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1950
Bell, Albert W. The Mighty Drama of Israel and the Jew. Salt Lake City: Stevens and Wallis, 1950.
Briggs, Irene M. “The Tree of Life Symbol: Its Significance in Ancient American Religion.” M.A. thesis, Brigham Young University, 1950.

Focuses upon the cross as a religious symbol in ancient Mesoamerica. The cross- shaped tree found in Mesoamerica has conventionally become known as the “Tree of Life”

Cheville, Roy A. “Overviews of the Book of Mormon.” Gospel Quarterly Series 52 (January-March 1950): 3-70.

A lesson manual for young Book of Mormon students, consisting of thirteen lessons on the Book of Mormon and a variety of maps at the end. Lessons address the nature of the Book of Mormon, its coming forth, religion and government of the Nephites, and other topics.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 112 no. 1, January, 1950. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1950, 38 pages.
Cross, Whitney R. The Burned-over District. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1950.

Outlines the social and intellectual history of religions in Western New York in the early nineteenth century. Chapter 8 deals with Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon. The author sees Joseph Smith’s teachings and the Book of Mormon as products of his enthusiastically religious environment. This can be seen from modern elements in the Book of Mormon such as proper names, modern Christian doctrines, and others.

Ferguson, Thomas Stuart, and Milton R. Hunter. Ancient America and the Book of Mormon. Oakland, CA: Kolob, 1950.

The Spanish conquest of Mexico resulted in the deliberate destruction of almost all written native records. Fortunately there were some who remembered the contents of the destroyed records. One of those was Ixtililxochitl who wrote as best he could a history of ancient America. This book uses parallel quotations from the Works of Ixtililxochitl and the Book of Mormon. Striking similarities confirm to a remarkable degree the story of the Book of Mormon.

Hunter, Milton R., and Thomas Stuart Ferguson. Ancient America and the Book of Mormon. Oakland, CA: Kolob Book, 1950.

A comparison between the Book of Mormon and Spanish, Mexican, and Guatemalan sources, such as Works of Ixtlilxochitl, Popul Vuh, and Totonicapan. Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon independently, with no help from historical sources, as most lay unpublished in archives or had not reached the United States.

Ferguson, Thomas Stuart. “The World’s Strangest Book—The Book of Mormon.” n.p., 195?.

A thirteen-page paper defending the Book of Mormon from an archaeological viewpoint.

Jordan, T. J. “I Beheld a Book.” Regina (Saskatchewan) Canada: n.p., 195?.

Defends Book of Mormon statements that some truths have been lost from the Bible through the process of translation. Affirms that the Book of Mormon was translated by the power of God. Cites Nephi’s testimony concerning the Bible beginning in 1 Nephi 3.

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 53, no. 1 (January 1950). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
McKeage, Sylvia, and Charles B. Woodstock. The Downfall of a Righteous People. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1950.

A Book of Mormon lesson manual for adults of the Reorganized Church. The manual teaches of the Jaredite nation and the Nephite nation 200 years after the appearance of Jesus in the New World.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Lehi in the Desert.” Improvement Era in 10 parts running from January 1950 through October 1950.

Virtually all that is known of the world in which Lehi is purported to have lived has been discovered within the last hundred years, mostly within the last thirty. How does this information check with that in the book of 1 Nephi? A classic reflection on Lehi’s world in Arabia: poetry, tree of life, family affairs, politics, imagery, travel, tents, and foods. One of the first attempts to test the Book of Mormon against known geographical and cultural details in the regions where Lehi probably traveled in the Old World.

Nibley, Hugh W. “The End of What?” An unpublished, book-length manuscript from the 1950s.

Discusses the eschatological theories of the early Christian church. Intended to be included in The Collected Works of Hugh Nibley.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 1—The Problem.” In Lehi in the Desert series, Improvement Era 53, no. 1 (January 1950): 102–4, 155–59.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

Tests the story of Lehi against various markers certain Egyptologists use to test the authenticity of other Egyptian stories.

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Christmas Quest.” The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star vol. 112, no. 1, January 1950.

Reprinted in Eloquent Witness: Nibley on Himself, Others, and the Temple, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 17.

EDITORS NOTE: With Christmas still fresh in our memories, Professor Hugh Nibley, in this article especially prepared for the readers of the Millennial Star, gives us an interesting insight into what the world looks for in the celebration of Christmas. Nibley briefly looked into the question of whether it is possible that the bewildering profusion of Christmas observances might contain, among other things, a latent longing for the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Oakman, Arthur A. “The Doctrinal Message of the Book of Mormon.” Gospel Quarterly Series 17 (January-March 1950): 4-64.

Consists of 13 lessons directed towards adults of the RLDS church. Lesson contents include a definition of doctrine, an overview of the contents of the Book of Mormon, and discussions dealing with faith in God, the law of revelation, repentance, baptism, spiritual birth, the Holy Spirit, resurrection, justice and judgment, worship, the Trinity, and the significance of Book of Mormon doctrine.

Reid, Rose Marie. Attention Israel. N.p., 1950.

Scattering and gathering of Israel

Reynolds, Arch S. The Urim and Thummim and Other Media Used by the Prophet Joseph Smith to Translate The Scriptures. Springville, UT: Art City, 1950.

Uses the Bible, Book of Mormon, and historical accounts from the early writers of the Church to show that the Urim and Thummim and other “media” have been used since ancient times to receive communication from God. Joseph Smith also employed such media to translate the scriptures.

Rumble, Leslie. The Mormons or Latter-day Saints. St. Paul, MN: Radio Replies Press, 1950.

A polemical work against the Book of Mormon. The author discusses the Anthon denials and other alleged anachronisms in the Book of Mormon such as the pre-Columbian presence of certain domesticated animals in America such as the horse, cow, and ox. The Book of Mormon quotes Shakespeare, the Westminster Confession of faith, and plagiarizes the New Testament.

Sperry, Sidney B. Themes of the Restored Gospel. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1950.

The majority of the book is devoted to “the spirit of modern scripture,” in which Sperry discusses modern scriptural doctrine, including teachings found in the Book of Mormon. He explores the concept of God, great personalities of the Book of Mormon, personal religion, brotherhood, the hereafter, judgment, and universal aspects of the Book of Mormon.

Sperry, Sidney B. Our Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1950.

Simplifies the complex structure of the Book of Mormon by providing an overall synopsis of the text. He orders the fifteen books of the Book of Mormon into four divisions: (1) the small plates of Nephi, (2) Mormon’s explanatory notes, (3) the literary labors of Mormon, and (4) the literary labors of Moroni; he follows with a literary synopsis of each of the fifteen books. Several types of literature are identified, including “the American Gospel” (3 Nephi 1:4-21; 8-28, Jesus’ Nephite ministry), pastoral, prophetic, and war epistles, one psalm, one lamentation, memoir, prophetic discourse, oratory, patriarchal blessings, symbolic prophecy, prophetic narrative, prophetic dialogue, allegories, prayers, songs, and genealogies. More than fifty percent of the book is “historical narrative” Deals with the problem of biblical texts (Isaiah, the Sermon on the Mount, 1 Corinthians chapters 12 and 13) found in the Book of Mormon. This work is reviewed in N.096.

Starks, Arthur E. Complete Concordance to the Book of Mormon. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1950.

A concordance to the Book of Mormon published by the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Format is dictionary style, by words and key phrases with cross references.

Stewart, Ora Pate. Branches Over the Wall. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1950.

Retelling of the Book of Mormon in simplified language.

Stout, Walter M. Harmony in Book of Mormon Geography. Las Vegas: Chief Litho, 1950.

A work that attempts to harmonize the geographical accounts contained in the Book of Mormon with the countries of Nicaragua and Costa Rica located in Central America.

Unattributed. America’s Ancients Speak From the Dust. Los Angeles: California Mission, 1950?.

A missionary tract covering the origin of the Book of Mormon, the Book of Mormon witnesses, archaeological facts, and several biblical proof texts.

Unattributed. Witnesses. Independence, MO: Herald House, 195?.

An RLDS tract that presents the testimonies of the Book of Mormon witnesses.

West, Franklin L. Discovering the Old Testament. Salt Lake City: L.D.S. Department of Education, 1950.

Textbook with review questions

Wilkins, Olive McFate. From Cumorah’s Lonely Hill: An Epic Poem of the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Deseret News Press, 1950.

Tells the story of the Book of Mormon in an epic poem.

Woodford, Irene Briggs. “The ‘Tree of Life’ in Ancient America; Its Representations and Significance.” M.A. thesis, Brigham Young University, 1950.

Offers an interpretation of the Mesoamerican “cross-shaped tree” as being a representation of the tree of life and several important symbolic figures, including the bird, serpent, monster, and the two personages.

Smith, Elbert A. “The Three Books.” Saints’ Herald 97 (23 January 1950): 77-79, 87.

Discusses the importance of the Bible, Doctrine and Covenants, and the Book of Mormon. Together they constitute the doctrine of the Church. The Book of Mormon is a valuable testament of Christ from cover to cover.

Benson, Ezra Taft. “A Message for the World.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, January 31, 1950.
Keywords: Missionary Work; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 112 no. 2, February, 1950. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1950, 38 pages.
Jakeman, M. Wells. “An Expedition to Central America.” Improvement Era 53, no. 2 (1950): 112-114, 144-147.

This article describes an archaeological expedition in January and February, 1948, to the Xicalongo Gulf Coast area of a district of western Campeche. The author provides descriptions of the area’s flora and fauna, the hardships of the expedition, and findings of relatively new early “pre-classic” civilizations.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Mexico, Native Americans – Maya, Native Americans – Olmec
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 53, no. 2 (February 1950). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 2.” In Lehi in the Desert series, Improvement Era 53, no. 2 (February 1950): 102–4, 155–59.

This talks about the teaching of the Lord after his resurrection.

Hunt, C. J. “An Acknowledgment to John Whitmer: One of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 97 (6 February 1950): 131.

John Whitmer saw and handled the plates in 1829 and assisted Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the final preparation of the Book of Mormon manuscript. In his later years, he affirmed his testimony many times.

Badger, Wanda West, and Ralph A. Britsch. “‘The Moving Finger Writes…’” Improvement Era 53, no. 3 (1950): 195, 239.

This article describes several crudely drawn petroglyphs chiseled on rocks and walls of the Hava Supoi Canyon (Indian Reservation on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon), then concludes that “man and prehistoric animals must have lived at the same time, for man could not make a picture of an elephant or a mastodon if he had not seen one.”

Keywords: Ancient America – North America, Archaeology, Elephants, Mastodon, Petroglyphs, Writing System
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 112 no. 3, March, 1950. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1950, 38 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 53, no. 3 (March 1950). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 3—The Problem.” In Lehi in the Desert series, Improvement Era 53, no. 3 ( March 1950): 200–2, 222, 225–26, 229–30.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

Looks at the various dreams of prophets and how they related to the prophets’ lives at the time they had them.

Unattributed. “Book of Mormon Light On a Profound Christian Truth.” Instructor 85 (March 1950): 68, 79.

Discusses the manner in which Jesus Christ is the Savior of mankind.

Widtsoe, John A. “Was Iron Known in Ancient America?” Improvement Era 53, no. 3 (1950): 175, 231.

The view of scholars in the field of American archaeology holds that the pre-Columbian inhabitants of America did not know of or use iron. However, this article, citing the Science Newsletter of November 12, 1949, recommends that this view may have to be reevaluated on the basis of new findings of iron in Ancient America.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, External Evidence, Iron, Metal, Metallurgy
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 112 no. 4, April, 1950. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1950, 38 pages.
Bennett, Michael J. “The Book of Mormon and a World of Changing Beliefs.” The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star 112, no. 4 (April 1950): 108-9.

In an unbelieving world it is easier to prove a man to be a fraud than a prophet. The proof of a prophet lies in the witness of the Holy Ghost. The witness of the Spirit is more important than external evidences. The enlightened nature of the Book of Mormon startled the Christian world of the nineteenth century by answering numerous concerns. During the century that followed, religions modified their perspectives because of the Book of Mormon.

Benson, Ezra Taft. “Jews Return to Palestine and Fulfil Prophecy.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Bowen, Albert E. “The Basis of Christian Faith.” Delivered at the Thursday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “120th Annual Conference April 1950.” General Conference, April 1950.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Conference Report: 120th Annual Conference April 1950. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950, 200 pages.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “120th Annual Conference Session: Thursday morning, April 1950.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “120th Annual Conference Session: Thursday afternoon, April 1950.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “120th Annual Conference Session: Saturday morning, April 1950.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “120th Annual Conference Session: Saturday afternoon, April 1950.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “120th Annual Conference Session: Saturday evening, Priesthood session, April 1950.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “120th Annual Conference Session: Sunday morning, April 1950.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “120th Annual Conference Session: Sunday afternoon, April 1950.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “He Is Risen.” Delivered at the Church of the Air Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “A Humble Heart and a Contrite Spirit.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Cowley, Matthew. “Spirit of Discernment.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Evans, Richard L. “The Power and Privilege of Repentance.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Hunter, Milton R. “The First and Second Great Commandments.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Isaacson, Thorpe B. “The Power of Prayer.” Delivered at the Thursday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Kirkham, Oscar A. “‘Except the Lord Build the House’” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Lee, Harold B. “Let Us Be as One!” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 53, no. 4 (April 1950). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
McConkie, Bruce R. “The Atonement of Christ.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
McKay, David O. “Free Agency…A Divine Gift.” Delivered at the Thursday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Merrill, Joseph F. “Repentance…or Slavery.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Moyle, Henry D. “‘In the Morning of the Resurrection’” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 4.” In Lehi in the Desert series, Improvement Era 53, no. 4 (April 1950): 276–77, 320–26.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

Discusses the distinction that Lehi dwelt in a tent as showing him of a different class as those who dwelt in sturdier houses.

