Constant, Yet Ever-Changing : A Historic Overview of Continued Revelation

Ever wonder that Primary children once did temple baptisms, that Saints were baptized to cure illness, or that missionaries spread the gospel through baseball in South Africa? In sixty-six short, engaging chapters, Dan Barker surveys unique practices from the early Church that no longer exist—from the Deseret Alphabet to the law of adoption to twelve-year-old temple sealings. Warm, conversational, and richly sourced, this is an accessible tour of Latter-day Saint history that shows change has always been part of the faith.

• Sixty-six surprising practices most lifelong members have never heard of
• Did you know Primary children once performed temple baptisms? Or that Saints were baptized to be healed?
• Proof that change has ALWAYS been part of a living, revealed Church
• Fun, bite-sized chapters perfect for the curious reader—no scholarly background required

Perfect for a lifelong Latter-day Saint who loves Church-history trivia and wants an easy, surprising read about how early Church practices differed from today.