Comments on: 2009 Christmas gift book guide

By: Swisster

Swisster — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:28:39 +0000

J. Stapley, I actually own that book (50 cents from D.I.), but had never read it! I think maybe I couldn’t get past the cover! Thanks for opening my eyes.

By: J. Stapley

J. Stapley — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:56:23 +0000

I’ve got your back W. V.

By: Floyd the Wonderdog

Floyd the Wonderdog — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:47:57 +0000

I’m totally getting the America’s Test Kitchen Cookbook. I made their challah bread and now we don’t use any other recipe for our Sabbath day bread.

Halla for challah!

By: W. V. Smith

W. V. Smith — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:33:20 +0000

J., you were just making public your gift list too me, right? ;)

By: J. Stapley

J. Stapley — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:27:13 +0000

Swisster, in 1966 the General Board of Relief Society published History of Relief Society, 1842-1966. You can find copies for a few bucks used, but it is a rather wonderful history. Lots of goodies you won't find elsewhere. Pp. 77-80 include the topic for study from 1914 (the first year of centralized lesson planning) to 1966. 1942-44 the RS had a Bible as Literature segment. On pp. 72 and 73 is an image of books used in the courses of study. Included is Moulton's The Modern Reader's Bible (MacMillan), which is available on google books if you want to check it out. Otherwise the back issues of Relief Society Magazine are extraordinarily helpful.

By: Swisster

Swisster — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:11:00 +0000

…and the Relief Society used a similar contemporary volume for study from 1942-1944).

Could you give a bit more detail, or a place that lists the church study guides over the years?

By: Kari

Kari — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:58:31 +0000

I own (and use) the Harper Collins Study Bible and can highly recommend it from my personal use.

I first obtained it during my graduate studies in religion and find it continues to be useful even though I now use the KJV more often.

By: Course Correction

Course Correction — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:11:18 +0000

If you really want to understand the OT, pick up a copy of the Jewish Study Bible http://www.amazon.com/Jewish-Study-Bible-Publication-Translation/dp/0195297512.

By: FoxyJ

FoxyJ — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:10:52 +0000

I really liked The Tree House a lot; I think it’s one of Thayer’s strongest works and a great piece of Mormon fiction. Great for those who like historical fiction. I haven’t read Rift yet. This year I’m getting my parents the DVD Nobody Knows. It’s not a book, but also a great idea

By: Robin Jensen

Robin Jensen — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:17:35 +0000

Nice list J. I couldn’t recommend Skousen’s book enough. It’s the culmination of three decades worth of work and at $35 cover price (from a university press!), it’s a steal.