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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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    • Religion & Spirituality
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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

    One Days Return, Long Past Childhood

    One Days Return, Long Past Childhood

    This poem by Dixie L. Partridge was a finalist in the 2023 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It explores a pastoral depiction of memory and the beauty of nature.

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    • 2 min
    Book Notice: Restless Pilgrim: Andrew Jenson's Quest for Latter-day Saint History

    Book Notice: Restless Pilgrim: Andrew Jenson's Quest for Latter-day Saint History

    This is a book notice of Reid L. Neilson and Scott D. Marianno's biography of Andrew Jenson, written by Matthew B. Christensen. Restless Pilgrim: Andrew Jenson's Quest for Latter-day Saint History offers a detailed description of the life of this influential church historian. Though not necessarily a household name, Andrew Jenson is a key figure in LDS history, whose devotion and curiosity can be credited for preserving much of the knowledge we have today.



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    • 3 min
    I Have Dreamed with Her The Fruitful Relationship between Minerva Teichert and Alice Merrill Horne

    I Have Dreamed with Her The Fruitful Relationship between Minerva Teichert and Alice Merrill Horne

    This essay by Laura Paulsen Howe explores the relationship between prolific LDS painter Minerva Teichert and her agent Alice Merrill Horne. Horne acted as a critical intersection between artists and church leadership in the mid 20th century. Teichert, known for painting pioneer and Book of Mormon scenes, as well as temple interiors, credits Horne a for a great deal of her success. Besides having a valuable business relationship, the two were close friends, as evidence by their correspondence. Howe explores many facets of these two brilliant women and how both together and apart they helped shape the LDS art world.



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    • 30 min
    Boxwoods

    Boxwoods

    This poem by Andrew Maxfield was a finalist in the 2022 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It explores the love and practices shared between generations in an effort to keep memory alive.

    • 1 min
    Book Review: The King Follett Sermon: A Biography

    Book Review: The King Follett Sermon: A Biography

    This a book review by Matthew B. Christensen of William Smith's The King Follett: A Biography. Christensen speaks highly of Smith's work. This compelling book provides a deep look at a landmark source of Latter-Day Saint theology. It is structured as a biography, an original and engaging approach to the genre.


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    • 3 min
    On Gospel Methodology at Brigham Young University

    On Gospel Methodology at Brigham Young University

    This essay by Richard D. Osguthorpe and Justin Collings describes President Spencer W. Kimball's “Second Century Address,” and how teachers can pursue its directive of teaching through "gospel methodology, concepts and insights." This means teachers must focus on both the "why" and "how." They must teach not only content that reflects gospel principles, but also through methods that reflect these goals, exhibiting Christ-like attributes. Gospel methodology must avoid "unrighteous dominion" that relies on indoctrination or conditioning as primary means of teaching. When correctly executed, learning experience serves as a way increase capacity to receive personal revelation and exercise agency.

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    • 52 min

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