Book Completed in PDF Format

 

NOTE: I've completed making revisions for the final copy, which include fixing grammar and mechanics, correcting typos, and reformatting to make it easier to read.  Because some may have relied on the older version, I will leave it there.  But just note that there are lots of mistakes in that one.  The copy of the newest version can be found below.  The newest copy is not perfect and I'm sure that there are still errors, but as a one man show, it'll be too much time for me to correct all the mistakes.  My hope is that if there are any mistakes it will not affect the meaning. 

I'm happy to announce that I've completed my book Feasting Upon the Words of Christ: A Guide to Reading, Interpreting, and Understanding the Scriptures -- Vol. 1

I've provided the link below to access the PDF version. You can also find the link to the PDF on the side of my blog. If you are accessing the blog from a phone, the link is under the Essay/Books tab (at the top of blog). If you are accessing via computer, then it's on the side of the blog also under the Essay/Books tab. 

Because this is the first time that I've done something like this, I am not sure when the hard copy will be available on Amazon. The biggest challenge I'm having is formatting the document so that it's print ready. I also need to design the book cover. Both of these things are way outside of my skill-set, so I don't see the hard copy being published any time soon. 

In any case, I encourage all to take the time to read. This is particularly true for those who feel that they aren't getting the most they want from the scriptures. My sense is that in the upcoming years, we are going have to rely upon ourselves and the Spirit to acquire knowledge. This will involve using the scriptures to gain understanding. This book is my best effort to help us to do that by giving us greater confidence and skills to use the scriptures to gain light and truth. 

My plan is two create two volumes. The first volume (the current book) is focused on orienting ourselves and teaching general principles for scripture reading and interpretation. The second volume will focus on grammar, the historical context of each book of scripture (Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price) and teaching specific tools for reading certain genres of scripture (e.g., Parables, Narrative, Prophetic Books). 

Link to PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M4rm3L_J0ZtEq-i3B1m1dOyXL4IK7WXm/view?usp=sharing

Link to NEWEST PDF (Most Revised Version): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q50jAztrphYHEHv1cuLudY16Yhz8mM2B/view?usp=sharing