![]() ![]() However, as I mentioned, this is done in future novels in the series. ![]() Similarly, unless already familiar with the history, readers cannot tell the difference between people who existed in real life versus those who are purely fictional. Unfortunately, he does not notate them, though he does so in future volumes, so for those who aren't familiar with many of the texts, they don't realize that these are the testimonies of the living men. In this first volume, Lund draws liberally from written accounts of church history and scripture to put words regarding many of the events into the mouths of those who spake them. Pillar of Light is the first in a long and interesting series of historic novels that cover the origins of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormons, through the eyes of a fictional family. As a result, this series holds a special place in my heart, which may bias my review. ![]() As I learned more about both, I became interested in the church, met with the missionaries, and was ultimately baptized, though such had not been my original intent. Much of the origins of the church are discussed throughout the series, as are the doctrines. It was loaned to me (very slowly >.<) by an LDS ('Mormon') friend, and I was interested in the history of the LDS church. I have to preclude this review with the statement: I first read this series while a high school. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |