Endowed from on High: Understanding the Symbols of the Endowment

by John D. Charles

Book Overview

The Endowment is a re-enactment of scriptural images and symbols. It is literally a gift - a gift of God's power. While carefully maintaining the sacred confidentiality of the temple ordinances, this book provides scriptural correlations which will open up rich new ares of understanding. Once you read this inspired information, you will be better informed about the scriptural authority and symbolism of the sacred ordinances. You will be better prepared and motivated to apply scriptural symbols in your life and strive to become more like Christ.Within these pages are more than twenty scriptural symbols which correlate with the temple service. the central focus of these symbols is found in Brigham Young's oft-quoted statement of the ceremony's ultimate purpose: to enable recipients to pass by the angelic sentinels who guard the entrance to God's kingdom as they walk back to the presence of the Father.Endowed from on high teaches that revelation occurs during the endowment, that promises are required before blessings are granted, that covenants are the channels through which blessings flow, and that the Lord is voluntarily bound when we obey His commandments. This is a unique and reverential guide to growth in the most sacred of all areas of our relationship with the Savior and our heavenly Father. Reading and pondering Endowed from on High will be a choice experience for all Church members.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882906143
• ISBN13: 9780882906140
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Horizon Publishers, an Imprint of Cedar Fort, Inc.
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.3" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Read

Much of the teachings in the book can been found other places. However, the parallels the author makes between the Aaronic Priesthood and the endowment are very interesting and will give you better insights into the symbolism there. I would recommend this book. The only reason I am giving it 4 stars is because it is Very short. I read it in about 4-5 hours, (one night after work).