Product Description
Author : Mary Jane Woodger
Other Formats Available: Paperback
Imagine having within your grasp not only the teachings of prophets, but also their life stories in their own words, delivered from their unique perspectives. Now you can with this one-of-a-kind compilation, featuring history of the prophets composed entirely of their first-hand accounts.
In Their Own Words brings you inspirational, humorous, and heart-wrenching stories about the lives of prophets told in their own words. These inspiring autobiographical accounts will help you come to know the Presidents of the Church on a deeper level than you ever have before. You'll recognize the difference between hearing words about a prophet and hearing the words of a prophet. Come, listen to a prophet's voice, and hear the word of God!
About the Author:
Dr. Mary Jane Woodger is a professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University. After obtaining a master of education degree at Utah State University, she received from BYU a doctor of education degree in educational leadership, with a minor in Church history and doctrine. She was honored by Kappa Omicron Nu with the award of Excellence for her dissertation research on the educational ideals of President David O. McKay.
She is the author of several books and has also authored numerous articles on doctrinal, historical, and educational subjects that have appeared in various academic journals and religious publications. Recently, Dr. Woodger received the Best Article of the Year Award from the Utah Historical Society, as well as the Brigham Young University Faculty Women's Association Teaching Award.
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