Coreyb Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 As a younger person, I haven't had as much time on this earth to read as some board members. I love reading Mormon books, but I am very picky, since I realize I will probably never have a lot of reading time, and I don't want to waste any of it. I was wondering if you all could help me put together a list of the best, most important Mormon Literature (doesn't have to necessarily have to be a book). I will start out the list with my favorites and would appreciate any contributions. Thanks (Obviously)KJV BibleBook of MormonDoctrine & Covenants Pearl of Great Price Articles of Faith by James E. TalmageJoseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling by Richard L. BushmanLectures on Faith by Joseph Smith? Sidney Rigdon?Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet by John G. TurnerThe Life and Thought of Orson Pratt by Breck EnglandJesus the Christ by James E. TalmageEarly Mormonism and the Magic World View by D. Micheal QuinnEnoch the Prophet by Hugh NibleyThe Miracle of Forgiveness by Spencer W. Kimball 1
Buzzard Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 "Prophecy, Key to the Future" by Duane CrowtherAnything by a SkousenCharly by Jack Weyland. Hey, it's what everyone was reading when I was growing up!
Garden Girl Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 I love Hugh Nibley's "Temple and Cosmos," as I have mentioned several times on board... particularly for members who are endowed... it's filled with ah-ha moments... "Reflections of a Scientist" by Henry Eyring (father of Pres Eyring)"Principles and Practices of the Restored Gospel" by Victor L. Ludlow"Believing Christ" by Stephen E. RobinsonAnd, "Beyond Death's Door" by Brent and Wendy Top GG 1
JLHPROF Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 As a younger person, I haven't had as much time on this earth to read as some board members. I love reading Mormon books, but I am very picky, since I realize I will probably never have a lot of reading time, and I don't want to waste any of it. I was wondering if you all could help me put together a list of the best, most important Mormon Literature (doesn't have to necessarily have to be a book). I will start out the list with my favorites and would appreciate any contributions. Thanks (Obviously)KJV BibleBook of MormonDoctrine & Covenants Pearl of Great Price Articles of Faith by James E. TalmageJoseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling by Richard L. BushmanLectures on Faith by Joseph Smith? Sidney Rigdon?Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet by John G. TurnerThe Life and Thought of Orson Pratt by Breck EnglandJesus the Christ by James E. TalmageEarly Mormonism and the Magic World View by D. Micheal QuinnEnoch the Prophet by Hugh NibleyThe Miracle of Forgiveness by Spencer W. Kimball Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith by Jos. Fielding Smith (the only modern doctrinal book I esteem as highly as the scriptures). Words of Joseph Smith by Ehat & Cook being a very acceptable substitute. Journal of Discourses - they may not be "official" but if you really want to know what the Church taught in the 1800s there's no better collection of sermons from GA's of the time. Approaching Zion by Hugh Nibley - the best collection of discourses on Consecration I've read. It should change your view of monetary things completely. For slightly deeper and trickier topics - Signature Books has published the best collection of information on Temples/Church History/Doctrine that I've read recently - Mysteries of Godliness (BUERGER) and the three-part temple series by Anderson. Mormon Polygamy by Van Wagoner. Plus you can read Quinn, Compton, and more. Just full of detailed and easy to read discussions of both controversial and deeper subjects. I also second the already mentioned: Believing Christ, Prophecy Key To The Future, Temple & Cosmos, & Rough Stone Rolling.
The Nehor Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 "Prophecy, Key to the Future" by Duane CrowtherAnything by a SkousenCharly by Jack Weyland. Hey, it's what everyone was reading when I was growing up!And we wonder why the world is descending into depravity. 1
readstoomuch Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 I would add Mormonism in Transition by Thomas Alexander, Truman Madsen`s biography about BH Roberts, Outlines of Ecclesiastical History by BH Roberts, Story of the Latter Day Saints (covers later church history well). I will probably think of others, but too tired to add more now.
Gohan Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Ditto on Mormonism in Transition. I'd also add:The God Who Weeps by Terryl and Fiona Givens Shaken Faith Syndrome by Mike AshJoseph Smith's First Vision: A Guide to the Historical Accounts by Steven HarperSecond Witness Commentary by Brant GardnerThe Gift and Power by Brant GardnerBook of Mormon: The Earliest Text edited by Royal Skouson
Damien the Leper Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis-Deuteronomy by David Bokovoy
Gohan Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis-Deuteronomy by David BokovoyJust bought it, haven't started it yet. Senior thesis is severely cutting into my reading time.... 1
Coreyb Posted February 19, 2014 Author Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) I just bought Approaching Zion but haven't read it yet. Temple and cosmos will probably be my next Nibley book. Mormonism in transition looks very interesting. I have just recently become very interested in that period of mormon history Edited February 19, 2014 by Coreyb 1
theplains Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 As a younger person, I haven't had as much time on this earth to read as some board members. I love reading Mormon books, but I am very picky, since I realize I will probably never have a lot of reading time, and I don't want to waste any of it. I was wondering if you all could help me put together a list of the best, most important Mormon Literature (doesn't have to necessarily have to be a book). I will start out the list with my favorites and would appreciate any contributions. Thanks "The Coming of the Lord" by Gerald N. Lund. Thanks,Jim 1
Kenngo1969 Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Jim, I gave you a rep point. Don't expect me to make a habit of it! 2
rpn Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 2d vote for Believing ChristThe middle five chapters in In Quiet Desperation (which is pure applied atonement)Key to Science of Theology by Parley P. PrattAbraham Divided by Daniel PetersonEncyclopedia of Mormonism (now online) for referenceOut Of The Best Books series ---- a 7 or so year RS curriculum that was about cultureWhen Your Prayers Seem Unanswered by Wilcox While the following aren't necessary for faith, they are helpful with historyBrian Hales series on PolygamyRough Stone Rolling by BushmanMountain Meadows Massacre by Turley et al
calebjones Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Joseph Smith (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Lectures on Faith) Brigham Young. (Discourses of Brigham Young and The Essential Brigham Young) Orson Pratt. (The Essential Orson Pratt) Parley Pratt (Key to the Science of Theology) Joseph F. Smith (Gospel Doctrine) BH Roberts (The Way, The Truth, The Life) John A. Widsoe (Evidences and Reconciliations) James E. Talmage (Jesus the Christ and Articles of Faith) Joseph Fielding Smith (Doctrines of Salvation) Bruce R. McConkie (Doctrinal New Testament Commentary and the Messiah Series. Or Mormon Doctrine for short.) Hugh Nibley (An Approach to the Book of Mormon. Approaching Zion. Temple and the Cosmos.) Spencer W. Kimball (Miracle of Forgiveness) Neal A. Maxwell. (Too many good books. Amazon has an "Neal A. Maxwell Classics" 5 in 1 ebook bundle with perhaps the best. However, nearly everything doctrinal in his books is also in his BYU devotionals and conference talks. ) Tad McCallister. (The Infinite Atonement) Blake Ostler. (Exploring Mormon Thought v. 1-3 and Fire on the Horizon) Terryl Givens (The God Who Weeps) 1
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