The Old Testament Made Easier, Second Edition (Part 1)

by David J. Ridges

Noted teacher and gospel scholar David J. Ridges brings the books of Moses and Abraham, in the Pearl of Great Price, and the book of Genesis and Exodus, in the Bible, to life. As with his other books in the Gospel Studies Series, the text of the scripture is included, and notes in and between the verses provide insights and teach principles and doctrines. Join the tens of thousands of readers who have experienced spiritual growth from reading and pondering the books in this series.

464 pages, Paperback

First published April 8, 2014

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Cassaronda · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing! I have always struggled with the Old Testament. So much I didn't understand and could NOT relate to. He made it so simple and basic a few times I said "duh" out loud haha I couldn't believe it was that simple. It should be titled Old Testament For Dummies ;). I like to study the scriptures in succession and I always dreaded when it was time to study the Old Testament. But with this I look forward to reading it. It's going to take me awhile to read the the rest of the Old Testament but this time around I'm excited to continue. And I'm loving the growth of my testimony now that I'm gaining more understanding of the creation and so on.