Temple Themes in the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood

Jeffrey M. Bradshaw's latest book was just released! For information on where to purchase it, go here. Here's a blurb on what it's about:

The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood, as found in D&C 84:33-48, is an ideal focus for a scripture-based study of temple themes. These verses speak plainly about the highest blessings of the Melchizedek Priesthood. What may be less-appreciated is the clarity with which the same revelation describes the required sequence of ordinances through which individuals and families may qualify for exaltation. It is significant that this revelation was given in 1832, a decade before the Prophet began to teach many doctrines of the higher priesthood and the temple in plainness to the Saints in Nauvoo.

The purpose of this book is to explore the meaning of the verses summarizing the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood in light of the ordinances required for exaltation. In matters of doctrine, the author has relied on what can be found in scripture and in statements of members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. To provide illustrations and additional background, he has drawn from a wealth of other sources. Written engagingly, and illustrated with carefully-selected images, this book is designed to encourage readers in their own study of priesthood doctrines and in their personal efforts to understand and keep their covenants.

Updated website!

As of last week, templethemes.net has been expanded and updated.
There may be a few more changes over the next few weeks, but feel free to look around, buy a book or two, or simply contact the author with any comments, suggestions, or insights you might have.

Presentation at the EXPOUND Symposium

Jeffrey M. Bradshaw has been invited to speak at the first EXPOUND Symposium, to be held in May. His talk will be entitled "Stand[ing] in the Holy Place: Reverberations of an Enigmatic New Testament Phrase in Jewish Midrash and Modern Revelation".

Date: Saturday, 14 May 2011
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Location: 550 N University Avenue, Provo, UT (map)
Website: EXPOUND Symposium

More information can be found at the symposium website.

Thank You, Dundee Stake

Jeffrey M. Bradshaw much enjoyed his visit to Dundee. For those who missed his presentation, you can find a handout based on his presentation here.

Also, we are in the process of fixing links to the full text of Meridian Magazine articles. Thanks for your patience!

Dundee Scotland Stake Fireside

Jeffrey M. Bradshaw has been invited to speak with colleague David Larsen (of the Heavenly Ascents blog) at a Dundee Scotland Stake Fireside.

Date: Tuesday, 9 November 2010
Time: 7:15pm to 9:00pm
Location: Bingham Terrace Stake Centre (map)
Speakers: David Larsen ("Entronement Rituals in the Ancient Temples"), Jeffrey M. Bradshaw ("Temple Themes in the Book of Moses")

Although the subject matter is about temples, this fireside is suitable for all members, including youth.

Temple Themes in the Book of Moses: Jeffrey M. Bradshaw Answers Questions About His New Book

Interview by David Larsen:

Almost nine months ago I had the great opportunity of interviewing author Jeffrey M. Bradshaw about his outstanding (and very large) book, In God’s Image and Likeness (you can read that multi-post interview starting here). It is now my great pleasure to present to you my brief interview with Dr. (Bishop) Bradshaw regarding a new book of his that has just been released, entitled Temple Themes in the Book of Moses. I have had the privilege of having a look at this new book and I can tell you that it is exciting, inspiring, and contains many new and fresh insights that will greatly enhance your understanding of the temple and its purpose, as well as give you a richer appreciation for how much the Book of Moses really has to offer us.

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PDF, ePub, and Softcover Editions of "Temple Themes in the Book of Moses"

Update: The PDF and softcover copies are currently available. The ePub version will not be released in the near future due to technical issues. More information is available at www.imageandlikeness.net.

Both a softcover and a digital version (PDF and ePub) of a new book, "Temple Themes in the Book of Moses", are also scheduled to appear in early August 2010. This large-format book of over 400 pages contains much additional material not found in the book of Moses commentary, along over a hundred full color images. The ePub version will contain live hyperlinks, but will be formatted more simply to accommodate the flexible text sizing and page flow of this standard for phones and tablet computers.