From the dusty trails of the Sinai wilderness to the modern spires of today, the blueprint of the sacred remains remarkably consistent.
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The Joseph Smith Translation: Of Firstlings, Firstborn, Lot, and Lineage
The Abrahamic covenant made it clear to the ancient Hebrews, and to covenant Israel today, that only through the promises made to Abraham could redemption, salvation and exaltation come to pass. The realization of those promises could only be fulfilled by and through the promised Messiah, Jesus the Christ.
How Should We Understand the Symbolism in Jacob’s Blessings of Judah and Joseph?
Some of the most significant prophecies in scripture regarding the posterity of Jacob are found in the blessings of Judah and Joseph in Genesis 49. However much of the poetry in the blessings is difficult to understand. How should we understand the rich symbolism of these verses? (Supplement to Gospel Doctrine Lesson 12).
The Book of Abraham and the Temple Covenant
The Book of Abraham and the ancient Apocalypse of Abraham give striking details about the temple endowment of Abraham and Sarah—knowledge unavailable in the Bible.
On Mount Zion: Abraham’s Offering of Isaac
Why did Abraham expressly say that he and Isaac would both return? Was he perhaps confused, not really knowing what he was saying? Was he carefully hiding the truth, knowing that he and Isaac would not really be returning? Or was it a prophecy?
When the Earth Was Filled with Violence — and What Noah Teaches Us Now
The story of Noah reveals how we can save ourselves and our families even in a time of turmoil and wickedness: By obedience to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Was Noah’s Ark Designed As a Floating Temple?
Understanding the role of Noah's ark requires modern scholarship, additional light shed by modern revelation, and the consecrated dedication of inquiring minds and honest hearts diligently seeking divine inspiration.
