Our Savior
Jesus Christ

Our Savior Jesus Christ, David J. Ridges
SIZE: 416 pages, 6" x 9", Hard cover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction/Christmas/Atonement
ISBN: 978-1-59955-172-2

Best-selling author and master teacher David J. Ridges provides this powerful study of the Lord's life and mission to cleanse and heal all mankind. By applying the teachings of this work you will:

-Draw nearer to the Savior through this simple and beautiful depiction of the Lord's continuing ministry as Creator and Savior of the world

-Learn firsthand how the power of the Savior's Atonement will sanctify your life through His divine sacrifice

-Obtain a tender, personal glimpse of the Savior's eternal love for each of us

Discover the depth of the Lord's sacrifice as you read this heartfelt portrayal of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

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An LDS Guide to MESOAMERICA

An LDS Guide to MESOAMERICA, Daniel Johnson, Jared Cooper, Derek Gasser
SIZE: 176 pages, 7.5" x 9.5", Hardcover with Dust Jacket
CATEGORY: LDS Non-Fiction/Travel Guide
ISBN: 978-1-59955-120-3

Everything the LDS traveler needs to know about Mesoamerica!

Have you ever wanted to visit Book of Mormon lands? Join travelers Daniel Johnson, Jared Cooper, and Derek Gasser as they explore Mesoamerica and compare archeological records to the Book of Mormon accounts.

Discover which sites are easily accessible and which are not, as well as how to get there and what to look for. At each site, the authors explain how archeology may tie the site to events in the Book of Mormon.

From Guatemala to Mexico to Honduras, explore the Mayan cities tucked away in the jungles and mountains of Mesoamerica - some well known, others not. Discover the true history of these ancient cultures according to recent archeological findings, and see what exciting and little-known similarities to the Book of Mormon accounts can be found upon closer inspection.

Extensively researched and filled with detailed color photographs, An LDS Guide to Mesoamerica contains the latest mainstream archeological opinions. For the first time, this information has been brought together and organized on a site-by-site basis so that whether you are at home or out in the jungles of Mesoamerica, you will find yourself on a successful, inspirational, and unforgettable journey.

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The authors, Johnson, Cooper and Gasser, make it very clear that they are not scholars on Mesoamerican history or archaeology, but, I must say, they have done heir research well. Even though this book is for the layperson, they give many bits and pieces of useful information for the traveler to the sites of Mesoamerica. A photo of a gold plate/disc with hieroglyphs from Chichen Itza that they saw in storage at the Peabody Museum at Harvard, is an example of an important to artifact that has been overlooked by most scholars. This find is extremely important to Latter-day Saints, since the Book of Mormon was inscribed with writing on golden plates.

The three authors of An LDS Guide to Mesoamerica, walk us through the lands of the Book of Mormon. They discuss early Church assumptions as to where the people of the book of Mormon lived, and then discuss the plausible locale that is theorized by most LDS scholars today.

The authors also explain that the major sites that most tourists visit, flourished after the Book of Mormon period. However, they direct the LDS tourist to some of the pre-Columbian sites that did exist during the timeframe of the Book of Mormon, and explain that most were covered by later construction. LDS tourists often go to Mexico and Central America thinking they will see where and how the people of the descendants of Lehi's party lived. The newer construction and art motifs (they built one building on top of another for sacred reasons), carried over many of the previous era's themes, which would overlap concepts held to be true during Book of Mormon times.

This book also makes for a good adventure story: the perils of navigating through roads that aren't complete and even being dynamited without warning, to spewing lava shooting fifty feet in the air from a volcano that sent the authors running for cover. I highly recommend this book to those who want to travel to the Mesoamerican sites that relate to the Book of Mormon Read carefully the travel tips that are offered. They are excellent. --Diane E. Wirth

Doctrinal Insights to the Book of Mormon Volume 1

Doctrinal Insights to the Book of Mormon Volume 1 , AUTHOR: Douglas Basset
SIZE: 326 pages, 8.5" x 11", paperback
CATEGORY: LDS Non-Fiction/Doctrine (LDS Books)
ISBN: 978-1-59955-051-0

This magnificent compilation of the best quotes given by General Authorities and LDS scholars will add valuable insight to your personal study. Easy-to-read formatting, clear organization, and bite-sized nuggets of truth make this book a superb asset and a perfect addition to your gospel library.

Doctrinal Insights to the Book of Mormon Volume 2 , AUTHOR: Douglas Basset
SIZE: 288 pages, 8.5" x 11", perfectbound
CATEGORY: LDS Non-Fiction/Doctrine (LDS Books)
ISBN: 978-1-59955-055-8

This magnificent compilation of the best quotes given by General Authorities and LDS scholars will add valuable insight to your personal study. Easy-to-read formatting, clear organization, and bite-sized nuggets of truth make this book a superb asset and a perfect addition to your gospel library.

