The Gate of Heaven: Insights on the Doctrines and Symbols of the Temple

About this book

From the premortal world where the Plan of Salvation was laid out and the need for temples was established to the Restoration in which the fullness of the gospel was reintroduced to the world in the temple ceremony author Matthew B. Brown explores the rich heritage of symbolism that has characterized temples and temple worship through the ages reverently examining the sacred doctrines associated with the gate of heaven. Among many other topics he discusses; Rituals and symbols from the Tabernacle of Moses the Temple of Solomon and the holy places of the earliest Christians. The remarkable parallels between ancient temple worship and the doctrines and ordiances restored by Joseph Smith. Personages from the spirit world who returned to earth to requiest temple work to assist with this work or to witness their own work being done. The restored doctrine of making ones calling and election sure. Long-standing myths about LDS temple worship and the origin symbols and rituals of Freemasonry.