A Wonderful Flood of Light

by Neal A. Maxwell

If people in what are referred to as Christian nations were asked what they think of Christ, for most of them the question would prove puzzling amid the secular din of our times. As life has grown more complex, the cares and perplexities and anxieties about things of the world have grown steadily more intrusive, demanding more and more of our resources, time, worry, and energy. Spiritual considerations come later, if at all. Yet faith is more than ever needed in what is at best a simmering disquiet as wars, terrorism, natural disasters, injustices, changing mores, aggressive materialism, political turbulence, and widespread human suffering all combine to produce an unprecedented uncertainty. To appreciate how relevant and responsive the Restoration is, it is necessary first to take at least a superficial measure of the consequences of the spiritual famine that preceded it.

Genres: Lds, Religion, Spirituality, Church

148 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1990

About the author

Neal A. Maxwell was well known as an Apostle, author, administrator, and educator. A graduate of the University of Utah, he was the Commissioner of Education for the Church Educational System for six years. He also held a variety of administrative and teaching positions at the University of Utah, including that of executive vice-president.

In 1974 Elder Maxwell was called as an Assistant to the Council of the Twelve. From 1976 to 1981 he served as member of the Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy, and in 1981 was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Elder Maxwell has written numerous books on Latter-day Saint themes, including "If Thou Endure It Well"; "Lord, Increase Our Faith"; "That Ye May Believe"; and "Not My Will, But Thine". He and his wife, Colleen Hinckley Maxwell, had four children.

Elder Maxwell died July 21, 2004.

Reviews

[Shiloah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Neal A Maxwell was a prolific writer and amazing apostle. I learn so much from each of his books. I especially found much insight in the chapter on murmuring. I even gathered the kids around me to share in the lessons from the book.

[Jeff Crosby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maxwell is a personal favorite.