
In the Language of Adam
Reading Scripture Like the Book of Mormon's Visionary Men
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David Butler
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D. John Butler
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Nephi puts us on notice in his very first sentence that The Book of Mormon was written by temple worshippers and for temple worshippers. He and the other prophets of The Book of Mormon, who called themselves the visionary men and the peaceable followers of Christ, knew and practiced a mystery, an ordinance by which they ascended through the temple and entered into the presence of God. This ordinance was embodied in a dramatic representation of the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Eden and their return to it, in which initiates played the roles of Adam and Eve or their descendants.
The drama expressed the great doctrines of the visionary men about the purpose of life, the fall and redemption, Adam and Eve’s choice, and Christ’s triumph. It contained the moral commitments of the visionary men, and it taught them spiritual disciplines such as prayer, fasting, washing, and anointing. It brought them to share a feast with the Lord and then to petition at the veil of the holy of holies to be admitted as one of the children of God.
The Nephite prophets used the sights, experiences, furniture, architecture, sounds, and even tastes of their temple experience to inform their writing. In the Language of Adam explores that complex constellation of information as a language--as a symbolic vocabulary for communicating and perceiving important truths. The more we understand about the temple practices of the visionary men, the better we can read The Book of Mormon, as well as the writings of visionary men in the Bible and elsewhere.
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- Narrated by: Meghan Farner
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
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In this first-of-its-kind guide, “Consider Yourself as Eve” seeks to illuminate these doctrines by considering how we may live the temple’s template of spiritual development, especially as women. Along the way, we discuss many other questions, including: What specifically is the temple designed to teach us? What do the symbolic signs, laws, and tokens presented in the temple endowment ceremony represent in our everyday lives? How do we receive transformative grace through the atonement of Jesus Christ?
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"Neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord”
- By Brandon R. Tueller on 04-24-25
By: Meghan Farner
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The Spirit of Revelation
- By: David A. Bednar
- Narrated by: Susan Bednar
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
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In our rapidly changing world, our need for spiritual guidance has never been greater. As we seek to discern truth amidst the clamor of dissenting voiced in order to worship, minister, and lead our families effectively, we rely on the Spirit's help every day.
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Hearing this book narrated by Elder and Sister Bednar made it even more precious to me.
- By Sheri on 02-19-25
By: David A. Bednar
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Putting On Christ: A Road Map for Our Heroic Journey to Spiritual Rebirth and Beyond
- By: Steven Anthony Bishop
- Narrated by: Steven Anthony Bishop
- Length: 24 hrs and 26 mins
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Putting On Christ is a road map of our heroic journey to spiritual rebirth, also referenced in the holy writ as “the gate” that leads to eternal life. This gate is the first comforter which is received and initiated through a “baptism of fire” and the manifestation of the Lord’s spirit. The Savior said, “Strive to enter in at the strait gate: For many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able” (Luke 13:24). For the true seeker and truth seeker, Putting On Christ may prove a valuable guide for the journey.
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True believer
- By lori on 02-16-23
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Joseph Smith's Gold Plates
- A Cultural History
- By: Richard Lyman Bushman
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
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According to Joseph Smith, in September of 1823, an angel appeared to him and directed him to a hill near his home. Buried there, Smith found a box containing a stack of thin metal sheets, gold in color and covered with what appeared to be ancient engravings. Exactly four years later, the angel instructed Smith to translate the plates into English. When the text was published, a new religion was born.
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Objects & Faith
- By Cindy L on 07-02-24
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Our Day Star Rising
- Exploring the New Testament with Jeffrey R. Holland
- By: Jerffrey R. Holland
- Narrated by: Jeffrey R. Holland
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
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In his decades as a teacher and an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has often shared remarkable insights gleaned from his study of the New Testament. Our Day Star Rising compiles these insights: those about the history and context of the New Testament as well as teachings from the New Testament, wherein he uses its verses to cast new light on various doctrinal themes.
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Pulls you in and draws you closer to Christ.
- By Momdust on 01-09-25
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Completing Your Endowment
- Temple Endowment
- By: Cory B. Jensen
- Narrated by: Jonathan Rabe
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
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Joseph Smith taught that knowledge is the power of salvation. With that in mind, one might wonder: What was the purpose for introducing temple ordinances to the Church? Are they simply arcane rituals to be memorized? Do they have some inherent magic necessary for redemption? Or are they rather intended to help the Saints gain knowledge, particularly knowledge which saves? And if imparting knowledge is their purpose, then what is the Lord trying to teach us? Once we have received the ordinances is that enough or is more required to complete our endowment?
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A rare book of truth and sensitivity
- By Ken Krogue on 08-05-21
By: Cory B. Jensen
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The Second Coming of the Lord
- By: Gerald N. Lund
- Narrated by: Ben Hopkin
- Length: 21 hrs and 46 mins
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Do we recognize the signs of the Savior’s Second Coming that are happening today? Originally published in 1971, The Coming of the Lord, by Gerald N. Lund, became an instant bestseller and has remained continuously in print for nearly fifty years. Now this trusted resource has been fully updated and rewritten to reflect the latest prophetic teachings and a growing sense of urgency as the Lord hastens His work.
