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A Call to Russia: Glimpses of Missionary Life
A History of the Latter-day Saints in Northern Missouri from 1836 to 1839
A Love of Learning: Speeches of Robert K. Thomas
A Study of the Origins of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the States of New York and Pennsylvania
A Trial Furnace: Southern Utah’s Iron Mission
Adventures of the Soul: The Best Creative Nonfiction from BYU Studies
— Karen Lynn Davidson author of Our Latter-day Hymns: The Stories and the Messages and coeditor of Eliza R. Snow: The Complete Poetry
“The stories are compelling because we see ourselves in them and sometimes the author sounds just like us.”— Richard Neitzel Holzapfel Director, Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University
“The essays in this volume will provoke reactions from tears to laughter and give readers a window into the richness of the Mormon experience in the modern world.”— Nathan B. Oman Assistant Professor at William and Mary Law School
Arm the Children
Art and Spirituality: The Visual Culture of Christian Faith
Art, Belief, Meaning: The Arts and the Restored Gospel
Artifacts Speak: Revisiting Old Stories about Treasured Latter-day Saint Heirlooms
- The two Smith family homes in Palmyra-Manchester, New York
- The artifacts of the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, including weapons, canes, Carthage Jail, and watches
- Eliza R. Snow’s watch, given to her by Joseph Smith
- The Nauvoo Temple bells
- The Relief Society Campanile on Temple Square
- Cannons and other artillery used in Nauvoo and Utah
- Odometers used on the pioneer trail
Behind the Iron Curtain: Recollections of Latter-day Saints in East Germany, 1945–1989
Book of Mormon Critical Text Project, Volume 2: The Printer’s Manuscript of the Book of Mormon (2 parts)
Book of Mormon Critical Text Project, Volume 3, Part 1 and Part 2: Grammatical Variation, The History of the Text of the Book of Mormon
Book of Mormon Critical Text Project, Volume 3, Part 3 and Part 4: The Nature of the Original Language of the Book of Mormon, The History of the Text of the Book of Mormon
Book of Mormon Critical Text Project, Volume 3, Part 5: The King James Quotations in the Book of Mormon, The History of the Text of the Book of Mormon
Book of Mormon Critical Text Project, Volume 3, Part 6: Spelling in the Manuscripts and Editions, The History of the Text of the Book of Mormon
- First, did the 1830 typesetter adopt Oliver Cowdery’s misspellings in the manuscript when he set the text for the 1830 edition of the Book of Mormon?
- Second, just how good were the Book of Mormon scribes in doing their copywork?
- And third, can the misspellings tell us anything important about the Book of Mormon text, or are they just innocuous errors?
Book of Mormon Critical Text Project, Volume 4: Analysis of Textual Variants of the Book of Mormon, 1st Edition
Book of Mormon Critical Text Project, Volume 4: Analysis of Textual Variants of the Book of Mormon, 2nd Edition
- 37 new write-ups (34 of these involve suggested changes to the text, nearly all of which have come from independent readers).
- 8 additional substantive changes to the Book of Mormon text, besides the 606 substantive changes first published in 2009 by Yale University Press in The Book of Mormon: The Earliest Text.
- 60 earlier write-ups in ATV1 now thoroughly revised for ATV2.
- 101 addenda items in ATV1 now in their appropriate place in ATV2, so that everything reads correctly in a single sequence (there is no longer a need to consult any addenda for later corrections or revisions to previous analyses).
BYU New Testament Commentary: Essential Tools for Understanding the New Testament
BYU New Testament Commentary: Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians
The commentary on Paul’s first epistle to the Corinthians is absolutely enlightening! It provides the Greek text, a translation entitled a “Rendition,” and an in-depth explanation for why most words, phrases, and verses are rendered the way they are. But the authors don’t stop there. They give us the historical, sociopolitical, and religious background necessary to understand Paul’s writing in context. Their discussion of Paul’s teachings is articulate, straightforward, and doctrinally and spiritually insightful. Paul’s message to the Corinthians and the conditions surrounding it have truly come alive for me. This commentary has become an invaluable tool and a regular part of my scripture study.
