CONTENTS
[CHAPTER I.]
A PRE-VIEW OF THE SUBJECT.
A general view of sanctuaries of ancient and modern times.
[CHAPTER II.]
SANCTUARIES IN EARLIER DISPENSATIONS.
The "Testimony."—Provisional Tabernacle.—Third Tabernacle.—Temple of Solomon.—Temple of Ezekiel's vision.—Temple of Zerubbabel.—Temple of Herod.
[CHAPTER III.]
NEED OF TEMPLES IN THE PRESENT DISPENSATION.
Necessity of obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.—Authority to labor in behalf of the dead.—Temples required for vicarious service.
[CHAPTER IV.]
MODERN TEMPLE ORDINANCES.
Baptism for the dead.—Ordination and endowment.—Salvation and exaltation.—Degrees of glory.—Sealing in marriage.—Other sealing ordinances.
[CHAPTER V.]
MODERN DAY TEMPLES.
Temple-site at Independence, Missouri.—Kirtland Temple.—Temple-site at Far West, Missouri.—Nauvoo Temple.
[CHAPTER VI.]
THE GREAT TEMPLE AT SALT LAKE CITY—HISTORICAL.
Beginning of the work.—Early description.—Laying of the capstone.—Completion of the building and its dedication.—Dedicatory Prayer.
[CHAPTER VII.]
THE GREAT TEMPLE AT SALT LAKE CITY—EXTERIOR.
Architectural style.—General description.—Emblematical stones.
[CHAPTER VIII.]
THE GREAT TEMPLE AT SALT LAKE CITY—INTERIOR.
The Annex.—Corridors and rooms of the Temple.