Kirtland Temple

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Kirtland Temple

Mays, Kenneth. Kirtland Temple., Not Available.

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.

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.

Introduction (Robison)

Robison, Elwin C.. "Introduction (Robison)." In The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple, xiii-xv. 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.

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.

Finishing the Walls and Roof, 1834-1835

Robison, Elwin C.. "Finishing the Walls and Roof, 1834-1835." In The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple, 45-58. 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.

Appendix B: Blessing of Those Who Assisted in Building the House of the Lord at Kirtland

Robison, Elwin C.. "Appendix B: Blessing of Those Who Assisted in Building the House of the Lord at Kirtland." In The First Mormon Temple: Design, Construction, and Historic Context of the Kirtland Temple, 166-168. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1997.

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

The Kirtland Temple’s Influence on Later Temple Building

Latter-day Saint Temples as Symbols

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

Kirtland Temple Dedication: A Pentecost of the Spirit

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

Religious Life and the Kirtland Temple, 1836-1837

Visions in the Kirtland Temple/"Keys in Kirtland"

Kirtland Temple

The Design of the Temple, 1832-1833

The Context of the Kirtland Temple

Introduction (Robison)

Changes in the Building Fabric

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

Finishing the Walls and Roof, 1834-1835

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

Appendix B: Blessing of Those Who Assisted in Building the House of the Lord at Kirtland

Appendix D: Historical Descriptions of the Kirtland Temple

Interior and Finishing Work, 1835-1836

Appendix C: Kirtland Temple Dedication Services

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