Bedste BYU Studies-podcasts (2024)

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The Last Leaf 2:11

6M ago2:11

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This is a poem by Ben de Hoyos. It was a finalist in the 2022 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It beautifully explores the natural imagery of a falling leaf. CLICK HERE to read the poem online

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Stiff-Necked 1:40

6M ago1:40

1:40

This poem by Darlene Young was a finalist in the 2024 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. CLICK HERE to read the poem online.

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One Week Before Kindergarten 1:52

7M ago1:52

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This poem by Ali Benson Moulton was a finalist in the 2022 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It examines the complexities of watching a child grow up. CLICK HERE to read the poem online.

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Book Notice: Approaching the Tree: Interpreting 1 Nephi 8, edited by Benjamin Keogh, Joseph M. Spencer, and Jennifer Champoux 2:58

7M ago2:58

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This is a book notice for Approaching the Tree: Interpreting 1 Nephi 8, edited by Benjamin Keogh, Joseph M. Spencer, and Jennifer Champoux. It describes a compilation of essays and artwork regarding studying Lehi's dream from multiple angles. This collection is an excellent tool for those interested in diving deeper into this foundational scripture…

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Mary's Assumption 1:47

7M ago1:47

1:47

This poem by Christopher Bissett won 3rd place in the 2023 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It examines the difficult role of motherhood for Mary in the context of the resurrection. CLICK HERE to read the poem online.

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Building an Innovative “Latter-day Saints without Borders” Organization 25:47

7M ago25:47

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Author Warner Woodworth describes what he calls "practical Christianity," that is, actively perusing service by caring for the poor. Woodworth offers many examples of Church members who have started non-profit humanitarian organizations that serve the global community, taking initiative to follow Christ's invitation to live charitably. The systems …

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The Stewardship of Our First Freedom 27:12

7M ago27:12

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This article by Clark G. Gilbert was originally given as a keynote address at the BYU Religious Freedom Annual Review. It focuses on the value of religious freedom and our responsibility to defend it. While formalized legal protection of this right is crucial, social and interpersonal advocacy is required to maintain true religious freedom. Religio…

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Book Notice: Mormon Envoy: The Diplomatic Legacy of Dr. John Milton Bernhisel 3:35

7M ago3:35

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This is a book notice for Bruce W. Worthen's biographyMormon Envoy: The Diplomatic Legacy of Dr. John Milton Bernhisel was written by Matthew B. Christensen. It describes the life and career of Bernhisel, with special emphasis on his diplomatic and political influence on behalf of Latter-Day Saints on the US Government. Worthen's analysis is thorou…

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“Dumb” Puns in Alma 30: A Mesoamerican Twist on Korihor’s Talionic Punishment 15:41

8M ago15:41

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This article by Mark Alan Wright and Neal Rappleye offers a fascinating look into Korihor being "struck dumb" in Alma 30 from an ancient Mesoamerican cultural lens. Patterns in ancient languages demonstrate instances of word-play connecting punishment to the crime, particularly in and around the Mayans. Wright and Rappleye dive into historical and …

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Richard Bushman’s BYU Years: The Beginnings of an Influential Career 48:30

8M ago48:30

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This article by J.B. Haws explores the early career of influential Latter-Day Saint Historian Richard Bushman, whose joint focus on both theology and academics helped to foster a harmony between these two valuable pursuits. Bushman was an incredibly knowledgeable across many fields and found ways to integrate and connect his work across disciplines…

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Knit Together 18:32

8M ago18:32

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This essay by Liz Busby explores a literal and figurative interpretation of Colossians 2:2 through discussion of what it means to be “knit together” in our relationship. The author offers a compelling and introspective at her own relationship with her sister through this lens. CLICK HERE to read the essay online…

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Thoughts, In Threes 1:45

8M ago1:45

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This Poem by Isaac James Richards was a finalist in the 2023 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It artfully explores what exists at the intersection of different things. CLICK HERE to read the poem online

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Book Review: The Mormon Military Experience: 1838 to the Cold War by Sherman L. Fleek and Robert C. Freeman 8:47

8M ago8:47

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This is a review by Kenneth L. Alford of Sherman L. Fleek and Robert C. Freeman's Book The Mormon Military Experience: 1823 to the Cold War. Alford lauds the authors' authority on the subject and the comprehensive undertaking they embarked on, though found the lack of a connected theme left him "wanting." Overall, he finds few historical errors, an…