Doctrinal Insights to the Book of Mormon Volume 3 , AUTHOR: Douglas Basset
SIZE: 240 pages, 8.5" x 11", paperback
CATEGORY: LDS Non-Fiction/Doctrine (LDS Books)
ISBN: 978-1-59955-056-5

This magnificent compilation of the best quotes given by General Authorities and LDS scholars will add valuable insight to your personal study. Easy-to-read formatting, clear organization, and bite-sized nuggets of truth make this book a superb asset and a perfect addition to your gospel library.

Making Precious Things Plain Volume 1, A Book of Mormon Study Guide
AUTHOR: Randal S. Chase, PHD
SIZE: 312 pages, 8.5" x 11", Perfectbound
CATEGORY: LDS Non-Fiction/Study Aids
ISBN: 978-1-59955-078-7

A companion to your study of the Book of Mormon, Making Precious Things Plain is a rich resource for teachers, students, and gospel scholars alike. In this volume full of supplemental material, Dr. Randal Chase, a veteran Institute and Gospel Doctrine teacher, shares years of insights into the scriptures by exploring scriptural symbolism, background, culture, and chronology, as well as the words and teachings of gospel authorities.

This unique study guide of the Book of Mormon provides new depth and understanding to the scriptures. Readers will enjoy Dr. Chase's relaxed style and easy presentation as they gather information, clarification, and quotes that can be used for either private study or public speaking. A welcome addition to any library, this guide will provide the tools necessary to come to a deeper understanding of the Book of Mormon.

Dr. Randal Chase is a popular teacher and speaker, both in and out of the LDS Church. An expert in the field of communication, he has been a professor at schools across Utah, including the University of Utah, Salt Lake Community College, and Dixie State College. He has taught Institute and other Church Education programs for over thirty-three years.

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My father knew I was actively studying the scriptures in pursuit of a clear understanding, so he sent me a copy of "Making Precious Things Plain." I relate the book to 2 Nephi 25 where Nephi is speaking plainly for the benefit of all. I appreciate the plain approach, and find that my learning is most effective when I decide to be humble, listen and ask for understanding through prayer. I have much practice and experience in being humble, so I truly appreciate, and profit by, this book's approach.

I was so impressed with "Making Precious Things Plain" that I purchased a copy for our Gospel Doctrine teacher. She is a wonderful saint with a veracious appetite for the Gospel. As a result, we have had several discussions about how helpful we find the books' insights, and how it aids our understanding, which resultantly benefits our whole ward family. Thank you for your spiritual contributions. -Steven Judd, FL

President Ezra Taft Benson has said, "There is a book we need to study daily, both as individuals and as families, namely the Book of Mormon. I love that book. It is the book that will get a person nearer to God by abiding by its precepts than any other book." (Ensign, May 1986) For those who are ready to move from a casual reading to a serious study of the Book of Mormon, "Making Precious Things Plain", by Randal S. Chase, is a great series to begin with. These books contain a wealth of information, including many quotes and additional scriptural references. These books have the potential to bring a greater understanding of the Book of Mormon, a book written for our day.

In these study manuals, Randal S. Chase has assembled a vast collection of gospel quotes. The majority of these come from past and present prophets, apostles, and general authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some of these quotes are humorous and some are purely informative. All of them will help the reader to reach a new level of faith and understanding. These quotes are liberally interspersed with scripture references that bring greater clarity to the verses that are being studied. All of these quotes and references are tied together with snippets of commentary from the author.

Dr. Chase writes in a very personal, upbeat manner. Studying with these manuals has the feel of attending one of Dr. Chase's institute classes. It is like listening to an institute lesson, rather than reading the lesson plan. These manuals would be slightly more readable, however, if they were printed in the traditional two-column per page format that most study guides use. Each of these books contains a great deal of information, so much so, that it would not be unusual to take several days studying one or two chapters of the Book of Mormon. The books are set up so as to encourage a detailed study of small sections at a time.

I would recommend these books for any beginning student of the Book of Mormon. They will help the reader to form a daily habit of serious study. When used in conjunction with the Book of Mormon, these books can establish a pattern for learning and increase understanding of how and why to apply the scriptures to our own lives. These manuals are more structured than might be comfortable for readers who have a long-standing practice of daily study. Those who are at a more intermediate or advanced level of study will still enjoy the many quotes and scriptural references offered, although the commentary is best suited to those who are beginning their studies.
-Jaymie Reynolds

Having been taught by this man over the years he really makes the goospel easy to understand. This book is an extension of that teaching. Making Precious Things Plain is the perfect title and you will have a better understanding. -James Chase, Utah
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Making Precious Things Plain Volume 2, A Book of Mormon Study Guide
AUTHOR: Randal S. Chase, PHD
SIZE: 218 pages, 8.5" x 11", Paperback
CATEGORY: LDS Non-Fiction/Study Aids
ISBN: 978-1-59955-130-2

A companion to your study of the Book of Mormon, Making Precious Things Plain is a rich resource for teachers, students, and gospel scholars alike. In this volume full of supplemental material, Dr. Randal Chase, a veteran Institute and Gospel Doctrine teacher, shares years of insights into the scriptures by exploring scriptural symbolism, background, culture, and chronology, as well as the words and teachings of gospel authorities.

