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Come, Follow Me 2023

Several contributors to BYU Studies Quarterly are featured in this compilation of New Testament research to supplement the 2023 Sunday School curriculum. June 12, 2023.

How Did Joseph Smith Translate the Book of Abraham? with Stephen Smoot

Stephen O. Smoot explains why Joseph's method of translation is disputed, and marvels at the inspired final product. June 12, 2023.

Review: "A New and Most Welcome Resource for Book of Abraham Studies"

Quinten Barney reviewed BYU Studies 61:4: A Guide to the Book of Abraham for the The Interpreter Foundation. May 12, 2023.

What Have Scholars Learned About the Book of Mormon?

Several contributors to BYU Studies Quarterly are included in this compilation of historical research about the Book of Mormon. May 9, 2023.

Book of Abraham: What Have Scholars Learned?

This research compilation includes findings from many BYU Studies scholars, with more planned throughout the year. May 8, 2023.

What Was Latter-day Saint Rebaptism?

A FromtheDesk interview with Jonathan Stapley and David Grua about their MHA-award winning BYU Studies article. May 4, 2023.

What Year Was Jesus Born?

Jeffrey R. Chadwick expounds on his article in BYU Studies Quarterly in which he estimates that Jesus was born in 5 BC. December 1, 2022.

Latter-day Saint Women and the Priesthood

Lisa Olsen Tait expounds on her BYU Studies Quarterly article about what we know about women and the priesthood. August 28, 2022.

Joseph Smith: How Well Do You Know the Latter-day Saint Prophet?

Several BYU Studies Quarterly scholars are highlighted in this article about the life and legacy of Joseph Smith. August 18, 2022.

Was Jesus Married?

Historian Christopher Blythe discusses the evolution of Latter-day Saint thought on whether Jesus was married. August 3, 2022.

The Past, Present, and Future of BYU Studies Quarterly

Brad Wilcox and Tim Morrison expound on their analysis of the first 60 years of BYU Studies Quarterly. July 21, 2022.

What Is the Law of Consecration?

BYU Studies Quarterly Editor-in-Chief Steven C. Harper discusses the law of consecration in an interview with Jerry Winder at FromtheDesk.org. July 19, 2022.

Do You Know These Stories about Brigham Young?

Several BYU Studies scholars are highlighted in this special feature about Brigham Young. July 9, 2022.

Terryl Givens on the Relationship Between Grace and Works

Interview between Kurt Manwaring and Terryl Givens on FromtheDesk.org. June 24, 2022.

Joseph Smith’s King Follett Discourse: Is it Central to Latter-day Saint Doctrine?

Interview between Kurt Manwaring and James Falcouner on FromtheDesk.org. May 20, 2022.

The Best of BYU Studies

Interview with editor in chief Steven C. Harper on Y Religion podcast. May 1, 2022.

Is the Song of Solomon Scripture? For Latter-day Saints, It’s an Open Question

Feature on FromtheDesk.org. April 15, 2022.

New BYU assistant academic vice president position created

Dr. Reid L. Neilson was appointed as the assistant academic vice president for religious scholarly publications. April 11, 2022.

Open Questions in Latter-day Saint Theology

Feature on FromtheDesk.org. February 9, 2022.

Going Forward with Religious Freedom and Nondiscrimination

News release about lecture delivered by President Dallin H. Oaks at the University of Virginia and later published in BYU Studies Quarterly. November 12, 2021.

Watch: Going Forward with Religious Freedom and Nondiscrimination

Video of a lecture delivered by President Dallin H. Oaks at the University of Virginia and later published in BYU Studies Quarterly. November 12, 2021.

Devotional: How I became a seeker

News release about devotional by BYU Studies editor in chief Steven C. Harper. June 8, 2021.

How I became a seeker (BYUtv)

Devotional by BYU Studies editor in chief Steven C. Harper. June 8, 2021.

Latter-day Saints who survived Bataan Death March, WWII prison camps remembered in new book

Article published in Deseret News. May 28, 2021.

Steven C. Harper Says That Joseph Smith’s First Vision Holds a Key Lesson for Today’s Youth

Interview on FromtheDesk.org. July 7, 2020.

Fishing with the Prophet: Memories of President Thomas S. Monson

Interview on FromtheDesk.org. August 21, 2019.

Scholar Finds Brigham Young Revelation

Interview on FromtheDesk.org. October 1, 2019.