Temple Concept ~ Martin J Palmer ~ With Free Copy of Covenant Concept!

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About the Book: 

A temple is more than a building; it is the premier expression of sacred space. This book illuminates the concepts of sacred space and its ancillary doctrines, which form the foundation of the temple concept. Sacred space defines the nature of the holiness there. These principles are reflected in ritual & architecture. Sacred space is distinguished from profane. As the wilderness is the image of the profane, the temple is the essence of sacred space. The temple is a model of the cosmos & is cosmic in nature. It’s a place of revelation. It’s the source of all blessings. It is the symbolic center of the earth & a meeting place between worlds. Construction is akin to creation itself. Creation brought about order in the cosmos and overcame chaos; building the temple brings order to earth. Temple ritual includes the creation story which re-creates sacred time anew. The temple symbolizes sacred space and sacred time: the time of the first creation, the illud tempus. A deeper understanding of the temple concept will enhance temple worship, Martin Palmer took a serious interest in the fundamental principles of the restored gospel. Interest developed into faith, knowledge & testimony during full-time missionary service in the Eastern States Mission.

About the Author: 

He earned a bachelor of arts degree in Near Eastern studies from BYU & a master of arts degree in Middle Eastern studies with emphasis in history, from the U. of U. Later he was admitted to the degree of doctor of literature & philosophy in ancient Near Eastern studies at the University of South Africa. He contributed a short article in the Encyclopedia of Mormonism & later published his first book, The Covenant Concept. In the Church he has served as Sunday School teacher & president, stake seventy, stake missionary, bishop’s counselor, high councilor, & for many years a high priests instructor. He is married to the former Yvonne Pierce; they have five children.

About the FREE BOOK!  ~ The Covenant Concept:

This book defines the nature of covenants in a religious/historical setting. In Part 1, “Introduction to the Covenant Concept,” the term “covenant” is defined and an attempt is made to amplify our understanding of the covenant concept by examining the ideas of covenant ratification and renewal. Part 2 opens up the idea of Dispensationalism, and shows the relationship between the covenant concept and the early gospel dispensations of Adam, Enoch, and Noah. Part 3 is devoted to a comprehensive examination of the Covenant of Abraham. Part 4, “Moses and the Two Covenants at Sinai,” brings us squarely within the purview of Old Testament history. Part 5 deals with the covenant concept in the New Testament era. Finally, Part 6, “The Covenant Concept in the Dispensation of the Fulness of Times,” completes the picture, brings us up to date, and makes the whole study relevant to our lives today.

The sources used were deliberately limited to those reference books which should be easily accessible to the Latter-day Saint reader. The primary sources and guides were the standard works of the Church; they are quoted freely and liberally and in sufficient length to identify and maintain the context. The book also includes numerous yet carefully selected quotations, mostly from prophets and apostles, to clarify and amplify and give authority to this work.

This work may thus be viewed as an approach to gospel study and may offer a new perspective and a fresh interpretation of familiar concepts and principles. It can be an effective aid in personal study, a resource for family and group discussions, and a guide for those struggling to understand exactly what our Heavenly Father expects of his children today.

ISBN: 9780966507607