Temples Sacred Symbolism Eternal Blessings edition by David J Ridges Religion Spirituality eBooks
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Modern temples are designed to reveal sacred truths through symbolic teaching. But it's up to you to prepare your mind and heart for the lessons you can only find within their walls.
Travel back to ancient Israel's tabernacles and discover how temples have helped all God’s children draw nearer to Him. Then fast-forward to latter days and find out why we build temples the way we do today.
This profound new book by revered gospel teacher David J. Ridges discusses temple truths within a historical framework. Thoroughly researched with roots in both the scriptures and modern revelation, this is a compelling read that will add depth to your temple worship.
Temples Sacred Symbolism Eternal Blessings edition by David J Ridges Religion Spirituality eBooks
Somewhat disappointing offering by David Ridges. It doesn't really go into any significant detail about the symbolism on temples, much less in them. What he does mention is superficial and misses some main points. For example, he lists the Big Dipper on the west wall of the Salt Lake temple as "Represents that those who are lost may look to the priesthood for guidance and thus find their way back to God." A nice sentiment, but what does the priesthood have to do with the big dipper?If he'd done a bit more research he would have discovered that the big dipper is the means by which we locate the north star, which is the symbolic center of universe: All the other stars and planets appear to rotate around it. The temple is also symbolically the center of the universe, the place where the worlds meet, from the Latin "tem"; the point where a vertical and horizontal lines meet; symbolizing god meeting man, or heaven meeting earth. So the big dipper is a very apt temple symbol for finding the way to god.
The section on symbolism in the scriptures pulls wholesale from his other books, with most of the examples not having anything directly to do with temples. A general discussion of symbolism and metaphor in the scriptures is fine, but it's not what the book is advertised to be.
Overall the book came across to me as a somewhat lazy compilation put together quickly to get another book out. It's OK, but there are better books on the subject out there.
For a much more comprehensive but still relatively short and easy to read overview of temple and endowment symbolism I recommend "Your Endowment" by Mark A. Shields.
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Temples Sacred Symbolism Eternal Blessings edition by David J Ridges Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
Helps with learning about the temple.
This was a good book but not much new for me. I study symbolism and this might not have been meant for me. Great if you are new to the subject or need a refresher.
David Ridges opens up your mind to new ideas in an easy to comprehend format. This is not mind boggling information, but a nice compilation of material I never would have garnered on my own. A worthwhile read.
It's not a product, it's a book. The book is helpful for those who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
I found the symbolism explained about the Temple construction very enlightening. If you are LDS, I really recommend this book for your own knowledge. If you are not LDS, but you are interested in how and why our temples are built and adorned as they are, then I would recommend this book for you as well.
I was expecting a real book - this was more of a pamphlet in a small hard cover quoting well worn LDS church published material only - don't waste your time. Spent 1/3 of the book on parables not even related to the temple - pretty misleading title, very superficial and not well written at all.
I am a avid reader and research authority in religion, especially LDS related material. I have discovered the clarity and deep spiritual writing of David J Ridges. I have everyone of his writings and use them in teaching the true gospel of Jesus Christ. His most recent book, "Temples Sacred Symbolism, Eternal Blessings...." is nothing short of total guidance from the Holy Ghost. So much of his writing and teaching is left to the readers level of understanding. If you don't understand something or disagree with his finding, I would encourage you to pray for guidance for the truth shall be manifested unto you, if you are ready, by the gift of the Holy Ghost. Get this book, study it, and memorize it. Use it and put it to the test by attending the Temple with your family search files no less than every week. I can promise you will discover much growth as you climb the ladder of life.
Somewhat disappointing offering by David Ridges. It doesn't really go into any significant detail about the symbolism on temples, much less in them. What he does mention is superficial and misses some main points. For example, he lists the Big Dipper on the west wall of the Salt Lake temple as "Represents that those who are lost may look to the priesthood for guidance and thus find their way back to God." A nice sentiment, but what does the priesthood have to do with the big dipper?
If he'd done a bit more research he would have discovered that the big dipper is the means by which we locate the north star, which is the symbolic center of universe All the other stars and planets appear to rotate around it. The temple is also symbolically the center of the universe, the place where the worlds meet, from the Latin "tem"; the point where a vertical and horizontal lines meet; symbolizing god meeting man, or heaven meeting earth. So the big dipper is a very apt temple symbol for finding the way to god.
The section on symbolism in the scriptures pulls wholesale from his other books, with most of the examples not having anything directly to do with temples. A general discussion of symbolism and metaphor in the scriptures is fine, but it's not what the book is advertised to be.
Overall the book came across to me as a somewhat lazy compilation put together quickly to get another book out. It's OK, but there are better books on the subject out there.
For a much more comprehensive but still relatively short and easy to read overview of temple and endowment symbolism I recommend "Your Endowment" by Mark A. Shields.
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