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Latter-Day Prophets And Present-Day Curriculum, Neil J. Flinders Jan 1963

Latter-Day Prophets And Present-Day Curriculum, Neil J. Flinders

Theses and Dissertations

A gap exists between the religious ideals of human behavior and the common practices of man. Considerable effort has been expended in attempts to discover how to teach men to behave in ways that would be acceptable to society and still satisfy the ideals of the various religions. This problem is one of the major concerns of religious education.

In an effort to solve the above problem among its membership, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has established a program of week-day religious instruction, commonly referred to as the "Seminary program." This organization is currently engaged in an …


An Analysis Of The Theory And Practice Of Worship In The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, John Franklin Heidenreich Jan 1963

An Analysis Of The Theory And Practice Of Worship In The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, John Franklin Heidenreich

Theses and Dissertations

The concept of worship projected in this study is the broad Isaiah pattern of worship of awareness of God, restructuring of the life of the individual, and dedication of the worshiper in service. From this concept, standards of worship are set forth by which Latter-day Saint worship is evaluated.


A Study Of The Social And Economic Conditions Of A Sample Of The Blind Members Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, M. Lynn Cruser Jan 1963

A Study Of The Social And Economic Conditions Of A Sample Of The Blind Members Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, M. Lynn Cruser

Theses and Dissertations

The purposes of this study were (1) to learn how many persons who were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were blind, (2) to determine the social and economic conditions of these blind members, and (3) to learn what the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has done to promote employment of blind members through its Welfare Program, and how this was accomplished.


Introductory Pages, Byu Studies Nov 1962

Introductory Pages, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


The Real Thing In James's “The Real Thing”, Kenneth Bernard Nov 1962

The Real Thing In James's “The Real Thing”, Kenneth Bernard

BYU Studies

This article examines a popular interpretation of Henry James's short story "The Real Thing" and explains that what matters most in a truly artistic work is the artist's compassion.


Brigham Young's Ideal Society: The Kingdom Of God, J. Keith Melville Nov 1962

Brigham Young's Ideal Society: The Kingdom Of God, J. Keith Melville

BYU Studies

Brigham Young (1801-1877), second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints, encouraged early Church members to build up the Kingdom of God. Unlike other Christians, Young and the Latter-day Saints believed that the Kingdom of God was temporal, not just spiritual. The article outlines the traits of the Kingdom's government and society and asserts that the faith of the Latter-day Saints and their leader caused them to labor to make their Utopia a reality.


Full Issue, Byu Studies Nov 1962

Full Issue, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Allied Strategy In World War Ii: The Churchill Era, 1942-1943, De Lamar Jensen Nov 1962

Allied Strategy In World War Ii: The Churchill Era, 1942-1943, De Lamar Jensen

BYU Studies

This article closely studies the predominantly British military strategy of the Allied forces in 1942 and 1943. It examines the characteristics of, the reasons behind, and the consequences of these strategies, as well as the reasons why the policies changed in the latter part of 1943. Shortly after the attack at Pearl Harbor, Churchill met with the Americans to determine how to proceed. Although the Americans favored a direct invasion of German-occupied Europe, and the Russians desired a second European front, Churchill and the British wanted to focus on Italy and the Mediterranean as a means to find Europe's "soft …


Theoremes Spirituels, A Poem By Jean De La Cepp, Clinton F. Larson Oct 1962

Theoremes Spirituels, A Poem By Jean De La Cepp, Clinton F. Larson

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Introductory Pages, Byu Studies Oct 1962

Introductory Pages, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Theoremes Spirituels, A Poem By Jean De La Cepp, Clinton F. Larson Oct 1962

Theoremes Spirituels, A Poem By Jean De La Cepp, Clinton F. Larson

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Index Oct 1962

Index

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Broken Ice, Winona F. Thomas Oct 1962

Broken Ice, Winona F. Thomas

BYU Studies

A fictional short story about the relationship between a little girl and her grandfather.


