Jesus the Christ: A Study of the Messiah and His Mission according to Holy Scriptures both Ancient and Modern (Paperback)

~ James E. Talmage (Author)
Key Phrases: preexistence and foreordination, earthly advent, current dispensation, Jesus Christ, Holy Ghost, Son of God (more...)

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First published in 1915, Jesus the Christ is the classic Latter-day Saint presentation of the life and ministry of the Savior. Elder Marion G. Romney said, ?One who gets the understanding, the vision, and the spirit of the resurrected Lord through a careful study of the text Jesus the Christ by Elder James E. Talmage will find that he has greatly increased his moving faith in our glorified Redeemer.? This special edition has been completely retypeset for added readability, and for the first time the chapter endnotes have been included with the footnotes for ready reference.

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• Paperback: 626 pages
• Publisher: Waking Lion Press (November 22, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1434101762
• ISBN-13: 978-1434101761
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,537,364 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars An Incomplete Biography of Jesus Christ, September 11, 2009

By	John M. Ford "johnDC" (near DC, MD USA) - See all my reviews

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) are admonished to study the scriptures and "...liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning" (1 Nephi 19:23 in the The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ). It can be challenging to do this, given the different language, missing passages and absent historical context of ancient scriptures. James E. Talmage helps us study the life of Jesus Christ by presenting it as a detailed biography. This organization aids understanding of a great deal of complex material. It is an impressive and exhaustive work.

This biography departs from what we are used to in several ways. First, it begins before its subject's birth, describing his role in the decisions and actions taken before the world was created. It also continues after his death, describing his ministry among the spirits of the dead, and after his resurrection, as he visits his disciples in Jerusalem and in other parts of the world. Also unusual for a biography, it describes with faith and confidence his future actions as he completes his work to "...bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man." (Moses 1:39 in The Pearl of Great Price). Jesus Christ's mortal life, particularly his ministry during his final three years, is presented in great detail.

In spite of its impressive and expanded scope, it is incomplete--reminding us that all biographies are incomplete--because of things we do not know. It does not say much of Jesus' childhood nor of the private aspects of his life. Perhaps more will be known at some future time. Some will not, for considerations of privacy we would all wish of a potential biographer. We are left to contemplate the life presented to us, to use what we learn from it to best fill the remaining spans of our own. This life in particular is worth examining and emulating.

This book is written from the point of view of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons). It is best understood and appreciated by those who believe and value this perspective. Those seeking an introductory presentation of LDS belief might prefer the official LDS Church guide Gospel Principles or Mormonism: A Very Short Introduction.