Temples to Dot the Earth

by Richard O. Cowan

Now more than ever before the hears of the children are being turned to their fathers, and the sacred saving ordinances for both the living and the departed are linking generations together. Temples to Dot the Earth is a testament to the fulfilling of that promise. This book offers a wealth of information on temples and temple work, beginning with an overview of temple worship in former dispensations and then recounting the temple story from the beginning of the Restoration through the twentieth century.

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction, Lds

368 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1994

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed rereading this book.

[Hilton · Rating 3 out of 5]

It reviews the history of temple - building by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including the changes in focus, purpose, and architecture. Much of the last bit I just skimmed through after the temple history was finished. It does leave out the last 15 years or so that occurred after publication.

[Rae · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read in conjunction with a BYU class on temples. Though this is now dated and there seem to be quite a few typos, the information it contains about some of the earlier temples is so interesting. I loved reading this book. Recommended to those with an interest.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book. It was the text for one of my religion classes at Brigham Young University. It is not difficult to read and contains scriptures, quotes, and histories concerning ancient Temples and current LDS Temples throughout the world. I learned a lot about Temples by reading this book.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a good informative book if you want to know more about the history and uses of lds temples. It was the text for a class and having the author as my professor increased my connection with the book.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having the author as a teacher in college added to my connection with the book. I enjoyed it more for that reason.

[Dr. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Author is a nice guy.

[Elisabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

an interesting history of Mormon temples. I hadn't realized all the changes that have occurred in how temples are used.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is dated but I read it after hearing Professor Cowan lecture - he is an impressive man.

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the textbook for my temples class and I loved it! Lots of really cool information about individual temples.

[Ashley Huffaker · Rating 5 out of 5]

he was my teacher when I read this book. I LOVE the book and him as a teacher

[Adam Hensley · Rating 4 out of 5]

very informative and easy to read