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1970
Allen, Joseph L. “A Comparative Study of Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered-Serpent God of Meso-America, with Jesus Christ, the God of the Nephites.” M.A. thesis, Brigham Young University, 1970.

A dissertation that draws on Spanish historical accounts, archaeological evidence, and the Book of Mormon scriptures. Draws parallels between Quetzalcoatl and Jesus Christ, suggesting that they may have been the same divine individual. Discusses the problems and possibilities of making the comparison.

Anderson, Desmond L. “Meeting the Challenges of the Latter-day Saints in Vietnam.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 2 (1970): 186.
Archambault, Hubert J. “The Book of Mormon and the Bible, Discourses Series VI.” Rock Island, IL: n.p., 1970.

A tract claiming that the edition changes of the Book of Mormon have not damaged its message. Similarly, the biblical text experienced a number of changes.

Archambault, Hubert J. “The Truth About the Book of Mormon.” Rock Island, IL: n.p., 1970?.

A pamphlet outlining positive aspects of the Book of Mormon, directed to individuals who do not believe its teachings.

Arrington, Leonard J. “The Lion of the Lord: A Biography of Brigham Young.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 2 (1970): 240.
Bankhead, Reid E., and Glenn L. Pearson. The Word and the Witness: The Unique Mission of the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1970.

Instructional aid to assist LDS missionaries in using the Book of Mormon. The majority of the work contains sample dialogues between a missionary and investigator.

Pearson, Glenn L., and Reid E. Bankhead. The Word and the Witness: The Unique Mission of the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1970.

An instructional aid that provides effective missionary techniques and gives directions on how to approach different types of people and controversial issues. It also provides a series of hypothetical door approaches that result in the contact reading the Book of Mormon with the missionary.

Black, Susan Easton. “The Book of Mormon: A Witness of Christ.” N.p.: the author, 197?.

An earlier manuscript draft of the author’s published work entitled Finding Christ through the Book of Mormon.

Boudinot, Elias. A Star in the West or A Humble Attempt to Discover the Long Lost Ten Tribes of Israel, Preparatory to Their Return to Their Beloved City Jerusalem. Freeport, NY: Books for Libraries Press, 1970.

This is a reprint of Boudinot’s work, originally published in 1816. The work itself is an evangelical essay attempting to demonstrate that the American Indians are descendants of the lost ten tribes of Israel. The author examines elements of native American language, customs, habits, known religious rites and ceremonies of worship, and moral code and compares them with similar Hebrew elements described in the Old Testament and the law of Moses. Some Book of Mormon critics have suggested that this work was a source drawn upon by Joseph Smith while writing the Book of Mormon. Ethan Smith’s work View of the Hebrews quotes frequently from the earlier work of Boudinot.

Britsch, R. Lanier. “Church Beginnings in China.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 2 (1970): 161.
Brown, Hugh B. “Prophecies Regarding Japan.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 2 (1970): 159.
Carmer, Carl. The Farm Boy and the Angel. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1970.

Chapters 1-7 of this work deal with the Book of Mormon. Discusses the coming forth of the Book of Mormon and points out the secretive nature under which the book came forth. Believes that Joseph Smith was ill-prepared for such a work and was given to grandiose imaginations. This work is reviewed in A.161.

Cheesman, Paul R. Great Leaders of the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Promised Land Publications, 1970.

Every major leader and character of the Book of Mormon is spotlighted with a short history, a poem, and a portrait.

Cheville, Roy A. They Made a Difference. Independence, MO: Herald Publishing House, 1970.

Contains history and testimonies of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who had a signiicant impact on the restoration movement. Includes Joseph Smith, the witnesses of the Book of Mormon, those who were converted to the Church by the Book of Mormon, used it as a missionary tool, and supported and helped in its translation and publication.

Christ for the Cults. Book of Mormon Vs. the Bible (or common sense). San Juan Capistrano, CA: Christian Research Institute, 1970?.

A polemical pamphlet that compares the Book of Mormon with the Bible in order to show the falsity of LDS religion.

Christensen, Ross T., ed. Transoceanic Crossings to Ancient America. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1970.

