"BORN TO THE VIRGIN MARY," by David J. Ridges, Cedar Fort, $4.99, 32 pages (nf)
In the booklet "Born to the Virgin Mary," David J. Ridges focuses on Jesus Christ, his relationship with his mortal mother Mary and the miraculous events surrounding his birth.
Quoting past leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Presidents Joseph Smith and Spencer Kimball, Ridges provides insight on the events connected to the birth of Christ.
Greater detail on events leading up to Christ's prophesied birth, the angelic visitation to Mary, Herod's wicked edict to slaughter the children, the wise men and Christ's relationship with Joseph and Mary as a child are all discussed. Ridges quotes scriptures from the Bible and the Book of Mormon as references to further readers' understanding.
Ridges taught for the LDS Church Educational System for 35 years. The father of six children, he lives in Utah with his wife.
Micah Klug graduated with her bachelor’s degree in health care administration from Brigham Young University-Idaho. She lives in Rexburg, Idaho.