Symbols in Stone: Symbolism on the Early Temples of the Restoration

I am about 1/2 way thru this book, and I have enjoyed it so much. I have been attending the temple for a little over a year. This book explains so much, and is so interesting.

I read this wonderful book 8 or 9 years ago while preparing to enter the temple. It opened my eyes to the world of Gospel Symbolism and started me on a path to writing my own book about the temple. (Prepare Now for the Temple) I also recommend these other books by Matthew B. Brown: The Gate of Heaven: Insights on the Doctrines and Symbols of the Temple, JOSEPH SMITH: The Man, the Mission, the Message, All Things Restored: Confirming the Authenticity of Lds Beliefs and The Plan of Salvation: Doctrinal Notes and Commentary

Excellent reading and excellent book for all Latter-day Saints who hold temple recomends. This has got to be the only Church that does not rely only on scriptures for salvation but through a living prophet! How could these prophets in the 1800's in the last days make-up all these symbols when they are incorporated in the Old Testament. Sometimes you have to ask yourself, Where did they get the resources or internet for these men in the early 1800's? Answer: There was none. More than just reading the bible needed to take place, but through revelation. The accuracy of the book is flawless!

The authors take a detailed look at the Kirland, Nauvoo and Salt Lake City temples and discuss the architecture of each building and the symbolism of various designs in each of the temples. The book is well organized and easy to read. There are good illustrations to help the reader visualize what the authors are discussing. The book has good footnotes and a bibliography for further study. A great plus for the book is that it avoids wierd interpretations of various things like the Saturn stones that were supposed to be put on the Salt Lake Temple but weren't.

I have found this book to be very interesting/intriquing. It has pictures of symbols found on the early Mormon temples and explains what their meanings are.