Land of Promise: Images of Book of Mormon Lands

by S. Michael Wilcox

Stunning photographs and illustrations, paired with compelling prose, beautifully showcase Book of Mormon lands and people, taking the reader on a tour of historical and modern-day places that bring ancient scripture to life. ?Come with me! Let us explore penetrating, life-enriching truths against a land of beauty and mystery. And let us know more deeply the kings and prophets, the missionaries and judges, the mothers, the fathers, and youthful warriors who breathed the air of ancient America and called this land HOME.

Genres: Nonfiction, Religion

112 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2003

About the author

S. Michael Wilcox is an instructor at the institute of religion adjacent to the University of Utah. A frequent speaker at Brigham Young University Education Week, Michael also conducts tours of the Holy Land, Church history sites, Europe, China, and Central America. He received a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Brigham Young University, a master’s in media from the University of Arizona, and his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado in educational philosophy. He is the author of House of Glory and When Your Prayers Seem Unanswered.

Reviews

[Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

My hubby and I went to Cancun for our honeymoon and got to visit the ruins and swim in a cenote in Coba, Mexico and it was fascinating to see what is left of the structures and city firsthand. Ever since, I've wanted to learn more about the Central American Mayan and Olmec era ruins and how they correlate to the Book of Mormon timeline and civilizations. This book isn't the most informative, per se, and is more of a travel-ogue/testimony of the author but the pictures are amazing, nonetheless!

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is full of beautiful pictures that are truly breathtaking! What the book mainly is, is the author's thoughts and commentary as he traveled through these amazing lands. He brings the scriptures to new light and has some amazing insights. I really like the way this book is helping me to visualize The Book of Mormon.

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wilcox is a gifted writer. The descriptions in this book are breathtaking. They capture you and place you right where those people from the Book of Mormon walked. It's indescribable. I love this book.

[Janene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful book! It was like being on the tour of middle America and learning about the culture and how the truths of the Book of Mormon apply to them and us.

[Courtney · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great photos, but I liked the information better in other books. This was more eye candy.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughters and i were traveling with the Wilcox's when photos were taken. Love going to that ancient part of the world.