Out of captivity
“Charles W. Allen has produced another exceptional book! Out of Captivity tells us of the Reformation in  Europe--especially as it relates to England–including the Pilgrims’ quest for religious freedom and the Puritans’ desire to follow Christ. The story of sacrifice is a saga of courage amid centuries of religious upheaval. It is a story filled with timeless examples of the love of God, even during the darkest time of the Dark Ages, all in preparation for the restoration of the gospel in the latter days. The details of each character portrayed in Out of Captivity create a unique story that is a must reading for patriotic Latter-day Saints. Hats off to Charles Allen for researching and writing a marvelous work!” – Susan Easton Black, Brigham Young University (Out of Captivity is written for the LDS reader.)
Some of the important characters introduced in this work from British and Christian history include the Venerable Bede; the martyr St. Alban; Roman missionary, Paulinus; Oliver Cromwell; and William the Conqueror who won the Battle of Hastings. Key Puritans in early American history include Henry Dunster, first president of Harvard University; Thomas Dudley, Massachusetts Bay Colony Governor; Ann Bradstreet, first American poet; and Elizabeth Kendall, wrongfully charged and tragically executed for witchcraft.
This book connects the dots from British Christian history to the Puritan Migration to early American history (known as the Great Migration); to the Mormon Prophet, Joseph Smith and the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Out of Captivity discusses how the Nicene Creed was able to refute Arianism which de-emphasized Christ, therefore having a positive impact on Christian beliefs of the time. Through text and maps this book shows some of the wanderings of the Tribes of Israel, specifically, the Tribe of Ephraim and the important role that tribe played in the settling of America and the restoration of the Gospel. Also included are discussions, on the importance of the native American, Squanto; the symbolism of the Harvard Veritas Shield and the importance of the King James Bible. Some of the finest LDS non-fiction you will ever come across!
Book contains 611 pages in 23 chapters, 568 page notes, 4 appendices, index, 34 full-page color photos, and 12 maps. Soft cover only. Book cover art by Al Rounds
A gripping true story of triumph over tragedy. A husband and father shares his personal experience of  conquering the heartache and tragedy of losing half his family to death. This latest book by author Charles W. Allen is in two parts. Part 1 is the former book, Children of Courage (2002) which chronicles 30 years of Charles and his wife, Sue, raising their six children, two of whom had cystic fibrosis. They were able to successfully prepare two children for eventual death while preparing four healthy children to live. Part two shares Charles' experiences with his wife and daughter as they battled cancer and the wonderful gift his wife, Sue, gave him during the last week of her life. Excerpts are taken from his personal journal showing how he was able to triumph over the tragedies that continued to come into his life. (The Gift is written for the general public.)
Book contains 258 pages in 24 chapters. Soft cover only.
Book cover art by Al Rounds.
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Widow Maker
Rebuilding the Nauvoo Temple
Second edition. Rewritten with 2 additional chapters, including a chapter on the symbolism on the Nauvoo Temple exterior.
Window Maker, a best seller, is the most comprehensive book written about an important aspect of the  rebuilding of the Nauvoo Temple. Many have come to describe the Nauvoo Temple as a “temple of windows.” Window Maker shares with the reader special experiences as Charles Allen worked more than three years to accomplish his unique assignment from the Temple Committee: “Charles, whatever you do, just make them right.” The book is taken from Charles’s personal journal and is not a book written to show how to build windows but is a detailed description of how the Spirit of the Lord is willing to guide us in our daily lives. (Window Maker is written for the LDS reader.)
This book includes an entire chapter devoted to discussing the symbolism on the exterior of the Nauvoo Temple. From the little red, white and blue star window to the positioning of the star, moon and sun stones, the pilasters and the stately tower, read about Charles Allen’s feelings about their meaning.
Book contains 281 pages in 26 chapters with 24 color photos. Soft cover only. Book cover art by Al Rounds.
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