Byu Studies: 40 books

BYU Studies volume 49, no. 2, features the proceedings of “Inquiry, Scholarship, and Learning and Teaching in Religiously Affiliated Colleges and Universities,” a conference held at Brigham Young University in February 2009. Presenters at the conference included BYU President Cecil O. Samuelson,...

In BYU Studies volume 49, number 1, Jeffrey Bradshaw describes how a mural found in an ancient Jewish synagogue portrays Ezekiel's ascent into heaven and analyzes what the painting teaches about temple worship and resurrection; Cheryl Preston details U.S. case law that empowers citizens and lawmakers...

Volume 50, number 1, begins with Joseph Spencer’s philosophical look at what it means to be Mormon: what is the nature of the faith that binds a very diverse group of members? Next is an article about the importance of music in Christian worship, written by a Catholic scholar in England. Next, astronomer...

In this issue of BYU Studies, you'll find a variety of articles, essays, poetry, and reviews related to Latter-day Saint history and culture.First, Edward L. Kimball presents a marvelous account of the 1978 revelation granting the priesthood to worthy men of all races. Beginning with a brief...

Volume 44 number 1In issue 44.1, Peter Sorensen writes about the concept of hospitality, and by reviewing ancient texts, cultures, and customs, he illuminates how and why to practice this lost commandment. David Grua explores Ohio v. Doctor Philastus Hurlbut, the only court case wherein Joseph...

This issue of BYU Studies covers LDS history, philosophy, media studies, eleven book reviews, one music review, one film review, three poems, and an essay.Much has been written about the assassination of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, but little attention has been paid to the crime scene in Carthage...

BYU Studies volume 47, number 3, is a special issue pertaining to the Mountain Meadows massacre, which took place in southern Utah in 1857. Guest editors Richard E. Turley Jr. and Ronald W. Walker include selections of important documents about the massacre: in 1892, historian Andrew Jenson interviewed...

In this issue of BYU Studies a variety of topics and events related to Latter-day Saint history and culture are addressed.First, Jeff Walker thoroughly examines newfound information about certain events of the Mormon conflict in Missouri in 1838. Due to U.S. preemption rights and land surveying...

In BYU Studies volume 47, number 1, Jeff Walker examines preemption rights and land surveying practices in Missouri. After surveying was finished, these preemption rights were an impetus for Missouri land speculators to force Mormons from the state. Blair G. Van Dyke and LaMar C. Berrett look at eleven...

The cover of this issue of BYU Studies is a painting created for a competition hosted by the World Family Policy Center, located at BYU. The painting conveys the importance of each member of a family. This cover illustrates the message of the first article, "The Principles of the Proclamation: Ten...

The talks collected in this volume are drawn from John S. Tanner's later years at Brigham Young University, prior to his appointment as president of BYUHawaii. They contain a record of how, as an administrator, he tried to keep the dream of BYU alive. More broadly, they speak to a vision of learning...

This compilation of groundbreaking Book of Mormon articles is selected from over fifty years of LDS scholarship published by BYU Studies. This volume features articles on Hebraisms and chiasmus in the Book of Mormon, as well as articles discussing emendation of the text, naturalistic assumptions,...

This ebook contains articles from BYU Studies on a variety of topics related to the Doctrine and Covenants. Christopher C. Jones recounts research that has allowed us to identify the person addressed in D&C 39 (James Covel, not James Covill) and again referred to in section 40. Learning that Covel...

This compilation of fascinating articles on the books of Moses and Abraham from the Pearl of Great Price is selected from over fifty years of LDS scholarship published by BYU Studies. This volume features articles on the Antonio Lebolo, the mummies, and the papyri; other topics related to the book...