James E. Talmage, a member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles, excels at bringing clarity to the doctrines of the church. It has been said that perhaps no other scholar or theologian in the Church speaks with the authoritative clarity of James E. Talmage. Here in a collection of short essays Talmage expands our knowledge and understanding on 104 doctrinal topics, including: What is Mormonism? Wheat and Weeds A New Dispensation Original Sin Heaven and Hell Why Baptism? The Baptism of Fire Apostles and Prophets A God of Miracles When Christ Stood on America Church and State The Law of the Tithe The Word of Wisdom