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Excellent listen
- By Kristine Betts on 04-22-25
By: Gerald N. Lund
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Heart of the Matter
- By: Russell M. Nelson
- Narrated by: Bruce Lindsay
- Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
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It is a rare opportunity to learn from the wisdom of one who has witnessed a century of life, including all of its joys, sorrows, changes, and unchanging truths. It is even rarer to have such a witness from a prophet of God. Having been first called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1984, President Russell M. Nelson has viewed much of the world’s modern history through the lens of a special witness of Christ.
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Love ❤️ Hope and Trust deeper understanding and appreciation of President Nelson. Knowing that God loves me!
- By Tammy Aiono on 05-02-25
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Isaiah Decoded
- By: Avraham Gileadi
- Narrated by: Marvin Payne
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
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Hitherto unseen literary evidence reveals a new dimension to Isaiah's prophecy that uses Israel's ancient history as an allegory of an end-time scenario. Isaiah's Hebrew gospel preempts the New Testament by teaching the path through which God empowers his children to ascent to the highest heaven.
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It was a solid piece of literature on Isaiah.
- By Veev on 08-09-20
By: Avraham Gileadi
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The First 2,000 Years
- From Adam to Abraham (The Thousand Years, Book 1)
- By: W. Cleon Skousen
- Narrated by: Adam B. Skousen
- Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
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Hundreds of details about the early history of mankind had become entirely lost until the restoration of the gospel. These details about the first 2,000 years of human history are all to be found in this groundbreaking volume. We now know that Adam and Eve had two generations of children before Cain and Abel were born. The exact year of the Great Flood can now be calculated. Details about the golden age of Enoch are now available so we can better understand how the law of consecration works and how it eliminates poverty and crime. Many difficult questions can now be answered.
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Amazing
- By Dacia Wuthrich on 01-13-25
By: W. Cleon Skousen
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Endtime Prophecy
- A Judeo-Mormon Analysis
- By: Avraham Gileadi
- Narrated by: Jonathan Rabe
- Length: 15 hrs and 16 mins
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"Precepts of Men" - doctrines and ideas misleading the masses that lack scriptural support - are here exposed in all their beguiling hues. Never has scriptural interpretation come under such cutting scrutiny. As found in Jewish and Mormon primary sources - principally the Bible and Book of Mormon - God's pristine Word reveals itself in layer after layer of glorious truth.
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Intelligence.
- By bbofss on 12-06-21
By: Avraham Gileadi
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- Evee Lane
- 07-01-24
Deep Israelite Doctrine
So far , I’m only part way through for the first time, and I know LDS pretty well and this is helping me to understand more about the correlations between early Israelite temple worship and the similarities to modern temple worship. Focusing on much of the symbolism and the similarities.
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- Daniel
- 07-25-24
Fantastically thought provoking
Butler eloquently describes an underlying narrative found throughout scripture which seems to jump off the page only once it is pointed out. With very few necessary examples and many more to eliminate all doubt, the author both informs, entertains, and testifies. The ideas he puts forward are invigorating and demand greater diligence in my own studies. Well done, Brother Butler, and thank you.
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- Austin Ellis
- 01-12-25
Great Invitation To Adventure With The Lord
Thank you Dave! This was really helpful to expand my mind and to seek and deeper connection with the Divibe!
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- Wallawoobedabin
- 03-20-25
Comprehensible yet profoundly deep
Thank you, Dave Butler for distilling a magnitude of gospel teachings into a cohesive, all-inclusive guidebook. Your ability to see the big picture and convey it to your readers is as impressive as the ideas shared. Very well done! I will have to revisit this book regularly because it helps me see more clearly the plain and precious jewels of God’s plan of happiness and especially the beauty of His Beloved Son who is our guiding star and truest friend leading us safely home.
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- 4440
- 08-12-24
Heavenly Parents
Can be confusing to follow him on all the twists and turns. How does this information get me close to God?
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- Thomas A Schleiffarth
- 12-26-24
Well worth reading
This book is definitely worth reading. I'm slow to adopt several of the conclusions Butler reaches but he makes some very interesting points too and I learned a lot.
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- Doug
- 07-10-24
resonates with me.
very well articulated hypothesis rings true in a lot of ways. deeper meanings family throughout the book of Mormon and other scriptures and apocryphal literature back up this thesis.
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- Mayde Robertson
- 09-06-24
A Welcome Addition
The information and thoughts presented provided rich ground for the Spirit to prepare my mind and heart for many great and important things pertaining to the kingdom of God
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- Izaakrach
- 11-16-24
awesome book and incredible things to consider
Butler did a great job reading his own book but I suspect he also edited that recording himself and that's clearly not his forte. totally worth listening to, just ignore the poor edits.
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- papasteph32
- 12-18-24
Wow! I will never read scripture nor experience the endowment the same
Terrific narration by the author and his voice literally makes you feel like you are totally understanding and with him. Edits to the Audio are needed but don’t distract. Fabulous book. The Book of Mormon is in deed written for our day and a person will get nearer to Jesus Christ by abiding by its precepts than by any other book!
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