Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. When doctors gave him six months to live, john pontius author of visions of glory created a blog to leave his testimony with his children. Visions of glory by john pontius is not anywhere close to being inspired or true. Discount prices on books by john pontius, including titles like visions of glory. I resisted reading visions of glory for quite some time. This is john carefully editing the experiences of spencer, john s friend and the anonymous subject of this book.
My thoughts on visions of glory by john pontius latter. It is not whether or not the visions are true or accurate or prophetic. Religious and other great items on ksl classifieds. I hope i made it clear that i got a lot of good from the book even though continue reading visions of glory and the last days. Dec 10, 2012 john pontius is the author of visions of glory 3. The obituary was featured in deseret news on december 11, 2012. One mans astonishing account of the last days 2012, paperback at the best online prices at. Sep 09, 2015 julie rowe and spencer energy conference call. In this true account of neardeath experiences, we learn about the miracles of the millennium, the return of the ten tribes, the building of the. Be the first to ask a question about visions of glory. John pontius books list of books by author john pontius.
John pontius wrote in the books foreword that spencer was consistently admonished by the holy spirit to keep most of these experiences. However, thousands of followers of unblog my soul were touched. I emailed the byu bookstore a few years ago and they refused to stop selling the book. Terri jeanne muhlestein is not a name common among latterday saint literature. One mans astonishing account of the last days by john pontius isbn. See all books authored by john pontius, including visions of glory. Later i picked up the book again and tried to get through some of the middle bits. Now with allnew narration by rick gines and an updated biography by terri pontius. The church encourages our members to be spiritually and physically prepared for lifes ups and downs. Well, its good to have multiple sources to make comparisons. It wasnt until he loaned me his copy of journey to the veil and i read a few excerpts that i got much more interested in john pontius and his writings.
Someone mentioned to me seeing visions of glory advertised on tv between general conference sessions this year, which i thought was odd, but ive also seen it on bookshelves at seagull. If anyone has details about this call when it took place, how it was advertised, please share. To put it differently, freedom associated with speech we totally supported. Share in the journey as pontius expresses his love and understanding of the gospel in a clear. John pontius spent his life studying the scriptures and this is the culmination of his work. My thoughts on visions of glory by john pontius latterday blog. I started to read the book and was truly fascinated but the further i read, the more i started to doubt this account and the very existence of the anonymous man who claimed to have had these visions and revelations.
John pontius obituary salt lake city, ut deseret news. Visions of glory by john pontius 2014, paperback for. John pontius latterday commentary last days signs of. When doctors gave him 6 months to live, john pontius author of visions of glory created a blog to leave his testimony with his children.
Visions of glory is a fascinating and intense book. After receiving several news media inquiries, the lds church issued this statement. Discussion group visions of glory told to john pontius. Their recipient is an anonymous informant called spencer in the book. Share in the journey as pontius expresses his love and understanding of the gospel in a clear, beautiful way.
In my opinion, if you havent read all the books published by the currently living apostles, why would you read any spiritual books by anyone else. Having been introduced to john pontius by a friend who said his lectures were. John pontiuss most popular book is visions of glory. Far too many people think this is brother john pontius writing about his own experience. One mans astonishing account of the last days by john pontius book notes 02052018 12022019 nate christ portrayed in 21st century attire, which goes with some of this book. My fatherinlaw had actually recommended a few books by john pontius. This particular edition is in a perfect paperback format. Visions of glory and the last days latterday commentary.
One mans astonishing account of the last days john pontius on. This book reports the personal revelations and visions of one man regarding his relationship to god, the unseen world of spirits in their after death state, and finally the events of the last days. The title of this book is visions of glory and it was written by john pontius. Aug 03, 2017 nephi and john s revelations of the last days part 1 the book of mormon lecture 20 by hyrum andrus duration. During the course of the interview, john was told, by spencer, that at a future day, the tribes would venture forth out of the lands of their captivity to cardston, canada. Visions of glory is a mesmerizing and fascinating read that you will not. Sep 28, 2015 namely, the time is now by julie rowe and visions of glory.
I wont go into what the book is about as i think that can be covered elsewhere. One mans astonishing account of the last days by john pontius. My husband just mentioned he wanted johns last book visions of glory last. Nephi and johns revelations of the last days part 1 the book of mormon lecture 20 by hyrum andrus duration. I have enjoyed it mostlycried over some parts,but always trusted what spencer said because i felt that as an active latter day saint the holy spirit would let me feel if it was not sincere. Nov, 2012 visions of glory is a fascinating and intense book. My husband just mentioned he wanted john s last book visions of glory last. The point is not that the book, as written by john pontius, is absolutely captivating. John pontius is the bestselling author of visions of glory, journey to the veil, following the light of christ into his presence, the triumph of zion, and the millennial quest fiction series. John pontius has 19 books on goodreads with 8009 ratings. Ive seen deseret book also carry his book, triumph of zion. I read the part about evil spirits inhabiting the bodies of addicts and drunks, and was reminded of another nde book id read somewhere at some time that had very similar descriptions of demonic possession and visions of seedy, dimly lit bars and other such dens of iniquity. If youd like to experience john s lovely, lightfilled, inspiring words, look to his other books.
One mans astonishing account of the last days by pontius. And i will refer to spencer and john pontius as the authors, since brother pontius indicates that spencer has read and reread what i have written, and he has declared that this book is a true and accurate account of his visionary experiences xxi. I know how it can be difficult to read a book like visions of glory, and hear a persons account that may not jive with what. Visions of glory is written by john pontius and recounts several visions and spiritual manifestations.
One mans astonishing account of the last days different visitors should be able to make a decision with regards to a e book. Visions of glory by elaine williams on 932019 it is a good book but a bit difficult to follow at times as the author changes from one place to another such a lot, needs to be read through a few times i think, to be better understood, also as the author is american and has american way of saying things, its a bit difficult to understand for me. In either case, the book opens your mind to the fantastic possibilities of what could be awaiting us on the other side. One mans astonishing account of the last days springville ut. Lds church addresses end of the world rumors in official. Jun 15, 20 spencer, through john, is careful to simply relate the visions as he remembers them, leaving the reader to take what he or she will from them. Her married name terri pontius, might begin to sound more familiar, but as it is attached to her now late husband, john pontius, author of the journey to the veil, visions of glory, the triumph of zion, following the lig. Visions of glory is a mesmerizing and fascinating read that you will not be able to put down.
John pontius died a couple years ago so there wont be any more books from him. So many people i know have read this book and it has been the center of more than one discussion in the last few months. I cant decide if the book is fiction or nonfiction, but in either case, it is well worth reading and quite thoughtprovoking. Before he passed away, he wrote a popular blog unblogmysoul which continues to be followed by thousands of readers. Sixteen years later, john interviewed spencer for the book, visions of glory. Visions of glory and the dangers of non scriptural lds. Ill simply share my thoughts from having read listed to it.
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