Susan Easton Black
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.
...Throughout the world, millions of devout followers of Christ look to the Virgin Mary as a sacred figure, a woman to be revered and worshipped. While Latter-day Saints do not worship this chosen vessel of the Lord, we do esteem Mary as one of the most influential women in history. Her faithfulness changed the course of history, but even so, much detail of her life remains unknown to most. In Glorious Truths about Mary, Mother of Jesus, readers
...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
...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 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,
...The early Church included hundreds of men and women who lived remarkable lives of faith and determination, whose stories can strengthen us in our own experiences. Among the most notable of these individuals are the women who knew and bore testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith, yet many of their stories have been overlooked—until now. In Glorious Truths about Women of the Restoration, best-selling author Susan Easton Black offers accounts
...The New Testament contains a sacred history of the miraculous works of Jesus Christ. Now, for the first time, a comprehensive chronicle of the Savior's miracles has been compiled in one inspiring volume. His Mighty Miracles offers readers an instructive and enlightening account of every marvelous act recorded of the Savior, from miracles of healing and commanding nature to unseen wonders. With a foundation deeply rooted in scriptural and
...A striking figure in Church history, Alexander Doniphan is perhaps best remembered for his refusal to carry out the military order to kill the Prophet Joseph Smith. But for those who knew the imposing attorney, soldier, and politician from Missouri, Doniphan was much more influential than that single event reveals. He was larger than life and admired for his strong opinions and the tenacity with which he backed them up.
In this sweeping biography,
...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
...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
...We know that it is by the grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, that we beheld and bear record that these things are true.
The unique authority of the Three Witnesses is evident in their collective testimony of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. But what led Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris away from the Church yet never away from their testimonies of the Book of Mormon? In Undeniable: The Three Witnesses
...18) Discovering Emma
This volume brings together essays from seventeen eminent LDS scholars on the life and mission of Joseph Smith. The contributors include Milton V. Backman, Leonard J. Arrington, Dean C. Jesse, and Daniel H. Ludlow.
Richard Lloyd Anderson's chapter 'Joseph Smith's Final Self-Appraisal' analyzes the content and the implications of the Prophet's last public speech on doctrine, delivered eleven days before his assasination. Leonard J. Arrington writes
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