November-December, 2024, Book Sales

This announcement has 7 parts. Please check them all.

To order, e-mail to PaulVLudy@gmail.com or phone 816-210-8450. We ship with an invoice and an addressed envelope; you send a check after receiving your books. Or we deliver in the Independence, Missouri, area for only $2.00 per order.

1) TWO NEW BOOKS

The Second Witness of Jesus Christ by Beth Spencer
This is a 116-page hardcover book telling the stories from the Book of Mormon for children of all ages. Each of the 78 stories has a color illustration by Amy Friend Thomas. It is a beautiful book for $15.00; and you can save $1.00 each when you purchase 3 or more books by December 31, 2024—mix or match titles (you don’t need to buy 3 of the same book). (Note: The 10% or 20% discounts do not apply to this title.)

Touchstone by Dwight Elefson
The subtitle is “A beginning conversation about your relationship with God.” Dwight has built his book around the words found in Moroni 8:29. This 142-page paperback book is especially good to give to loved ones you pray for—those who may not have a relationship with the Lord. It is an $8.00 book; and you can save $1.00 each when you purchase 3 or more books by December 31, 2024—mix or match titles.
Go to Newbookman.blogspot.com to preview the pages of these books.

2) $1.00 OFF EVERY BOOK THAT IS LISTED AT $5.00 OR MORE—WHEN YOU PURCHASE 3 OR MORE (MIX OR MATCH TITLES)

Check out ALL RLDS BOOKS at RLDSBooks.blogspot.com to find listed prices.

This offer is good through December 31, 2024, and while supplies last. We also offer a 10% discount when you purchase 10 books or more and a 20% discount when you purchase 20 books or more. No double discounts, but we will give you the best discount for your purchase. (Note that $1.00 off a $5.00 book is a 20% saving. So if you purchase 10 $5.00 books, we will take $1.00 off each book, not 10% off your purchase. But if you purchase higher priced books, the 10% or 20% discounts may save you more money. (Please call if this doesn’t make sense to you.)

3) SUGGESTED GIFT IDEAS—FOR YOURSELF, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS

Don’t forget—you save $1.00 per book when you buy 3 or more! Offer good through December 31, 2024.

The following are all NEW books:

70 Favorite Restoration Hymns $5.00
Behold the Day of the Lord by Gladys Barr Loyd $15.00
Book of Mormon Blessings by Evan A. Fry $8.00
Book of Mormon Gems and Settings by Paul V. Ludy $6.00
Book of Mormon Stories for Beginning Readers $5.00
Brightly Beams Our Father’s Mercy compiled by George Gross $5.00
Call of Christ in an Age of Dilemma by Arthur A. Oakman $5.00
Creston Experience, The, edited by Paul V. Ludy $5.00
Discovering the Book of Mormon and Its Gospel Gems by Frank L. Stribling $8.50
Emma Smith, the Elect Lady by Margaret Gibson $8.50
Endowment Series, The, by Arthur A. Oakman $8.00
God’s Everlasting Covenant by James Loumiet $15.00
Gomer T. Griffiths: An Autobiography $8.00
Good Things to Eat from Old Nauvoo by Ted Boyd $5.00
He Walked the Americas by L. Taylor Hansen $20.00
In the Hollow of His Hand by Camilla Collins $6.00
J. C. Clapp, Valiant Missionary $5.00
Kingdom Quest by Patti Bunyan $5.00
Marvelous Manifestations of God’s Power in the Latter Days by Edward Ranney $5.00
Master’s Touch I, The, by Mildred Nelson Smith $10.00
Master’s Touch II, The, by Mildred Nelson Smith $12.00
Ministry of the Priest by L. F. P. Curry $6.00
Miracle of the Cardinals by Pat Chadwick $10.00
Notes on Nehemiah by Michael Stephenson $8.00
One Hour with Jesus by Haley Stevenson $20.00
Prophet Came to America, A, by Elbert A. Smith $5.00
Restoration Beliefs, revised edition from San Francisco Bay District $8.00
Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ, The, by Evan A. Fry $7.00
Saints’ Piano, The, by Kris Townsend $25.00
Samuel the Lamanite by C. Houston Hobart $8.00
Selected Writings of Arthur Oakman $10.00
Selected Writings of Elbert A. Smith $10.00
Seven Kingdoms, The, by Gladys Barr Loyd $14.00
Tell My People by Walter Weldon $7.50
Testimonies of Faith by Judith A. Hawley $12.00
Tower Cookery by Graceland Mothers Club, 1950 $8.00
True Restoration Adventures compiled by Clara Thomas $5.50
True Restoration Blessings compiled by Clara Thomas $5.50
True Restoration Experiences compiled by Clara Thomas $5.50
True Restoration Testimonies compiled by Clara Thomas $5.50
Truth Is Eternal by Diana R. Ludy $5.00
Voices from Church History by Paul V. Ludy $6.00
Voices from the Golden Plates by Paul V. Ludy $6.00
What’s Your Heart’s Desire? by Barbara Wilkinson $8.00
Who Was Who in RLDS History by Scott M. Norwood $10.00
W.O.W. Cookery from Blue Valley Stake Women $8.00
Zion’s Hope Stories Book 1 by Paul V. Ludy $6.00
Zion’s Hope Stories Book 2 by Paul V. Ludy $6.00

