Antoni Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Hi,as I'm progressing along my path of interest in the LDS, I wondered what other books (other than scriptures) any here might recommend.Only other LDS book I've read is Look Up My Soul by Elder Lund.Thanks Link to comment
bluebell Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Believing Christ by Steven Robinson is one of my favorites. Link to comment
Bill “Papa” Lee Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Hi,as I'm progressing along my path of interest in the LDS, I wondered what other books (other than scriptures) any here might recommend.Only other LDS book I've read is Look Up My Soul by Elder Lund.Thanks"Rough Stone Rolling" this way you can see Joseph Smith as a "man" and not the "mega-legend" others impose on him. In short you can see all he did "dispite his weaknesses", which like all men, he had. Also "By Grace Are We Saved" by Robert Milliet. Also anything ever written or said by Neal A Maxwell...have a dictionary nearby for this. Link to comment
Calm Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) If you haven't done it yet, the basic Gospel Principles manual is a quick read, it's nice to read online for easy scripture reference too. Personally I think this should be essential reading for anyone new to LDS doctrine. It's not in depth, but it sets everything into a framework, makes it much easier for discussion and it is helpful in focusing on what is doctrine and what is speculation (anything not included has a good chance of being speculation....speculation, imo, isn't inherently bad, but necessary to know which is which).For historical interest, as well as Rough Stone Rolling, I like The Mormon Experience by Bitton and Arrington. It gives a good overview. Anything by either one is great.It's an investment, but if you can Brant Gardner's multivolume BoM commentary is very worthwhile. If you can't afford that, at least read or listen to his FAIR presentations/articles.Grant Hardy's stuff on the BoM is always worthwhile as well.Larry Poulsen has an excellent website on BoM geography.The Traditions book of the MI's BoA series is a fun read. Edited April 19, 2012 by calmoriah Link to comment
thesometimesaint Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Jesus The Christ by Talmage.The Gates of Heaven by BrownAll Things Restored by BrownMormons Believe...What? by Lawrence.Along with those already mentioned. Link to comment
Kevin Christensen Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 People of Paradox, by Terryl Givens.Eternal Man by Truman MadsenWhy the Church is as True as the Gospel by Eugene EnglandKevin ChristensenPittsburgh, PA Link to comment
altersteve Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Divine Signatures by Gerald N. Lund is a great one. Link to comment
TAO Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Not like a super-awesome book, but Standing for Something by President Hinckley is pretty good too. Link to comment
Antoni Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 If you haven't done it yet, the basic Gospel Principles manual is a quick read, it's nice to read online for easy scripture reference too. Personally I think this should be essential reading for anyone new to LDS doctrine. It's not in depth, but it sets everything into a framework, makes it much easier for discussion and it is helpful in focusing on what is doctrine and what is speculation (anything not included has a good chance of being speculation....speculation, imo, isn't inherently bad, but necessary to know which is which).Read this over the weekend, really helpful, will work through it again I think and do a bit more delving into the scriptures it quotes etc.Thanks! Link to comment
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