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.
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 have loved this book so much. I have learned so much from it. I highly recommend it. It has helped me understand The Doctrine and Covenants so much better.
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.