Petersen, Mark E. “‘Be Ye Therefore Perfect’” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Richards, A. LeGrand. “The Hand of God.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Richards, George F. “‘This Is My Work and My Glory’” Delivered at the Thursday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Richards, Stephen L. “Gifts of the Gospel.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Romney, Marion G. “Hearken…and Obey.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Smith, Eldred G. “Strongest Is the Gentle Hand.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Smith, George Albert. “The Pathway of Righteousness.” Delivered at the Thursday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Smith, George Albert. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Smith, George Albert. “Closing Address.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Founded in the Wisdom of God.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Sonne, Alma. “God’s Purposes Are Ripening in the Earth.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Widtsoe, John A. “Universal Brotherhood.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Wirthlin, Joseph L. “Spiritual and Temporal Security.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Young, Clifford E. “God’s Abundant Blessings.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Young, Levi Edgar. “‘A Land of Thine Inheritance’” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1950.
Sonne, Alma. “Accounting for the Lord Jesus Christ.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, April 11, 1950.
Keywords: Jesus Christ; Collection: Jesus Christ; Our Savior and Redeemer; Podcast: Jesus Christ; Our Savior and Redeemer
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 112 no. 5, May, 1950. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1950, 38 pages.
Christensen, Ross T. “Ancient Diffusion from Mesoamerica to the ‘Mound Area’ of Eastern United States; an Annotated Bibliography.” Bulletin of the UASN 1 (May 1950): 13-19.

Provides an annotated bibliography on mounds found in the United States.

Jackson, Valton E., and W. Russell Palfreyman. “Biblical Knowledge in Early America.” The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star 112, no. 5 (May 1950): 136-37.

Quotes exclusively from Dewey Farnsworth’s The Americas before Columbus and the scriptures (Genesis 49:22-26, John 10:16) to show that American Indians are descended form the House of Israel and were acquainted with biblical stories (e.g., House of Noah, Abraham, Jacob) prior to contact with Europeans.

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 53, no. 5 (May 1950). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 5—Contacts in the Desert.” In Lehi in the Desert series, Improvement Era 53, no. 5 (May 1950): 382–84, 448–49.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

States that Lehi’s family did not run into any important contacts throughout their eight years of wandering the desert because they didn’t light fires. It discusses this being a common practice even today so as to not attract the attention of prowling raiding parties.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 112 no. 6, June, 1950. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1950, 38 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 53, no. 6 (June 1950). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 6—Place Names in the Desert.” In Lehi in the Desert series, Improvement Era 53, no. 6 (June 1950): 486–87, 516–19.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

Discusses Middle Eastern traditions of naming a place you have discovered after you and how that relates to the names of places within the Book of Mormon.

Bowen, Albert E. “True Christianity: The Ideal for Humanity.” Commencement, Brigham Young University, June 4, 1950.
Keywords: Christianity; Discipleship
Smith, George Albert. “Devotional: George Albert Smith, 1950.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 21, 1950.
Keywords: Excellence; God
Richards, A. LeGrand. “Leadership: the Salt of the Earth.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 23, 1950.
Keywords: Leadership
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 112 no. 7, July, 1950. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1950, 38 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 53, no. 7 (July 1950). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 7.” In Lehi in the Desert series, Improvement Era 53, no. 7 (July 1950): 566–67, 587–88.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

A study of early desert poems.

Widtsoe, John A. “Is Book of Mormon Geography Known?” Improvement Era 53, no. 7 (1950): 547, 596-597.

This article argues that, although there is little definite evidence or data with which to clearly identify Book of Mormon geographical sites, continued earnest, honest, and scholarly studies should not be discouraged. “All such studies are legitimate,” but dogmatic conclusions made without actual verifiable data “must at the best be held as intelligent conjectures.”

Keywords: Book of Mormon Geography, Hill Cumorah, NY, Zarahemla (City of)
Wardle, James D. “Book of Mormon Cross Reference: Index By Chapters.” Saints’ Herald 97 (3 July 1950): 644-45.

Contains tables of comparison between the RLDS and the LDS editions of the Book of Mormon.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 112 no. 8, August, 1950. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1950, 38 pages.
Child, A. Lon. “Plates of the Book of Mormon.” Juvenile Instructor 85 (August 1950): 256-57.

Features a chart and explanation of the different sets of plates identiied in the Book of Mormon, including the brass plates, the twenty-four gold plates, the small and large plates of Nephi, Mormon’s abridgment of Nephi’s large plates, and Moroni’s abridgment of Jaredite record.

Ivins, Antoine R. “The Lamanites.” Relief Society Magazine 37 (August 1950): 507-14.

The Book of Mormon devotes a major part of its account to discussing the Lamanite nation. It is a mistaken idea that all the indigenous groups of people who were found in America following the landing of Christopher Columbus were Lamanites. A testimony is not based on the external but internal evidences of the Book of Mormon.

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 53, no. 8 (August 1950). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 8—Adventures in Jerusalem.” In Lehi in the Desert series, Improvement Era 53, no. 8 (August 1950): 640–42, 670.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

States that the actions of Lehi’s sons when they go back for the brass plates are typical of people from that time and even from today in the Middle East.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 112 no. 9, September, 1950. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1950, 38 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 53, no. 9 (September 1950). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 9—A Word About Plates.” In Lehi in the Desert series, Improvement Era 53, no. 9 (September 1950): 706–8, 744.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

A discussion about the history of using metal plates for more important records.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 112 no. 10, October, 1950. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1950, 38 pages.
Benson, Ezra Taft. “Face the Future Unafraid.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Bowen, Albert E. “Why a Church?” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “120th Semi-Annual Conference October 1950.” General Conference, October 1950.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Conference Report: 121st Semi-Annual Conference October 1950. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950, 196 pages.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “121st Semiannual Conference Session: Friday morning, October 1950.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “121st Semiannual Conference Session: Friday afternoon, October 1950.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “121st Semiannual Conference Session: Saturday morning, October 1950.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “121st Semiannual Conference Session: Saturday afternoon, October 1950.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “121st Semiannual Conference Session: Saturday evening, Priesthood session, October 1950.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “121st Semiannual Conference Session: Sunday morning, October 1950.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “121st Semiannual Conference Session: Sunday afternoon, October 1950.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “Warning Sounded Against Heresies.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Cowley, Matthew. “Gathering the Faithful.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Evans, Richard L. “With Faith for the Future.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Hunter, Milton R. “Will a Man Rob God?” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Isaacson, Thorpe B. “Prayer a Blessing and a Privilege.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Kimball, Spencer W. “‘The Work Among the Lamanites’” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Kirkham, Oscar A. “Stand up and Be Counted with the Lord.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Lee, Harold B. “Fortified by an Unshakable Testimony.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 53, no. 10 (October 1950). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
McConkie, Bruce R. “Children of the Covenant.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
McKay, David O. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
McKay, David O. “Quests Determine Man’s Successes.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Merrill, Joseph F. “Inflation or Selfishness Self-controlled.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Moyle, Henry D. “‘If Any Man Love the World, the Love of the Father Is Not in Him’” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 10—Conclusion.” In Lehi in the Desert series, Improvement Era 53, no. 10 (October 1950): 804–6, 824, 826, 828, 830.

Draws the conclusion that Lehi took the shortest and safest route through the desert during his journeys in the Book of Mormon.

Richards, A. LeGrand. “When a Man Says, ‘I Am Not Religious’” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Romney, Marion G. “Perfecting the Welfare Plan.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Smith, Eldred G. “Seek Ye the Lord.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Smith, George Albert. “Liberty under the Constitution.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Smith, George Albert. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Smith, George Albert. “‘It Becometh Us to Fulfil All Righteousness’” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Keep the Commandments.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.

This article states that Church members (and those in the world if they only knew) should be grateful that the Lord has given further and clearer light of revelation in the Book of Mormon and other modern scriptures.

Keywords: Book of Mormon; Continuing Revelation; Open Canon; Revelation
Sonne, Alma. “There Is No Middle Ground.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Widtsoe, John A. “Anniversaries in Scandinavia.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Widtsoe, John A. “Be of Good Courage.” Delivered at the Church of the Air Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Wight, LaPreal. “I Am Brought Forth to Meet You.” Improvement Era 53, no. 10 (1950): 781, 810.

The Book of Mormon prophet and writer Moroni prophesied that he would come forth “triumphant through the air” at a future date (Moroni 10:34). Wight sees a quite literal fulfillment in this prophecy in the statues of Moroni on the top of the Salt Lake Temple and the Hill Cumorah, saying that Moroni now stands triumphant in the air.

Keywords: Angel Moroni, Hill Cumorah, NY, Moroni (Son of Mormon), Moroni’s Promise, Prophecy, Salt Lake Temple
Wirthlin, Joseph L. “Be Thou an Example.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Young, Clifford E. “A Pure Religion and Undefiled.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Young, Levi Edgar. “A People of Culture.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1950.
Lee, Harold B. “Loyalty: 1950 Devotional.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, October 3, 1950.
Keywords: Eternity; Loyalty
Moyle, Henry D. “Protecting Political Freedom.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, October 10, 1950.
Keywords: America; Citizenship; Freedom; Morality; Politics; Religion; Religious Freedom; Unity
Widtsoe, John A. “Your Living Testimony.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, October 15, 1950.
Keywords: Testimony
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 112 no. 11, November, 1950. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1950, 54 pages.
Doxey, Roy W. “Modern Fulfillment of a Book of Mormon Prophecy.” Improvement Era 53, no. 11 (1950): 879-880, 924.

This article discusses a prophecy made by Nephi (2 Nephi 30:3), which states that many Gentiles of the last days will believe the words of the Book of Mormon. The author believes that the great numbers of persons who read and accept the Book of Mormon in this era demonstrate eloquent fulfillment of this prophecy.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Book of Mormon, Missionary Work, Prophecy
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 53, no. 11 (November 1950). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Widtsoe, John A. “Who Are the Children of Abraham?” Improvement Era 53, no. 11, November 1950, 870–71.
Weldon, Roy E. “Moroni to Columbus.” Saints’ Herald 97 (27 November 1950): 1141-44.

Book of Mormon archaeologists are doing research to find if the “feathered serpent” god of the ancient American is a symbol of Jesus Christ. The Book of Mormon prophesies of an apostasy, which the author concludes was between Moroni and Columbus.

Kimball, Spencer W. “‘The Work among the Lamanites Must Not Be Postponed, If We Desire to Retain the Approval of God’” Improvement Era 53, no. 12 (1950): 980-982.

This article is an exhortation to work more towards redeeming the “Lamanites.” Kimball encourages the saints to remember them in their prayers and do their utmost to preach to them. He includes a prophecy of Joseph Smith that the saints will go to the Rocky Mountains and there open the door for establishing the gospel among the Lamanites. Wilford Woodruff designated the Zuni, Laguna and Isletas Indians of Southwest New Mexico as Nephite people.

Keywords: Lamanites, Missionary Work, Native Americans, Native Americans – Zunis, Prophecy
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 53, no. 12 (December 1950). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1950.
Hanson, Paul M. “The Feathered Serpent in Mexico and Central America.” Saints’ Herald 97 (4 December 1950): 1165-67.

The origin of the “feathered serpent” in the American native culture can best be explained by the Book of Mormon scripture that tells of Moses’ placing the fiery serpent upon the stick. This author sees the feathered serpent as a symbol of Christ, whose visit is recorded in Third Nephi.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 112 Index, 1950. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1950, 10 pages.
1951
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 113 no. 1, January, 1951. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1951, 38 pages.
Holmes, Reed M. The Social and Moral Message of the Book of Mormon. Gospel Quarterly Series, #3. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1951.

When nations or individuals are peaceful, the indication is that they have a committed, loving relationship with Deity. The opposite is also true. Evidence of this is abundant in the Book of Mormon.

Lea, Leonard J. Compendium of the Scriptures: Including Texts of the Standard Books of the Church. Independence, MO: Herald Publishing House, 1951.

Compendium of scriptural references from the Book of Mormon and other standard works of the RLDS church appear under subject headings to assist greater understanding of doctrinal topics. Topics include the divine nature of God, the Book of Mormon, divine revelation, authority and priesthood.

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 54, no. 1 (January 1951). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Review of The Ancient World, by Joseph W. Swain.” Historian 13, no. 1 (1951): 79–81.

Reprinted in Eloquent Witness, in The Collected Works of Hugh Nibley.

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Hierocentric State.” Western Political Quarterly 4, no. 2, (1951): 226–53.

Reprinted in Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 10.

How most modern traditions come from ancient ones, and why and how.

Nibley, Hugh W. “G-2 Reports.” Unpublished. ca. 1950 - 1965.

G-2 Reports—a series of handouts prepared in the fifties and early sixties for distribution to various audiences. “Years ago it was my custom to communicate to the General Authorities in an occasional brash and self-appointed newsletter (called “G-2 Report”) items of interest dealing with new discoveries which I considered significant. My boldness was not ill-received.” Quoting a letter from Nibley to Elder Bruce R. McConkie, 2 October 1979.

Petersen, Emma Marr. Book of Mormon Stories for Young Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1951.

Contains brief stories designed for children, with illustrations.

Pierce, Florence. Gospel Messages. Salt Lake City: by the author, 1951.

Thorough listing of scriptural quotations addressing many themes from the standard works, including Lehi’s dreams, the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, King Benjamin’s speech, and Christ’s ministry in America.

Rasmussen, Ellis T. “Textual Parallels to the Doctrine and Covenants and Book of Commandments as Found in the Bible.” Master’s thesis, BYU, 1951.
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Outline Studies of the Book of Mormon Institute. January 7-14, 1951, Stone Church. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1951.

Contains specific outlines of various studies presented at a conference during the dates mentioned above. The subjects discussed included the Book of Mormon story, teachings particular to the Book of Mormon, and evidences within the Book of Mormon that support its authenticity.

Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The History of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Independence, MO: Herald Publishing House, 1951.

Retells the events of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon as told by Joseph Smith and his associates.

Ricks, Eldin. Book of Mormon Commentary. Volume 1. Salt Lake City: Deseret News, 1951.

Sets forth biblical prophecies that relate to the Book of Mormon, tells the historical facts surrounding the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, and provides commentary on 1 Nephi.

Roberts, B. H. New Witnesses for God. Salt Lake City: Deseret News, 1909, [R]1951.

Extensive treatise on Joseph Smith as a witness for God, the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, Book of Mormon lands, peoples, government, evidences of the truth of the Book of Mormon, the Three Witnesses, philosophical considerations, and many other subjects advanced as secondary evidences in support of the truth of the Book of Mormon.

Smith, Israel A. Outline Studies of the Book of Mormon Institute. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1951.

Contains outlines of sermons by RLDS church dignitaries, including I. A. Smith, D. O. Chesworth, W. Wallace Smith, Maurice L. Draper, H. E. Velt, and R. A. Cheville. Topics include Book of Mormon history and doctrine.

Unattributed. The Book of Mormon for Our Day: An Advanced Course. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1951-52.

A quarterly series, presented in a manual format with discussion questions. Addresses witnesses, Rigdon-Spaulding theory, metal plates.

Nibley, Hugh W. “G-2 Report, No. 1 The Religious Picture.” 5 pp. s.s., n.d.