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Life and Death Blessing and Cursing New Context for the Skin of Blackness in the Book of Mormon 35:40

8M ago35:40

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This article by TJ Uriona explores the phrase "skin of blackness" used in 2 Nephi 5:21. Uriona provides evidence in support of the claim that, within an ancient near-eastern context, this phrase can be understood as a motif for death. Uriona pulls from multiple sources to support his claim, including texts contemporary to Nephi's era that use simil…

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Book Notice: Both Things Are True 4:49

8M ago4:49

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This is a book notice by Katie Lewis about Kate Holbrook's essay compilation entitled Both Things are True. These essays explore areas of doctrine in which Holbrook (a renowned gospel scholar and historian focusing on LDS women) from points of tension, or contraries. Holbrook then works through a Christlike approach to find a place of coexistence f…

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The Psalm of Nephi in an Age of Anxiety and Division 38:49

8M ago38:49

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This article by Patrick Q. Mason examines one of the most literarily impressive passages of the Book of Mormon: 2 Nephi 4:16–35. These verses, often referred to as The Psalm of Nephi, have seen an increased focus over the last few decades, which Mason credits to its unique application to those in our modern world. Mason proposes that a general focu…

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One Days Return, Long Past Childhood 2:24

8M ago2:24

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This poem by Dixie L. Partridge was a finalist in the 2023 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It explores a pastoral depiction of memory and the beauty of nature. Click Here to Read the Poem Online

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Book Notice: Restless Pilgrim: Andrew Jenson's Quest for Latter-day Saint History 3:30

8M ago3:30

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This is a book notice of Reid L. Neilson and Scott D. Marianno's biography of Andrew Jenson, written by Matthew B. Christensen. Restless Pilgrim: Andrew Jenson's Quest for Latter-day Saint History offers a detailed description of the life of this influential church historian. Though not necessarily a household name, Andrew Jenson is a key figure in…

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I Have Dreamed with Her The Fruitful Relationship between Minerva Teichert and Alice Merrill Horne 30:58

8M ago30:58

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This essay by Laura Paulsen Howe explores the relationship between prolific LDS painter Minerva Teichert and her agent Alice Merrill Horne. Horne acted as a critical intersection between artists and church leadership in the mid 20th century. Teichert, known for painting pioneer and Book of Mormon scenes, as well as temple interiors, credits Horne a…

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Boxwoods 1:45

8M ago1:45

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This poem by Andrew Maxfield was a finalist in the 2022 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It explores the love and practices shared between generations in an effort to keep memory alive.

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Book Review: The King Follett Sermon: A Biography 3:13

8M ago3:13

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This a book review by Matthew B. Christensen of William Smith's The King Follett: A Biography. Christensen speaks highly of Smith's work. This compelling book provides a deep look at a landmark source of Latter-Day Saint theology. It is structured as a biography, an original and engaging approach to the genre. CLICK HERE to read the Book Review on …

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On Gospel Methodology at Brigham Young University 52:33

9M ago52:33

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This essay by Richard D. Osguthorpe and Justin Collings describes President Spencer W. Kimball's “Second Century Address,” and how teachers can pursue its directive of teaching through "gospel methodology, concepts and insights." This means teachers must focus on both the "why" and "how." They must teach not only content that reflects gospel princi…

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Book Review of Susa Young Gates: Daughter of Mormonism by Romney Burke 9:47

9M ago9:47

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This is a book review of Romney Burke's biography of influential second generation church leader Susa Young Gates was written by Dave Hall. It describes the importance of this biographical work, which filled an important gap in research. Burke drew from troves of primary source materials, including journals and letters. Hall praises Burke's willing…

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The Dance 8:14

9M ago8:14

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This essay by Michelle Forstrom was a finalist in the 2023 BYU Studies Essay Contest. It explores the power of song and dance, with an emphasis on Bulgarian Folkdance. Hope can be found in devastating circumstances, especially with the help of familial love. CLICK HERE to read the full essay online.

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Reclaiming the Primary Question A New Beginning for Joseph Smiths First Vision 39:52

9M ago39:52

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This article by William G. Perez examines the value of introducing Latter-Day Saints to the multiple accounts of the first vision, a subject that had previously been lesser-known or even controversial. He explains the recently developed resources for members and educators within the church, and examines the reception of this new material via survey…

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Forgiveness 1:09

9M ago1:09

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A poem by Erik Jacobsen. This poem was a finalist in the 2023 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It explores the relief of forgiveness.

