Temples of the Ancient World. Donald W. Parry and Stephen D. Ricks, eds. (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book and FARMS, 1994.) Abbreviated as TAW throughout this page.

• Large book composed of different articles on the temple, arranged thematically.
• This is required reading for someone who wants to understand the ancient symbolism and setting of the temple ordinances.
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• Deseret Book.