The Pearl of Great Price (Annotated) Enriched Edition. LDS Church Canonical Work
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ePUB
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Nein
Family Sharing
Ja
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Erscheinungsdatum
23.10.2020
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E-Artnow + weitereVerlag
E-artnowSeitenzahl
61 (Printausgabe)
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1366 KB
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Englisch
EAN
4064066389789
The Pearl of Great Price is a compact but theologically expansive volume of Latter-day Saint scripture, gathering revelatory texts associated with Joseph Smith's prophetic ministry. Its contents include the Book of Moses, the Book of Abraham, Joseph Smith-Matthew, Joseph Smith-History, and the Articles of Faith, each enlarging biblical narrative, cosmology, covenant, and ecclesiology. Written in a consciously scriptural register, often echoing the cadence of the King James Bible, the book belongs to the religious ferment of nineteenth-century American restorationism while advancing a distinctive sacred history. Joseph Smith Jr. (1805-1844), founder of the Latter-day Saint movement, shaped these texts amid claims of vision, revelation, translation, and prophetic calling. His early experiences-especially his account of divine visitation, angelic instruction, and the production of new scripture-formed the intellectual and devotional world from which The Pearl of Great Price emerged. The work reflects his effort to restore lost knowledge, clarify doctrine, and situate modern believers within an ancient, unfolding covenantal order. This book is recommended for readers interested in American religious history, scriptural formation, and the development of Latter-day Saint theology. Brief in size yet rich in implication, it rewards close reading by historians, theologians, literary scholars, and anyone seeking to understand the imaginative power of modern prophetic scripture.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand-picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand-picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
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