BYU Studies

May 31 2024 192 ep. 21 mins 48

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BYU Studies publishes scholarship that is informed by the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Submissions are invited from all scholars who seek truth "by study and also by faith" (Doctrine and Covenants 88:118), discern the harmony between revelation and research, value both academic and spiritual inquiry, and recognize that knowledge without charity is nothing (1 Corinthians 13:2). For more information, visit our website at byustudies.byu.edu

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The Last Leaf

May 31 2024 2 mins

This is a poem by Ben de Hoyos. It was a finalist in the 2022 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It beautifully explores the natural imagery of a falling leaf. CLICK HERE to read the poem online

Stiff-Necked

May 17 2024 1 mins

This poem by Darlene Young was a finalist in the 2024 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. CLICK HERE to read the poem online.

One Week Before Kindergarten

Apr 26 2024 1 mins

This poem by Ali Benson Moulton was a finalist in the 2022 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It examines the complexities of watching a child grow up. CLICK HERE to read the poem online.

Book Notice: Approaching the Tree: Interpreting 1 Nephi 8, edited by Benjamin Keogh, Joseph M. Spencer, and Jennifer Champoux

Apr 22 2024 2 mins

This is a book notice for Approaching the Tree: Interpreting 1 Nephi 8, edited by Benjamin Keogh, Joseph M. Spencer, and Jennifer Champoux. It describes a compilation of essays and artwork regarding studying Lehi's dream from multiple angles. This collection is an excellent tool for those interested in diving deeper into this foundational scripture allegory, especially those wh

Mary's Assumption

Apr 19 2024 1 mins

This poem by Christopher Bissett won 3rd place in the 2023 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It examines the difficult role of motherhood for Mary in the context of the resurrection. CLICK HERE to read the poem online.

Building an Innovative “Latter-day Saints without Borders” Organization

Apr 17 2024 25 mins

Author Warner Woodworth describes what he calls "practical Christianity," that is, actively perusing service by caring for the poor. Woodworth offers many examples of Church members who have started non-profit humanitarian organizations that serve the global community, taking initiative to follow Christ's invitation to live charitably. The systems Woodworth advocates

The Stewardship of Our First Freedom

Apr 10 2024 27 mins

This article by Clark G. Gilbert was originally given as a keynote address at the BYU Religious Freedom Annual Review. It focuses on the value of religious freedom and our responsibility to defend it. While formalized legal protection of this right is crucial, social and interpersonal advocacy is required to maintain true religious freedom. Religious restriction and repression has

Book Notice: Mormon Envoy: The Diplomatic Legacy of Dr. John Milton Bernhisel

Apr 08 2024 3 mins

This is a book notice for Bruce W. Worthen's biography Mormon Envoy: The Diplomatic Legacy of Dr. John Milton Bernhisel was written by Matthew B. Christensen. It describes the life and career of Bernhisel, with special emphasis on his diplomatic and political influence on behalf of Latter-Day Saints on the US Government. Worthen's analysis is thorough and clearly rooted in

“Dumb” Puns in Alma 30: A Mesoamerican Twist on Korihor’s Talionic Punishment

Apr 05 2024 15 mins

This article by Mark Alan Wright and Neal Rappleye offers a fascinating look into Korihor being "struck dumb" in Alma 30 from an ancient Mesoamerican cultural lens. Patterns in ancient languages demonstrate instances of word-play connecting punishment to the crime, particularly in and around the Mayans. Wright and Rappleye dive into historical and linguistic clues to not

Richard Bushman’s BYU Years: The Beginnings of an Influential Career

Apr 03 2024 48 mins

This article by J.B. Haws explores the early career of influential Latter-Day Saint Historian Richard Bushman, whose joint focus on both theology and academics helped to foster a harmony between these two valuable pursuits. Bushman was an incredibly knowledgeable across many fields and found ways to integrate and connect his work across disciplines. Rather than accolades, Bushman f