"Well written. Andrew Weeks has done a good job in organizing the various chapters in the book. He is clear and articulate in his writing. His use of references are timely and proper. This book should be not only a resource, but a book that builds faith. It should also help those not of the LDS faith understand the purpose and necessity of temples in this day."

Don Fowler, Utah

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It is appropriate for Latter-day Saints to desire spiritual experiences, if we want them for the right reasons. The Prophet Joseph Smith demonstrated this when, at the dedication of the Kirtland Temple, he prayed: "let thy house be filled with a mighty rushing wind, with thy glory." Joseph specifically asked for a heavenly experience. Of course, his faith had waxed strong in the Lord; but then again, shouldn't ours?

So writes Andrew Weeks in Spiritual Temples: Heavenly Experiences in the Houses of God, a thought-provoking, inspiring book that is also studiously and reverently researched. Weeks writes about the history of temple worship and its restoration in the latter-days, which sparked a stream of heavenly manifestations given to prophets and other faithful saints, fulfilling the Lord's words that temples are "consecrated" for "obtaining revelations." 

Present-day temple building, the future of temple work, and worthiness are also discussed."I will appear unto my servants, and speak unto them with mine own voice," the Lord promised, "if my people will keep my commandments, and do not pollute this holy house."

Spiritual Temples supports the premise that, whether through inspiration or direct manifestation, heavenly experiences are available to temple visitors today.