Theoremes Spirituels, A Poem By Jean De La Cepp, Clinton F. Larson Oct 1962

Theoremes Spirituels, A Poem By Jean De La Cepp, Clinton F. Larson

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


New Address, Carma De Jong Anderson Oct 1962

New Address, Carma De Jong Anderson

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Theoremes Spirituels, A Poem By Jean De La Cepp, Clinton F. Larson Oct 1962

Theoremes Spirituels, A Poem By Jean De La Cepp, Clinton F. Larson

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Full Issue Oct 1962

Full Issue

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Late On Mother's Day, Marden J. Clark Apr 1962

Late On Mother's Day, Marden J. Clark

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


What Is The Proper Role Of The Latter-Day Saint With Respect To The Constitution?, John T. Bernhard, Mark W. Cannon, Richard L. Bushman, Quinn G. Mckay, Richard Bitner Wirthlin, Garth L. Mangum Apr 1962

What Is The Proper Role Of The Latter-Day Saint With Respect To The Constitution?, John T. Bernhard, Mark W. Cannon, Richard L. Bushman, Quinn G. Mckay, Richard Bitner Wirthlin, Garth L. Mangum

BYU Studies

A panel discussion held at Brigham Young University in February 1962 discussed the importance of the U.S. Constitution to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The five participants covered topics such as the preservation of liberty, the LDS belief that the Constitution is divinely inspired, the question of whether church members' political beliefs would affect their standing in the church, and the role of the government in the American economy.


Full Issue, Byu Studies Apr 1962

Full Issue, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Introductory Pages, Byu Studies Apr 1962

Introductory Pages, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Boy On A Bus, Arta Ballif Apr 1962

Boy On A Bus, Arta Ballif

BYU Studies

The narrator of this short story observes people interacting with a young blind boy on a bus. The difficulties of his life are eased when he and his mother laugh.


Leonardo Da Vinci--Pioneer Geologist, Daniel J. Jones Apr 1962

Leonardo Da Vinci--Pioneer Geologist, Daniel J. Jones

BYU Studies

Although Leonardo da Vinci's accomplishments in art, medicine, and engineering are well known, his insights into geology are not. This article seeks to bring attention to principles of geology that, widely recognized today, were first articulated by da Vinci in his manuscripts. His writings about fossils, water and erosion, and internal earth forces constitute an important and relatively unknown contribution to earth science.


The 1912 Presidential Election In Utah, C. Austin Wahlquist Jan 1962

The 1912 Presidential Election In Utah, C. Austin Wahlquist

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to determine why, in the light of local conditions and problems, Utah chose to support President Taft. Why Did Utah prefer the conservative policies of this nationally unpopular figure, while the rest of the nation favored the progressivism of Wilson or the progressivism of Roosevelt? What were the national issues which affected Utah? Who exercised political control in the state? What was the party alignment? How important was newspaper opinion? To what extent was personal friendship for Taft, on the part of local Republican leaders, a factor? Did a recent outbreak of Mormon-non-Mormon friction …


A History Of The (Price, Utah) Sun-Advocate 1891-1962, Edith May A. Allred Jan 1962

A History Of The (Price, Utah) Sun-Advocate 1891-1962, Edith May A. Allred

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to write a history of the Price, Utah Sun-Advocate and its predecessors, the six early newspapers which evolved into the present Sun-Advocate, with primary emphasis on the personalities involved, the physical changes and the editorial comment. Major economic, political, and social changes were noted as they occurred in the chronological history.


Four Oil Paintings Illustrating Book Of Mormon Events, Ernel Leroy Anderson Jan 1962

Four Oil Paintings Illustrating Book Of Mormon Events, Ernel Leroy Anderson

Theses and Dissertations

The problem was to create four oil paintings which illustrate Book of Mormon events.

The Book of Mormon seems to hold forth great promise to the painter of religious subjects, but to the present only a limited number of artists have made use of this rich source. There is a need for good illustrations to help these scriptures come to life for the Book of Mormon reader.


A Historical Study Of The Mormon Temple At Nauvoo, Illinois, Don F. Colvin Jan 1962

A Historical Study Of The Mormon Temple At Nauvoo, Illinois, Don F. Colvin

Theses and Dissertations

The Nauvoo Temple was a unique structure, one which symbolized "Mormonism" in the early period of its history. In its time, the temple stood as the chief structure of the city of Nauvoo. It rivaled all buildings in Illinois and the West during its brief history.

This study reviews the entire history of the temple, from when it was first contemplated until its fateful destruction, and beyond. It sheds light on the setting in which the great edifice was built. Consideration is given to the struggles and sacrifices on the part of workmen and church members who freely gave to …


Introductory Pages, Byu Studies Jan 1962

Introductory Pages, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Home, Kathryn Alley Jan 1962

Home, Kathryn Alley

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Full Issue, Byu Studies Jan 1962

Full Issue, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.