The Pearl of Great Price: A Verse-by-Verse Commentary

by Richard D. Draper, S. Kent Brown, Michael D. Rhodes

Overview

Although the Pearl of Great Price is relatively short, its scope is remarkably broad, recording revelations to prophets in several dispensations — from Abraham and Moses to Joseph Smith. It provides deep and powerful insights into crucial Restoration doctrines, particularly doctrines relating to the plan of salvation. Three authors who are experts in ancient cultures bring you this verse-by-verse, even word-by-word commentary, the most thorough and reader-friendly treatment available. It will immeasurably enrich your understanding of such doctrines as the nature of God, pre-mortal life, the Creation, the Fall, the Atonement, the establishment of Zion, the Last Days, and the Second Coming.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781609078386
Publisher:	Deseret Book Company
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Richard D. Draper is a Professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University, and was recently appointed as Director of the Religious Studies Center. He holds a Ph.D. in ancient history. Brother Draper is a best-selling author of several books and has written numerous articles for the Ensign and other publications. He has participated in several panel discussions for KBYU, and has recently recorded a set of talk tapes on the Book of Revelation. Brother Draper has been a popular lecturer at Know Your Religion and Education Week for many years. He and his wife, Barbara, are the parents of six children and reside in Lindon, Utah. S. Kent Brown has taught at BYU since 1971, and served as director of the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies from 1993-1996. He is also a member of the Board of Editors for the Encyclopedia of Mormonism. Michael D. Rhodes, associate professor of ancient scripture at BYU, received a BA in classical Greek from BYU, a BS in electrical engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology, and a MS in physics from the University of New Mexico. He studied Egyptology at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Oxford, as well as archaeology at the University of Utah. Rhodes has published many articles related to the Book of Abraham and has published a translation of some of the Joseph Smith papyri.