Symbolism is a marvelously instructive and expressive language. . . . It partakes of the language of the heart and the language of the Spirit. . . . As Alonzo Gaskill deftly points out in this work, the language of symbolism embraces everything from the dust of the earth to the glories of the heavens. To miss what is being expressed or taught with symbols is like living in a world without sunsets or autumn leaves. — Joseph Fielding McConkie "All things have their likeness," the Lord has said, "and all things are created and made to bear record of me, both things which are temporal, and things which are spiritual; things which are in the heavens above, and things which are on the earth" (Moses 6:63). "Symbolism is the very language of scripture," writes author Alonzo Gaskill. As we more fully understand the symbolism in the scriptures and the temple, we are led to deeper, more profound insights and truths that previously eluded us. The result is that we can then more readily liken the scriptures unto ourselves for "our profit and learning" (1 Nephi 19:23). This engaging and well-researched guide explores the symbolism of body parts, clothing, colors, numbers, directions, names, and animals in holy writ and in the temple. It also provides a series of charts comparing the lives of scriptural individuals and showing how they actually are types and symbols of Christ. Filled with countless examples to help explain and support the author's discussion of symbols and their meanings, the text makes extensive references not only to recognized Latter-day Saint sources but also to lesser-known sources written by a variet1 of religious scholars both modern and ancient. Symbolism is a language hidden in the margins, tucked between the lines, and suspended below the surface of the words. With study and effort, we can coax the symbolic meaning into the open and become fluent in reading the eternal truths it reveals. This book is an invaluable aid in that process.
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What a great book!!, May 03, 2003 By Tom Your gospel library isn't complete unless you have this book! The author does a great job of explaining what different symbols in the scriptures mean. The author has also included some very nice tables in the back of the book that are a great quick reference to finding the meaning of different symbols. This is a muxt have for any teacher or student of the gospel! Great Book!, June 20, 2006 By Customer Ever since I have started reading this book, I cant help but read and look at everything in a new light. Its amazing the insights and knowledge that you can learn from just understanding little bits of symbolism. It sparks thoughts that you would have never thought of before. Truely, 'To miss what is being expressed or taught with symbols is like living in a world without sunsets or autumn leaves.' --Joseph Fielding McConkie Amazing!, May 21, 2010 By Neil Gaskill did a fantastic job of presenting the information. I would highly recommend this book for any person interested in symbolism.
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This review is from: The Lost Language of Symbolism: An Essential Guide for Recognizing and Interpreting Symbols of the Gospel (Hardcover)
After reading/studying this book you will understand the Bible more fully than before. Colors, numbers, names, events, etc. take on a meaning and understanding that highten, enlighten, and underscore the meaning and interpretation of the people, events, miracles, parables, metaphors, similies, and allegories contained in the Bible.
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Very good introductory guide to symbolism in the gospel,
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Most of my life I have read snippets on symbolism especially related to the scriptures in various commentaries and brought up in discussions in classes, but have never read a good general summary of symbols until now. I received this book as a gift, and was initially not too interested, but started to read it anyway during some convalescence. It turned out to be a very good read, not too deep, but covered a lot of symbolism in a nice organized way. The chapters on numerology and directions were very interesting to me. I had often taken numbers too literally in the scriptures. The ancient meaning of directions was also interesting and added a lot to my understanding of certain scriptural passages. The other chapters covered names, animals, colors, and other symbols. I highly recommend this book for someone wanting a quick overview of symbols that will greatly aid them in their understanding of the gospel.
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This is one of the best LDS books on symbolism available. I love this book and have recommended it to friends and family.
I won't repeat what the other reviewers have said, but I find that symbolism is very often overlooked in our "quick fix" society. This book helped me to get a different perspective on the scriptures. I had a new perspective on reading more interpretively. I agreed with most of the author's interpretations, but more importantly learned a new perpective which to interpret scriptures. Awesome!
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