Let’s Meet David J. Ridges
Finding Isaiah
David J. Ridges, a returned missionary from the Swiss/Austrian mission, had not planned to work for the Church Education System (CES), he was going to teach German.
Early in life he was very busy,...
David Ridges – Biggest Hurdles to Understanding Isaiah
Kelsey Wilding: What is the hardest hump to get over to actually learning Isaiah?
David Ridges: To me it was his manner of prophesying, Nephi said that too. It was learning to look beyond the...
Meet Isaiah Scholar David Ridges
Kelsey Wilding: Today, we get to spend some time with David Ridges, and we get to talk a little bit about Isaiah. Hi David, welcome.
David Ridges: How are you, Kelsey?
Kelsey Wilding: Can you tell...
David Ridges – Discusses “Isaiah Made Easier”
Kelsey Wilding: So, this is your first book, Isaiah Made Easier.
David Ridges: Yes, that's right.
Kelsey Wilding: Why did you write this?
David Ridges: I did it because of the Institute students that were in my...
David Ridges – Aha Isaiah Moment
Kelsey Wilding: So, in your classes, what was 'aha' moments for students?
David Ridges: There were many of them which made it very, very pleasing. One of them was one that most members of the...
David Ridges – Where His Interest in Isaiah Started
Kelsey Wilding: So, where did you get your interest in Isaiah?
David Ridges: My interest in Isaiah came when I was teaching seminary and every time we had a segment or a little bit of...
Looking to Understand Isaiah? Start Here:
David Ridges, LDS scholar, and longtime Seminary and Institute teacher suggests three things to get into the Book of Isaiah. These include:
Go to 1 Nephi 19:23-24 to search for the two main reasons,...
David Ridges – Explains Why Isaiah is Written In Poetic Form
Kelsey Wilding: Why was Isaiah written in poetic form?
David Ridges: Probably because it was a very prestigious thing to do in his day. It was the academically accepted way and when you get into...
