The Lectures on Faith in Historical Perspective

Title

The Lectures on Faith in Historical Perspective

Publication Type

Book

Year of Publication

1990

Editors

Dahl, Larry E. (Secondary), and Tate, Charles D., Jr. (Secondary)

Number of Pages

310 Publisher

Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University

City

Provo, UT

ISBN Number

0-8849-4725-4

URL

https://rsc.byu.edu/book/lectures-faith-historical-perspective

Abstract

The Lectures on Faith are among the oldest of LDS writings. They formed the basis for doctrinal studies in the School for the Elders during the winter of 1834–35 and ever since have been highly valued in the Church. They constitute a substantial historical and doctrinal heritage from early Restoration years. Bringing together in one volume the background, the history, the text, and an informed and stimulating commentary, this book makes a major contribution to an understanding of the subject and therefore to the reader’s efforts to live the great principle of faith in Jesus Christ.

Table of Contents

21 Chapters

Authorship and History of the Lectures on Faith

Dahl, Larry E. | pp. 1-21

Introduction to the 1990 Edited Version

Tate, Charles D., Jr. | pp. 23-25

Preface to the Lectures on Faith

Smith, Joseph, Jr. | pp. 29-30

Lecture 1

Dahl, Larry E. | pp. 31-37

Lecture 2

Dahl, Larry E. | pp. 39-64

Lecture 3

Dahl, Larry E. | pp. 65-73

Lecture 4

Dahl, Larry E. | pp. 75-82

Lecture 5

Dahl, Larry E. | pp. 83-89

Lecture 6

Dahl, Larry E. | pp. 91-94

Lecture 7

Dahl, Larry E. | pp. 95-104

Introduction to the Comparative Charts

Dahl, Larry E. | pp. 107

Comparative Chart 1: 1835 and 1990 Editions of the Lectures on Faith

Dahl, Larry E. | pp. 109-133

Comparative Chart 2: 1835, 1876, 1891, and 1985 Editions of the Lectures on Faith

Dahl, Larry E. | pp. 135-160

A Discussion of Lecture 1: What Faith Is

Rasmussen, Dennis F. | pp. 163-177

A Discussion of Lecture 2: Chosen Vessels and the Order of the Priesthood

McConkie, Joseph Fielding | pp. 179-197

A Discussion of Lectures 3 and 4: The Imperative and Unchanging Nature of God

Turner, Rodney | pp. 199-220

A Discussion of Lecture 5: The Supreme Power over All Things: The Doctrine of Godhead in the Lectures on Faith

Millet, Robert L. | pp. 221-240

A Discussion of Lecture 6: Great Faith Obtained Only Through Personal Sacrifice

Matthews, Robert J. | pp. 241-262

A Discussion of Lecture 7: Fruits of Faith

Kapp, Ardeth G. | pp. 263-284

Appendix A: Preface to the 1952 RLDS Edition of the Lectures on Faith

Smith, Israel A. | pp. 287-288

Appendix B: Selected Bibliography for the Lectures on Faith

Dahl, Larry E. | pp. 289-294

Subject Keywords

Faith

Lectures on Faith

Bibliographic Citation

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