(Note: Most of these books are found at Newbookman.blogspot.com with the opportunity to preview the pages to help you decide how appropriate the books are for your purpose.

4) NEW 3-IN-1 AND NEW INSPIRED VERSION OF THE BIBLE

These are the RESTORATION SCRIPTURES EDITION from Cumorah Books, Inc., the only source for the new leather 3-in-1 and the new leather Inspired Version with sharp, clear type. (No $1.00 off or other discounts apply on these books.)

The new 3-in-1 has the Inspired Version of the Bible, the 1908 Book of Mormon, and the RLDS Doctrine and Covenants (through Section 144). The cover is black bonded leather, and the book contains 3 marker ribbons. It is not thumb indexed, but it has “guide words” at the tops of pages showing the first and last verses on the pages. The book also has several pages of helps, including suggested readings, comparisons of verse numbers for RLDS and LDS, overview of the Book of Mormon, and events in Church history. $80.00 (And we have some copies for $70.00. They were packed next to the corrugations in the cardboard boxes and have fine horizontal lines on either the front or back cover.)

The Inspired Version of the Bible is a “stand alone” Bible for those who want separate books instead of a 3-in-1. Its pages are the same as in the 3-in-1.

Go to RestorationScriptures.blogspot.com to see photos and scans of the pages.

These books are shipped via Priority Mail. Two books will fill a medium flat rate box with a shipping cost of $19.30. If you want only one book, you might check with a friend who also wants new Scriptures. Then you can split the shipping fee. We also deliver in the Independence, Missouri, area for only $2.00 per order. Or some people drive to Bates City for free to pick up their copies. If you want to make that trip, please call 816-210-8450 first to be sure we are available.

5) COPIES OF THE HERALD HOUSE 3-IN-1

We also have a few used copies of the Herald House 3-in-1 available. We have only one copy of each—and for these we ask for phone orders only to 816-210-8450. First come-first served! Don’t trust text messages or e-mail to place your order.

(No $1.00 off or other discounts apply on these books.)

All the following books have the 1966 Book of Mormon.

A—Black leather cover, gilt edges, thumb indexed. 1974 IV; D&C ends with Section 156. No writing or highlighting. $125.00.

B—Black leather cover, gilt edges, thumb indexed. 1974 IV; D&C ends with Section 156. Writing on family history pages; minor highlighting. $115.00.

C—Padded black hardcover. 1991 IV; D&C ends with Section 161. Pages through Numbers 18 have a machine crease in the gutter which does not affect the text. Clean pages. $100.00.

D—Blue hardcover—Temple Commemorative Edition with 6 pages of color photos. Gilt edges. 1991 IV; D&C ends with Section 158. Yellow highlights on 3 pages. $80.00.

E—Black leather cover with name imprinted, gilt edges, thumb indexed. 1974 IV; D&C ends with Section 154. Clean pages. $100.00.

F—Black leather cover with a rough spot where a name was removed, gilt edges, thumb indexed. 1974 IV; D&C ends with Section 150. Yellow highlighting on 17 pages. $85.00.

W. Wallace Smith Bible
Black hardcover with a name lightly scratched across the top; minor wear on the spine. W. Wallace Smith and Mrs. W. Wallace Smith signatures inside the cover. 1974 IV. Clean pages. $60.00.

6) FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO RESTORATION VOICE

You can send your family and friends this super gift that won’t cost you a penny! This year’s subscription is FREE, and it will be extended to a second year for FREE. All you need to do is send names, correct addresses, and phone numbers of people you want to receive the magazine every other month. E-mail to CumorahBooks@gmail.com if you have a list, or phone 816-210-8450 if you have only a few. (Note: The November/December issue will be mailed early in December.)

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33 WOMEN OF THE RESTORATION

by Emma M. Phillips

Over the past century and a half, thousands of women have lived and died in a Christian cause called the Restoration movement. Out of this long list of women of the Church, the author has extracted a group of thirty-three to be representative examples of the kinds of lives which have helped the Church to grow.