A series of handouts prepared in the fifties and early sixties for distribution to various audiences.

““Years ago, it was my custom to communicate to the General Authorities in an occasional brash and self-appointed newsletter (called a ‘G-2 Report’) items of interest dealing with new discoveries which I considered significant. My boldness was not ill-received.” —Quoting a letter from Nibley to Elder Bruce R. McConkie, 2 October 1979.

“The Religious Picture”: Changes in the religious world and in scholarship concerning religion are illustrated by numerous quotations from various writers.“

Nibley, Hugh W. “G-2 Report, No. 2 Changes in Religious Scholarship further Illustrated.” 5 pp. s.s., n.d.

A series of handouts prepared in the fifties and early sixties for distribution to various audiences.

““Years ago, it was my custom to communicate to the General Authorities in an occasional brash and self-appointed newsletter (called a ‘G-2 Report’) items of interest dealing with new discoveries which I considered significant. My boldness was not ill-received.” —Quoting a letter from Nibley to Elder Bruce R. McConkie, 2 October 1979.

Changes in religious scholarship further illustrated. Quotations are arranged under headings such as “Revelation,” No Longer a Dirty Word,” “Neo-orthodoxy,” and “Science.”“

Nibley, Hugh W. “G-2 Report, No. 3 Evolution: A Convenient Fiction, Eschatology, etc.” 8 pp. s.s., n.d.

A series of handouts prepared in the fifties and early sixties for distribution to various audiences.

“Years ago, it was my custom to communicate to the General Authorities in an occasional brash and self-appointed newsletter (called a ‘G-2 Report’) items of interest dealing with new discoveries which I considered significant. My boldness was not ill-received.” —Quoting a letter from Nibley to Elder Bruce R. McConkie, 2 October 1979.

Nibley, Hugh W. “G-2 Report, No. 4 Eduard Meyer’s Comparison of Mohammed and Joseph Smith.” 7 pp. s.s., n.d.

A series of handouts prepared in the fifties and early sixties for distribution to various audiences.

“Years ago, it was my custom to communicate to the General Authorities in an occasional brash and self-appointed newsletter (called a ‘G-2 Report’) items of interest dealing with new discoveries which I considered significant. My boldness was not ill-received.” —Quoting a letter from Nibley to Elder Bruce R. McConkie, 2 October 1979.

Nibley, Hugh W. “G-2 Report, No. 5 The God of the Christian Doctors.” 4 pp. s.s., n.d.

A series of handouts prepared in the fifties and early sixties for distribution to various audiences.

““Years ago, it was my custom to communicate to the General Authorities in an occasional brash and self-appointed newsletter (called a ‘G-2 Report’) items of interest dealing with new discoveries which I considered significant. My boldness was not ill-received.” —Quoting a letter from Nibley to Elder Bruce R. McConkie, 2 October 1979.

This report is a summary of the teachings of the early church fathers on the nature of God.“

Nibley, Hugh W. “G-2 Report, No. 6 Conflict in the Churches between the God of the Bible and the God of the Philosophers.” 6 pp. s.s., n.d.

A series of handouts prepared in the fifties and early sixties for distribution to various audiences.

“Years ago, it was my custom to communicate to the General Authorities in an occasional brash and self-appointed newsletter (called a ‘G-2 Report’) items of interest dealing with new discoveries which I considered significant. My boldness was not ill-received.” —Quoting a letter from Nibley to Elder Bruce R. McConkie, 2 October 1979.

Nibley, Hugh W. “G-2 Report, No. 7 New Testament.” 7 pp. s.s., n.d.

A series of handouts prepared in the fifties and early sixties for distribution to various audiences.

““Years ago, it was my custom to communicate to the General Authorities in an occasional brash and self-appointed newsletter (called a ‘G-2 Report’) items of interest dealing with new discoveries which I considered significant. My boldness was not ill-received.” —Quoting a letter from Nibley to Elder Bruce R. McConkie, 2 October 1979.

Including such topics as no more infallible books, more revelation needed, the language problem, the textual problem, Paul quotes the ancients, the statue of John, the historical Jesus, and the present impasse.“

Nibley, Hugh W. “G-2 Report, No. 8 Introduction: ‘An Age of Discovery’ and ‘Old Testament’” 7 and 8 pp. s.s., n.d.

A series of handouts prepared in the fifties and early sixties for distribution to various audiences. This report includes excerpts from the Expository Times by Nibley in the form of a G-2 Report. 14 pages, s.s., 1984. Most excerpts deal with the state of Christianity in 1983 and 1984.

““Years ago, it was my custom to communicate to the General Authorities in an occasional brash and self-appointed newsletter (called a ‘G-2 Report’) items of interest dealing with new discoveries which I considered significant. My boldness was not ill-received.” —Quoting a letter from Nibley to Elder Bruce R. McConkie, 2 October 1979.

Two topics or reports are included. Includes various quotations from the Expository Times on Old Testament biblical research. See “New Age of Discovery” in Since Cumorah, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 7.“

Nibley, Hugh W. “G-2 Report, No. 9 Church History.” 8 pp. s.s., n.d.

A series of handouts prepared in the fifties and early sixties for distribution to various audiences.

“Years ago, it was my custom to communicate to the General Authorities in an occasional brash and self-appointed newsletter (called a ‘G-2 Report’) items of interest dealing with new discoveries which I considered significant. My boldness was not ill-received.” —Quoting a letter from Nibley to Elder Bruce R. McConkie, 2 October 1979.

Nibley, Hugh W. “G-2 Report, Old Testament.” 8 pp. s.s., n.d.

A series of handouts prepared in the fifties and early sixties for distribution to various audiences.

““Years ago, it was my custom to communicate to the General Authorities in an occasional brash and self-appointed newsletter (called a ‘G-2 Report’) items of interest dealing with new discoveries which I considered significant. My boldness was not ill-received.” —Quoting a letter from Nibley to Elder Bruce R. McConkie, 2 October 1979.

Topics include the flood, the patriarchal age, the Old Testament as history, the Old Testament in its Near Eastern setting, patterning, language of the Old Testament, and the integrity of the text.“

Nibley, Hugh W. “G-2 Report, Enuma Elish, The Babylonian Poem of the Creation.” 4 pp. s.s., n.d.

A series of handouts prepared in the fifties and early sixties for distribution to various audiences.

“Years ago, it was my custom to communicate to the General Authorities in an occasional brash and self-appointed newsletter (called a ‘G-2 Report’) items of interest dealing with new discoveries which I considered significant. My boldness was not ill-received.” —Quoting a letter from Nibley to Elder Bruce R. McConkie, 2 October 1979.

Hanson, Paul M. “Book of Mormon Geography.” Saints’ Herald 98 (8 January 1951): 29-31.

Uses scriptures, archaeological evidence, and geography to explain that the Book of Mormon lands do not encompass as large an area as previously supposed. Suggests that the RLDS church maps placing Lehi’s landing on the coast of Chile should be revised. Finds the Isthmus of Tehuantepec much more probable contender for “narrow neck of land” than the Isthmus of Panama.

Lundeen, Vernon E. “Just What is the Book of Mormon?” Saints’ Herald 98 (15 January 1951): 59-60.

To clarify false impressions about the Book of Mormon, this article gives a brief summary of the narrative in the Book of Mormon, an account of its discovery and translation, and explains that the RLDS church is the “legal and spiritual successor” to the foundation built upon the doctrine of the Book of Mormon.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 113 no. 2, February, 1951. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1951, 30 pages.
Crowley, Ariel L. “Laman Found, Chapter I.” Improvement Era 54, no. 2 (1951): 80-82.

Citing early Spanish writers and historians, the author demonstrates that the name “Laman” existed among the Indians at least as early as the time of Columbus’ discovery of America. The first part introduces the author’s argument.

Keywords: Ancient America – Baja Peninsula, Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Laman (Son of Lehi), Onomastics, Transliteration
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 54, no. 2 (February 1951). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Weldon, Clair E. “Let Us Not Be Confused.” Saints’ Herald 98 (5 February 1951): 128-30, 139.

Explains the importance of Book of Mormon, and gives archaeological evidence to authenticate it. Discusses the serpent symbol as representing Satan, and believes that it is a perversion of Christ as the brazen serpent.

Draper, Maurice L. “Some Questions and Answers about the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 98 (12 February 1951): 155-57.

Writes concerning the translation of the Book of Mormon, its multiple references to Christ, and peculiar phrases found in the Book of Mormon. Discusses the use of King James language and phrases in the book, Joseph Smith’s ability as a translator, and the clarity of Book of Mormon prophecies.

Kimball, Spencer W. “A Style of Our Own.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, February 13, 1951.
Keywords: Chastity; Modesty; Morality; Virtue
L., J. L. “The Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 98 (19 February 1951): 176-77.

Discusses the 1830 Palmyra Edition of the Book of Mormon, its title page, preface, and the corrections of later editions.

Hunter, Milton R. “The World Today and Latter-day Saint College Students.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, February 20, 1951.
Keywords: Politics; Suffering
Salyards, R. S. “The Lord’s Prayer in the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 98 (26 February 1951): 202-3.

An examination of the Lord’s prayer in the Book of Mormon. Believes that Joseph Smith did not copy the Bible in translating the Book of Mormon. [A.C.W.] ook of Mormon. Believes that Joseph Smith did not copy the Bible in translating the Book of Mormon. [A.C.W.] ”

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 113 no. 3, March, 1951. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1951, 30 pages.
Crowley, Ariel L. “Laman Found, Conclusion.” Improvement Era 54, no. 3 (1951): 156-157, 205-206.

Citing early Spanish writers and historians, the author demonstrates that the name “Laman” existed among the Indians at least as early as the time of Columbus’ discovery of America. The second part concludes the series.

Keywords: Ancient America – Baja Peninsula, Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Laman (Son of Lehi), Onomastics, Transliteration
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 54, no. 3 (March 1951). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Lund, A. William. “The Restoration of the Priesthood.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, March 6, 1951.
Keywords: Joseph Smith; Priesthood; Restoration; Collection: Joseph Smith the Prophet; Podcast: Joseph Smith
Smith, Israel A. “The Origin, Purpose, and Preservation of the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 98 (12 March 1951): 245-47, 254-55.

Discusses the testimonies of the Three and Eight Witnesses, Moroni’s angelic ministrations to Joseph Smith, and the purpose of the Book of Mormon as stated by Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon itself, and other scripture. Concludes with an explanation of how the Book of Mormon has been preserved and invites the audience to examine the original manuscript kept by the RLDS church.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 113 no. 4, April, 1951. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1951, 30 pages.
Benson, Ezra Taft. “Faith in the Youth of Zion.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Bowen, Albert E. “Righteousness and Judgment.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “121st Annual Conference April 1951.” General Conference, April 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Conference Report: 121st Annual Conference April 1951. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951, 196 pages.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “121st Annual Conference Session: Friday morning, April 1951.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “121st Annual Conference Session: Friday afternoon, April 1951.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “121st Annual Conference Session: Saturday evening, Priesthood session, April 1951.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “121st Annual Conference Session: Sunday morning, April 1951.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “121st Annual Conference Session: Sunday afternoon, April 1951.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “121st Annual Conference Session: Monday morning, Solemn Assembly, April 1951.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Funeral Services of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “Not Where You Serve, but How.” Delivered at the Solemn Assembly Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Cowley, Matthew. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Funeral Services of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Cowley, Matthew. “‘And, Lo, I Am with You Alway’” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Evans, Richard L. “Benediction.” Delivered at the Funeral Services of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Evans, Richard L. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Isaacson, Thorpe B. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Kimball, Spencer W. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Funeral Services of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Kimball, Spencer W. “Be Valiant.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Lee, Harold B. “Zion Must Be Strengthened.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 54, no. 4 (April 1951). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
McKay, David O. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Funeral Services of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
McKay, David O. “The Transforming Power of Faith in Jesus Christ.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
McKay, David O. “The Greatest Responsibility…The Greatest Honor.” Delivered at the Solemn Assembly Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Merrill, Joseph F. “Repent—Live the Golden Rule.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Petersen, Mark E. “‘How oft would I have Gathered You—’” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Richards, A. LeGrand. “Signs of the Times.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Richards, A. LeGrand. “Invocation.” Delivered at the Funeral Services of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Richards, Stephen L. “Kinship of Spirits.” Delivered at the Church of the Air Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Richards, Stephen L. “Confidence in the Promises of the Lord.” Delivered at the Solemn Assembly Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Romney, Marion G. “A Message of Hope and Courage.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Smith, Eldred G. “Obedience Brings Happiness.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “‘Knock, and It shall Be Opened unto You—’” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Fellowship, Unity and Love.” Delivered at the Solemn Assembly Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Sonne, Alma. “Truth and Righteousness Will Triumph.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Stapley, Delbert L. “Zion Must Arise.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Widtsoe, John A. “Let Us Search Our Testimonies.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Wirthlin, Joseph L. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Young, Clifford E. “Blessings of the Gospel.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Young, Levi Edgar. “Seven ‘The Formula of Heaven’” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 113 no. 5, May, 1951. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1951, 30 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 54, no. 5 (May 1951). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Smith, Iola Kimball. “King Solomon’s Desert.” Improvement Era 54, no. 5, May 1951, 335, 346.

A comparison of the building of Solomon’s temple with the Saints’ building of the Salt Lake Temple

Widtsoe, John A. “Does the Kon-Tiki Voyage Confirm the Book of Mormon?” Improvement Era 54, no. 5 (1951): 318-319.

Thor Heyerdahl, a Norwegian explorer, successfully accomplished a 4000-mile sea voyage from the coast of Peru to the Tuamotu Islands across the Pacific. The balsa raft named Kon-Tiki sailed only by wind and ocean currents. The author argues that the Kon-Tiki voyage clearly demonstrates that such voyages could certainly have been made, similar to the claims made in the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: External Evidence, Sailing, Seafaring, Transoceanic Contact, Transoceanic Voyage
Smith, Israel A. “Book of Mormon Editorship: Grammatical Structure, Language, and Absence of Anachronisms.” Saints’ Herald 98 (7 May 1951): 437-40.

Focuses on the Book of Mormon’s grammatical structure, language, and absence of anachronisms. Suggests the Book of Mormon as an antidote to latter-day secularism, then proceeds to give evidence of its Hebrew origin.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 113 no. 6, June, 1951. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1951, 30 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 54, no. 6 (June 1951). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
McKay, David O. “Eternal Truth Will Guide Us.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 1, 1951.
Keywords: Truth
Widtsoe, John A. “What Was the Vocabulary of Joseph Smith?” Improvement Era 54, no. 6 (1951): 399, 476.

