10May2003

This talk was delivered at a Church Educational System Satellite fireside originating at Brigham Young University on 6 June 1993.

Dallin H. Oaks, �Another Testament of Jesus Christ,� Ensign, Mar. 1994, 60

Elder Oaks endorsed some books that deal with the atonement as their subject. The following is directly cut from the Ensign article:

�(see, for example, Stephen E. Robinson, Believing Christ, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1992; Robert L. Millet, Life in Christ, Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1990; Bruce C. Hafen, The Broken Heart, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1989). I hope such books are read and pondered, not just purchased and possessed.�

When I read this talk in ~1994 I went and purchased these books. It is not common practice for a leader in the church to publicly endorse books. At least, at the time I remember being surprised. I have been reading them again of late to see if they can help me get back or strengthen what remains of a belief or testimony of the atonement.