Because their biographies appear in this book does not make them heroines over and above the other women of the Restoration movement. They stand on a level with the unsung—and in many cases now unknown—women of our faith who reared sons and daughters in our tradition and talked to their neighbors about the gospel, and who cleaned churches, built fires, taught classes, quilted and tied "comforts," and did the myriad other tasks required on the frontier of service.

It is to our loss and our shame that we have not done a better job of collecting and retaining the information necessary to make a permanent record of the lives of more of our pioneer women. Many of their experiences, would bring to our young people a greater appreciation for the energies spent that we might now worship as we do.

The biographies in this book are arranged in chronological order. As you read, you will notice the changing times and changing problems that have confronted our women. From these stories of service and sacrifice, both adult and young can gain a greater insight into our history and a higher regard for the cause these women fostered.

A COMMENTARY ON THE BOOK OF MORMON

,h3>by Chris B. Hartshorn

Many commentaries on the Bible have been available from other sources, and our own Church has published a commentary on the Doctrine and Covenants since 1938, but this is the first time our people have had ready access to a Book of Mormon commentary.

This is not a complete commentary in the sense that each verse is thoroughly explored; rather the author has chosen the more significant passages in each chapter for comment. Those parts of the Book of Mormon which seemed to him to offer some problems or difficulties have received extensive treatment.

The order of presentation in this book follows that found in the Book of Mormon. To locate a particular subject, the author suggests that the reader use A Concordance to the Book of Mormon, published by Herald House. Then use this commentary to get further light associated with the text by the use of references from other books. Immediately following the contents page is a "Proper Names Pronunciation Guide," which adds greatly to the value of this book. This guide was reviewed by several Church authorities and represents their consensus of opinion. It should do much to standardize Book of Mormon pronunciations throughout the Church.

Reference literature will have value to the reader to the extent that he is able to find readily the helps it offers. Therefore, several indexes have been prepared by the author and placed in the back of the book: (1) index to bibliography; (2) reference indexes to our standard Scriptures; ( 3) a topical index.

We commend this book for study by every member of the Church and by all students who wish to investigate the Book of Mormon more thoroughly.

A COMMENTARY ON THE DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS

by F. Henry Edwards

This is the second revised edition of a popular work which was first published in 1938. This book first came into being because of a long-felt need of our members to have more complete knowledge of the historical background of the revelations printed in the Doctrine and Covenants. This book attempts to accumulate in one spot the necessary background for this understanding. The author has taken great care to faithfully interpret the conditions and experiences related to each revelation.

This edition covers Sections 1 through 144. Later editions covering additional sections are titled A New Commentary on the Doctrine and Covenants and The Edwards Commentary on the Doctrine and Covenants.

A DECADE OF THE BEST

In 1960 Elbert A. Smith, former presiding patriarch and longtime member of the first presidency, was memorialized by the establishment of a journalism award in his name. Writing had been his most appreciated talent. He had been a contributor and editor for the Saints' Herald for over a half century.

The Elbert A. Smith Memorial Award was to be given annually to the person "writing the Saints' Herald article judged best to reflect...the high standards of originality, insight, and constructive emphasis set by Elbert A. Smith." The first award was made in 1961 to Clair E. Weldon, a seventy serving at that time in Central and South America. His timely article, "Brazil—An Open Door," presented a view of the opening of new missions abroad, then in the midst of dynamic expansion. Since that date, ten additional awards have been given.

In most instances, the chosen articles have had a timeless quality—they will have value for years to come. It is for this reason that they have been collected into book form. The award-winning articles of the last decade (1961-1970) comprise the bulk of this volume.

A NEW COMMENTARY ON THE DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS

by F. Henry Edwards

When my first commentary was published in 1938, it was felt that a study of the historical background of the revelations in the book of Doctrine and Covenants was needed. In the six printings of the Commentary, it was revised at a number of points, generally to bring it up-to-date; but the passage of time, the receipt of further guidance, and the development of emphases not covered hitherto have combined to advise the preparation and publication of this book.

Nearly 150 years separate us from the times in which the earliest sections of the Doctrine and Covenants were given. We have forgotten, if we have ever known, many small but important details of Church history which provide light for understanding the words of the prophets. This book attempts to provide some of the desired background as faithfully as possible.
This edition differs from the earlier printings in three major respects: some biographical notes formerly included have been eliminated since they are now available in Church History, Volumes 5, 6, 7, and 8; a considerable number of comments on the text have been added; and the book has been brought up-to-date.

This is the 1977 edition, which contains Sections 1-152 (1976). Two earlier editions are generally available. A later edition, entitled The Edwards Commentary..., was published in 1986.

A PROPHET CAME TO AMERICA

By Elbert A. Smith

52 pages

This is a new book.
To preview pages, go to

Newbookman.blogspot.com.