This incredibly useful guide to better understanding the Doctrine and Covenants is a helpful, user-friendly tool for your scripture study. The full text of the Doctrine and Covenants is included, with brief notes of explanation between the verses to aid your comprehension of the scriptures. Brought to you by best-selling author David J. Ridges, The Doctrine and Covenants Made Easier, Volumes 1–3, are an essential part of our popular Gospel Studies Series. With this convenient, informative guide, you will be better able to grasp the meaning of the Lord’s words as you feast upon them.
David J. Ridges taught for the Church Educational System for thirty-five years. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Brigham Young University and taught adult religion and Know Your Religion classes for BYU Continuing Education and spoke at BYU Campus Education Week for many years.
Ridges has served as a curriculum writer for Sunday School, seminary, and institute of religion manuals. His callings in the Church include Gospel Doctrine teacher, bishop, stake president, and patriarch. He and his wife, Janette, have served two full-time Church Educational System missions. They are the parents of six children and are enjoying a growing number of grandchildren. They reside in Springville, Utah.
Good for help with basic understanding and some definitions. Definitely didn’t agree with all of his “interpretations.” It’s good for a seminary-student-level of inquiry. I would recommend Skinner or Welch for deeper scholarship.
I love reading the scriptures with the added study guide-especially the Doctrine and Covenants because there is so much history that goes with the verses. Easy to study with and interesting.
I love reading the Scriptures with the commentary from David J. Ridges books. His added historical background, use of other scriptures for comparison, his inclusion of many quotes from prophets and apostles etc. really help me see the bigger picture and better understand what the Lord is teaching.