Now for the first time, you can enjoy the full text of the Pearl of Great Price as part of the popular Gospel Studies Series. the full text of the scripture is included with in-the-verse notes that provide a highly effective, unique teaching tool. Notes between the verses offer additional insights and teach principles and doctrines. This wonderful new volume brings the gospel full circle from the Creation story in Moses to the early history of the restored Church in latter days. Study along with David J. Ridges as he brings the Pearl of Great Price to life with this unique teacher in the hand. a Powerful Study Guide Quickly gain a basic understanding of the Pearl of Great Price with the help of brief notes within and between the verses.Example: Joseph Smith Matthew 24:22 and Jesus went out, and departed from the temple; and his disciples came to him, for to hear him, saying: Master, show us concerning the buildings of the temple, as thou hast said They shall be thrown down, and left unto you desolate [the disciples would like Him to give them more details about the coming destruction of the temple in Jerusalem].The Savior s prophecy that the buildings of the temple would be torn down was fulfilled by about 70 to 73 AD as the Romans finally conquered the Jews and destroyed many of their cities. Transfer these brief notes into your own scriptures to increase your understanding now as well as in the future.A Quick Reference Quickly get help for specific verses or chapters. Review for a lesson, talk, or family night discussion.

Isaiah's teachings and literary symbolism come alive through this master teacher's careful explanations and comments. Never before has every verse of Isaiah been clarified in such a way and made easy to understand. Noted scholar David J. Ridges has spent 35 years teaching the scriptures and researching the material in this book.Noted gospel scholar David J. Ridges brings alive Isaiah's symbolism and literary imagery in Isaiah Made Easier, turning this often misunderstood book of scripture into a gold mine of truth. Hundreds of crisp, clear explanations make Isaiah more readable than ever. Every chapter of Isaiah in both the Bible and the Book of Mormon is analyzed. Notes within each verse give you instant understanding of Isaiah's words.This unique format allows you to quickly comprehend Isaiah's cultural environment and mindset, making obscure phrases and names easily understood. the in-the-verse notes can then be written in the margins of your own scriptures for future reference.David J. Ridges has been teaching in the Church Educational System for 30 years and has been associate director and instructor at Orem Institute of Religion adjacent to Utah Valley State College. He has taught for several years at BYU Campus Education Week and Know Your Religion programs. He has also served as a curriculum writer for Sunday School and Seminary manuals.

Renowned educator and seasoned gospel scholar David J. Ridges presents brief, easy to understand verse-by-verse notes of the book of Revelation.

The Pearl of Greatest Price narrates the history of Mormonism's fourth volume of scripture, canonized in 1880. The authors track its predecessors, describe its several components, and assess their theological significance within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Four principal sections are discussed, along with attendant controversies associated with each. The Book of Moses purports to be a Mosaic narrative missing from the biblical version of Genesis. Too little treated in the scholarship on Mormonism, these chapters, produced only months after the Book of Mormon was published, actually contain the theological nucleus of Latter-day Saint doctrines as well as a virtual template for the Restoration Joseph Smith was to effect. In The Pearl of Greatest Price, the author covers three principal parts that are the focus of many of the controversies engulfing Mormonism today. These parts are The Book of Abraham, The Book of Moses, and The Joseph Smith History. Most controversial of all is the Book of Abraham, a production that arose out of a group of papyri Smith acquired, along with four mummies, in 1835. Most of the papyri disappeared in the great Chicago Fire, but surviving fragments have been identified as Egyptian funerary documents. This has created one of the most serious challenges to Smith's prophetic claims the LDS church has faced. LDS scholars, however, have developed several frameworks for vindicating the inspiration of the resulting narrative and Smith's calling as a prophet. The author attempts to make sense of Smith's several, at times divergent, accounts of his First Vision, one of which is canonized as scripture. He also assesses the creedal nature of Smith's "Articles of Faith," in the context of his professed anti-creedalism. In sum, this study chronicles the volume's historical legacy and theological indispensability to the Latter-day Saint tradition, as well as the reasons for its resilience and future prospects in the face of daunting challenges.

The prophet Jeremiah proclaimed God's word for forty years, warning his people of their impending destruction. He pleaded in vain for them to change their evil ways and return to God. But the people would not heed his cries and eventually fell into the hands of their enemies. David J. Ridgesshares his expertise as a seasoned educator and a renowned gospel scholar in this volume of the award-winning Gospel Studies Series, Jeremiah Made Easier. Those who want a better understanding of God's words will find this book to be an invaluable resource--a must for any home library!

You and your family can now glean even more insight from the Book of Mormon with the Deluxe Family Edition of the award-winning series The Book of Mormon Made Easier. Featuring full-color illustrations and colored text to easily distinguish between scripture and commentary, this new set is perfect for all family members to learn and grow from the Book of Mormon's teachings.

A TEACHER IN YOUR HAND UNDERSTAND THE OLD TESTAMENT AS NEVER BEFORE! In this third edition, now with even more notes and insights not previously published, noted teacher and gospel scholar David J. Ridges brings Exodus 20 through 2 Samuel 12 to life with his well-known teaching skills. As with his other books in the Gospel Study Series, the full text of the scripture is included. In-the-verse notes provide a highly effective, unique teaching tool. Notes between the verses provide additional insights and teach principles and doctrines. Join the tens of thousands of readers who have experienced spiritual growth from reading and pondering the books in this series. A POWERFUL STUDY GUIDE Quickly gain a basic understanding of this portion of the Old Testament with the help of brief notes within and between the verses, accompanied by bolding for teaching emphasis. Example: Exodus 28:4 4 And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate [functioned also as a holder for the Urim and Thummim that Aaron had see verse 30], and an ephod [apron-see Old Testament Student Manual, page 152], and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre [a cap], and a girdle [NIV: a sash]: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office. Transfer these brief notes into your own scriptures to increase your understanding now and in the future. A QUICK REFERENCE Quickly get help for specific verses or chapters. Review for a lesson, talk, or family night discussion.

From the unique perspective of the Pearl of Great Price, the author examines latter-day doctrines related to the nature of God, premortal life, the Creation, the Fall, the Atonement, the establishment of Zion, the last days, and the work and glory of God.