The Language of Heaven

by Dr Trina Boice

320 pages, Paperback

Published November 3, 2025

About the author

Dr. Trina Boice is a #1 best-selling author of 35 books and a professional author coach at From Book 2 Business. She was named the California Young Mother of the Year in 2004, an award which completely amuses her 4 sons. One of her sons invented the LDS dating app “Mutual” after they wrote a dating book together!

She’s an online university professor at BYU-I and South College in Tennessee. She’s obsessed with movies and is a film critic at www.MovieReviewMom.com and on Youtube. Her daily podcast is called “Daily Inspirational Quote Hosted by Trina Boice.”

Dr. Trina attended the University of Salamanca in Spain and later returned to serve a full-time LDS mission there. Her doctoral degree is in Management & Leadership.

She worked as a Legislative Assistant for a Congressman in Washington, D.C., and was given the “Points of Light” Award and Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her domestic and international community service.

She worked as a political correspondent for KPBS in San Diego, and Legislative Assistant for a Congressman in Washington, D.C.
She also taught classes at the famous Le Cordon Bleu Culinary College and says she has the weight gain to prove it.

She has created online courses for professional development and personal enrichment at www.LifelongLearningEducation.com

She is an identical twin, has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and loves traveling all over the world. If she told you what she really did she’d have to kill you.

Reviews

[Penny · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a treasure! I was expecting a bit more than a language translator, but this is fabulous! Each entry (there are 52, one for each week of the year) has a Hebrew word and its phonetic pronunciation. Next we get a definition of the word. This is usually several paragraphs! It doesn’t just say Elohim means God or the Gods. It goes on to explain why it can be singular or plural and how it is charged with faith. This much is pretty much what I expected from the book, maybe add in this next section and be done. Next is scripture references, a short list of some scriptures where you can see how this word is used. Now, everything from here on out is total bonus! A spiritual insight or lesson – a few paragraphs that go into how the word we are looking at can increase our faith or spirituality. Next is a Story from the Bible Related to the Word- this is exactly what it says, but with emphasis on the word. For example, under Dode, meaning beloved, lover, or friend we learn about the parable of the Good Shepherd who goes looking for the lost sheep and how Christ’s love for each of us is echoed throughout scripture and our lives. But, wait, we’re not done! Next is a Connection to Latter-day Saint Doctrine. This fun section connects the Jewish history and meaning of the word to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following this is a short paragraph or sentence quoting a leader of the Church that combines the word and doctrine. Now comes my favorite section, Jewish fun fact. This tells us something fun about the word. Under Dode we get to learn some neat traditions that emphasize beloved during a Jewish wedding. Finally, we end with “Questions for Personal Reflection or Family Discussion.” I didn’t go through and count them all, but I’d say there’s probably 4-8 questions per section. Good ones, too. I’ve been pondering some and started some text conversations with family members with other ones. All in all, I’d say this book is a treasure of information!
I received an ARC of this book, but the opinions are all mine, mine, mine!

[emeraldragonlady (Maddie) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is definitely an educational and interesting read. I enjoyed learning some of the root meanings of Hebrew words and how it applies to scriptures and all the different examples. I love the idea of being able to do a chapter a week to fit along with the Come Follow Me lessons supplied by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints I think this definitely helps give you a better understanding for words and their meaning and proper usages. If you like history and discord through language, this is a book for you.

[Roxanne Shull · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful resource to better understanding of the ancient words for your gospel study. The book should be used hand in hand with your scriptures to give better insight into the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I received an advance copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

[George Dickinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The introduction to The Language of Heaven truly prepared my heart to learn. From the very first page, I felt inspired by how the author connects our everyday words to The Word—Jesus Christ Himself. The reminder that “words have power to create or destroy, to heal or wound” made me reflect deeply on how I use my own words.

I loved learning about the beauty and depth of Hebrew—the “language of heaven.” Each explanation opened my eyes to new layers of meaning in familiar scriptures. The author’s love of language and faith shines through every page, helping me feel closer to the Savior and more mindful of the words I speak.

This book is both educational and spiritual—a perfect companion for personal study or family devotion. It doesn’t just teach Hebrew; it strengthens faith in Christ, the Living Word.

[Haley Freeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Language of Heaven is a valuable resource to use while studying the Bible, and the “Come, Follow Me” program. I loved how Dr. Trina Boice simplified Hebrew words while also describing the richness of their meaning. It added depth to the scriptures in a comprehensive and fun manner. I appreciated the clear and consistent way it was organized, which made learning organic. The Language of Heaven is a must-have addition to your studies this year!