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This is your chance to share those gems you have on your bookshelves, or to see what books others have enjoyed, delighted in, and now cherish.
And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.—D&C 88:118
One idea is to route categories such as Early Christianity, LDS History, Temples, etc.
The format could be as done in grad school: a precis, a commentary or a full-fledged review. Or we could simply comment. It’s up to those who would like to participate.
Any suggestions for the first book?
Thanks!
Carolyn
This week: Lesson 32, “To Seal the Testimony” (D&C 135).
Subjects covered: The martyrdom of Joseph Smith.
Potential issues:
If you can think of any other issues from this week’s lesson, please comment below so we can add more links.
PLEASE NOTE: This information is a preparatory resource for gospel doctrine teachers to help them formulate answers to questions that might arise during their class. It is not in any way a substitute for the Gospel Doctrine manual, nor should instructors make these topics the focus of class instruction. This information is provided with the understanding that it is an additional resource only.
Sorry this is a week late. I wrote it last week, but somehow neglected to click “Publish” and didn’t follow up to see if it had been posted.
This week: Lesson 31, “Sealed…for Time and for All Eternity” (D&C 131:1–4; 132:4–33).
Subjects covered: Eternal marriage; plural marriage.
Potential issues:
If you can think of any other issues from this week’s lesson, please comment below so we can add more links.
PLEASE NOTE: This information is a preparatory resource for gospel doctrine teachers to help them formulate answers to questions that might arise during their class. It is not in any way a substitute for the Gospel Doctrine manual, nor should instructors make these topics the focus of class instruction. This information is provided with the understanding that it is an additional resource only.
In the 13th chapter of Ether, Moroni tells us that Ether went to Coriantumr and prophesied that if he did not repent, all his people would be destroyed except Coriantumr. Ether 13:20-22:
20 And in the second year the word of the Lord came to Ether, that he should go and prophesy unto Coriantumr that, if he would repent, and all his household, the Lord would give unto him his kingdom and spare the people—
21 Otherwise they should be destroyed, and all his household save it were himself. And he should only live to see the fulfilling of the prophecies which had been spoken concerning another people receiving the land for their inheritance; and Coriantumr should receive a burial by them; and every soul should be destroyed save it were Coriantumr.
22 And it came to pass that Coriantumr repented not, neither his household, neither the people; and the wars ceased not; and they sought to kill Ether, but he fled from before them and hid again in the cavity of the rock.
That this prophecy was well known is attested by Ether 14:24:
24 Nevertheless, Shiz did anot cease to pursue Coriantumr; for he had sworn to avenge himself upon Coriantumr of the blood of his brother, who had been slain, and the word of the Lord which came to Ether that Coriantumr should not fall by the sword.
Shiz is overly eager to kill Coriantumr to falsify the prophecy. [Read more…] about Ether’s Prophecy
Sorry I’m a little late getting this up today. Anyone with Internet access in the conference hall is invited to comment here on Friday’s presentations.
If your commenting on your own blog or other site, please feel free to link to it here.
This week: Lesson 30, “The Prisoners Shall Go Free” (D&C 2; 124:25–55; 127; 128; JS—H 1:36–39).
[Read more…] about Gospel Doctrine apologetics: D&C lesson 30
Anyone with Internet access in the conference hall is invited to comment here on Thursday’s presentations.
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After months of preparation, the 2009 FAIR Conference begins tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM.
If you haven’t preregistered and you live in the Salt Lake area, at-the-door registration will be available both days. Video streaming is also being offered for $20. Details available at FAIR’s conference web page.
The FAIR blog will have an open thread for conference participants to comment on the talks. Check back tomorrow!
This week: Lesson 29, “Building the Kingdom of God in Nauvoo, Illinois” (D&C 124:1–21, 87–90, 97–110; 126).
[Read more…] about Gospel Doctrine apologetics: D&C lesson 29
