A Jewel in the Gardens of Paradise: The Art and Architecture of the Hawai'i Temple

Authors

Paul L. Anderson

Keywords

Mormon studies, temple, artwork, architecture, Hawai'i

Abstract

For seventy years, the Hawai'i Temple (now called the La'ie Hawai'i Temple) has stood like a timeless vision of paradise, white and gleaming between emerald mountains and a sapphire sea. Some visitors have seen in its noble form and lush gardens a resemblance to the Taj Mahal or some wonder of the ancient world. However, my own reaction upon approaching the temple for the first time was surprise. My lifelong familiarity with the building had come from handsome and exotic color photographs in Church magazines, and I was amazed to discover how much smaller the temple is than I had imagined.

Recommended Citation

Anderson, Paul L. (2000) "A Jewel in the Gardens of Paradise: The Art and Architecture of the Hawai'i Temple," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 39: Iss. 4, Article 5.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol39/iss4/5