Alfred Edersheim: Jewish Scholar for the Mormon Prophets

Alfred Edersheim, a Jewish convert to Christianity and gifted linguist, became one of the most-quoted non-LDS scholars in Latter-day Saint literature. This book traces his conversion, trials, and major works, then surveys the fundamental concepts in his writings on Jewish customs, temple worship, and the life of Christ. Finally, it documents how LDS figures like B. H. Roberts, James E. Talmage, Joseph Fielding Smith, and Bruce R. McConkie drew on "our learned friend" to illuminate scripture and testify of Jesus as the Messiah.

• The Jewish scholar behind the footnotes of Jesus the Christ and The Mortal Messiah
• Meet 'our learned friend'—the most-quoted non-LDS scholar in Latter-day Saint literature
• A Jewish convert whose testimony of Christ illuminates the New Testament like poetry
• Perfect companion reading for the New Testament Come Follow Me year

“I had never seen a New Testament till I received the first copy from the hands of the Presbyterian ministers. I shall never forget the first impression of "The Sermon on the Mount,"”

Perfect for a scripturally literate Latter-day Saint who loves Jesus the Christ and The Mortal Messiah and wants to understand the Jewish-Christian scholar quoted behind their footnotes.