{"product_id":"9798950873027","title":"The House of the Lord: Wide Margin Edition for Study, Annotation, and Reflection","description":"\u003cb\u003eA foundational explanation of Latter-day Saint temples, presented in a clean, study-focused edition.\u003c\/b\u003e First published in 1912, \u003ci\u003eThe House of the Lord\u003c\/i\u003e is James E. Talmage's systematic treatment of temples within Latter-day Saint theology. Written during a period of public scrutiny and institutional development, the book seeks to explain the purpose, history, and doctrinal meaning of temples by situating modern practice within a broader biblical and historical context. Talmage writes as a theologian and educator rather than a devotional author. Drawing on scripture and ancient temple traditions, he traces the concept of sacred space from the Old Testament through early Christianity and into the modern Church. The result is a structured, explanatory work that reflects both the intellectual character of its author and the theological priorities of early twentieth-century Mormonism. This edition is designed for careful reading and study. The complete public-domain text is reproduced with modern layout and typesetting for readability. Wide margins are included throughout for annotation, reflection, and comparative analysis. Original footnotes are preserved, and original page numbers are indicated for reference. Whether read as theology, history, or primary source material, \u003ci\u003eThe House of the Lord\u003c\/i\u003e remains an essential work for understanding how temple worship was articulated and defended during a formative period of Latter-day Saint development. This edition includes\u003cbr\u003eComplete public-domain text (1912)\u003cbr\u003eModern formatting for comfortable reading\u003cbr\u003eWide margins for notes and study\u003cbr\u003ePreserved footnotes and original page references\u003cbr\u003eClean, minimalist design for long-term use \u003ci\u003eThis edition is independently published and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or any associated entity.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Ken Simes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48246977396977,"sku":"9798950873027","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9798950873027_p0.jpg?v=1780565255","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9798950873027","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}