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The book was repeatedly cited by several hosts as a source of doctrinal insight, from urging prudent stewardship of earthly resources to describing Jesus's respectful address to his mother and the notion of a veil over his memory. It was also highlighted as a conversion aid that Ross Baron read soon after joining the church, and it was referenced for its striking claim that the Savior died of a broken heart. Across the episodes, the speakers treated the work as authoritative and valuable for understanding the Savior’s life and teachings.
Episode: Luke 12-17; John 11 Part 1 • Dr. S. Michael Wilcox...
It was quoted regarding the parable of the unjust steward, encouraging listeners to be more prudent with their resources than even the dishonest, especially when considering an eternal future.
Elder James E. Talmadge in Jesus the Christ, he said, be diligent for the day in which you can use your earthly riches will soon pass. Take a lesson from even the dishonest and the evil. If they are so prudent as to provide for the only future they think of, how much more should you who believe in an eternal future provide therefore? If you have not learned wisdom and prudence in the use of unrighteous mammon, how can you be trusted with the more enduring riches?
Episode: John 2-4 Part 1 • Dr. Robert L. Millet • Feb. 6 -...
It was mentioned in relation to Jesus's interaction with his mother, specifically regarding the term 'woman' used by Jesus, which Elder Talmadge described as a respectful way to address his mother.
It's a lovely way to address your mother.
Episode: Matthew 2; Luke 2 Part 2 • Dr. Bradley R. Wilcox •...
It was mentioned in a discussion about who taught Jesus, and specifically in reference to Jesus having a veil over his memory.
Both James Talmadge in Jesus the Christ and Lorenzo Snow we read in teachings of the presence of the church that Lorenzo Snow also said Jesus had a veil over his memory.
Episode: Easter -- Part 2 : Elder Bruce C. Hafen & Sister M...
It was mentioned in relation to the Savior's sacrifice, specifically that He died of a broken heart, literally, and how that sacrifice was the ultimate sacrifice that all previous animal sacrifices pointed to.
James E. Talmadge said in Jesus the Christ, He died of a broken heart. Literally.