The Pearl of Great Price Made Easier (Gospel Study)

by David J. Ridges, Cedar Fort Inc (Editor)

Now for the first time, you can enjoy the full text of the Pearl of Great Price as part of the popular Gospel Studies Series. The full text of the scripture is included with in-the-verse notes that provide a highly effective, unique teaching tool. Notes between the verses offer additional insights and teach principles and doctrines. This wonderful new volume brings the gospel full circle from the Creation story in Moses to the early history of the restored Church in latter days. Study along with David J. Ridges as he brings the Pearl of Great Price to life with this unique teacher in the hand. A Powerful Study Guide Quickly gain a basic understanding of the Pearl of Great Price with the help of brief notes within and between the verses. Joseph Smith Matthew 24:2 2 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple; and his disciples came to him, for to hear him, Master, show us concerning the buildings of the temple, as thou hast said They shall be thrown down, and left unto you desolate [the disciples would like Him to give them more details about the coming destruction of the temple in Jerusalem]. The Savior s prophecy that the buildings of the temple would be torn down was fulfilled by about 70 to 73 AD as the Romans finally conquered the Jews and destroyed many of their cities. Transfer these brief notes into your own scriptures to increase your understanding now as well as in the future. A Quick Reference Quickly get help for specific verses or chapters. Review for a lesson, talk, or family night discussion.

Genres: Lds, Religion, Nonfiction, Church

272 pages, Paperback

First published June 5, 2009

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

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

*Do not purchase this book in addition to the Old Testament version!* I purchased this book to read along with the Pearl of Great Price only to find out the author integrated the Moses and Abraham commentary into his Old Testament version in their respective chapters of Genesis. I wish I had known that before I bought it. There are some commentary segments for the JST of Matthew but I imagine the author would also have included this in his New Testament edition as well. There is a commentary for the Joseph Smith History chapter, which is good, but I don’t know if that section alone is worth the $20 price of the whole title. Just an FYI!

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Pearl of Great Price Made Easier is an excellent study guide to assist in making scripture study time more meaningful. It goes chapter by chapter, and practically verse by verse, explaining and clarifying things, defining words, and giving background information. The entire text of The Pearl of Great Price is reproduced in the book with the explanations written in parentheses and italics within the verses. I highly recommend this book. I learned quite a bit from it!

[David Barney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book.

[Danni · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am taking a class on the Pearl of Great Price. I wish that I had bought this book instead of getting it from the library. It really was too much information to be read like a regular book and then returned. I wanted to better understand what I was learning, but I am afraid that I won't remember much when it comes time to study it in class.