This article argues that any translation will reflect the vocabulary of the translator, and such was the case with Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon. An average “fairly well-educated” person possesses an 8,000 word vocabulary. Joseph Smith as a youth would have had a substantially smaller vocabulary. Interestingly, the Book of Mormon has a total vocabulary (including person and place names) of 3,307 words.

Keywords: Authenticity, Authorship, Book of Mormon Authorship, Book of Mormon Names, Book of Mormon Translation
Lee, Harold B. “Life under Control.” Commencement, Brigham Young University, June 4, 1951.
Keywords: Life
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Divine Witnesses.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 20, 1951.
Keywords: Witness
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 113 no. 7, July, 1951. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1951, 30 pages.
Jacobs, Leone O., and Edith S. Elliot. “Visiting Teaching Messages: Book of Mormon Gems of Truth.” Relief Society Magazine 38-44 (July 1951—February 1957).

Monthly Book of Mormon lessons for adult women (Relief Society). Each month a verse of Book of Mormon scripture is presented with accompanying quotes from General Authorities and writers of the Church.

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 54, no. 7 (July 1951). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
McKay, David O. “Witnesses to the Truth.” Improvement Era 54, no. 7 (1951): 493-494, 542.

This article discusses the many witnesses to the truth of the restored gospel. The Three Witnesses saw the plates and bore witness of the validity of the Book of Mormon. The Holy Spirit also is a witness to the truth.

Keywords: Eight Witnesses, Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, Other Witnesses, Three Witnesses, Witnesses
Fowler, Melvin L. “The Origin of Corn with Relation to the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 98 (30 July 1951): 732-34.

Questions the appearance of crops in the Book of Mormon, then discusses the “golden crop of America,” maize. Gives botanical evidence that an Asian ancestor of maize probably existed, and hybrid crossing with Old and New World crops would produce corn as found in America. Therefore, the Book of Mormon record is “possible in light of the best scientific knowledge on the subject”

Njeim, George A. “Book of Mormon Prophecies.” Saints’ Herald 98 (30 July 1951): 725-28.

Examines prophecies in the Book of Mormon and relates them to historical events of the twentieth century. Prophecies are classified as follows: (1) the vision of Nephi—1 Nephi 3:210-216 (RLDS scriptures); (2) the prophecy of Nephi—2 Nephi 11:116-117; (3) the word of Christ relative to gentile disobedience—3 Nephi 9:64-71, and the return of the Jews —3 Nephi 9:85-101; (4) warning to Gentile America—Ether 1:29-35.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 113 no. 8, August, 1951. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1951, 30 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 54, no. 8 (August 1951). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Wilson, David J. “Book of Mormon Witnesses and Their Testimony Meet Legal Standards.” Relief Society Magazine 38 (August 1951): 512-15.

The Old Testament law of witnesses was approved by Paul the Apostle, Hammurabi, and Utah code: by the mouth of two or three witnesses shall the matter be established. The Three Witnesses and Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon fulfill this criteria. The most important witness for which there is no substitute is the Holy Ghost who witnesses to the very soul of man.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 113 no. 9, September, 1951. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1951, 30 pages.
E., A. “The Anthon Account.” The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star 113, no. 9 (September 1951): 206-7, 224.

Isaiah saw the great work of the Book of Mormon and prophesied concerning Martin Harris’s visit with Professor Anthon (Isaiah 29:11-12). The article contains Martin Harris’s account of this visit. Edward Stevenson wrote that Martin Harris saw his visit as a fullillment to Isaiah’s prophecy. Metallic sheets discovered in Iran buried in the palace of Darius verify the statements made by Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon about metal records.

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 54, no. 9 (September 1951). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Nibley, Hugh W. “The World of the Jaredites.” A series of articles in Improvement Era in 11 parts running from September 1951 through July 1952.

Reprinted as the second half of Lehi in the Desert and the World of the Jaredites (1952); and reprinted in Lehi in the Desert; The World of the Jaredites; There Were Jaredites. These articles were written in the form of expository letters to a fictitious “Professor F.”

A detailed reconstruction of the epic milieu and ancient historical setting in the third millennium B.C. in Mesopotamia and Asia relative to details about the Jaredites: their ships, shining stones, government, wars, society, and worldview.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 1.” In The World of the Jaredites series, Improvement Era 54, no. 9 (September 1951): 628–30, 673–75.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

The epistolary form of this series of articles, is the style in which the writer most commonly expounds his views. Although “Professor F.” to whom these letters are addressed is a purely fictitious anthropologist in an eastern university, he is typical of many a real correspondent, and the letters themselves are no less typical. If “F.” seems unduly meek and teachable, that is because with the limited space at our disposal it would be folly to engage in long and needless controversies.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 2.” In The World of the Jaredites series, Improvement Era 54, no. 11 (October 1951): 704–6, 752–55.

This talks about the teaching of the Lord after his resurrection.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 3.” In The World of the Jaredites series, Improvement Era 54, no. 11 (November 1951): 786–87, 833–35.

This talked about how the dead received baptism.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 4.” In The World of the Jaredites series, Improvement Era 54, no. 12 (December 1951) 862–63, 946–47.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

Gives a historical parallel to the Big Wind to show that it such a thing was possible.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 5.” In The World of the Jaredites series, Improvement Era 55, no. 1 (January 1952): 22–24.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

A study into the deseret, or honeybee.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 6.” In The World of the Jaredites series, Improvement Era 55, no. 2 (February 1952): 92–94, 98, 100, 102, 104–5.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

Studies the Jaredite practice of “drawing off” followers to an army to builds its forces and bides its time to show that this was a normal practice at the time.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 7.” In The World of the Jaredites series, Improvement Era 55, no. 3 (March 1952): 162–65, 167–68.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

Looks at ancient thrones and suggests that they all go back to the old Asiatic pattern.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 8.” In The World of the Jaredites series, Improvement Era 55, no. 4 (April 1952): 236–38, 258, 260–65.

The purpose of these articles is to (1) call attention to some of the long-ignored aspects of the Joseph Smith account of Enoch in the book of Moses and in the Inspired Version of Genesis and (2) provide at the same time some of the evidence that establishes the authenticity of that remarkable text. Contemporary learning offered few checks to the imagination of Joseph Smith; the enthusiasm of his followers presented none.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 9.” In The World of the Jaredites series, Improvement Era 55, no. 5 (May 1952): 316–18, 340, 342, 344, 346.

Addresses the dangers of oversimplifying the scriptures and attempts to look at the Book of Mormon without such oversimplification.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 10.” In The World of the Jaredites series, Improvement Era 55, no. 6 (June 1952): 398–99, 462–64.

This exciting and penetrating comparison of the Joseph Smith book of Enoch, with four known variant manuscripts of that ancient work, provides yet another evidence of the Prophet’s inspiration and the scope of his vision in the great work of the Restoration.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Conclusion.” In The World of the Jaredites series, Improvement Era 55, no. 7 (July 1952): 510, 550.

A conclusion to the World of the Jaredites series.

Sperry, Sidney B. “Three Outstanding Messages of The Book of Mormon to This Generation.” The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star 113, no. 9-11 (September-November 1951): 202-3, 222, 226-27, 239, 245, 256-58, 265.

The Book of Mormon is first a warning voice to our day and time. We must serve God or perish, and beware of secret combinations. Second, it is a testimony that Jesus is the Christ. The third outstanding message shows the Lord’s concern toward the house of Israel.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 113 no. 10, October, 1951. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1951, 30 pages.
Benson, Ezra Taft. “Let Us Sustain One Another.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Bowen, Albert E. “Forgive and Be Forgiven.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Christiansen, ElRay L. “Acceptance of a Call.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “121st Semi-Annual Conference October 1951.” General Conference, October 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Conference Report: 122nd Semi-Annual Conference October 1951. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951, 196 pages.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “122nd Semiannual Conference Session: Friday morning, October 1951.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “122nd Semiannual Conference Session: Friday afternoon, October 1951.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “122nd Semiannual Conference Session: Saturday morning, October 1951.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “122nd Semiannual Conference Session: Saturday afternoon, October 1951.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “122nd Semiannual Conference Session: Saturday evening, Priesthood session, October 1951.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “122nd Semiannual Conference Session: Sunday morning, October 1951.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “122nd Semiannual Conference Session: Sunday afternoon, October 1951.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “The Family and the Restored Gospel.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Cowley, Matthew. “‘Man Shall Not Live by Bread Alone’” Delivered at the Church of the Air Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Evans, Richard L. “Our Ratio of Responsibility.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Hunter, Milton R. “The Missionary Assignment.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Isaacson, Thorpe B. “Keep the Faith.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Ivins, Antoine R. “Out of Ourselves.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Kimball, Spencer W. “The Spirit Giveth Life.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Kirkham, Francis W. “Attempts to Prove the Book of Mormon Man-made.” Improvement Era 54, no. 10 (1951): 726-728.

This article discusses how since the Book of Mormon was first published it “has withstood a century of attempts to prove it man-made.” The author gives examples of different attempts and shows how each has failed.

Keywords: Authenticity, Book of Mormon, Book of Mormon Authorship
Kirkham, Oscar A. “Three Great Words.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Lee, Harold B. “Day of Preparation.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Longden, John. “The Spirit Within.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 54, no. 10 (October 1951). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
McConkie, Bruce R. “Two Great Truths.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
McKay, David O. “Counteracting Pernicious Ideas and Subversive Teachings.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
McKay, David O. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
McKay, David O. “A Plea for Exemplary Living.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
McKay, Thomas E. “Appreciation.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Merrill, Joseph F. “Why Be Foolish?” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Moyle, Henry D. “Special Privileges.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Petersen, Mark E. “A True Servant of God.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Richards, A. LeGrand. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Richards, Stayner. “My Testimony.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Richards, Stephen L. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Richards, Stephen L. “Awake, Ye Defenders of Zion.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Romney, Marion G. “A Testimony of the Redeemer.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Smith, Eldred G. “The Art of Living.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Marriage for Eternity.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Sonne, Alma. “How Do We Find God?” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Sorenson, John L. “The Challenge of the Maya Mystery.” Improvement Era 54, no. 10 (1951): 712, 738, 740.

Giving a history of the Gates Collection of Mayan literature located at Brigham Young University, this author hopes that the origin of the Mayan culture may be found through study and a greater understanding.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Archaeology, Codex, Language – Mayan, Native Americans – Maya, Pre-Columbian American History
Stapley, Delbert L. “Fasting and Prayer.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Wirthlin, Joseph L. “The Strength of Faith.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Young, Clifford E. “A Lesson from the Missionaries.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Young, Levi Edgar. “The Search for Truth.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1951.
Hinckley, Bryant S. “Devotional: Bryant S. Hinckley, 1951.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, October 16, 1951.
Keywords: BYU; Heritage
Young, Clifford E. “Personal Integrity.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, October 23, 1951.
Keywords: Integrity
Martin, Thomas L. “The Story of My Life.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, October 30, 1951.
Keywords: Adversity; Attitude; Blessings; Commitment; Decision-making; Education; Faith; Finances; Goals; Learning; Opportunity; Prayer; Success; Trials
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 113 no. 11, November, 1951. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1951, 30 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 54, no. 11 (November 1951). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 113 no. 12, December, 1951. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1951, 44 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 54, no. 12 (December 1951). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1951.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “Godhead.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, December 11, 1951.
Keywords: God; Jesus Christ; Collection: Jesus Christ; Our Savior and Redeemer
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 113 Index, 1951. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1951, 8 pages.
1952
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 114 no. 1, January, 1952. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1952, 30 pages.
Atkinson, Mabel Sanford. The Land Shadowing with Wings. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1952.

A fictional narrative based upon the Book of Mormon. The author uses the events and names as recorded in the Bible and the Book of Mormon as she puts the narrative in story form quoting extensively from the actual text as the characters speak.

Berrett, William Edwin. Teachings of the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Deseret Sunday School Union Board, 1950, [R]1952.

Sunday School manual comprising forty-four lessons designed for beginning students of the Book of Mormon. Topics include faith, repentance, baptism, and the nature of God.

Braden, Charles Samuel. The Scriptures of Mankind. New York: Macmillan, 1952.

On pages 477-83 of this work the author provides a brief history of the Book of Mormon and discusses Joseph Smith’s translation methods. He mentions the lack of credibility of the Eight Witnesses and the possible influence of the Spaulding Manuscript.

Clark, George Edward. Why I Believe: 54 Evidences of the Divine Mission of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1952.

The 54 evidences are divided into three sections: general evidences, doctrinal evidences, and Book of Mormon evidences. Book of Mormon evidences involve external evidence including the Savior in America, steel, horses and elephants, Hebrew language, literary style, and many others.

Driggs, William King. ‘The Liahona’; a Dramatic Cantata for Mixed Voices. Los Angeles: The Liahona Choral Society, 1952.

A cantata paraphrased from 1 and 2 Nephi.

Fitzgerald, H. Alvah. Teachings of the Old Testament. Salt Lake City: Deseret Sunday School Union Board, 1952.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 55, no. 1 (January 1952). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Marsden, Carlyle. “Alma the Son of Alma, a cantata, text Book of Mormon: Book of Alma for chorus, solo voices, and organ.” M.S. thesis, University of Utah, 1952.

Musical selections for chorus, solo voices, and the organ.

Nibley, Hugh W. Lehi in the Desert and the World of the Jaredites. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft.

The bulk of these materials appeared in the Improvement Era between 1950 and 1952. The original illustrations and some other materials were not included in the book.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Questions on Authority and Passages for Discussion (The Apostasy).” Mimeographed class handout, ca. 1952.

Reprinted in LDS Views on Early Christianity and Apocrypha: Articles from BYU Studies, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book.

A compendium of passages from the New Testament, from the early fathers of the church and from historians of Christian antiquity on the question of the apostasy. The issues raised in this handout were eventually dealt with systematically in the series that appeared in the Improvement Era between January and December 1955 called “The Way of the Church,” and also in the essay entitled “The Passing of the Church,” Church History 30, no. 2 (June 1961): 131–54; reprinted in When the Lights Went Out (1970), 1–32; and in “The Passing of the Church: Forty Variations on an Unpopular Theme,” BYU Studies 16, no. 1 (1975): 135–64; “The Passing of the Primitive Church,” in Mormonism and Early Christianity, The Collected Works of Hugh Nibley 4. 209–322; and “The Passing of the Primitive Church: Forty Variations on an Unpopular Theme,” in When the Lights Went Out (2001), 1–47.

