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A Marvelous Work and a Wonder is simply the most thorough, comprehensive and convincing explanation of Latter-day Saint theology ever published. I found it extremely enlightening and edifying as I consumed it soon after my conversion to the LDS Church. It provided me with a firm grounding in the scriptural, doctrinal and historical basis for the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ, to accompany the personal testimony of it that I had received already through the Holy Ghost.
Read it with an open mind and an open heart, and it will open the scriptures to you in a way you may never have known before!
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Brilliant work that makes concepts some believe to be unexplainable mysteries so clear and even easy to understand. The book is a treasure and everyone should read it if they want to better understand the purpose of life.
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This work of gospel scholarship is pivotal to any legitimate study of Mormonism. Evidently, the Missionary Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints considers this book to be a pivotal one, as well, since it is included in the Missionary Reference Library (a series of reference books which all full-time L.D.S. missionaries are supposed to have).
The fact that this book excites the rage of anti-mormons--I use the term "anti-mormon" to distinguish the bigoted from the civilized non-mormons--only serves to empower the Mormon Cause (in the words of Brigham Young, "Every time you kick Mormonism, you kick it upstairs.")
In general, I will simply state that this book illustrates, in its text, the peerless majesty of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (hereafter, "this Church"). It demonstrates, among other things, that: a.) this Church strictly upholds the doctrines and liturgical procedures set forth in Scripture, including the Bible; b.) this Church has been the means through which God has restored the precepts and powers previously lost to the world, and c.) all of this comes as the fulfillment of ancient prophecy, including Bible prophecy.
One thing in particular that must be borne in mind, I believe, in reading "A Marvelous Work and a Wonder," is the principle of Prophetic Dualism, spoken of in numerous scholarly writings (in and out of the Mormon Church). This principle reminds us that Scripture might be--and often is--fulfilled more than only once. Of course, the general interpretation and overall meaning of a scriptural passage are the same, always. But, the application can vary.
For example, in referring to Isaiah 6:9-10, Jesus said that this passage was "fulfilled" in the multitude which stood hearing Him upon the sea shore (Matthew 13:14-15). This multitude, naturally, was assembled at a sea side in Palestine. And yet, years later, in Acts 28:25-27, the Apostle Paul applied this exact same prophecy of Isaiah to: a.) the unbelievers at Rome (not Palestine!), and b.) those among whom Isaiah ministered (Paul calls them "our fathers").
So, here we have the same prophecy of scripture fulfilled in three different groups of people. Hence, the doctrine of Prophetic Dualism, which must ever be kept in mind when studying "A Marvelous Work and a Wonder". Otherwise, some might rashly object to Legrand Richards' claims that certain prophecies are fulfilled in the Mormon Church, blurting such things as, "Heresy! That passage of scripture has been fulfilled, already!"
But, I digress. Another great feature of this book is its monumental list--in the back--of over 40 principles of truth and doctrine which set the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints apart from all other denominations and religious groups. Many have scoffed at the Mormon Church, asking, in essence, "What's so special about Mormonism? How is it any different from the countless other churches in Christianity?" Well, this list of 40+ points answers that very question most effectively.
One final point. In reading "A Marvelous Work and a Wonder," one must be willing to accept that revelations of knowledge ultimately come not through "flesh and blood"--that is to say, tangible or physical--evidence (Matthew 16:17). It is an evil and adulterous generation which seeks after a physical sign, after all.
To any that would yearn to question those things which God has elected to keep hidden, I will simply say that intellectual curiosity is nothing shameful, as such, "But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes." (2 Timothy 2:23).
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I read this book a while back and liked it. Although, I must say that I wasn't on the offensive going in as some other reviewers were. I read it for pleasure, not to make suit. I thought the book to be concise and easy to follow, laying out the author's beliefs in a non-obtrusive way. I have since passed it on to several of my friends to read. I would recommend it to others.
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It's so sad that a recognized leader of an international church can so publicly mutilate the words of God and go virtually unchecked. I found errors and blatant misinterpretations on virtually every page of this book. It was so distressing to me that I could not finish it.
The problems began even before the very first page... in the very TITLE itself. "A marvelous Work and a Wonder", a reference to Isaiah 29:14, is claimed by the author to be a prophecy pointing to Joseph Smith. However, Mat 15:7-8 clearly indicates that this exact same prophecy is specifically fulfilled in Jesus Christ, God in the flesh.
The abominable butchering of God's word continues non-stop throughout the very first few chapters, and I'm quite certain it continues on throughout... If you are going to read this book, make sure to check out every reference and read each one IN FULL CONTEXT. The overwhelming errors will be plainly apparent.
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