Kirtland Temple

Church History Experts React to Church Purchasing the Kirtland Temple and MORE!

Griffiths, Casey Paul, and Scott Woodward. Church History Experts React to Church Purchasing the Kirtland Temple and MORE!. Springville, UT: Scripture Central, 2024.

Opening the Heavens: Accounts of Divine Manifestations, 1820-1844

Opening the Heavens: Accounts of Divine Manifestations, 1820-1844, Edited by John W. Welch. 2nd ed. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Brigham Young University Press/Deseret Book, 2017.

Special Tour INSIDE the Kirtland Temple

Griffiths, Casey Paul. Special Tour INSIDE the Kirtland Temple. Springville, UT: Scripture Central , 2024.

The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple

Robison, Elwin C.. The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1997.

“A Pentecost and Endowment Indeed”: Six Eyewitness Accounts of the Kirtland Temple Experience

Harper, Steven C.. "“A Pentecost and Endowment Indeed”: Six Eyewitness Accounts of the Kirtland Temple Experience." In Opening the Heavens: Accounts of Divine Manifestation, 1820-1844, edited by John W. Welch, 351-393. 2nd ed. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Brigham Young University Press/Deseret Book, 2017.

The Savior in Kirtland

Anderson, Karl Ricks. The Savior in Kirtland. Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021.

The Kirtland Temple’s Influence on Later Temple Building

Robison, Elwin C.. "The Kirtland Temple’s Influence on Later Temple Building." In The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple, 128-144. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1997.

Latter-day Saint Temples as Symbols

Cowan, Richard O.. "Latter-day Saint Temples as Symbols." Journal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture 21, no. 1 (2012): 2-11.

The Restoration of Priesthood Keys on Easter 1836, Part 2: Symbolism of Passover and of Elijah’s Return

Pratt, John P.. "The Restoration of Priesthood Keys on Easter 1836, Part 2: Symbolism of Passover and of Elijah’s Return." Ensign 15, no. 7 (1985): 55-64.

Kirtland Temple Dedication: A Pentecost of the Spirit

Wilson, Lynne Hilton. "Kirtland Temple Dedication: A Pentecost of the Spirit." In Hard Questions in Church History: Supplementary Handouts, 271-283. Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021.

Religious Life and the Kirtland Temple, 1836-1837

Robison, Elwin C.. "Religious Life and the Kirtland Temple, 1836-1837." In The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple, 82-98. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1997.

Visions in the Kirtland Temple/"Keys in Kirtland"

Anderson, Sharon Price. "Visions in the Kirtland Temple/"Keys in Kirtland"." In Praising the Prophet: Joseph Smith and the Restoration in History and Verse, 50-54. Orem, UT: Time-Lines Etc., 2005.

Introduction

Robison, Elwin C.. "Introduction." In The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple, xiii-xv. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1997.

Kirtland Temple

Mays, Kenneth. Kirtland Temple., Not Available.

Kirtland, Holy Ground of our Dispensation: A Virtual Fireside with Karl Ricks Anderson

Anderson, Karl Ricks. Kirtland, Holy Ground of our Dispensation: A Virtual Fireside with Karl Ricks Anderson. Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021.

The Context of the Kirtland Temple

Robison, Elwin C.. "The Context of the Kirtland Temple." In The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple, 1-5. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1997.

Come Follow Me Insights (Doctrine and Covenants 109-110)

Halverson, Taylor, Tyler J. Griffin, and Ken Alford. Come Follow Me Insights (Doctrine and Covenants 109-110). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021.

The Design of the Temple, 1832-1833

Robison, Elwin C.. "The Design of the Temple, 1832-1833." In The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple, 6-25. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1997.

Changes in the Building Fabric

Robison, Elwin C.. "Changes in the Building Fabric." In The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple, 110-127. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1997.

The Appearance of Elijah and Moses in the Kirtland Temple and the Jewish Passover

Ricks, Stephen D.. "The Appearance of Elijah and Moses in the Kirtland Temple and the Jewish Passover." BYU Studies Quarterly 23, no. 4 (1983): 483-486.

Joseph Smith's Departure and Subsequent Temple History, 1837-1890

Robison, Elwin C.. "Joseph Smith's Departure and Subsequent Temple History, 1837-1890." In The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple, 99-109. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1997.

Conclusion: Visitors to the Temple

Robison, Elwin C.. "Conclusion: Visitors to the Temple." In The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple, 145-148. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1997.

The First Campaign of Construction, Summer-Fall 1833

Robison, Elwin C.. "The First Campaign of Construction, Summer-Fall 1833." In The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple, 26-44. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1997.

Appendix A: Documented Chronology of the Kirtland Temple

Robison, Elwin C.. "Appendix A: Documented Chronology of the Kirtland Temple." In The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple, 149-165. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1997.

Glossary of Architectural Terms

Robison, Elwin C.. "Glossary of Architectural Terms." In The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple, 191-199. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1997.

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Church History Experts React to Church Purchasing the Kirtland Temple and MORE!

Opening the Heavens: Accounts of Divine Manifestations, 1820-1844

Special Tour INSIDE the Kirtland Temple

The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple

“A Pentecost and Endowment Indeed”: Six Eyewitness Accounts of the Kirtland Temple Experience

The Savior in Kirtland

The Kirtland Temple’s Influence on Later Temple Building

Latter-day Saint Temples as Symbols

The Restoration of Priesthood Keys on Easter 1836, Part 2: Symbolism of Passover and of Elijah’s Return

Kirtland Temple Dedication: A Pentecost of the Spirit

Religious Life and the Kirtland Temple, 1836-1837

Visions in the Kirtland Temple/"Keys in Kirtland"

Introduction

Kirtland Temple

Kirtland, Holy Ground of our Dispensation: A Virtual Fireside with Karl Ricks Anderson

The Context of the Kirtland Temple

Come Follow Me Insights (Doctrine and Covenants 109-110)

The Design of the Temple, 1832-1833

Changes in the Building Fabric

The Appearance of Elijah and Moses in the Kirtland Temple and the Jewish Passover

Joseph Smith's Departure and Subsequent Temple History, 1837-1890

Conclusion: Visitors to the Temple

The First Campaign of Construction, Summer-Fall 1833

Appendix A: Documented Chronology of the Kirtland Temple

Glossary of Architectural Terms