Petersen, Emma Marr. The Story of Our Church for Young Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1952.

Retells stories for children. Book of Mormon topics include the Three Witnesses, the restoration of the Priesthood, the scribal work of Oliver Cowdery, Moroni’s visits to Joseph Smith, Martin Harris’s loss of the 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript, and Joseph Smith’s reception and translation of the gold plates and its publication.

Reynolds, Arch S. How Did Joseph Smith Translate?: A Study of the Method of his Translation of the Various Books of Scriptures. Springville, UT: Art City Publishing, 1952.

The prophet Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon by means of the seer stone, the Urim and Thummim. Excerpts from the journals of Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, Emma Smith, and Martin Harris declare his methods of translation. The characters appeared sentence by sentence and the translation below it. George Reynolds and B. H. Roberts suggest that Moroni may have assisted him.

Richardson, Ebbie L. V. “David Whitmer, a Witness to the Divine Authenticity of the Book of Mormon.” M.A. thesis, Brigham Young University, 1952.

A thesis that examines the life of David Whitmer, his testimony of the divinity of the Book of Mormon, and his involvement with the Mormons. As one of the witnesses who saw an angel and the gold plates, Whitmer’s testimony of the Book of Mormon is valuable.

Rona, Herbert. Call of the Prophets. Salt Lake City: Visual Arts, 1952.

A play based upon Book of Mormon characters and situations.

Sorenson, John L. “Evidences of Culture Contacts between Polynesia and the Americas.” M.A. thesis, Brigham Young University, 1952.

Language and cultural traits of Polynesia and the Americas are compared under scores of headings. The abundant parallels indicate voyages as explanations but lack of geographical and chronological clustering leaves the picture unclear, and provides no good evidence for the LDS Hagoth-Polynesian supposition.

Sorenson, John L. “The Elephant in Ancient America.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 4 (January 1952).

Radiocarbon dating indicates early culture in Arizona was contemporaneous with mastodons in the vicinity of 4000 b.c. This may be the first serious evidence supporting the survival of this animal as late as the Jaredites. The book of Ether has “elephants” less than two millennia later.

Sperry, Sidney B. The Voice of Israel’s Prophets: A Latter-day Saint Interpretation of the Major and Minor Prophets of the Old Testament. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1952.

An edited version of The Message of the Twelve Prophets along with additional commentary on the Major Prophets

Sperry, Sidney B. “Book of Mormon Lectures.” Los Angeles: n.p., 1952.

A typescript of six lectures. The author presents a discussion on reformed Egyptian, the books of 2 Nephi, Alma, and 3 Nephi, and the question regarding Isaiah in the Book of Mormon.

Sperry, Sidney B. Book of Mormon Testifies. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1952.

The author analyzes each book in the Book of Mormon by giving its literary structure, purposes for writing, and content. The Book of Mormon is summarized in three main messages: a warning to the inhabitants of the American continent, the testimonies of Christ, and the Lord’s promises to Israel.

Velt, Harold Iven. The Sacred Book of Ancient America. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1952.

Biblical prophecies fulfilled by the Book of Mormon and the lives and testimonies of the witnesses of the golden plates are reported and shown to support the authenticity of the Book of Mormon. The physical attributes, theological contents, and prophecies of the golden plates (Book of Mormon) are also discussed.

Welker, Roy A. Spiritual Values of the Old Testament. Salt Lake City: L.D.S. Department of Education, 1952.

Commentary on the Old Testament with study questions

Wipper, Frank F. Witnesses. Fresno, CA: Frank F. Wipper, 1952.

A series of mimeographed circulars devoted to promoting the Book of Mormon, but opposing the Latter-day Saint “Mormons” and RLDS churches and their doctrines.

Harris, Franklin S., Jr. “Iron in Ancient America.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 4 (20 January 1952): 4-5.

Refers to evidences of iron found in ancient America.

Jakeman, M. Wells. “Ancient American Religious Art.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 4 (20 January 1952): 9.

Ancient art objects in the Americas correspond to Book of Mormon symbols, i.e., the brazen serpent and the tree of life.

Sorenson, John L. “Comparison of Fundamental Traits of the Book of Mormon and Ancient American Civilizations.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 4 (20 January 1952).

A list of 23 traits considered by Steward as characteristic of early “formative” culture common to both Mesoamerica and the Andean region is compared with Book of Mormon culture. None of Steward’s elements are contrary to the Book of Mormon.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 114 no. 2, February, 1952. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1952, 30 pages.
Berrett, William E. “Spirituality and Political Reform.” Improvement Era 55, no. 2 (1952): 86-88.

On the subject of national political reform, the Book of Mormon speaks out with unwavering conciseness. It states that no form of government will succeed unless the people maintain a high spiritual level; national ills cannot be cured by any amount of legislation if the spirituality of the people remains neglected.

Keywords: Government, Kingship, Monarchy, Politics, World War I
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 55, no. 2 (February 1952). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Wrapper, B. B. “A Book of Mormon Rebel.” Witnesses 2 (February 1952): 1-4.

Latter-day Saints, like Book of Mormon rebels, are raising insurrection toward their government. Cites many Book of Mormon passages and charges Joseph Smith with usurping power and authority.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 114 no. 3, March, 1952. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1952, 30 pages.
Berrett, William E. “The Relationship of Spirituality to National Prosperity.” Improvement Era 55, no. 3 (1952): 160-161, 176-178.

This article argues that the Book of Mormon makes it clear that the economic welfare of any nation is inevitably linked with the level of spirituality among the people. Nations become prosperous when their spiritual level remains high or they sink into social decay with continual disregard for the word of God.

Keywords: Economics, Prosperity, Prosperity Gospel
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 55, no. 3 (March 1952). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Kimball, Spencer W. “Whom Shall I Marry?” Devotional, Brigham Young University, March 4, 1952.
Keywords: Love; Marriage; Collection: Marriage and Love
Lee, Harold B. “What Men and Women Are Tomorrow Depends upon What You Do Today.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, March 11, 1952.
Keywords: Eternal Life; Responsibility; Podcast: Classic Speeches
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 114 no. 4, April, 1952. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1952, 30 pages.
Benson, Ezra Taft. “America—What of the Future?” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Berrett, William E. “Spirituality and Armed Conflict.” Improvement Era 55, no. 4 (1952): 242-244, 271-273.

The position of the Church concerning war and armed conflicts is dictated by the teachings in the Book of Mormon. War is condemned by God and peace is always valiantly sought. However, at times wars must be fought by the righteous in order to safeguard liberty. Although God aids the righteous in war, the righteous may suffer or be slain.

Keywords: Adversity, Agency, Alma the Younger, Amlici, Amulek, Captain Moroni, Just-War Ethics, Pahoran (Chief Judge), Warfare
Bowen, Albert E. “Our Religion.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Christiansen, ElRay L. “A Sure Foundation.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “122nd Annual Conference April 1952.” General Conference, April 1952.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Conference Report: 122nd Annual Conference April 1952. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952, 136 pages.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “122nd Annual Conference Session: Friday morning, April 1952.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “122nd Annual Conference Session: Friday afternoon, April 1952.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “122nd Annual Conference Session: Saturday morning, April 1952.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “122nd Annual Conference Session: Saturday afternoon, April 1952.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “122nd Annual Conference Session: Saturday evening, Priesthood session, April 1952.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “122nd Annual Conference Session: Sunday morning, April 1952.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “122nd Annual Conference Session: Sunday afternoon, April 1952.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “Our Destiny Was Planned from the Beginning.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Cowley, Matthew. “You Are the Leaven.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Evans, Richard L. “Cause for Encouragement.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Hunter, Milton R. “Obedience to God’s Commandments.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Isaacson, Thorpe B. “Blessings Through Faith.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Ivins, Antoine R. “Today’s Great Need Is Faith.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Kimball, Spencer W. “‘’Tis Not Vain to Serve the Lord’” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Kirkham, Oscar A. “Now Is the Day of Our Salvation.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Lee, Harold B. “Special Witnesses.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Longden, John. “Requisite for Peace.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 55, no. 4 (April 1952). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
McConkie, Bruce R. “‘This Is Life Eternal’” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
McKay, David O. “Favorable and Unfavorable Phases of Present-day Conditions.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
McKay, David O. “‘What Doth It Profit…?’” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
McKay, Thomas E. “An Important Decision.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Morris, George Q. “Transforming Power of the Gospel.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Moyle, Henry D. “Political Responsibilities of Latter-day Saints.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Petersen, Mark E. “Know for Yourself.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Richards, A. LeGrand. “Acceptance of Call to Council of the Twelve.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Richards, Stephen L. “The Tabernacle.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Romney, Marion G. “In God We Trust.” Delivered at the Church of the Air Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Smith, Eldred G. “Patriarchal Order of the Priesthood.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Fulfilment of Prophecy.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Stapley, Delbert L. “Perfection Through Obedience.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Widtsoe, John A. “Symbolism in Irrigation.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Wirthlin, Joseph L. “An Inheritance of Faith.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Young, Clifford E. “Seeing Beyond the Shadow.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Young, Levi Edgar. “The Glory of Teaching.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Young, S. Dilworth. “To Obey Is Better than Sacrifice.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1952.
Nibley, Preston. “Presidents of the Church.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, April 8, 1952.
Keywords: Prophets
Benson, Ezra Taft. “The Growth of the Church.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, April 15, 1952.
Keywords: Church Growth; Missionary Work
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 114 no. 5, May, 1952. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1952, 30 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 55, no. 5 (May 1952). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Sorenson, John L. “Further on Authentication and Elucidation of the Book of Mormon.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 6 (May 1952).

Comparison of Book of Mormon cultures with known New or Old World cultures can be directed toward authentication or elucidation. Little has been done toward shedding light on the scriptures. Almost all necessary work has only begun.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 114 no. 6, June, 1952. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1952, 34 pages.
Cowley, Matthew. “Follow the Oracle of God.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 1, 1952.
Keywords: Prophets
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 55, no. 6 (June 1952). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Monson, Leland H. “An Appreciation of the Book of Mormon.” Relief Society Magazine 39 (June 1952): 364-66.

A lessening of belief in “the divine Christ” began in the seventeenth century. By Joseph Smith’s day “higher criticism” of the Bible, like a snake coiled, was squeezing the life blood out of Christianity. The Book of Mormon came forth to reaffirm the divinity of Christ. In 1946, the New York Times Book Review listed the Book of Mormon thirty-eighth on the list of books that have most influenced America.

Monson, Leland H. “Book of Mormon in Brief.” Instructor 87 (June 1952): 170.

A brief overview of the story of the Book of Mormon.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Review of History of Syria: Including Lebanon and Palestine, by Philip K. Hitti.” Western Political Quarterly 5, no. 2 (June 1952): 312–13.

Reprinted in Eloquent Witness, in The Collected Works of Hugh Nibley.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Review of Near Eastern Culture and Society: A Symposium on the Meeting of East and West.” Western Political Quarterly 5, no. 2, edited by T. Cuyler Young (June 1952): 315–16.

Reprinted in Eloquent Witness, in The Collected Works of Hugh Nibley.

Smith, Eldred G. “Patriarchal Order of the Priesthood.” Improvement Era 55, no. 6, June 1952, 425–26.

Includes a description of patriarchal blessings

Richards, Stephen L. “Leadership Week Devotional.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 16, 1952.
Keywords: Priesthood; Worthiness
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Leadership Week: Fulfillment of Prophecy.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 16, 1952.
Keywords: Abrahamic Covenant; Revelation
Frater, Nettie. “First Impressions of the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 99 (30 June 1952): 612-13.

While reading the Book of Mormon for the first time, the author was disappointed because it did not meet her expectations. She found it to lack “the grandeur of the Old Testament language,” personal stories, and too little mention of women.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 114 no. 7, July, 1952. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1952, 30 pages.
Haggerty, Charles E. “Melchizedek—King of Salem.” Improvement Era 55, no. 7, July 1952, 512–14.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 55, no. 7 (July 1952). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Monson, Leland H. “Characters and Teachings of the Book of Mormon.” Relief Society Magazine 38-44 (July 1952— February 1957).

A six-year series of theology lessons that follow a chronological order of the Book of Mormon. Lessons analyze the structure and purposes of the book, the witnesses, its divine origin, the Jaredite nation, Lehi’s exodus, and prophecies concerning the Jews, Gentiles and Lamanites. “The Book of Mormon is ‘A New Witness for Christ’”

Chandler, Tertins. “The Controversy over Joseph Smith.” Part I dated July 14, 1952 and Part II dated September 1, 1952.

Unpublished.

Discussion of Nibley’s review of No Man Knows My History.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 114 no. 8, August, 1952. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1952, 30 pages.
Haggerty, Charles E. “Melchizedek—King of Salem, Part 2.” Improvement Era 55, no. 8, August 1952, 582, 598–603.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 55, no. 8 (August 1952). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
de Jong, Gerrit, Jr. “Art and Culture in Everyday Life.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, August 7, 1952.
Keywords: Arts; Life
Draper, Maurice L. “Evidences of the Divine Authenticity of the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 99 (11, 18 August 1952): 749, 776-77.

Defends the Book of Mormon against the charge that Joseph Smith fabricated it; lists Egyptian and Hebraic influences found in the Book of Mormon; discusses the methods of translating the work and its literary style.

Morris, George Q. “Commencement, August 1952.” Commencement, Brigham Young University, August 22, 1952.
Keywords: Government; Righteousness
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 114 no. 9, September, 1952. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1952, 30 pages.
Christensen, Ross T. “Present Status of Book of Mormon Archaeology.” The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star 114, no. 9 (September-December 1952): 206-11, 218; 234-37, 244; 246-47, 263; 293-97, 304.

Deines Book of Mormon archaeology as “that branch of general archaeology which studies the discoveries . . . [for] every fact which throws light upon the Book of Mormon” It can be expected both to elucidate the scripture and to conirm it. Using the study of the Bible through archaeology as a model, he lays out a logic and methods for doing so, notably by establishing “major” and “minor” correspondences. Major correspondences consist of geographical and chronological frameworks in the real (New) world that compare adequately with what the Book of Mormon says. Minor correspondences consider speciic cultural elements such as the use of iron, the wheel, the horse, etc. Ultimately it should be possible to test “the historical claims” of the Book of Mormon by archaeology. The status thus far is reviewed and the interim conclusion is reached that “in large part the Book of Mormon is vindicated by archaeological science; but many points still remain . . . to challenge us”

Crowley, Ariel L. “The Anthon Transcript and the Maya Glyphs.” Improvement Era 55, no. 9 (1952): 644-645.