— Eleanor Thorne, Administrator with BYU Continuing Education, PhD from University of Missouri–Columbia
Draper and Rhodes’s collaboration on First Corinthians, is, in my estimation, even better than their very solid and substantial commentary on Revelation. A detailed introduction sets the stage for Paul’s letter by surveying questions of authorship, date, historical background to Corinth, circumstances for writing, unifying themes, and, as a special bonus, a collection of interpretations and famous quotations by LDS authorities for each chapter of the letter, organized in decreasing order of the frequency of comments on the chapter. This commentary advances by light years what previous Mormon projects of this nature have done.
— Craig L. Blomberg, Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary
Draper and Rhodes collectively have many decades of experience teaching and writing about the New Testament in a faith-promoting manner. This volume examines First Corinthians on many levels, both secular and spiritual. Their rendition closely follows the Greek when possible while also idiomatically and skillfully rendering cryptic and ambiguous passages into plain English. Their analysis often illuminates terms, doctrines, and concepts that sometimes escape traditional New Testament scholarship. Their commentary deeply explores the first-century setting and context of this important letter of Paul. The results are invaluable for students, teachers, leaders, and scholars of all types who seek wisdom by study and also by faith.
— Brent J. Schmidt, Professor of Religious Education at Brigham Young University-Idaho, author of Relational Grace: The Reciprocal and Binding Covenant of Charis
BYU New Testament Commentary: Paul’s Second Epistle to the Corinthians
BYU New Testament Commentary: The Epistle to the Ephesians
BYU New Testament Commentary: The Gospel according to Mark
- An examination of the differences in ancient texts of Mark is used to make conjectures about how the text read in its earliest versions.
- Basic cultural knowledge is supplied to help the modern reader bridge the gap to the ancient world.
- Biblical allusions in Mark’s text are explored and explained.
- Literary structures, both large and small, are considered.
- The traditional neglect of women’s stories is corrected.
No other biblical commentary directed specifically to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints eclipses the quality of Julie Smith’s accomplishment with the Gospel of Mark. It is informed, gracefully composed, accessible, and, most importantly, trustworthy. It opens a range of possible interpretations of key and challenging passages but is not guilty of imposing extraneous meaning on the text. The volume’s preoccupation—“What would this story have meant to Mark’s earliest audiences?”—is judiciously chosen and frees Smith from distractions and diverse thickets. A superb example of what light may emerge from scripture in the company of a competent, faithful, and honest guide.
— Philip L. Barlow, Leonard Arrington Professor of Mormon History & Culture, Utah State University
Julie Smith’s new commentary on the Gospel of Mark represents an important addition to Latter-day Saint scholarship on the New Testament. Mark is a book that has been somewhat neglected by Latter-day Saints, and Smith’s commentary goes a long way towards correcting that neglect. With its numerous explanatory notes, this commentary takes the Gospel of Mark seriously, both as scripture and as a witness of the mission of Jesus. Where this commentary is especially welcome is in Smith’s thoughtful and thought-provoking treatment of women’s issues in the Gospel and in the scriptures generally.
— Avram R. Shannon, Assistant Professor of Ancient Scripture, Brigham Young University
Among Latter-day Saints, the Gospel of Mark has often been overshadowed by the other Gospels. This volume aims to restore Mark’s distinct voice so that latter-day audiences can better understand and appreciate his unique testimony of Jesus Christ. By focusing on issues of translation, cultural knowledge, biblical allusions, literary interpretation, and the significance of women’s stories and concerns, this volume impressively narrows the gap between the expectations of modern readers and Mark’s ancient, yet vibrant, testimony of Jesus.
