Life Everlasting (1968) ~ by Duane S. Crowther

Life Everlasting  –  By Duane S. Crowther

Published: 1968. Good condition used condition; good to very good dust jacket. Clean text throughout.

Life Everlasting is a Latter-day Saint doctrinal work by Duane S. Crowther, a longtime LDS educator and author known for writing faith-promoting books on prophecy, life after death, and gospel doctrine. The book focuses on the eternal nature of the soul and explores what happens after death according to scripture and teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Main Themes

1. The Spirit World
   Crowther discusses the condition of the soul between death and resurrection, drawing on the Bible, the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants (especially section 138), and statements from early LDS leaders.

2. Resurrection and Judgment
   The book explains the LDS understanding of bodily resurrection, degrees of glory (celestial, terrestrial, telestial), and final judgment.

3. Eternal Progression
   A central theme is the idea that life continues beyond the grave and that individuals retain identity, agency, and opportunity for growth.

4. Accounts and Teachings About the Afterlife
   Crowther includes reported visions, near-death experiences, and statements from Church leaders that describe the spirit world and post-mortal existence.

Style and Purpose

The book is devotional and doctrinal rather than academic. Crowther writes in a clear, accessible style aimed at everyday Latter-day Saints seeking reassurance and understanding about death and eternity. It has been especially appreciated by readers coping with the loss of loved ones.

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