This article discusses A. Hiatt Verrill’s work, Old Civilizations of the New World, which reproduces an “inscription found at Sahhuayacu, Peru” that closely approximates “the script of the Anthon Transcript.” The author argues that the Mayan people did not progress from pictographs to a linear script, but possessed a linear, semicursive script from its early history.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Anthon Transcript, Characters, Language – Mayan, Native Americans – Maya, Writing System
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 55, no. 9 (September 1952). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Ritchie, William A. “Their Mouths Are Stopped with Dust.” Archaeology 4 (September 1952): 136-44.

Summary of the latest excavations in New York, providing the archaeological history of the state. Lists evidences supporting the movements of Book of Mormon peoples in New York. This work is reviewed in W.062.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 114 no. 10, October, 1952. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1952, 30 pages.
Christiansen, ElRay L. “‘Be Ye Doers of the Word’” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “122nd Semi-Annual Conference October 1952.” General Conference, October 1952.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Conference Report: 123rd Semi-Annual Conference October 1952. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952, 140 pages.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “123rd Semiannual Conference Session: Friday morning, October 1952.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “123rd Semiannual Conference Session: Friday afternoon, October 1952.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “123rd Semiannual Conference Session: Saturday morning, October 1952.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “123rd Semiannual Conference Session: Saturday afternoon, October 1952.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “123rd Semiannual Conference Session: Saturday evening, Priesthood session, October 1952.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “123rd Semiannual Conference Session: Sunday morning, October 1952.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “123rd Semiannual Conference Session: Sunday afternoon, October 1952.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “Pray Always—Repentant, and with Faith.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Cowley, Matthew. “The Sacred Triangle.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Hunter, Milton R. “The Only Name Given Under Heaven.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Isaacson, Thorpe B. “A Testimony—Our Most Priceless Possession.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Ivins, Antoine R. “‘Upon This Rock’” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Johnson, Ludwell H. “Men and Elephants in America.” Scientific Monthly (October 1952): 215-21.

Evidence exists to prove that man and elephants coexisted in America during the premodern era.

Kimball, Spencer W. “Faith Precedes the Miracle.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Kirkham, Oscar A. “‘To My Son—Seek Ye the Lord’” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Lee, Harold B. “Faith—An Effective Weapon Against Wickedness in Men and Nations.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Longden, John. “‘Be Ye Therefore Obedient’” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 55, no. 10 (October 1952). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
McConkie, Bruce R. “‘Be Ye Clean’” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
McKay, David O. “Conditions in Church Encouraging—Prospects Bright.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
McKay, David O. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
McKay, David O. “Closing Address.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Morris, George Q. “The Gospel Embodies All Truth.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Moyle, Henry D. “Be Yourself.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Petersen, Mark E. “‘Suffer the Little Children…’” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Richards, A. LeGrand. “Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve.” Delivered at the Church of the Air Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Richards, Stayner. “A Tribute to President David O. McKay.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Richards, Stephen L. “An Invitation.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Romney, Marion G. “Trust in the Lord.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Smith, Eldred G. “Be of Good Cheer.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Be Not Deceived.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Sonne, Alma. “God Intervenes in Human Affairs.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Stapley, Delbert L. “Blessings Through Faithfulness.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Wirthlin, Joseph L. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Wirthlin, Joseph L. “The Peace Table of the Savior.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
Young, Levi Edgar. “‘Seek Ye Diligently’” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1952.
McKay, David O. “Message for LDS College Youth.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, October 10, 1952.
Keywords: Youth
Lee, Harold B. “Divine Revelation.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, October 15, 1952.
Keywords: Prophets; Revelation
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 114 no. 11, November, 1952. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1952, 26 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 55, no. 11 (November 1952). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Sorenson, John L. “Book of Mormon Geography in the Light of Ceramic Distributions.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 8 (November 1952).

The sequence of pottery distribution around Guatemala City is suggested as alignable with Nephite culture history in that area.

Stapley, Delbert L. “Honesty and Integrity.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, November 12, 1952.
Keywords: Integrity
Kirkham, Oscar A. “In Us, You Live Again.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, November 18, 1952.
Keywords: Example
Jakeman, M. Wells. “Volcanoes in the Book of Mormon.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 8 (25 November 1952).

Theorizes that the cataclysm in 3 Nephi resulted from a volcano (or several volcanoes) that are located near the central part of the narrow neck of land.

Evans, Richard L. “Be Thankful.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, November 26, 1952.
Keywords: Gratitude
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 114 no. 12, December, 1952. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1952, 46 pages.
Benson, Ezra Taft. “The LDS Church and Politics.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, December 1, 1952.
Keywords: Politics; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 55, no. 12 (December 1952). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1952.
Ivins, Antoine R. “Repentance.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, December 10, 1952.
Keywords: Repentance
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 114 Index, 1952. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1952, 28 pages.
1953
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 115 no. 1, January, 1953. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1953, 30 pages.
Cowley, Matthew. “Testimony through Reading the Book of Mormon.” Relief Society Magazine 40 (January 1953): 6-12.

A testimony of the Book of Mormon can be gained while reading the book. By reading the standard works, individuals can come to know God.

Farnsworth, Dewey. Buried Empires of South America. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1953.

Contains pictures and explanations of ancient American cities, statues, and water systems. The author shows how the ancient American ruins are closely related to the remnants found in Old World civilizations such as those of the Egyptians, Saxons, Hebrews, and others.

Farnsworth, Dewey, and Edith Wood, eds. Book of Mormon Evidences in Ancient America. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1953.

Presents archaeological findings from ancient America that provide support for the Book of Mormon.

Fisher, V.H. “The Godhead: A Discussion of the Godhead as Revealed in the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants.” N.p.: by the author, 1953.

This pamphlet was written to dispel the false doctrine that Jesus Christ is the Supreme deity. Doctrines found in the scriptures agree with the beliefs of the Restoration that God the Father and Jesus Christ are distinct and separate persons in the Godhead, one in purpose but not in person.

Flint, Bert C. An Outline History of the Church of Christ. Independence, MO: The Board of Publication for the Church of Christ, 1953.

Retells the story of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. Quotes from Joseph Smith as well as S. M. Smucker, Josiah Quincey, Oliver Cowdery, James H. Fairchild. Contains the testimonies of the eleven witnesses and evidences from archaeology and Indian legends that vindicate the book.

Hall, Manly Palmer. “Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon—A Survey and an Appraisal.” Long Beach, CA: n.p., 1953.

Compares Joseph Smith to Mohammed. Notes that the anthropological data in the Book of Mormon does not likely reflect Jacksonian America. Discusses the characters from the plates and Joseph Smith’s supposed authorship. “I think the fact remains that the Book of Mormon is more or less difficult to explain because it has remarkable internal homogeneity”

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 56, no. 1 (January 1953). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Nibley, Hugh W. “The Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph.” A series of articles in Improvement Era in 5 parts running from Jan 1953 through May 1953.

Reprinted in The Prophetic Book of Mormon.

Writing on tally sticks is related to Ezekiel 37 and the meaning of the prophecy that two sticks shall become one. Extensive commentary on the traditional interpretations given to Ezekiel 37.

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Unsolved Loyalty Problem: Our Western Heritage.” Western Political Quarterly 6, no. 4 (1953): 631–57.

“Reprinted in The Ancient State.

An examination of the problem of loyalty in the 4th century, with obvious significance for our own time. — Midgley“

Considers three significant aspects of the Roman loyalty program in the period designated.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 1: The Doctors Disagree.” In The Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph series, Improvement Era 56, no. 1 (January 1953): 16–17, 38–41.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

“Demonstrates not only that

our interpretation of Ezekial 37:15ff is

a possible one—for there are many

possibilities—but that it is also the

one most likely intended by the

Prophet Ezekiel. “

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 2: What Were the Sticks?” In The Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph series, Improvement Era 56, no. 2 (February 1953): 90–91, 123–27.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

A look at what the sticks of Judah and Joseph were or what they referred to.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 3.” In The Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph series, Improvement Era 56, no. 3 (March 1953): 150–52, 191–95.

This talked about how the dead received baptism.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 4.” In The Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph series, Improvement Era 56, no. 4 (April 1953): 250, 267.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

A discussion of the stick of Judah and the stick of Joseph as scepters.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Conclusion.” In The Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph series, Improvement Era 56, no. 5 (May 1953): 331–32, 334, 336, 338, 341, 343, 345.

A conclusion to the Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph series.

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Stick of Judah.” Improvement Era 56, no. 1, January 1953, 16–17, 38–41.
Pearson, Glenn L. Signi cance of the Book of Mormon. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University, 1953.

A series of lectures covering the following topics: “Book of Mormon Chronology,” “The Mosiah Dynasty,” “Abinadi,” “Great Missionaries,” and “Book of Mormon Theology”

Skousen, W. Cleon. The First 2000 Years. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1953.
Skousen, W. Cleon. The Challenge of Our Times. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1953.

The Book of Mormon is given to test the faith of mankind. It is a companion to the Bible and answers vital questions more now than when it was first published. The writings of ancient American prophets are found in the book and many of their prophecies pertain to this time when they are just now being fulfilled. The land of America is a land of importance to God and man. Those who are righteous will be blessed. A warning against pride and secret societies permeates the book. The most significant part of the book is Christ’s visit, organizing his church and establishing his ordinances.

Stewart, Ora Pate. Treasures Unearthed. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1953.

Stewart discusses various Book of Mormon topics such as the Lamanite curse, the issue of white Indians, Nephi’s sisters, calendars, shipbuilding, organized crime, arts, industry, and prophecies concerning our day. The topics are in random order, and are written in the form of short articles.

Unattributed. Book of Mormon. Independence, MO: Board of Publication of the RLDS Church, 1953.

Authorized edition of the Book of Mormon of the RLDS Church. Translated by Joseph Smith Jr. Compared with the original manuscript and the Kirtland edition of 1837.

Unattributed. “The Book of Mormon and the Bible.” Awake 34 (22 January 1953): 20-23.

A polemical article written against the Book of Mormon. Challenges the LDS view that “many plain and precious things” were excised from the biblical writings. Rejects Mormon proof texts from Ezekiel 37:16, 17; Revelation 14:6; John 10:16; Revelation 7:9, 10; and Psalms 85:11.

Unattributed. “The Book of Mormon: Is Its Modern Claim to Divine Inspiration Justified?” Awake! 34 (22 January 1953): 16-20.

A polemical article written against the Book of Mormon. The writer notes what he feels are certain anachronisms, absurdities, and contradictions with the Bible.

Holbrook, Barbara. “Heyerdahl Seeks More Evidence Polynesians Came from South America.” Church News 23 (24 January 1953): 15.

Tells about Heyerdahl’s attempt to find evidence that the Polynesians came from South America. Notes that one of the Galapagos Islands grows a species of cotton known to have been cultivated in pre- Columbian northern Peru. Statement about Hagoth (Alma 63) accompanies the article.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 115 no. 2, February, 1953. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1953, 30 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 56, no. 2 (February 1953). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Nibley, Hugh W. “The Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph.” Improvement Era 56, no. 2, February 1953, 90–91, 123–27.
Petersen, Mark E. “Chastity.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, February 3, 1953.
Keywords: Chastity
Christiansen, ElRay L. “Eternal Marriage.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, February 4, 1953.
Keywords: Love; Marriage; Collection: Marriage and Love
Longden, John. “Welfare.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, February 11, 1953.
Keywords: Tithing and Fast Offerings; Work
Cowley, Matthew. “Miracles.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, February 18, 1953.

God does have control of all of these elements. You and I can reach out, and if it’s His will, we can bring those elements under our control for His purposes.

Keywords: Miracles; Podcast: Classic Speeches
Unattributed. “Christianity Known to Ancient Indians.” Church News 23 (21 February 1953): 12.

The American Indians possessed “a well-developed concept of Christianity which had degenerated when the white man arrived” on the scene.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 115 no. 3, March, 1953. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1953, 30 pages.
Ferguson, Thomas Stuart. “Joseph Smith and American Archaeology.” Bulletin of the UASN 4 (March 1953): 19-25.

Shows “striking agreements between the Book of Mormon history and the independent findings of modern archaeological-historical research”

Jakeman, M. Wells. “An Unusual Tree-of-Life Sculpture from Ancient Central America.” Bulletin of the UASN 4 (March 1953): 26-49.

An early description of Stela 5 from Chiapas, Mexico, which depicts a tree of life motif. Compares features on the stone that correspond to similar artistic objects in Mesopotamia. Relates Stela 5 to the tree of life vision in 1 Nephi and concludes that Stela 5 was infiuenced by the Book of Mormon tree of life story.

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 56, no. 3 (March 1953). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Nibley, Hugh W. “The Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph, Part 2.” Improvement Era 56, no. 3, March 1953, 150–52, 191–95.
Stapley, Delbert L. “Christ’s Visit to the Western Hemisphere Following His Resurrection.” Relief Society Magazine 40 (March 1953): 211-15.

Christ’s visit to the American continent brought hope and assurance of eternal life. There had been ample evidence of his crucifixion and death as foretold by Samuel the Lamanite. Mormon considered this story of great importance to Jews and Gentiles of the latter days. The witnesses of the New World testified and supported the New Testament’s account of the Savior’s crucifixion and resurrection.

Woodford, Irene Briggs. “The ‘Tree of Life’ in Ancient America; Its Representations and Significance.” UASN Bulletin 4 (March 1953): 1-18.

A condensed form of her M.A. thesis, Woodford interprets the Mesoamerican tree of life and its attendant elements.

Richards, Stayner. “The Missionary.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, March 4, 1953.
Keywords: Missionary Work
Wirthlin, Joseph L. “Tithing.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, March 11, 1953.
Keywords: Tithing and Fast Offerings
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 115 no. 4, April, 1953. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1953, 30 pages.
Benson, Ezra Taft. “Prayer—The Strength of America.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Christiansen, ElRay L. “Let Us Walk Humbly Before the Lord.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “123rd Annual Conference April 1953.” General Conference, April 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Conference Report: 123rd Annual Conference April 1953. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953, 144 pages.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “123rd Annual Conference Session: Saturday morning, April 1953.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “123rd Annual Conference Session: Saturday afternoon, April 1953.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “123rd Annual Conference Session: Saturday evening, Priesthood session, April 1953.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “123rd Annual Conference Session: Sunday morning, April 1953.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “123rd Annual Conference Session: Sunday afternoon, April 1953.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “123rd Annual Conference Session: Monday morning, April 1953.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “123rd Annual Conference Session: Monday afternoon, April 1953.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “None Other Name Under Heaven.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Cowley, Matthew. “The Faith of a Child.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Evans, Richard L. “With Faith—And Without Fear.” Delivered at the Monday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Hunter, Milton R. “Immortality and Eternal Life.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Isaacson, Thorpe B. “Security Found in Living the Gospel.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Ivins, Antoine R. “Be Thou an Example of the Believers.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Kimball, Spencer W. “The Lamanites Are Progressing.” Delivered at the Monday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.

