# The House of the Lord: A Study of Holy Sanctuaries Ancient and Modern

By James E. Talmage.

"The House of the Lord: A Study of Holy Sanctuaries Ancient and Modern" by James E. Talmage is a book published in 1912. Written in response to a blackmail attempt involving secret photographs of temple interiors, this groundbreaking work became the first authorized publication to reveal the inside of Latter-day Saint temples. Combining doctrine with unprecedented visual access, Talmage's study explains the purpose and importance of these sacred spaces while showcasing forty-six photographic plates of six temples. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Latter Day Saint temples; Temples

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