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In a variety of themes and approaches, the symposium papers reproduced in this volume explore in unusual depth and detail the first book in the Book of Mormon—First Nephi. The introductory chapter, comprising remarks by Elder Neal A. Maxwell, centers on the value of the Book of Mormon in answering...

The messages in the Book of Mormon are more powerful than any other printed words. They are written to every person on the earth today — in every land — bringing hope, peace, and divine direction to all who will partake.Truly, the Book of Mormon is the perfect manual for life, full of lessons,...

Joseph Smith called it "the most correct... book on earth," and "the keystone of our religion." Both correctness and keystone are reflected in these papers presented at the Religious Studies Center's first annual Book of Mormon Symposium at Brigham Young University. Obviously the foremost consideration...

Though the King James Version of the Bible has long been admired for the elegance and beauty of its language, its companion volume, the Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ, has only recently begun to be truly appreciated for its own literary merits. In Feasting on the Word, author Richard...

"Where did the Book of Mormon events take place?" Ever since the publication of the Book of Mormon, its readers have asked this question. And the book itself provides some intriguing clues. But only recently has enough information come to light to make it possible to place the book in a plausible geographical,...

"The Givenses are never confrontational or aggressive in their presentation of Mormonism’s contribution to the discussion nor do they ever whip out a trump card of why the Mormon perspective is to be crowned king. The result is a very readable, reasonable and thought-provoking experience."—Bryan...

The Sermon on the Mount has had greater influence on the history and character of Christianity than any other text in the Bible. Yet as biblical scholar Hans Dieter Betz has recently lamented, "New Testament scholarship up to the present has offered no satisfactory explanation of this vitally important...

The authors and editors of Understanding Same-Sex Attraction, include scholars, therapists, religious leaders, and people who have dealt with same-sex attraction in their personal lives; all witness that hope, healing, and help are available. True science and true religion — never at odds with...

Twelve-year old Brandon is sure his summer vacation has been ruined when his parents drag him to the Midwestern farm of his mother's eccentric aunt. What the unhappy seventh grader hasn't counted on is Aunt Ella's ability to bring alive their daily reading of the Book of Mormon. From its pages she...

This impressive book succeeds in opening up the Book of Revelation to clearer understanding. Though it is scholarly and comprehensive, the text is not ponderous or difficult to read. The format leads the reader along nicely and makes its points in a logical and concise manner.Erik Brandt also...

This wonderful new addition to the "My First" board book series is a must-have for your collection. My First Book of the Latter-day Prophets, written in simplified "read aloud" language, will captivate children with the individual experiences of our prophets that strengthened them with the faith,...

The Book of Mormon Reference Companion brings together, all under one cover, more than 900 entries addressing 1500 Book of Mormon topics, including people, places, words, phrases, doctrines, purposes, themes, historical background, Isaiah chapter reviews, books of the Book of Mormon, and general topics...

The Archive of Restoration Culture was founded on the belief that Joseph Smith and the Restoration cannot be appreciated without an understanding of his environment. Student-scholars began working on the Archive project in 1997 and were followed during the next two years by other teams of advanced...

In contrast to the modern world, which seems sadly lacking in heroes, the Book of Mormon contains stellar examples of all that the word hero implies. In this book, twenty General Authorities describe Book of Mormon heroes worthy of emulation. These figures come alive as their heroic qualities and deeds...