This article is a testimony of the redemption of the Lamanites. Kimball gives examples of certain “Lamanites” who are progressing in the Church.

Keywords: Lamanites; Missionary Work; Native Americans; Native Americans – Navajo
Kirkham, Oscar A. “‘He Went About Doing Good’” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Lee, Harold B. “The Rock of Revelation.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Longden, John. “The Same Today, Yesterday, and Forever.” Delivered at the Monday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 56, no. 4 (April 1953). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
McConkie, Bruce R. “The Holy Ghost—A Revelator.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
McKay, David O. “Two Paramount Obligations of Members of the Church.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
McKay, David O. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
McKay, David O. “Final Blessing.” Delivered at the Monday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Morris, George Q. “Perfection Through Obedience.” Delivered at the Monday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Moyle, Henry D. “Friendship.” Delivered at the Monday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Nibley, Hugh W. “The Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph, Part 3.” Improvement Era 56, no. 4, April 1953, 250, 266–67.
Petersen, Mark E. “A Work of Conversion.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Richards, A. LeGrand. “Christ Directs His Church Today.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Richards, Stayner. “Monuments to Spirituality.” Delivered at the Monday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Romney, Marion G. “Nurture a Testimony.” Delivered at the Monday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Smith, Eldred G. “Live for the Blessings.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Missionaries Labor to Fulfil Promise.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Sonne, Alma. “Book of Mormon a Great Converter.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.

This article is a brief summary of the missionary journey of Samuel Smith and his usage of the Book of Mormon, which resulted in the conversion of Rev. John P. Greene and others.

Keywords: Book of Mormon; Missionary Work; Parley P.; Pratt; Samuel Harrison; Smith
Sperry, Sidney B. “Ancient Temples and Their Uses.” Improvement Era 56, no. 4, April 1953, 230–31, 254–64.

A description of the Tabernacle, Dome of the Rock, Solomon’s temple, and Zerubbabel’s temple

Stapley, Delbert L. “The Wise Course.” Delivered at the Monday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Wirthlin, Joseph L. “The Lord’s Tenth.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Young, Clifford E. “Lessons of the Easter Day.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Young, Levi Edgar. “He Is Risen: And He Will Come Again.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1953.
Sill, Sterling W. “The Miracle of Personality.” Forum, Brigham Young University, April 13, 1953.
Keywords: Miracles; Personality
Kimball, Spencer W. “The Lamanite.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, April 15, 1953.
Keywords: Abrahamic Covenant; Book of Mormon
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “The Origin of Man.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, April 22, 1953.
Keywords: Creation; Heavenly Father
Petersen, Mark E. “Tolerance.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, April 29, 1953.
Keywords: Tolerance
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 115 no. 5, May, 1953. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1953, 30 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 56, no. 5 (May 1953). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Nibley, Hugh W. “The Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph, Part 4.” Improvement Era 56, no. 5, May 1953, 331–44.
Stewart, Margery S. “The Bright Warrior.” Improvement Era 56, no. 5 (1952): 326-327, 358-360, 362-363.

This article is a fictional story of Samuel the Lamanite as might have been seen through the eyes of a Nephite boy named Nathan.

Keywords: Book of Mormon Fiction, Fiction, Prophecy, Samuel the Lamanite
McConkie, Bruce R. “The Atonement.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, May 6, 1953.
Keywords: Atonement; Collection: Jesus Christ; Our Savior and Redeemer; Podcast: Jesus Christ; Our Savior and Redeemer
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “A Simple Faith: Don’t Try to Rationalize.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, May 13, 1953.
Keywords: Faith
Cowley, Matthew. “Achievement.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, May 18, 1953.
Keywords: Success
Morris, George Q. “The Importance of Habits.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, May 20, 1953.
Keywords: Habits
Richards, A. LeGrand. “Patriarchal Blessings.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, May 27, 1953.
Keywords: Patriarchal Blessings
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 115 no. 6, June, 1953. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1953, 30 pages.
Sorenson, John L., and Gareth W. Lowe. “Explorations in Southern Mexico; Report of Field Work, NWAF Expedition of 1953.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 13 (June 1953).

Explains the origin of the NWAF, accomplishments of its first season’s work in Tabasco and Chiapas (in which the authors participated), and the supposed conceptual tie to the Book of Mormon.

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 56, no. 6 (June 1953). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Reid, Rose Marie. “How the Gospel Influenced My Life.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 1, 1953.
Keywords: Gospel
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “The Immutable Laws of God.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 15, 1953.
Keywords: Laws; Obedience
Young, Clifford E. “Learning to Live and Help Each Other Live.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 15, 1953.
Keywords: Welfare
Lee, Harold B. “The Glory of God Is Intelligence.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 16, 1953.
Keywords: Knowledge; Salvation
Romney, Marion G. “Learning to Live in the Lord’s Way.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 17, 1953.
Keywords: Consecration; Zion
Cowley, Matthew. “Learning to Live Simply.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 19, 1953.
Keywords: Finances
Cowley, Matthew. “Learning to Live Through Better Use of Vocational Opportunities.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 19, 1953.
Keywords: Opportunity
Ricks, Welby W. “Discoveries of Purported Ancient Hebrew Writing in Eastern United States.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 13 (25 June 1953): 3.

Few discoveries of the Hebrew script known by Nephite peoples have been made. However, one find in Newark, Ohio, has Hebrew-like inscriptions.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 115 no. 7, July, 1953. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1953, 30 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 56, no. 7 (July 1953). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Spafford, Belle S. “Learning to Live.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, July 17, 1953.
Keywords: Learning; Life
Weldon, Roy E. “The Book of Mormon Points the Way to Zion.” Saints’ Herald 100 (20, 27 July, 3, 10 August 1953): 682-85, 704-6, 717, 728-30, 739, 754-56, 762.

A series of articles written to instruct Church members on how to attain Zion. Discusses the temple of the cross in Palenque, Mexico; that Zion can only be gained with spirituality and endowments of divine power; the necessity of scripture study; the importance of prayer; and the importance of fasting.

Unattributed. “Book of Mormon Printed First in Palmyra, New York.” Church News 23 (25 July 1953): 1, 12.

Identifies the bulding where the first edition of the Book of Mormon was printed. Gives historical items about the printing of the Book of Mormon.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 115 no. 8, August, 1953. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1953, 30 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 56, no. 8 (August 1953). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Sorenson, John L. “Asia—North America Linguistic Tie-Up, a Review.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 14 (August 1953).

Recent linguistic and archaeological comparisons support the idea of specific movements across Bering Strait. But linguistic studies, not attempted yet, may also show a connection to the Near East.

Sorenson, John L. “Teotihuac‡n Sequence Revised, A Review.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 14 (August 1953).

A recap of recent elaboration of the ceramic sequences in central Mexico and highland Guatemala (including an indication of volcanism around the time of Christ). Implies that the highland areas were more advanced than the lowlands in Book of Mormon times, as the scripture suggests.

Bailey, Wilfrid C. “Review of ‘A Possible Focus of Asiatic Influences in the Late Classic Cultures of Mesoamerica,’ by Gordon F. Ekholm, from Asia and North America: Transpacific Contacts, edited by Marian Smith.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 14 (10 August 1953): 14.1.

Book review.

Bailey, Wilfrid C. “Review of Asia and North America: Transpacific Contacts, edited by Marian Smith.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 14 (10 August, 1953): 14.1.

Book review.

Lundstrom, Harold. “Heyerdahl Book Supports Theory Polynesians Came from ‘America’” Church News23 (29 August 1953): 13.

Reports on Heyerdahl’s book American Indians in the Pacific—The Theory Behind the Kon-Tiki Expedition . Argues that the Polynesians originated from the pre-Inca inhabitants of South America.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 115 no. 9, September, 1953. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1953, 30 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 56, no. 9 (September 1953). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 115 no. 10, October, 1953. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1953, 30 pages.
Bennion, Adam S. “Come Unto Jesus.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Benson, Ezra Taft. “Strengthening the American Home.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Christiansen, ElRay L. “The Greatest of All Gifts.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “123rd Semi-Annual Conference October 1953.” General Conference, October 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Conference Report: 124th Semi-Annual Conference October 1953. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953, 140 pages.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “124th Semiannual Conference Session: Friday morning, October 1953.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “124th Semiannual Conference Session: Friday afternoon, October 1953.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “124th Semiannual Conference Session: Saturday morning, October 1953.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “124th Semiannual Conference Session: Saturday afternoon, October 1953.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “124th Semiannual Conference Session: Saturday evening, Priesthood session, October 1953.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “124th Semiannual Conference Session: Sunday morning, October 1953.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “124th Semiannual Conference Session: Sunday afternoon, October 1953.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Clark, J. Reuben, Jr. “Our Great Responsibilities.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Cowley, Matthew. “Prayer.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Evans, Richard L. “Keep the Faith.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Hunter, Milton R. “Selling Our Souls.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Isaacson, Thorpe B. “Not for the Idler.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Kimball, Spencer W. “Keep Your Money Clean.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Lee, Harold B. “‘And This Is My Gospel…’” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Longden, John. “Every Member a Missionary.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 56, no. 10 (October 1953). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
McConkie, Bruce R. “Faith.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
McKay, David O. “The Kingdom of God or Catastrophe.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
McKay, David O. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
McKay, David O. “Plea for Living the Gospel Expressed.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Morris, George Q. “The Kingdom of God Is Here.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Moyle, Henry D. “Who Shall Deny or Question the Justice of God?” Delivered at the Church of the Air Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Columbus and Revelation.” The Instructor.

Reprinted in The Prophetic Book of Mormon, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 8.

Relevant to 1 Nephi 13:11–12, this brief article gives historical evidence showing that Columbus was moved upon by the Holy Ghost.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Columbus and Revelation.” Instructor 88 (October 1953): 319-20.

Reprinted in CWHN 8:49-53. Relevant to 1 Nephi 13:11-12, this brief article gives historical evidence showing that Columbus was moved upon by the Holy Ghost.

Petersen, Mark E. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Richards, A. LeGrand. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Richards, Stephen L. “Untitled.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Romney, Marion G. “The Atonement of the Savior.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Smith, Eldred G. “Don’t Procrastinate Temple Marriage.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Our Advocate and Our Mediator.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Sonne, Alma. “Testimonies—The Strength of the Church.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Stapley, Delbert L. “The Lord’s Work.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Wirthlin, Joseph L. “One Church, One Gospel, One Savior.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Young, Clifford E. “The Joy of Missionary Service.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Young, Levi Edgar. “The Divine Call of the Seventies.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Young, S. Dilworth. “Fulfil Your Responsibilities.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1953.
Warren, Bruce W. “Review of Their Mouths Are Stopped with Dust, by William A. Ritchie.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 15 (8 October 1953): 15.

Book review.

Cowley, Matthew. “Put Your Hand into the Hand of God.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, October 20, 1953.
Keywords: Faith; Trust
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 115 no. 11, November, 1953. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1953, 30 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 56, no. 11 (November 1953). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Nibley, Hugh W. “New Approaches to Book of Mormon Study.” A series of articles in Improvement Era in 9 parts running from Nov 1953 through Jul 1954.

Reprinted in The Prophetic Book of Mormon.

Vividly displays internal and external evidences to test whether the Book of Mormon is or is not a forgery, using the standard scholarly criteria for detecting forged writings. Very insightful comments on methodology for studying the Book of Mormon, evaluating evidence, using newly discovered documents, metal plates, literary criticism, poetry, lower criticism, and history. Also comments on animals, weights and measures, and the use of the Bible in the Book of Mormon.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 1: Some Standard Tests.” In New Approaches to Book of Mormon Study series, Improvement Era 56, no. 11 (November 1953): 830–31, 859–62.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

A study of new discoveries that answer questions critics of the Book of Mormon had been using to disprove its authenticity.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 2: Some Standard Tests.” In New Approaches to Book of Mormon Study series, Improvement Era 56, no. 12 (December 1953): 919, 1003.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

Discusses forgery throughout religious history and how we might test whether or not Joseph Smith forged the Book of Mormon.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 3.” In New Approaches to Book of Mormon Study series, Improvement Era 57, no. 1 (January 1954): 30–32, 41.

This talked about how the dead received baptism.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 4.” In New Approaches to Book of Mormon Study series, Improvement Era 57, no. 2 (February 1954): 88–89, 125–26.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

Looks at circumstancial evidence attending the production of the Book of Mormon and how it suggests that the Book of Mormon is true.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 5.” In New Approaches to Book of Mormon Study series, Improvement Era 57, no. 3 (March 1954): 148–50, 170.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

Discusses the language of the Scrolls, specifically how it is not the language the Jews of the time should have been speaking and writing.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 6.” In New Approaches to Book of Mormon Study series, Improvement Era 57, no. 4 (April 1954): 232–33, 246, 248–50, 252.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

Suggests that the author of the Book of Mormon merely wanted people to believe in it and studies what the author might have gained from that.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 7.” In New Approaches to Book of Mormon Study series, Improvement Era 57, no. 5 (May 1954): 308–9, 326, 330.

The Improvement Era was an official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1897 and 1970.

Addresses the idea that the Book of Mormon may include as many or more Egyptianisms as Hebraisms and suggests that the translation of the Book of Mormon had to have been done by revelation in order for people to believe in its verity.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Part 8.” In New Approaches to Book of Mormon Study series, Improvement Era 57, no. 6 (June 1954): 389, 447–48, 450–51.

The purpose of these articles is to (1) call attention to some of the long-ignored aspects of the Joseph Smith account of Enoch in the book of Moses and in the Inspired Version of Genesis and (2) provide at the same time some of the evidence that establishes the authenticity of that remarkable text. Contemporary learning offered few checks to the imagination of Joseph Smith; the enthusiasm of his followers presented none.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Conclusion.” In New Approaches to Book of Mormon Study series, Improvement Era 57, no. 7 (July 1954): 506–7, 521.

