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Mormonism In Europe: A Bibliographic Essay, J. Michael Hunter

Faculty Publications

“Mormonism in Europe: A Bibliographic Essay,” surveys studies useful to serious students and researchers interested in Mormonism in Europe. It focuses on scholarly books, articles, theses, and dissertations published prior to 2010 about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Europe. Out of necessity it is selective. Works of a more popular nature are included only when they contain information valuable to researchers not found in other publications. The studies listed herein are generally categorized by region and country and fall in a somewhat chronological order by topic within those geographic regions.

The Living Earth: A Nineteenth-Century Latter-Day Saint Perspective, J. Michael Hunter

Faculty Publications

By studying the worldview of Mormons living in the nineteenth century, we can better understand their interpretation of nature and their relationship to it. For Mormons of that era, the earth was alive and deeply affected by the attitudes and actions of the humans living upon it. Nineteenth-century Latter-day Saints spoke frequently of the earth, its nature, and its relationship to humanity. They referred to the earth in anthropomorphic terms. It was a living orb endowed with intelligence and feelings. The earth’s life paralleled that of the humans who lived on it. So entwined were the lives of the earth …

“Much Dispute And Wonderful Contentions”: Modern First Amendment Values In The Book Of Mormon, Edward L. Carter

Faculty Publications

The First Amendment’s free speech clause, like the religious exercise clause, is profoundly counter-majoritarian. So the fact that a religious point of view is unpopular or out of step with a majority of society is not justification to suppress its expression. Rather, the unpopularity of religious views is the very reason why religious expression should be protected from government or private censorship. Free speech, including religious expression, strengthens and stabilizes society, enables the search for truth, provides a check on government power, facilitates self-governance and fosters autonomy. The Book of Mormon teaches Mormons to respect the contributions of free expression …

Teaching Teachers: Five Features Of Effective Teacher Training, Mark A. Mathews

Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel

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Clark Memorandum: Fall 2014, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Byu Law School Alumni Association, J. Reuben Clark Law Society

The Clark Memorandum

• In Praise of Thinking Like a Lawyer (James R. Rasband)
• Choices (Guido Calabresi)
• Be Not Afraid of Greatness (Allison Belnap)
• Marriage, Family Law, and the Temple (Elder Bruce C. Hafen)
• Lamentation (Arta Romney Ballif)

The Beginnings Of The Church In Peru: A Personal History, Frederick G. Williams

Faculty Publications

This presentation describes growth of the LDS Church in Peru.

David Hale's Store Ledger: New Details About Joseph And Emma Smith, The Hale Family, And The Book Of Mormon, Mark L. Staker, Robin S. Jensen

BYU Studies

In December 1827, Joseph and Emma Smith arrived in Harmony, Pennsylvania, to live while Joseph translated the gold plates. Harmony was the home of Emma's family, and Emma's brother David Hale had a small store that was used for trading goods and work among the neighbors. David kept a ledger that records Joseph's purchases of leatherwork, a shovel, a pocketbook, a pocketknife, and a comb. Joseph sold some pork and traded his own labor, and also hired others to help him with heavy chores. The ledger is now in the collections of Brigham Young University. This document provides a unique …

Emma Lou Thayne And The Art Of Peace, Casualene Meyer

BYU Studies

BYU Studies poetry editor Casualene Meyer interviews well-known LDS poet Emma Lou Thayne. In addition to writing poetry, Thayne has been a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; engaged in antinuclear activism; taught English at the University of Utah; and served on the Young Women's General Board and the Deseret News editorial board. Meyer's interview unfolds the story behind the lyrics for the beloved LDS hymn "Where Can I Turn of Peace?" and explores Thayne's involvement in international antinuclear conferences and causes, including her receipt in 2013 of the Gandhi Peace Award. Accompanying this interview are two new original poems, "One …

Getting Into The Meat Of The Word Of Wisdom, A. Jane Birch

Faculty Publications

Doctrine & Covenants Section 89 is known as the "health code" for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In verse 13 of this scripture, the Lord states, “it is pleasing unto me that they [flesh of beasts and fowls of the air] should not be used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine” (D&C 89:13). Judging from the variety of interpretations this single verse has inspired, it would appear to be deeply enigmatic. Interestingly, most interpretations have been put forward with little supporting evidence. This article is the first comprehensive analysis of the …

Questioning The Comma In Verse 13 Of The Word Of Wisdom, A. Jane Birch

Faculty Publications

The 1921 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants included an additional comma, which was inserted after the word “used” in D&C 89:13: “And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine.” Later authors have speculated that the addition of the comma was a mistake that fundamentally changed the meaning of the verse. This article examines this “errant comma theory” and demonstrates why this particular interpretation of D&C 89:13 is without merit.

From Acorn To Oak Tree: The Beginnings Of The Remarkable Growth Of The Church In Brazil, Frederick G. Williams

Faculty Publications

This presentation talks about the beginnings of LDS Church growth in Brazil.

In Defense Of Methodological Pluralism: Theology, Apologetics, And The Critical Study Of Mormonism, Brian D. Birch

Mormon Studies Review

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Terryl Givens, Fiona Givens, And The Rehabilitation Of Mormon Theology, Matthew Bowman

Mormon Studies Review

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The State Of Mormon Folklore Studies, Tom Mould, Eric A. Eliason

Mormon Studies Review

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Mormon Studies And Method: The Rigors Of The Academic Study Of Religion And The Maturity Of Mormon Studies, Stephen C. Taysom

Mormon Studies Review

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We'll Find The Place: Situating Mormon Studies, Kristine Haglund

Mormon Studies Review

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Front Matter, Mormon Studies Review

Mormon Studies Review

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Mormon Studies: A Bibliographic Essay, Blair Dee Hodges

Mormon Studies Review

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The Reluctant Metaphysicians, Samuel M. Brown

Mormon Studies Review

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Just War And Mormon Ethics, Benjamin R. Hertzberg

Mormon Studies Review

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Claudia L. Bushman And Caroline Kline, Eds., Mormon Women Have Their Say: Essays From The Claremont Oral History Collection, Reviewed By Jana Riess

Mormon Studies Review

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Adam S. Miller, Speculative Grace: Bruno Latour And Object-Oriented Theology, Reviewed By Stephen H. Webb

Mormon Studies Review

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Paul C. Gutjahr, The "Book Of Mormon": A Biography, Reviewed By Kathryn Lofton

Mormon Studies Review

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Gender In Mormon Studies: Obstacles And Opportunities, Susanna Morrill

Mormon Studies Review

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Beyond "Surreptitious Staring": Migration, Missions, And The Generativity Of Mormonism For The Comparative And Translocative Study Of Religion, Thomas A. Tweed

Mormon Studies Review

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Mormon Studies Review Volume 1, Mormon Studies Review

Mormon Studies Review

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Friendship: An Editor's Introduction, Spencer Fluhman

Mormon Studies Review

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Matthew Bowman, The Mormon People: The Making Of An American Faith, Reviewed By David Walker

Mormon Studies Review

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David F. Holland, Sacred Borders: Continuing Revelation And Canonical Restraint In Early America, Reviewed By W. Clark Gilpin

Mormon Studies Review

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Mormon Studies In The Academy: A Conversation Between Ann Taves And Spencer Fluhman, Mormon Studies Review

Mormon Studies Review

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