Have you struggled with understanding the Doctrine and Covenants? As a collection of separate and diverse texts, it can be rather daunting to study. After all, it is the only one of the standard works that does not tell its own story. Making Sense of the Doctrine and Covenants addresses this challenge in a creative new way. Rather than giving a verse-by-verse commentary, author Steven C. Harper takes readers on a guided tour through the revelations. Drawing on the earliest manuscripts of those revelations, he provides historically grounded insights into why each revelation was given, what it means, and why it matters. Chapters on every section of the Doctrine and Covenants begin by delving into the historical record to recreate the question or problem each revelation was given to resolve and end by showing readers the outcomes for individuals and the Church. Families and scholars alike will relish the depth and accessibility of Making Sense of the Doctrine and Covenants. It is an invaluable addition to any gospel library and a fascinating resource for anyone who wishes to become more closely acquainted with this marvelous book of scripture.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Best D&C book ever,
By Jenny Sebring (Utah) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Making Sense of the Doctrine & Covenants: A Guided Tour Through Modern Revelations (Hardcover)
Think page-turner and scripture reference in the same book. This one says more in a single volume than other D&C books say in 2 or 4. And it's not only comprehensive but fresh and fast-moving. Some D&C references state the obvious. This one is full of little-known storylines and characters that bring revelations to life. On every page there are new insights. The author is one of the editors of the Joseph Smith Papers and it shows. Because of his research, every page bursts forth with new information. Each chapter begins by explaining why a revelation was given, then delves into the revelation, then sums up how the early saints acted on it. It's a completely novel approach; one wonders why it's not been done before. Truly this book makes sense of the Doctrine and Covenants.
JS
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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A great companion volume to its subject,
This review is from: Making Sense of the Doctrine & Covenants: A Guided Tour Through Modern Revelations (Hardcover)
Steven Harper does an excellent job throughout providing a wealth of pertinent and interesting background material, all carefully documented, while at the same time providing an inspiring perspective on the role of the different sections of the Doctrine and Covenants in the history and doctrinal development of the Church. An excellent book that I highly recommend to accompany anyone's study of Restoration scripture.
Revelations of the Restoration A Commentary on the Doctrine and Covenants, Volume 1 Commentary on the Doctrine and Covenants, Volume 2 (Commentary on the Doctrine and Covenants) A Commentary on the Doctrine and Covenants, Vol. 3: Sections 81-105 A Commentary on the Doctrine and Covenants, Vol. 4: Sections 106 - 138
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Expands understanding through context,
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This review is from: Making Sense of the Doctrine & Covenants: A Guided Tour Through Modern Revelations (Hardcover)
Harper's book expands understanding of the Doctrine and Covenants by providing the historical and social context of the revelations. Each section in the Doctrine and Covenats has its own chapter in the book divided into Origin, Content, and Outcome divisions, which I found very useful. The Notes/References are very detailed and provide the opportunity for additional study.
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