A conclusion to the New Approaches to Book of Mormon Study series.

Nibley, Hugh W. “New Approaches to the Book of Mormon Study.” Improvement Era 56, no. 11 - 57, no. 7 (November 1953-July 1954): 830-31, 859-62, 919, 1003, 30-32, 41, 88-89, 125-26, 148-50, 170, 232-33, 246, 248-50, 252, 308-9, 326, 330, 389, 447-48, 450-51, 506-7, 521.

Reprinted in CWHN 8:54-126. Vividly displays internal and external evidences to test whether the Book of Mormon is or is not a forgery, using the standard scholarly criteria for detecting forged writings. Very insightful comments on methodology for studying the Book of Mormon, evaluating evidence, using newly discovered documents, metal plates, literary criticism, poetry, lower criticism, and history. Also comments on animals, weights and measures, and the use of the Bible in the Book of Mormon.

Hinckley, Bryant S. “Founder’s Day Assembly.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, November 19, 1953.
Keywords: BYU
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 115 no. 12, December, 1953. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1953, 30 pages.
Evans, Richard L. “The Spirit that Leads to Truth.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, December 1, 1953.
Keywords: Questions; Truth
Jakeman, M. Wells. “The Mesoamerican Pantheon.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 16 (1 December 1953).

There are eighteen different aspects of Yahweh or Jehovah that are duplicated by the Life and Rain gods, Itzamna-Chac of Mayan culture and Quetzalcoatl-Tloloc of Central Mexico. There are too many similarities for this to be an accident. There is much evidence to show that pagan practices developed among the Lamanites in a late period. Idolatrous gods were added that are identifiable with Near Eastern gods.

Jensen, De Lamar. “The Popol Vuh and the Book of Mormon.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 16 (1 December 1953): 1-2.

A discussion of the sacred Popul Vuh, or “book of the People,” written in Maya-Quiché by a learned Quiché in the 16th century. The Popul Vuh deals with the history of the world and of the Quiché people. It has etiologic similarities with the Book of Mormon and points of contact with the Bible and the Pearl of Great Price. By way of example, the Quiché people trace their ethnic beginnings to four wandering brothers who were joined with two other families.

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 56, no. 12 (December 1953). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “The Marriage of Abraham, Joseph, and Moses to Egyptian Women.” Improvement Era 56, no. 12, December 1953, 906.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “The Divine Law of Witnesses.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, December 8, 1953.
Keywords: Witness
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 115 Index, 1953. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1953, 14 pages.
1954
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 116 no. 1, January, 1954. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1954, 30 pages.
Anderson, William F. The Book of Mormon, What Is It?. Independence, MO: Church of Christ, 1954.

A tract providing an overview of the contents of the Book of Mormon. Discusses biblical verses that make reference to the Book of Mormon.

Bennion, Kenneth S. “What Plates Came from Cumorah?” Instructor 89 (January 1954): 64-65.

Provides a description of the various sets of plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated and includes a serviceable diagram of the plates.

Cowley, Matthew. “Testimony through Reading the Book of Mormon.” In Matthew Cowley Speaks, compiled and edited by Marba C. Josephson, 107-17. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1954.

A testimony of the Book of Mormon can be gained while reading the book. By reading the standard works, individuals can come to know God.

Davies, Horton. Christian Deviations: Essays in Defense of the Christian Faith. London: SCM Press, 1954.

A polemical attack on various religious groups that the author considers heretical. Chapter seven is devoted to Mormonism. He finds repugnant the LDS “doctrine of progressive revelations” and considers the Book of Mormon to be a forgery that plagiarizes the Bible, Shakespeare and the Westminster Confession of Faith. This work is reviewed in B.015.

Harrison, G. T. Mormons Are Peculiar People. New York: Vantage, 1954.

A polemical work critical of the Book of Mormon. Joseph Smith probably used Ethan Smith’s book View of the Hebrews in creating the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon shows evidence that it was influenced by modern environmental factors such as free- masonry. Various anachronisms are discussed. On pages 95-167 the author lists over fifty-eight examples of what he terms false prophecies made in the Book of Mormon or by Joseph Smith.

Hobbs, A. G. Did the Book of Mormon Come from God?. Fort Worth, TX: Hobbs, 1954.

A polemical tract that asserts that the use of King James English in the Book of Mormon is anachronistic. Further, the Book of Mormon contains absurdities and contradicts the Bible.

Jakeman, M. Wells. Discovering the Past: Introductory Readings and Visual Studies in Archaeology. Provo, UT: University Archaeological Society, 1954.

Guide for the beginning archaeology student. The Book of Mormon stands in confiict with popular explanations of the origins of the American people. Archaeology has confirmed the value of Homer’s writings as well as the Bible. It has similar value for the Book of Mormon. Cultures found by archaeologists seem to fit Nephite cultures.

Kimball, Stanley B. “In the Steps of Abraham.” Improvement Era 57, no. 1, January 1954, 19–21, 34–35.

A travel journal of many Bible lands

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 57, no. 1 (January 1954). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.
Nibley, Hugh W. The World and the Prophets. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book.

The original publication of the series of talks.

In 1954, Hugh Nibley delivered a series of weekly lectures on KSL Radio. The series called “Time Vindicates the Prophets” was given in answer to those who were challenging the right of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to call themselves Christians.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954. 30 pamphlets and weekly radio addresses from March 7 to October 17, 1954.

In 1954, Hugh Nibley delivered a series of weekly lectures on KSL Radio. The series called “Time Vindicates the Prophets” was given in answer to those who were challenging the right of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to call themselves Christians.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Introduction.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Nibley, Hugh W. “A World without Prophets (later How Will It Be When None More Saith ’I Saw’?).” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

This talk was later called, “How Will It Be when None More Saith ‘I Saw’?”

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Keywords: Prophets
Nibley, Hugh W. “A Prophet’s Reward.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

A discussion of what a prophet is and a suggestion that a prophet’s reward isn’t acceptance in this life.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Prophets and Scholars.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Discusses what a prophet is not to show what a prophet is.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Prophets and Scriptures.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Addresses the need for scriptures and revelation and suggests that the two are not controversial but complementary.

Keywords: Prophets; Scriptures
Nibley, Hugh W. “Prophets and Traditions.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Considers the second of two twin pillars of conventional Christianity: tradition, specifically traditions within the Church and how the Church breaks other Christian traditions.

Keywords: Prophets; Tradition
Nibley, Hugh W. “Easter and the Prophets.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954. 30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Reprinted in Immortality: Famed Discourses on Eternal Progression and Future Existence and The World and the Prophets, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 3.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Prophets and Office.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Discusses the degree to which a spiritual message can or must be implemented in a physical manner.

Keywords: Prophets
Nibley, Hugh W. “Prophets and Crisis.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Discusses the weaknesses of judging prophets based on our experience of peaceful living and of the “quiet” life.

See also: “Prophets and Crisis” (1987)
Nibley, Hugh W. “Prophets and Preachers.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Discusses the claim that a prophet is just another preacher and explains that this is false.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Prophets and Philosophers.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Suggests that the Church is the only non-speculative church in a world of speculative churches, which enhances its claim of being the primitive church.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Prophets and Creeds.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

A discussion of members as Christians by the definition of believing in Christ and a discussion of how the idea of Christianity as one who subscribes to the creeds of Christiandom came to be.

See also: “Prophets and Creeds” (1987)
Nibley, Hugh W. “Two Ways to Remember the Dead.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Discussion of better ways to remember the dead.

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Prophets and the Plan of Life.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Discusses man’s tendency to only believe in God’s word where it matches man’s understanding and how this ties in with the Plan of Life.

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Prophets and the Search for God.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Discusses the idea that members consistently find themselves in the company of ancient saints and removed from behaviors and acts of contemporary Christians, especially when it comes to the search for God.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Prophets and Martyrs.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

A discussion of what martyrdom is and how Joseph Smith’s relates to those found throughout history.

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Ancient Law of Liberty.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954. 30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Part of a weekly lecture series featured on KSL radio.

A discussion about liberty and ancient beliefs involving such.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Prophets and Gnostics.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Suggests that the end of the primitive church came about due to the ceasing of prophetic revelations.

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Schools and the Prophets.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

A history of schools and how they’ve affected prophets over the years.

Nibley, Hugh W. “A Prophetic Event.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

A comparison of Latter-day Saint pioneers with ancient members and followers of Christ.

See also: “A Prophetic Event” (1987)
Nibley, Hugh W. “St. Augustine and the Great Transition.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Talks about what St. Augustine’s great task was during life.

Nibley, Hugh W. “A Substitute for Revelation.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Addresses various peoples’ ideas that one can find certitude without revelation and discusses the idea that where there is no revelation, there is no certitude.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Prophets and Mystics.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Discusses Mysticism, the definition most scholars give it, and how that relates to prophets.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Rhetoric and Revelation.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Discussion of rhetoric having the impression of knowledge with no actual knowledge. This is contrasted with revelation, which provides true knowledge.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Prophets and Miracles.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Looks at the idea of miracles within the Church and compares them with those found in the world.

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Book of Mormon as a Witness.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954. 30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Reprinted as a chapter in The World and the Prophets, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 3.

Radio talk on the Book of Mormon as a witness of continuing revelation and God’s dealings with mankind.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Prophets and Reformers.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Talks about Hebrews 6: 4, 6. Suggests that it is possible for men to be gifted with everything only to later lose everything; then, it is not possible for them to regain those blessings by their own works.

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Prophets and the Open Mind.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Discusses a scientific religion that matches exactly with human experience and suggests that this is not actually a religion but a reduced, meaningless attempt.

Nibley, Hugh W. “What Makes a True Church?” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

A discussion of how prophets are essential to a True Church.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Prophets and Ritual.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Suggests that religion is not practical for this life but is essential for the next.

See also: “Prophets and Ritual” (1987)
Nibley, Hugh W. “The Doctors’ Dilemma.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1962. 30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Reprinted in The World and the Prophets, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 3.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Prophets and Glad Tidings.” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Suggests that joy is the main message prophets bring to mankind.

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Return of the Prophets?” “Time Vindicates the Prophets.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1962.

30 pamphlets, weekly radio addresses from 7 March to 17 October.

Pearson, Glenn L. The Book of Mormon in Its Own Defense. Provo, UT: BYU Extension Division, 1954.

A series of five lectures. Topics include: why we should have new revelation in addition to the Bible; mission of Jesus Christ clarified; the gathering of the house of Israel must be accomplished; one who reads the Book of Mormon must read it faithfully and know if it is true or false; the book of Mosiah is important in explaining the doctrine of the final judgment.

Pierce, Norman C. “Another Cumorah, Another Joseph.” N.p., 1954.

A geographical and archaelogoical look at events found in the Book of Mormon. Author argues for the existence of two Cumorahs, one in Palmyra, New York, and the other in Central America. Suggests that the existing oceanic currents aided the Nephites and Jaredites in their destinations from the Old to the New World. Sees a connection between the mound builders of Mississippi and Ohio Valleys and the mass migration of Hagoth and the other boats to the land northward.

Reynolds, George. Dictionary of the Book of Mormon; Comprising its Biographical Geographical, and Other Proper Names; Together with Appendices by Janne M. Sjodahl. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883, [R]1954.

This dictionary contains all of the places and people of the Book of Mormon. Each entry comprises a thorough treatment of the subject in clear and understandable vocabulary; scriptural references are included.

Richards, A. LeGrand. Israel! Do You Know?. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1954.
Ritchie, Dwight C. The Mind of Joseph Smith: A Study of the Words of the Founder of Mormonism Revealing 24 Symptoms of Mental Derangement. Hamilton, MT: Ritchie, 1954.

A psychological study of Mormonism’s founder, with an attempt to demonstrate that the Book of Mormon is a forgery and that Joseph Smith was deranged.

Smith, Joseph Fielding. Man: His Origin and Destiny. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1954.
Sorenson, John L. “Early Archaeological Sequences in Highland Guatemala, A Review.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 17 (January 1954).

New details on archaeology of the area around Guatemala City in Book of Mormon times are given. Some features can be compared with the ancient Near East.

Sorenson, John L. “Indications of Early Metal in Mesoamerica.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 5 (1954): 1-5.

The first seriously documented challenge to the orthodox view that metals in Mesoamerica were only late. Cites a score of possible exceptions.

Sorenson, John L. “True Arch.” University Archaeological Society Newsletter 17 (January 1954).

An example of an unquestionable true arch is pointed out in the Maya area. Lack of this feature can no longer be used to argue against Old-New World contacts; rather, we must ask why, since they knew the idea, the Maya did not utilize it more.

Wadley, Angelyn W. “Teaching Helps and the Mutual Improvement Association.” In Ten Commandments Today. Salt Lake City: General Board of the Mutual Improvement Associations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.
Washburn, Jesse N. The Contents, Structure and Authorship of the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1954.

Analyzes the complex nature of the Book of Mormon, chapter by chapter, and looks at poetry, message, historical narrative, parables, and language. The Book of Mormon will stand any test for authenticity.

Washburn, Jesse N. The Contents, Structure, and Authorship of the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City, UT: Bookcraft, 1954.

This book considers the origins of the Book of Mormon, doing so through an intellectual lens. It discusses the complexity and consistency of the Book of Mormon text, its literary value, and its support of the Bible.

Keywords: Book of Mormon, Bible and; Book of Mormon, origins; Book of Mormon, witnesses; Book of Mormon; Book of Mormon, authorship; Book of Mormon, literary context
Lee, Harold B. “Cram For Life’s Final Examination.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, January 5, 1954.
Keywords: Preparation
Richards, Stephen L. “Rewards of Missionary Work.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, January 19, 1954.
Keywords: Missionary Work
Unattributed. “Those ‘Ignorant’ Aborigines.” Church News 24 (30 January 1954): 16.

Shows that the ancestors of the Peruvians were exceptionally intelligent and civilized as demonstrated by sophisticated surgical techniques. Such things support the Book of Mormon.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 116 no. 2, February, 1954. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1954, 38 pages.
Kimball, Stanley B. “In the Steps of Abraham, Part 2.” Improvement Era 57, no. 2, February 1954, 90–91, 121–24.

A travel journal of many Bible lands

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 57, no. 2 (February 1954). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954.
Hanks, Marion D. “What Is True Freedom?” Devotional, Brigham Young University, February 9, 1954.
Keywords: Freedom; Morality
Brown, Hugh B. “Why Religious Education!” Devotional, Brigham Young University, February 16, 1954.
Keywords: Morality; Religion