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Embracing Our Highest Worship 1:08:24

9M ago1:08:24

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This personal essay by Tyler Johnson discusses temple preparation and making temple worship more meaningful. He addresses the discomfort and confusion some people feel when visiting the temple and ways in which some of this can be overcome, proposing a sort of "meta-approach" that may enhance the experience. Different approaches can be used to allo…

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Book Review: Vengeance Is Mine 13:07

9M ago13:07

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This is a book review by Kent P. Jackson of Richard E. Turley Jr. and Barbara Jones Brown's Vengeance Is Mine: The Mountain Meadows Massacre and Its Aftermath. This book focuses on the controversial attack on a group of emigrants moving westward by a group of Southern Utah Militia members and hired Paiutes. Rather than burying the reality of this t…

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Weaving 2:11

9M ago2:11

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A poem by Christine Bird. This poem won first place in the 2023 BYU Studies poetry contest. It explores both the figurative and literal act of weaving within Navajo culture. CLICK HERE to read the poem online

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A Register Analysis of Public Prayers 29:18

9M ago29:18

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This article by Lindsey Newton and Brett Hashimoto presents the findings of an in-depth analysis of language used in General Conference prayers from 2009 to 2019. The researches explore their methodology, results, and the implications of these language patterns. These trends point to the kind of language and sentence structures habitual to those sp…

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What if Id Not Been Raised to Know You? 1:53

9M ago1:53

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This poem by Darlene Young was a finalist in the 2023 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It explores the many places we can sense and see God's hand, even if we were not taught to recognize it. Click here to read the poem on our website

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“Show Them unto No Man” Part 2. The Book of Moses and the Early Jewish Christian Esoteric Tradition 42:10

9M ago42:10

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This essay by Barry R. Bickmore dives deep into understanding the differences in esoteric and exoteric teachings during Joseph Smith's lifetime. Specifically, Bickmore considers the different audience and purpose of The Book of Mormon vs The Book of Moses. Many details found in the Book of Moses, the esoteric text of the pair, uniquely express key …

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Documents 1 January to 15 May 1844 23:40

9M ago23:40

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This is a Book Review by Richard E. Bennett examine's Documents, 1 January–15 May 1844, Vol. 14 of the Documents series of the Joseph Smith Papers, Edited by Alex D. Smith, Adam H. Petty, Jessica M. Nelson, and Spencer W. McBride (Salt Lake City: Church Historian’s Press, 2023). Bennett explains the many merits and details provided by the publicati…

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To Make the Attempt 1:49

9M ago1:49

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A poem by Isaac James Richards. This poem won second place in the 2023 BYU Studies poetry contest. Richard's draws inspiration from Joseph's Smith's words: "I retired to the woods to make the attempt," in an exploration of faith and prayer. To read the poem on our website, CLICK HERE.

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The Baptismal Chair 13:42

10M ago13:42

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This personal essay by Ellis William LeRoy Jr. explores the author's "house calls" as a physician to an elderly man's home. After years of knowing the man, he expressed the desire to be baptized. Considering the man's poor health, the rite had to be specially performed with the addition of chair and other special accommodations. This inspiring essa…

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The Place—or the Tribe—Called Nahom? 32:44

10M ago32:44

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This article examines the “NHM” naming pattern in Near Eastern Language to find evidence that the “place… called Nahom” described in the Book of Mormon is the "Nahm" region of the Arabian Peninsula. The author Neal Rappleye uses evidence from historical sources, such as maps and inscriptions, and linguistic studies of Near Eastern language to ident…

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“The Gospel of Intelligence and Culture”: Literature and Literary Instruction in the Twentieth-Century MIA Curriculum 57:34

10M ago57:34

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This article by Michael Austin and Rachel Meibos Helps details the cultural significance of literature in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Beginning in 1888, a movement headed by Bishop Orson F. Whitney introduced education programs for male and female youth of the church. These included recommended booklists, traveling libraries, a…

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Book Notice: Let's Talk About Series 8:58

10M ago8:58

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This book notice by BYU studies editor Matthew B. Christensen explains the series of short books published by Deseret Books: The Let's Talk About series. This series examines interesting and difficult topics including: Let's Talk about Polygamy, Let's Talk about Religion and Mental Health, Let's Talk about the Book of Abraham, Let's Talk about Fait…

