The Doctrine and Covenants Made Easier: Sections 94-138: Official Declaration-1, Official Declaration-2

by David J. Ridges

Better understand the Doctrine and Covenants with these user friendly, helpful guides. They contain brief notes of explanation between the verses---printed in full as found in the scriptures---and contextual notes to aid your scripture study. From the best-selling author David J. Ridges comes this essential part of our Gospel Studies Series.

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction, Lds, Church

346 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2005

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]

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.

[Joann]

Perfect to help me to better understand , and why.

[Judith Gaman]

Great series. Have read all of the series and have gifted the entire series. Well written and explains so much. Love having the scriptures within the context he provides.

[Patsy]

Excellent resource for studying the Doctrine and Covenants, and church history.

[Cnelsonquilt]

I have loved reading the Doctrine and Covenants this way

[Margaret]

Very informative

[Celeste]

I especially enjoyed this series because knowing the history behind each section made it easier to understand.

[Mary Ellen]

I bought this book hoping to get more historical context with deeper explanations to help me fully understand how the Doctrine and Covenants adds to ancient scripture. I was pretty disappointed. There were some further thoughts, along with quotations from prophets of the past, that I found pretty great. However, I didn’t really feel like this book dove deep enough. I peeked at the one for the Old Testament for this year, and decided it would have been a waste of my time. I found a better book that dives more into the culture of the time as well as providing insight into the symbolism in Isaiah and Revelations specifically. This would be a good book for a new member of the church rather someone who is ready to dig deeper after 30+ years of reading the same books over and over again.

[Kristen]

So grateful to Bro. Ridges for making these awesome books. Great for personal study, great for lessons, sacrament talks, etc. Just wonderful!!!

[robert pels]

Absolutely wonderful!

Amazing! Clarifies every action in the Doctrine and Covenants. Truly inspired! It is appropriate for both new and long time members.

[Jen]

Great insights!

[Barry]

This book is an excellent source of insight regarding Gospel revelations.