Jesus the Christ
by James E. Talmage (1862–1933)
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- 65 chapters
- Reading level: 8th & 9th grade
"Jesus the Christ" by James E. Talmage is a doctrinal study published in 1915. This comprehensive work explores the life and mission of Jesus Christ through 42 chapters, examining not only his mortal ministry but also his pre-mortal existence, post-resurrection appearances, and prophesied second coming. Written in longhand within the Salt Lake Temple, the book draws from ancient and modern scripture to present a Latter-day Saint perspective on the Messiah. It has become a classic text in Mormon literature, translated into many languages.
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Chapter 3
THE NEED OF A REDEEMER.
Spirits of diverse capacities.—Entrance of sin into the world foreseen.—God's foreknowledge not a determining cause.—Creation of man in the flesh.—Fall of man.—Atonement necessary.—Jesus Christ the only Being eligible as Redeemer and Savior.—Universal resurrection provided
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This free edition of Jesus the Christ by James E. Talmage comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #22542, released 2007-09-08. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Religion/Spirituality.
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