Symbols are a timeless and universal language God has chosen to teach his gospel, to reveal his covenants and ordinances, and to bear witness of his Son. In that case, why don’t we hear more about symbols, have them explained to our understanding?
That is precisely what Gospel Symbolism does. It illuminates New Testament writings, explaining the purpose and symbolism of similes, metaphors, and the various other figures of speech. It explores the parables of Jesus, which were used to both conceal and dramatize doctrines. Unlocking the Old Testament, with its wealth of deep-laid symbolism, the book examines such topics as the Mosaic law, the ancient temple, prophets, pageants, and rituals. It reveals the interesting parallels between the lives of Joseph of Egypt and Joseph Smith. A chapter entitled “Figurative or Literal?” shows how false traditions and interpretations have confused such doctrines as the Fall, the Creation, and the Atonement. The concluding chapter demonstrates that modern revelation is the sure guide to understanding the word of God.
Written for the layman, Gospel Symbolism searches the scriptures, disclosing how passage after passage is layered with hitherto unperceived meaning. It shows how these countless types and shadows, the symbolic representations of Christ, assure us of the reality of his existence and the verity of the eternal gospel. And at each step of the way the reader’s fascination increases as the stimulating text opens his eyes to depths of understanding he had not previously imagined.
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