A conference, sponsored by the book of mormon studies association. Scholars from many disciplines at byu and elsewhere are turning their academic expertise to studies of the book of mormon that are expanding our appreciation for this great book and the prophetic messages it contains. Welcome to the conference website for book of mormon studies. Book collections online byu broadcasting talk search. Willes center for book of mormon studies sponsors scholarly research and publications on the book of mormon in order to increase understanding and appreciation for this scriptural text. It all started at the salt lake temple a few years ago. Hoskisson was an assistant professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. Reynolds, and royal skousen, was the path nephi saw strait and narrow or straight and narrow, journal of book of mormon studies 102 2001. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship, the byu religious studies center, and deseret. The foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms was an informal collaboration of academics devoted to latterday saint historical scholarship. This volume features articles on archaeological and anthropological aspects of the book of mormon, such as the use of the wheel in ancient america, hagoth and the polynesian tradition, the mulekites, ancient writing in the americas, and the use of metal. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place.
The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. At present, the book of mormon is studied in our sunday school and seminary classes every fourth year. Byu studies is an excellent resource to assist you. The url of the current page will be sent with your feedback. For the latest detailed report, see royal skousen, towards a critical edition of the book of mormon, byu studies 30 winter 1990. Mormon studies is the interdisciplinary academic study of the beliefs, practices, history and culture of those known by the term mormon and denominations belonging to the latter day saint movement whose members do not generally go by the term mormon. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study. Uvu annual mormon studies conference religious education. The maxwell institute study edition, produced by believing scholars, is ideally suited to both new readers of the book of mormon and also those who know the. Samuelson has announced the formation of the laura f. A readers edition university of illinois press and the author of understanding the book of mormon. Willes center for book of mormon studies book of mormon onomasticon. For latterday saints, progress was reflected in additional publications of the book of mormon, beginning in 1871 with the printing of the second edition of the book of mormon in hamburg, where the first edition had come off the press in 1852. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon.
Latest journal of book of mormon studies breaks new ground. All of the entries from the encyclopedia of mormonism are free. Thomas professor of law and editorinchief of byu studies, the premier latterday saint scholarly journal. Willes center for book of mormon studies at brigham young university. A comprehensive commentary of the title page of the book of mormon download pdf. Discussions on the new testament acts to revelation. Byutv scripture discussions byu religious education. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. King james bible old and new testaments, book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price, bible dictionary, and topical guide. An ancient american setting for the book of mormon. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. Book of mormon studies the encyclopedia of mormonism. Discussions on the book of mormon the coming forth of the book of mormon originally aired. This empire lasted 48 years until germany lost world war i and the second reich came to an end.
Home book of mormon subject guides at brigham young university. He is also associate professor of history at brigham young university, where he teaches american. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. The original book of mormon transcript the book of mormon. Uvus religious studies program has been sponsoring its annual mormon studies conference since march, 2001.
This is not the official version of the standard works. How byu destroyed ancient book of mormon studies william. Home latterday saint movement studies mormon studies. The foundation for ancient research and mormon studies functions as a research and publication center that focuses on scholarly analysis of the book of mormon, the book of abraham, the old testament, the new testament, early christian history, and ancient temples. A mormon bibliography, 18301930 digital collections. May 14, 2014 discussions on the book of mormon the coming forth of the book of mormon originally aired. Each tab specializes in a particular area of scholarship in the field.
Presenting the maxwell institute study edition of the book of mormon. Byu is owned and operated by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, which teaches that the book of mormon is sacred. Textual evidences for the book of mormon religious. For each lesson, weve listed articles from our journal and charts from charting the book of mormon for you to peruse. Jan 16, 2020 the latterday saint movement studies research guide highlights essential resources in the study of all religious groups associated with joseph smith, jr. I was attending a sealing for the wedding of the son of dear friends. Both correctness and keystone are reflected in these papers presented at the religious studies centers first annual book of mormon symposium at byu.
Analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon. May 02, 2019 fulltext searchable official versions of scriptures of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, including. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship, the byu religious studies center, and deseret book, hardy is preparing the maxwell institute study edition of the book of mormon mise. This compilation of groundbreaking book of mormon articles is selected from over fifty years of lds scholarship published by byu studies. Latterday saint movement studies brigham young university. Students who successfully complete the requirements for this course will be able to demonstrate that they have acquired an understanding of the book of mormon s fundamental doctrines and principles. Students who successfully complete the requirements for this course will be able to demonstrate that they have acquired an understanding of the book of mormons fundamental doctrines and. Journal of book of mormon studies byu scholarsarchive.
With an archive of 50 years of articles, byu studies is an excellent resource to assist you in your study of the book of mormon. As it turns out, some of the most meaningful and wellconstructed examples of this form of writing found anywhere in the world appear in the pages of the book of mormon john w. Book of mormon charts charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. In the past forty years book of mormon scholars have produced much textual evidence for a vorlage 1 of ancient near eastern descent for the received text of the book of mormon. Ann introduction to the study of the book of mormon. The book was also made possible by funds generously provided by the maxwell institutes laura f.
Journal of book of mormon studies brigham young university. The latterday saint movement studies research guide highlights essential resources in the study of all religious groups associated with joseph smith, jr. Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together. Welch, chiasmus in the book of mormon, byu studies 1969. The hebrew literary structure of the book of mormon. A comprehensive commentary of the first book of nephi download pdf. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching. For information about the more recent discovery of several fragments of the original manuscript. These conferences bring together scholars, practitioners, and other presenters to explore a variety of topics and themes in mormon culture, theology, history, literature, etc. In 1997, the group became a formal part of brigham young university byu, which is owned and operated by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. This database includes records of those publications within byu studies of a literary nature. A readers guide oxford university press, in addition to several other books and articles on chinese history, ancient historiography, and mormon studies. Im thrilled to introduce the 2018 issue of the journal of book of.
The mission of religious education at brigham young university is to assist individuals in their efforts to come unto christ by teaching the scriptures, doct. Presenting the maxwell institute study edition of the book of. Since nonlds publications generally do not accept ancient book of mormon studies as a legitimate discipline, this essentially means that no. Studying the book of mormon online religious studies center. Grant hardy is a professor of history and religious studies at the university of north carolina at asheville. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies byuorg. A comprehensive annotated book of mormon bibliography. We are excited for another year of scripture study with the come, follow me initiative of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The panel on the left side of your browser lets you read the scriptures, including the king james version and joseph smith translation of the bible, the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship, he said.
Scriptures book of mormon geography model theories list at fair. Willes center for book of mormon studies, via www, january 8, 2015 the laura f. Book collections online books from church history library. The prophet joseph smith called the book of mormon the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion and said that a person would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book tpjs, p. The willes center, as it has already come to be known, will form an integral part of byus neal a. Brigham young university virtual book of mormon book of.
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