Contains selected articles from the Newsletter and Proceedings of the Society for Early Historic Archaeology (SEHA) that pertain to transoceanic crossings prior to Columbus. Determines that the ancient inhabitants of the New World consisted of multi-races. Sees a Phoenician influence in the Americas. Archaeologists have found artifacts of many cultures including those of Mediterranean descent who knew Christianity.

Church of Christ (Temple Lot). This Is What We Believe and Teach. Independence, MO: Board of Publication, Church of Christ, 1970.

A pamphlet that states that the above church believes that the Bible contains the word of God and the Book of Mormon is an added witness. Evidences and scriptures such as Ezekiel 37:19 and Genesis 49:22-26 are cited to support the Book of Mormon.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jesus Christ Lives Today!. Salt Lake City: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970?.

Pamphlet that explains that the Bible and the Book of Mormon bear witness of the divinity of Jesus Christ.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jesus Christ, Savior and Mediator of Mankind. Salt Lake City: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.

A pamphlet that declares that the Book of Mormon and the Bible bear witness of Christ’s mission in two hemispheres. A brief history of how the Book of Mormon came forth is given.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Message of the Book of Mormon: Indian Seminary Course of Study: Teacher Manual Course 9. Provo, UT: Department of Seminaries and Institutes of Religion, 1970.

A manual for Seminary teachers who teach American Indians. Seventeen lessons cover a variety of topics including, transmission of the Book of Mormon, faith, courage, obedience, and the destiny of the Indian.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 132 no. 1, January, 1970. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1970, 86 pages.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Church Educational System(CES). The Book of Mormon Course of Study. Salt Lake City: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.

A kit containing two manuals and 36 folders for seminary teachers of the Book of Mormon. The manuals contain general instructions and ideas for teaching and the folders contain lesson outlines, devotional suggestions, topical resources, and creative ways to present the lesson.

Clark, Bruce B. “Thoughts on William Wordsworth: A Commemorative Essay.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 2 (1970): 201.
Cook, Melvin A. Creation and Eternalism. Salt Lake City: Deseret News Press, 1970.

The different scriptural accounts of the Creation and theories on the meaning of article eternity from a scientific perspective

Cundick, Robert. “The Gentle Way.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 2 (1970): 200.
De Hoyos, Arturo. The Old and the Modern Lamanite. Provo, UT: Institute of the American Indian Services and Research, 1970.

The term Lamanite applies to the native inhabitants (the Indians) of the American continent, the Eskimos, the Samoans of the Pacific Islanders, and other groups.

Delia, Jeff. “In Memoriam: David O. McKay, 1873–1970.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 2 (1970): 197.
Deseret Sunday School Union. Living Truths from the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.

[R] 1972. Contains forty-three Sunday School lessons designed for the student. Each lesson contains a commentary on several topics assigned from the reading for that section. Topics include the testimony of the witnesses, the plan of redemption, the allegory of the olive tree, and the abridgment and correlation of sacred records.

Dunn, Paul H. “A Look at the Book of Mormon.” N.p.: n.p., 197?.

Provides a series of tables and outlines identifying Book of Mormon time frames and events; includes Book of Mormon references to many archaeological and doctrinal passages.

Flake, Chad J. “Mormon Bibliography: 1969.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 2 (1970): 233.
Gilberts, Helen. Sariah. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1970.

A fictional book based upon the exodus of Lehi’s family from Jerusalem and their journey to the promised land, written from the perspective of Lehi’s wife, Sariah.

Hanks, Marion D. Book of Mormon Lessons, First Half. Private, 197?.

Provides an outline for studying the Book of Mormon from 1 Nephi through the Book of Alma. Gives a summary of each section and a list of “vital lessons” that may be learned, i.e., the mysteries of God, purpose of the Book of Mormon, tree of life, etc.

Hanks, Marion D. “Understanding and Explaining the Book of Mormon.” N.p.: n.p., 197?.

A one-page handout that discusses different approaches to studying the Book of Mormon—relate the Book of Mormon to the Bible, study external evidences, consider the theology, and find the “life lessons” in the book.

Hansen, Hans H. What the Book of Mormon Means to Me. Hammond, IN: Church of Christ, 1970.

A tract in which the author bears testimony about the value of the Book of Mormon and provides comments about secret oaths and priesthood.

