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Four Latter-day Saint scholars (Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, Eric D. Huntsman, Andrew C. Skinner, and Thomas A. Wayment) discuss The Da Vinci Code, examining the plausibility of the "facts" represented by the author and comparing those to the teachings of the scriptures.
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Collection of reminiscences on Latter-day Saint life written by Helen Mar Whitney for the Woman's Exponent between 1880 and 1887. Contains accounts of major events in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and provides a panoramic picture of nineteenth-century Mormon life. Accounts include excerpts from other people's discourses, letters, diaries, etc.
What was Jerusalem like at the time of the Saviors birth? How did Satans temptations of Jesus prepare him for the beginning of his public ministry? Why were people astonished at the doctrine Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount? If youve wondered about such questions, youll appreciate the insights and answers contained in From the Birth of Jesus through the Sermon on the Mount, an outstanding collection of a dozen chapters by Latter-day Saint scholars presenting up-to-the-minute research and analysis of the Saviors birth and the early years of his life. This book provides the benefit of recent scholarship viewed through the lens of the Restoration.
This important reference for any home library is the perfect guide to New Testament culture, language, history, and teachings. Jesus Christ and the World of the New Testament is richly illustrated with hundreds of images, including original artwork, artifacts, maps, and timelines. Uncover the origins of the books of the New Testament and learn how stories of Christs life and teachings were preserved after His death. Explore the relationships between Greek, Roman, and Jewish culture that explain much about how the gospel was shared and recorded. Examine scriptural issues that have been debated by scholars throughout the ages. Nearly 300 topics provide valuable context to understanding New Testament times, from the role of women and families, to portraits of key personalities, to controversial legends that have persisted to our day. This unique resource is sure to enrich New Testament studies as never before!
"The authors discuss: the Dead Sea Scrolls' apocrypha and pseudepigrapha, the return of the Jewish exiles, the Hellenization of the ancient world, Essenes and Zealots, feasts and festivals, the hope for a Messiah, and much more that will help you understand the full sweep of the history of the house of Israel. They also include numerous maps and a helpful timeline of this pivotal period." -- Inside Cover