The House of the Lord: A Study of Holy Sanctuaries Ancient and Modern by Talmage
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| Author | Talmage, James E. (James Edward), 1862-1933 |
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| Title | The House of the Lord: A Study of Holy Sanctuaries Ancient and Modern |
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| Summary | "The House of the Lord: A Study of Holy Sanctuaries Ancient and Modern" by James E. Talmage is an analytical examination of sacred spaces written in the early 20th century. It explores the significance and functions of temples across various historical contexts, particularly focusing on the practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Talmage seeks to provide insights into the doctrines and practices surrounding modern temples, as well as to draw parallels with ancient sanctuaries. The opening of the work begins with a preface that establishes the Latter-day Saints as notable builders of temples, reminiscent of ancient Israel. Talmage explains the foundation and context for his study, suggesting a deep interest in the motivation and purpose behind temple construction and the ordinances performed within these spaces. He emphasizes the bookstore’s aim of providing authentic information to those inquiring about the nature and significance of modern temples, while also offering a historical overview of ancient sanctuaries to facilitate comparisons. The beginning sets the tone for a detailed exploration of the theology and rituals associated with both past and contemporary religious practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Latter Day Saint temples |
| Subject | Temples |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45149 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 146 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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