 Cover of the initial 1980 printing. | |
| Author | Boyd K. Packer |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Bookcraft |
Publication date | 1980 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 274 |
The Holy Temple is a 1980 book byBoyd K. Packer that discusses the doctrine and purpose of thetemples ofthe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), including an explanation of theentrance requirements. The book also explains why LDS Church teachings focus onfamily history andgenealogy and how this relates to the temples.
The Holy Temple was published byBookcraft. Since its publication, excerpts have regularly appeared in official magazines of the LDS Church.[1] In 2002, the LDS Church issued an official publication that was adapted from Packer's book: the 37-page bookletPreparing to Enter the Holy Temple[2] is given to members of the church who are preparing to attend the temple for the first time.
In 2007,Deseret Book published a 320-page illustrated version of the book.
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