Symbols in Stone: Symbolism on the Early Temples of the Restoration [Hardcover]

Matthew B. Brown (Author), Paul Thomas Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1997

LDS doctrine is rich in symbolism,and nowhere do we find greater symbolism than in the temple. By examining the symbols on the Nauvoo, Kirtland, and Salt Lake temples, the authors skillfully demonstrate that we begin to understand the symbolic language of the Lord which, in turn, prepares us for the symbolism that we will encounter within. Symbols in Stone on Early Temples of the Restoration is carefully documented using the scriptures as well as recorded accounts of latter-day temples seen in vision before their construction. It is essential reading for all Latter-day Saints who wat to better sunderstand the vital role of temples in the latter days.

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About the Author

Matthew B Brown has been researching temple symbolism decades, starting when be was confronted with false statements about the nature of the symbols on the extgerior of the Sale Lake Temple while on his mission. His resear led him to numerous fascinating and faith-promoting stories about early temples of the Church. Brown has expanded his work in a recently release title named The Gate of Heaven.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 194 pages
• Publisher: Covenant Communications Inc; 1st Edition edition (August 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577341341
• ISBN-13: 978-1577341345
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,027,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great discussion of Temple symbolism., August 1, 2000

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L. Troy Beals (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Symbols in Stone: Symbolism on the Early Temples of the Restoration (Hardcover)

The authors take a detailed look at the Kirland, Nauvoo and Salt Lake City temples and discuss the architecture of each building and the symbolism of various designs in each of the temples. The book is well organized and easy to read. There are good illustrations to help the reader visualize what the authors are discussing. The book has good footnotes and a bibliography for further study. A great plus for the book is that it avoids wierd interpretations of various things like the Saturn stones that were supposed to be put on the Salt Lake Temple but weren't.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitions of symbols, March 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Symbols in Stone: Symbolism on the Early Temples of the Restoration (Hardcover)

I have found this book to be very interesting/intriquing. It has pictures of symbols found on the early Mormon temples and explains what their meanings are.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You Will Know Them By Their Fruits, June 21, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Symbols in Stone: Symbolism on the Early Temples of the Restoration (Hardcover)

Excellent reading and excellent book for all Latter-day Saints who hold temple recomends. This has got to be the only Church that does not rely only on scriptures for salvation but through a living prophet! How could these prophets in the 1800's in the last days make-up all these symbols when they are incorporated in the Old Testament. Sometimes you have to ask yourself, Where did they get the resources or internet for these men in the early 1800's? Answer: There was none. More than just reading the bible needed to take place, but through revelation. The accuracy of the book is flawless!