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A Close Look at Scriptural Teachings Regarding Jesus Feeling Our Pains as Part of His Atonement 57:38

1y ago57:38

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This article, written by Scott C. Woodward, explores the scriptural evidence of Christ experiencing not only sin, but also individual physical and emotional pain as part of his Atonement. This is termed by Woodward as the "Empathetic Atonement." Although Woodward acknowledges that there is significant support for the fact that Christ does understan…

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Wild Fruit 19:53

1y ago19:53

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In this personal essay, Victoria Webb Rutherford shares her experience of fostering and adopting two boys who had suffered from complex trauma. She reflects on the challenges and joys of parenting children with unique challenges, and how her faith and family history helped her along the way. She also explores the meaning of grafting wild branches i…

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A Prophet’s Journey: The Journals of Spencer W. Kimball 32:31

1y ago32:31

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This article by Brandon J. Metcalf and Jeffery L. Anderson explores the life and legacy of President Spencer W. Kimball, the twelfth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His journals span decades and document his personal growth, his health challenges, his ministry as an Apostle and a prophet, and his role in some of the mo…

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“He Is God and He Is with Them”: Helaman 8:21–23 and Isaiah’s Immanuel Prophecy as a Thematic Scriptural Concept 1:24:49

1y ago1:24:49

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“He Is God and He Is with Them”: Helaman 8:21–23 and Isaiah’s Immanuel Prophecy as a Thematic Scriptural Concept by Matthew L. Bowen How does the Book of Mormon’s Immanuel Prophecy Connect the Nephites, the Mulochites, and Jesus Christ? The Book of Mormon contains many prophecies about the coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. One of these prophe…

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Book Notice: Perspectives on Latter-day Saint Names and Naming: Names, Identity, and Belief 3:04

1y ago3:04

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This book notice by BYU Studies editor, Matthew B. Christensen, examines the recent book edited by Dallin D. Oaks, Paul Baltes, and Kent Minson. The book is an exploration of the significance and practices surrounding names within the context of the faith and culture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Read the book notice here.…

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Book Notice: Every Needful Thing: Essays on the Life of the Mind and the Heart, edited by Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye and Kate Holbrook 4:09

1y ago4:09

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This book notice is about "Every Needful Thing: Essays on the Life of the Mind and the Heart," which was edited by Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye and Kate Holbrook. It is a collection of essays by Latter-day Saint women scholars from various disciplines and countries. The essays explore how writers balance their faith, scholarship, family, and community,…

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After Anger 2:14

1y ago2:14

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A poem by Daniel Teichert. This poem won third place in the 2022 Clinton F. Larson Poetry Contest, sponsored by BYU Studies. To read the poem on our website, click here.

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The Book of Mormon Art Catalog: A New Digital Database and Research Tool 27:58

1y ago27:58

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The Book of Mormon Art Catalog is a digital database of over 3,000 images inspired by the Book of Mormon. It aims to recover the full history of art based on this book of scripture and inspire new and varied artistic production to further illuminate the scriptures and bring viewers closer to Christ.

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Joseph Smith and the Mormons by Noah Van Sciver (book review) 14:31

1y ago14:31

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Scott Hales reviews Joseph Smith and the Mormons, a graphic novel by Noah Van Sciver. Of the book, he wrote, "While no reader may be wholly satisfied with Joseph Smith and the Mormons, the book is unquestionably a landmark text in Latter-day Saint literature—it is, perhaps, the best Mormon graphic novel to date—and an important touchstone in artist…

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Salad Days 2:00

1y ago2:00

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"Salad Days," is a poem by Alixa Brobbey. It won second place in the 2022 Clinton F. Larson Poetry Contest, sponsored by BYU Studies.

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Charity as an Exegetical Principle in the Book of Mormon 1:18:20

1y ago1:18:20

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Charity is more than a Christlike virtue we show towards others. It is a virtue we should employ in reading the scriptures as well. In his article "Charity as an Exegetical Principle in The Book of Mormon," Matthew Scott Stenson explains that when we read the scriptures with an open mind, real intent, and the love of God in our hearts, we are readi…

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Recorded in Heaven: The Testimonies of Len and Mary Hope 42:47

1y ago42:47

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The testimonies of Len and Mary Hope are among the earliest audio-recorded testimonies of Black Latter-day Saints. In this article, learn more about these faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and how they came to be baptized.

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