminary. He's really good. We have Miracle of Forgiveness which is one of a few books we have that I didn't know including Jesus the Christ by James Talmage. We also have Getting At the Truth by Millet. All of these are great but I still want more. I simply enjoy learning about the church, the doctrines, and Early Christianity connections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 We were shown some of John Bytheway's videos in Seminary. He's really good. We have Miracle of Forgiveness which is one of a few books we have that I didn't know including Jesus the Christ by James Talmage. We also have Getting At the Truth by Millet. All of these are great but I still want more. I simply enjoy learning about the church, the doctrines, and Early Christianity connections.Millet has written quite a few books. I know I have more than 10 of them.Also Henry B. Eyring's "Because He Loved Us" and "Draw Closer to the Lord"And Jeffery R. Holland's "Broken Things to Mend", "Christ and the New Covenant: The Messianic Message of the Book of Mormon", "Of Souls, Symbols, and Sacraments: A Classic Message on the Power of Personal Purity".... there are so many.May I suggest Deseret Book's website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipplecutBuddha Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Articles of Faith by James E. Talmage is another great one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiterateParakeet Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Anything by James Ferrell...He wrote three books as I recall...The Peacegiver is my favorite. It is a wonderful resource about how we can apply the Atonement in our lives...not just for repentance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmarch Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I'm interested in books that contain the following:History of the churchTeachings of the prophets and apostles (both old and latter-day)Explanations of DoctrinesConnections between Early Christianity and the churchI'm knowledgeable about quite a lot of this but I want to learn more.James Talmage and Hughe Nibley are good reads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyKay Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 The Work and the Glory books by Gerald N. Lund are good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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