— Jacob Rennaker, John A. Widtsoe Fellow of Latter-day Saint Scholarship and Life, Chapman University
BYU New Testament Commentary: The Revelation of John the Apostle
This is the most ambitious, detailed, and scholarly commentary series on a portion of the Bible ever produced by Latter-day Saints. Perhaps even more noteworthy is the use of the full range of scholarly sources. The new rendition alone could be of great help to Latter-day Saints, especially those who may be wary of modern translations of the Bible outside the Church and nevertheless find the Elizabethan English of the KJV increasingly difficult to navigate. Adela Yarbro Collins has offered the pithiest summary of the Apocalypse I have ever heard: “Jesus wins!” But Draper and Rhodes offer the necessary unpacking of this summary in language that both captures John’s message accurately and highlights humanity’s appropriate response of worship.
— Craig Blomberg, Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary
Over the years, I’ve dealt with many biblical commentaries, and this one has a very reader-friendly format. It is at its best when introducing ideas about historical and contextual points from various non-LDS scholars. The authors understand that the audience this book is aimed at may not be as familiar with the terms as those who read and use most such commentaries. In fact, this is the strongest point of the book. It is a great step ahead for LDS readers. Naturally, LDS scholars and especially LDS General Authority and LDS scriptural comments are added at appropriate places. This is a book which will be used and referred to for years to come.
— Terry L. Hutchinson, attorney and book reviewer for KDXU Radio
This is an important contribution and one that should be applauded by those who wish to see, at the very least, a wider understanding of at least some of the concepts and problems expressed by the wider biblical community that otherwise may have no other way of being “safely” expressed from within. While the answers and issues may not be addressed or resolved how all might ideally like them to be, the fact that issues are being expressed and acknowledged from a substantial work by a Church-run institution is in and of itself, at least for me, a major gain.
— David Tayman, media developer for technology consulting company and LDS blogger
BYU New Testament Commentary: The Testimony of Luke
S. Kent Brown combines a lifetime of dedicated study of the ancient world with his reverence for the Bible and insights from restoration scripture to create a readable, relevant, and thought-provoking commentary on the Gospel according to Luke. Beautifully written with a unique sensitivity toward Jesus’ focus on family relationships, the sanctity of the home, and the dangers of materialism, this book invites a fresh view of the Savior’s ministry for a modern world. I am excited to consult it often for both my teaching and research.
— Camille Fronk Olson, Chair, Department of Ancient Scripture, BYU
Professor Brown’s commentary is an important scholarly achievement. I really cannot say enough about it. On a practical level, this commentary is spiritually enriching and would be a helpful guide for any Christian seeking a closer walk with the one who is the subject of Luke’s testimony. The test of any commentary is how well it makes old words seem young again, and how it illuminates the obscure by drawing overlooked connections while deepening the historical reality from which those words emerge. On that score Professor Brown’s book is a virtuoso performance.
— Stephen H. Webb, Catholic Theologian
S. Kent Brown is well known among LDS scholars, who have run out of superlatives to describe his work. He has produced the most important LDS commentary on Luke’s Gospel to date. This is his magnum opus, and a reader will be transported to the world of the New Testament to hear Jesus Christ’s voice as he ministered among the people more than two thousand years ago.
— Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, Professor of Church History, BYU
When I have examined the pages of this book, I have come away with the impression of years of work, sensitivity of much thought, and clear writing. This book is a chest filled with glistening historic and spiritual gems. I have come away rewarded.
— Richard L. Anderson, Emeritus Professor of Ancient Scripture, BYU
While to be appreciated by scholars, The Testimony of Luke is also a useful resource for the lay reader seeking further insights to textual questions.
— Emily Christensen, Deseret News
BYU New Testament Commentary: Epistle to the Hebrews
— Brent Schmidt, faculty, Department of Religious Education, Brigham Young University–Idaho
— Eleanor Thorne, administrator with BYU Continuing Education, PhD from University of Missouri–Colombia
— Avram Shannon, assistant professor, Department of Ancient Scripture, Religious Education, Brigham Young University