This unique study guide of the Book of Mormon provides new depth and understanding to the scriptures. Readers will enjoy Dr. Chase's relaxed style and easy presentation as they gather information, clarification, and quotes that can be used for either private study or public speaking. A welcome addition to any library, this guide will provide the tools necessary to come to a deeper understanding of the Book of Mormon.

Dr. Randal Chase is a popular teacher and speaker, both in and out of the LDS Church. An expert in the field of communication, he has been a professor at schools across Utah, including the University of Utah, Salt Lake Community College, and Dixie State College. He has taught Institute and other Church Education programs for over thirty-three years.
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Making Precious Things Plain Volume 3, A Book of Mormon Study Guide
AUTHOR: Randal S. Chase, PHD
SIZE: 214 pages, 8.5" x 11", perfectbound
CATEGORY: LDS Non-Fiction/Study Aids
ISBN: 978-1-59955-160-9

A companion to your study of the Book of Mormon, Making Precious Things Plain is a rich resource for teachers, students, and gospel scholars alike. In this volume full of supplemental material, Dr. Randal Chase, a veteran Institute and Gospel Doctrine teacher, shares years of insights into the scriptures by exploring scriptural symbolism, background, culture, and chronology, as well as the words and teachings of gospel authorities.

This unique study guide of the Book of Mormon provides new depth and understanding to the scriptures. Readers will enjoy Dr. Chase's relaxed style and easy presentation as they gather information, clarification, and quotes that can be used for either private study or public speaking. A welcome addition to any library, this guide will provide the tools necessary to come to a deeper understanding of the Book of Mormon.

Dr. Randal Chase is a popular teacher and speaker, both in and out of the LDS Church. An expert in the field of communication, he has been a professor at schools across Utah, including the University of Utah, Salt Lake Community College, and Dixie State College. He has taught Institute and other Church Education programs for over thirty-three years.

C.S. Lewis: Latter-Day Truths in Narnia
AUTHORS: Marianna Richardson and Christine Thackeray
SIZE: 246 pages, 6" x 9", paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction/Historical/Biography
ISBN: 978-1-59955-193-7

C. S. Lewis was an accomplished scholar, writer, and Christian apologist. His incredible insights and wonderful stories have long been a favorite of the LDS community, and he has been referenced thousands of times throughout LDS writings. Even Shakespeare pales in comparison to the number of times C. S. Lewis has been quoted by Mormon authors, scholars, and General Authorities to illustrate doctrinal truths.

Lewis had a knack of speaking for "every man" and gave us modern parables for Christian living. All can relate to his testimony of Christ and his practical understanding of how to put gospel teachings into practice today.

C. S. Lewis: Latter-day Truths in Narnia explores Lewis's life, his writings, and his influence on LDS writers, scholars, and authorities. Lewis realized that life is more than what we see and deeper than what we feel. Whether or not you are familiar with Lewis's nonfiction works or his fictional characters, you will enjoy reading about his powerful testimony of Jesus Christ.

Afred Edersheim: Jewish Scholar For the Mormon Prophets
AUTHOR: Marianna Richardson
SIZE: 210 pages, 6" x 9", Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction/Historical/Biography
ISBN: 978-1-59955-112-8

As members of the LDS Church, we owe our understanding of the scriptures to many scholars, both inside and out of the LDS community. Perhaps the most influential non-LDS scholar was a man named Alfred Edersheim. Born in 1825 to Jewish parents, he became an Anglican minister, a prolific writer, and a gifted linguist. His works have been studied and quoted by Church authorities and scholars for more than a hundred years.

Edersheim used his knowledge of Jewish customs, language, and beliefs to increase Christianity's understanding of the events and teachings of both the Old and New Testaments. His scholarship, coupled with a fervent testimony of Jesus Christ, has made him one of the most influential scripture scholars of our time.

Alfred Edersheim: Jewish Scholar for the Mormon Prophets explores his life, his writings, and his influence on LDS writers, scholars, and authorities. Whether or not you are already familiar with Edersheim's work, you will enjoy reading the words of this inspiring disciple of Christ. His powerful testimony of the Savior will strengthen your own faith in the mission of Jesus Christ.

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"Rarely has a non-LDS scholar or historian made such a lasting impact upon Latter-day Saint thinking and scholarship. Indeed, this study of Alfred Edersheim's life opens a window into his personal journey of faith and the quest for truth, one that will in turn help many recognize and appreciate his lasting legacy. This study, which is both laudatory and appreciative of his life and work, is an articulate and thoroughly researched quest to understand the man whose writings continue to provide insight into the life of the Savior." --Thomas Wayment, prominent LDS scholar and author