And There Were Angels Among Them: Spiritual Visitations in Early Church History

by Marlene Bateman Sullivan

Visits from angels are powerful evidence of the great love God has for us. This book relates actual encounters people have had with angels during the early years of the church. The many appearances of angels shows that God maintains contact with those who love Him, and confirms that the gospel has been restored in these latter-days. And There Were Angels Among Them first explains the general nature of angels, including their duties, responsibilities, and why they come to see us. Subsequent chapters relate specific incidents where people have actually seen or heard and angel. Read documented accounts of angels coming to earth to heal the sick, protect people from danger, provide guidance and instruction, soothe the dying and comfort humans during trials. Other chapters relate incidents when angels have come to increase a person's faith, console those left behind when a loved one dies, assist mortals with temple work and have shown themselves during temple dedications. And There Were Angels Among Them adds a warm, spiritual dimension to historic church events and is a must-read for teachers, history lovers and those who simply want to learn more about why angels come to the earth.

175 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2001

Reviews

[Tim Malone · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first in the series of delightful easy-to-read short stories about angels in early LDS history. I enjoyed reading this book because the stories are uplifting and faith promoting. I recommend each of the three books in the series. They are wonderful collections, each fully documented with original sources. There is an index by name of the individual involved. This is a great source book for those still in the uncorrelated church (email me if you don’t get this) who appreciate the early history of our church dealing with the spirit world. I see that Marlene has a new book out just a few weeks ago that should be on this list: Gaze Into Heaven – Near Death Experiences in Early Church History. I will be making that purchase and reading it in the very near future.

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