The range and significance of the unique temple program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a subject of profound interest. Most Church members would welcome further enlightenment on this topic. As a comprehensive, modern over-view which at the same time addresses specific, Through Temple Doors offers such enlightenment.
Here the author, a former president of the Salt Lake Temple, briefly reviews the historical background of temples generally, summarizes the Father’s program for his spirit children, and the discusses the temple ordinances, showing just how they fit into the pattern of the quest for eternal life for both the living and those who have passed on. In a stimulating text skillfully supported by scripture and other prophetic expression, and sparkling with personal experiences drawn from his interesting life and career, the author explores and explains the temple rites: baptism for the dead, the holy endowment, the marriage covenant. He rounds off the book by encouraging all to participate in the blessings of the temple ordinances and by setting out the glorious rewards that await those who accept the privileges of the temple and then honor the obligations made there.
This work reflects the author’s background of deep gospel study of high-level Church responsibility. The publisher takes special pleasure in making available this outstanding book, a sensitive, stimulating approach to a subject of the highest importance to every Church member.
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