Grant Hardy is the editor of the Maxwell Institute Study Edition of the Book of Mormon. In this interview, he explains how the book came to be and why it includes an Emma Smith testimony not found in regular editions of the Book of Mormon.
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The Maxwell Institute Study Edition of the Book of Mormon is edited by Grant Hardy and includes original artwork by Brian Kershisnik. In this interview, director Spencer Fluhman introduces readers to the new Study Edition.
What was the Holy Land? Where is it? Writings from the time period can be found in Second Temple literature like the Dead Sea Scrolls, but the region isn’t easily defined. Old Testament scholar H. G. M. Williamson walks readers through a 3,000-year period which gave birth to today’s three major religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Thomas Wayment has just completed a translation of the New Testament designed specifically for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Thomas Wayment is a professor of Classics at BYU and the author of “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” Wayment has also published on Joseph Smith’s translation of the Bible in Producing Ancient Scripture (University of Utah Press, 2020).
Robert Millet is a professor of ancient scripture and emeritus Dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University. He is the author of more than 60 books, some of which were co-authored by Bruce R. McConkie‘s son, Joseph Fielding McConkie. Bob Millet is a recognized leader in interfaith dialogue between Evangelicals and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Michael F. Bird is a biblical theologian and the author or editor of more than 30 books, including a collaboration with New Testament scholar N. T. Wright. He is Academic Dean and Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College.
The fourth volume of the Joseph Smith Papers “Revelations and Translations” series is a research gold mine for scholars working on issues related to Joseph Smith and the Book of Abraham. Robin Jensen, the volume’s co-editor, answers questions about the latest Joseph Smith Papers Volume and explains why it is a landmark publication.
SALT LAKE CITY — Leo Paur grew up fighting. Every time a challenge would come his way, he felt obligated to respond. None of his siblings reacted the same way, but for Paur, fighting was second-nature. “It was just the way (I) did things,” he said.
Joseph Paur is a talented opera singer and actor known for his performances in films such as “Rigoletto,” “17 Miracles,” and “Ephraim’s Rescue.” Latter-day Saint filmmaker T. C. Christensen praises Joe Paur as having “all the qualities I look for in an actor.”