Whitney comments on importance of symbolism in teaching.

Date
Aug 1927
Type
Periodical
Source
Orson F. Whitney
LDS
Hearsay
Direct
Reference

Orson F. Whitney, "Latter-day Saint Ideals and Institutions," Improvement Era (August 1927): 861

Scribe/Publisher
Improvement Era
People
Orson F. Whitney
Audience
Latter-day Saints
Transcription

Do I err, then, in believing that the universe is built upon symbols, to the end that it may bear record of its all-wise Architect and Builder? God teaches with symbols; it is his favorite method of teaching. The Savior often used them.

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