This is not just a book for Mormons. Dr. Bradshaw draws on a wide range of material from many cultures and eras: Jewish, Christian and Muslim. He shows how to read and understand the stories of a prephilosophical culture, and reveals them as sophisticated insights into the human condition. He takes as his starting point the Genesis material in Mormon tradition, and then sets it in a wider context than many would have thought possible, exploring the human and spiritual state of humanity, the nature of our knowledge about the creation, the nature of revelation itself. He has wise words on the creationism debate. This remarkable book makes an important contribution to understanding not only the material in Genesis, but also the way in which that heritage has been shared among all the Peoples of the Book.

Attempting to match the cosmic scope of the vision of Moses, this wide-ranging and comprehensive commentary brings to the text of the Book of Moses a stimulating collection of scholarship from many disciplines and a wealth of stunning artistic and literary images. The reader will find in this volume much thought-provoking discussion about the doctrines that are central to the Gospel: the Godhead, Creation, the Fall, the Atonement, and the role of the Temple and its teachings in bringing to pass "the immortality and eternal life of man."

In this book, Jeff Bradshaw analyzes LDS scriptures from the perspective of a professional scholar and scientist. The result is a uniquely modern and honest treatment with considerable material that has not appeared before. Of particular interest to me as a scientist is the book's detailed analysis of the creation scriptures in light of modern scientific knowledge. The book is lavishly illustrated with works taken from the world's treasury of religious art. It is highly recommended for anyone who wishes to understand this important aspect of modern Mormonism.

Dr. Bradshaw has succeeded in weaving a most interesting tapestry of comment on the book of Moses, drawing upon ancient and modern sources that form a warp and weft that invite reflection. He shines a light on both bright and dim threads of this important text that, in its own way, draped the Prophet Joseph and his contemporaries.

The Pearl of Great Price provides a greater understanding of astronomy, the stars and the origins of the universe. Bradshaw's commentary is an inspiring work that helps bridge the gap between science and religion. It helps to unlock the great teachings of the inspired prophets who peered into the ancient night skies.

As part of the Pearl of Great Price, the book of Moses is truly a treasure-trove, and Jeff Bradshaw's encyclopedic exploration thereof contains a contagious enthusiasm as it digs, probes, examines, reflects, speculates, and appreciates. The open-minded search for meaning drawing on a variety sources and disciplines is imbued with special respect for the insights from latter-day revelation, making this a resource of rich and unique value for Latter-day Saints.

Bradshaw has drawn from an extensive array of sources, both LDS and non-LDS, in crafting this new and enlightening commentary on the first part of the book of Moses.

... A must read for any serious student of the Pearl of Great Price. I was delighted by the use of fine art in the manuscript and the extensive reference work.

One may not think that the eight chapters of the book of Moses found in our Pearl of Great Price, could generate an 1100 page book of commentary, but Jeffrey M. Bradshaw...has created a masterpiece in his new book In God's Image and Likeness... I have spent considerable time in these many pages and have come away with insights and ah-ha's, glimpses into the meaning and context of Moses' magnificent understanding... I couldn't recommend it more highly.

I am very delighted with the book. I could hardly stop browsing it. I think it should be present in every university library because it brings together so many ideas and concepts, creating interconnections that are plausible, but never thought of before.

WOW! is what you will say. Beautifully published with full color plates and extensive references, even more stunning is the author's clear portrayal of the Creation, the Fall, and Adam and Eve's lives and those of their children striving to return to the presence of our Heavenly Father. This comprehensive volume may become one of the most important books in your LDS library.

I just received my copy a few days ago. To be sure, it's not what I expected at the outset. What was I expecting? Certainly not a book that requires a fork-lift in order to bring it into the house. And then when you open the box you discover that it doesn't have one ribbon book mark, or two, but rather THREE interspersed throughout the book. Then there is the quality of the paper. I don't think I'll be highlighting and scribbling notes in this puppy (er... full-grown mastiff); it just seems too good a quality and 'pretty' to do that. The binding and feel sans the dust jacket is exquisite to handle (I take the dust jacket off when I am reading it). All-in-all, I just became excited with the potential this book seems to offer and felt that I had too tell someone about it, hence this review.

Okay, this is definitely a five star rating for the physical product, but what about the content? I have just read every word of the first thirty or so pages and have thus far decided that this very well could become a principal 'course of study' for quite some time. My impression at this point is that Dr. Bradshaw is not going to come across like the all too typical breed of many half-baked Mormon apologists trying to convince you with a type of logic that 2 plus 2 equals 22 so the LDS (Mormon -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) church is God's one and only true religion. From what I have read so far his postulations appear to be tenable and well within the province of reasonableness. He has great style without coming across as being too flamboyant or pedantic with his word choice and phraseology, but just enough to keep my 'educational experience' at a higher level (which in my case is not all that difficult!). He quotes numerous others (both Mormon and non-Mormon) within the main body of the text as well as in the endnotes, but not with pithy little snippets, but rather with enough substance to give you a more complete picture and grasp of these commentaries. All I can say about this aspect of the book is that it is *very* extensive and extremely well referenced. And there are a goodly number of beautifully photographed color plates and other b&w illustrations.

Loving your commentary, even the parts I didn't think I would, confessing I have been one of those Gillum warns about, "having extreme attitude," often limiting myself to LDS scholars and prophets (which you do a wonderful job quoting). Since receiving this book, I have been jumping around and at awe with what you have done: the extensive research, Excurses, comprehensive Endnotes especially helpful, Illustrations most educational and inspiring for an art-history illiterate. Your book is like experiencing libraries and museums all over the world!

I don't normally take the time to write reviews on items that I have purchased, but this is an incredible compilation that I find amazing to have been put together in just 3 years of study. The cover and pages are a lush beginning that the content more than measures up to. This is a real find for those interested in learning more about the Book of Moses and the concepts that are taught there. I have never seen a book of this quality for such a bargain price. I will be referencing this book for years to come.

The book retails for around $50.00, but I will tell you that its under-valued. It is 1100 pages, on thick luscious paper with countless illustrations... This...commentary...marks a great leap forward for Mormon scriptural studies. Bradshaw thinks deeply about the stories and has compiled many versions and comments from around the world. He puts the Book of Moses in a context that makes it difficult to ignore and impossible to forget. I found myself learning so much, but confirming much of my own thought and study that I found myself wishing I'd written such a book. (A Book I Wish I'd Written, 26 February 2010)