Madsen, Truman G.

Overview

Works:	160 works in 249 publications in 3 languages and 1,415 library holdings
Genres:	Conference papers and proceedings History Biographies Criticism, interpretation, etc Sacred works Festschriften Bibliographies Documentary films Religious films Biographical films
Roles:	Author, Editor

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Truman G Madsen

The Truman G. Madsen story : a life of study and faith by Barnard N Madsen( Book )
The philosopher and the quarterback by Truman G Madsen( Recording )
Reply to John W. Welch and Truman G. Madsen : a reply to "Did B.H. Roberts lose faith in the Book of Mormon?" by John W. Welch and Truman G. Madsen, published by the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, Provo, Utah, 1985, $4.00 by Brigham D Madsen( Book )
"What is it about this place?" : Truman Madsen, religious education, and the mission of BYU by Bruce C Hafen( )
Truman G. Madsen papers by Truman G Madsen( )

Most widely held works by Truman G Madsen

Covenant and chosenness in Judaism and Mormonism by Raphael Jospe( Book )

4 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 201 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Reflections on Mormonism : Judaeo-Christian parallels : papers delivered at the Religious Studies Center symposium, Brigham Young University, March 10-11, 1978( Book )

5 editions published between 1978 and 1980 in English and held by 136 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Eternal man by Truman G Madsen( Book )

8 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 99 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Philosopher and educator Truman G. Madsen offers profound insights about six fundamental "puzzles" in philosophy and religion including the origins of man, evil and suffering, the spirit and the body, and freedom and fulfillment

Joseph Smith, the prophet by Truman G Madsen( Book )

7 editions published between 1985 and 2014 in English and German and held by 69 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Many books have been written about Joseph Smith. This one the product of Truman Madsen s deep love for the subject and years of research illuminates specific facets of Joseph Smith s greatness. The topics discussed include Joseph Smiths First Vision; his personality and character (including perspectives on his family life); his spiritual gifts and attributes; his varied trials; his Kirtland Temple experience; doctrinal developments in the Nauvoo era; and the last months and martyrdom. The book is filled with fascinating detail about key events in the Prophet s life and his impact on people. The result is a vivid, riveting portrayal of this remarkable prophet. Those who knew Joseph Smith best testified that he lived great, and he died great in the eyes of God and his people. This wonderful book by a beloved scholar will serve to confirm and strengthen that conviction for Latter-day Saints today

Defender of the faith : the B.H. Roberts story by Truman G Madsen( Book )

6 editions published between 1980 and 1994 in English and held by 53 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

By study and also by faith : essays in honor of Hugh W. Nibley on the occasion of his eightieth birthday, 27 March 1990( Book )

1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 51 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The Temple in antiquity : ancient records and modern perspectives( Book )

4 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 51 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Marriage & family : gospel insights by Stephen R Covey( Book )

3 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 49 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The temple : where heaven meets earth by Truman G Madsen( Book )

4 editions published between 2008 and 2014 in English and held by 45 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In The Temple: Where Heaven Meets Earth, Truman Madsen teaches how we can gain access to the light and truth offered in the temple. He discusses the relationship of the temple to the Atonement, Joseph Smith's contribution to our understanding of temples, and how the scriptures and the temple illuminate each other

The presidents of the church : insights into their lives and teachings by Truman G Madsen( Book )

4 editions published between 2004 and 2017 in English and held by 34 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Joseph and Hyrum Smith were, as Wilford Woodruff put it, among "the most noble spirits that ever graced humanity." The same could be said for all the Presidents of the Church--they truly were men for the ages. Based on the bestselling lecture series, The Presidents of the Church: Insights into Their Lives and Teachings presents intimate biographical sketches of the first fifteen prophets, focusing on events that helped shaped each man to become a great leader in the Church. Using multiple sources, from original writings to personal memory, author Truman G. Madsen recounts close-up stories with intriguing details and highlights each prophet's characteristic traits. The Presidents of the Church will give readers a richer understanding of the presidents' backgrounds and personalities and illuminate how each prophet was a man for his own season and played an essential role in the unfolding drama of this ast dispensation

Truman G. Madsen in the Holy Land : the eternal Christ( Visual )

1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 33 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Walk the paths Jesus walked in the Holy Land with master teacher and scholar, Truman G. Madsen. Beautiful film footage transports you from Bethlehem to Nazareth to the Garden Tomb. Dr. Madsen's penetrating insights and witness illuminate the life of Christ in a unique and personal way

Four essays on love by Truman G Madsen( Book )

5 editions published between 1970 and 2006 in English and held by 31 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The radiant life by Truman G Madsen( Book )

3 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in English and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Author Truman Madsen discusses vital gospel principles-such as prayer, divine love, faith, forgiveness, and the temple experience-using examples and stories from Church history. The gospel of Jesus Christ has the power to illuminate, expand, and brighten a person's life, lifting it above the ordinary to something that is truly radiant

Five classics by Truman G Madsen( Book )

3 editions published between 2001 and 2014 in English and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This handsome volume brings together for the first time five favorite books by widely acclaimed author and scholar Truman Madsen: Eternal Man, Four Essays on Love, Christ and the Inner Life, The Highest in Us, and The Radiant Life. In Eternal Man we gain insights into the nature of the premortal life and the immortality of man. These profound doctrines are discussed in the context of philosophical questions, including those involving the Creation, suffering, and freedom. Each of the essays in Four Essays on Love discusses a different aspect of love. These essays include 'Joseph Smith and the Sources of Love, ' 'How to Be Loved and Beloved, ' 'The Language of Love at Home, ' and 'Human Anguish and Divine Love.' Powerfully written, Christ and the Inner Life helps us know the Savior and apply his atoning sacrifice to our everyday living. Brother Madsen teaches that Christ's way is a way of sacrifice, self-denial, and discipline, but also of adventure, fulfillment, and joy. In The

Joseph Smith the prophet by Truman G Madsen( Recording )

2 editions published between 1978 and 2003 in English and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In this collection of eight lectures, Dr. Truman G. Madsen explores various facets of Joseph Smith's life, finding compelling evidence in Joseph's character, intellect, and accomplishments that this was no ordinary man. -- container

Concordance of doctrinal statements of Joseph Smith( Book )

2 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

On sacred ground : reflections on Joseph Smith by Truman G Madsen( Visual )

5 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The distillation of a lifetime of study and reflection on the life and teachings of Joseph Smith. Filmed on location at dedicated historical sites

May Christ lift thee up : talks from the 1998 Women's Conference sponsored by Brigham Young University and the Relief Society by Women's Conference( Book )

1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Revelation, reason, and faith : essays in honor of Truman G. Madsen( Book )

2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The presidents of the church by Truman G Madsen( Recording )

2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 20 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Presents a collection of biographies about the presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, from Joseph Smith to Gordon B. Hinckley