Hawkes, John D. Four-hour Book of Mormon Digest Teaching and Study Text. Salt Lake City: Hawkes, 1970.

Contains 1700 study questions with answers, thirty charts, maps, and illustrations, and a summary of the contents of the Book of Mormon.

Hullinger, Robert N. “The Lost Tribes of Israel and the Book of Mormon.” Lutheran Quarterly 22 (1970): 319-29.
Hunter, Milton R. Great Civilizations and the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1970.

Deals with the Olmec civilization, Indian culture, the Maya civilization, Tikal, Copan, Uxmal, Kabah, Chichen Itza, Teotihuac‡n, and the origin of American Indians.

Johnson, Paul V. Could He Have Written It?. Gladbrook, IA: Vanity, 197?.

A self-published tract arguing that Joseph Smith did not write the Book of Mormon.

Jones, Byron. “The Origin of the Book of Mormon.” N.p., 197?.

A small pamphlet, highlighting chronological events related to the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. Remarks are made about the Three Witnesses and Emma Smith.

Kraut, Ogden. Seers and Seer Stones. Dugway, Utah, [197–?].

A collection of LDS perspectives

Larson, Gustive O. “Federal Government Efforts to ‘Americanize’ Utah before Admission to Statehood.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 2 (1970): 218.
Lee, Harold B. “David O. McKay: The Prophet, Seer, and Revelator.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 2 (1970): 198.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 73, no. 1 (January 1970). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Maley, Thomas S. “Why I Believe in the Book of Mormon.” Minneapolis, MN: n.p., 197?.

A brief statement on how the Book of Mormon answers vital questions.

Matthews, Robert J. “Restoration Scriptures: A Study of Their Textual Development.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 2 (1970): 245.
Morris, Robert J. “Some Problems in Translating Mormon Thought into Chinese.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 2 (1970): 173.
Neal, Nellie W. A Song from the Dust: A Poetic Version of the Book of Mormon. Ogden, UT: by the author, 1970.

Author rewrites in poetic version the entire Book of Mormon, employing both rhythm and rhyme.

Nibley, Hugh W. Since Cumorah. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1970.
Nibley, Hugh W. When the Lights Went Out: Three Studies on the Ancient Apostasy. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book.

“The Passing of the Primitive Church (Forty Variations on an Unpopular Theme)” [reprinted from Church History 30, no. 2 (June 1961): 131–54]. “The Forty-day Mission of Christ: The Forgotten Heritage” [reprinted from Vigiliae Christianae 20 no. 1 (1966): 1–24]. “Christian Envy of the Temple” [reprinted from Jewish Quarterly Review 50, nos. 2–3 (October 1959; January 1960): 97–123; 229–40].

Three of Nibley’s important essays on the fate of the primitive Christian church and its institutions and beliefs previously available only in academic journals in 1959-60, 1961, and 1966 are reprinted and indexed for the Mormon audience.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Brigham Young and the Enemy.” The Young Democrat, 1970.

Reprinted as a chapter in Brother Brigham Challenges the Saints, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 11.

A dive into Brigham Young’s ongoing battle with the devil.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Educating the Saints: A Brigham Young Mosaic.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1, (1970): 61–87.

Reprinted as “Educating the Saints” in Nibley on the Timely and the Timeless, 1978, and in Brother Brigham Challenges the Saints, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 13.

The compelling mystique of those franchise businesses that in our day have built up enormous institutional clout by selling nothing but the right to a name was anticipated in our great schools of Education, which monopolized the magic name of Education and sold the right to use it at a time when the idea of a “School of Education” made about as much sense as a class in Erudition or a year’s course in Total Perfection. The whole business of education can become an operation in managerial manipulation. In “Higher Education,” the traffic in titles and forms is already long established: The Office, with its hoarded files of score sheets, punched cards, and tapes, can declare exactly how educated any individual is, even to the third decimal. That is the highly structured busywork which we call education today. But it was not Brigham Young’s idea of education. He had thoughts which we have repeated from time to time with very mixed reception on the BYU campus. Still, we do not feel in the least inclined to apologize for propagating them on the premises of a university whose main distinction is that it bears his name.

Njeim, George A. “Insights into the Book of Revelation; as Illuminated by the Book of Mormon.” Lawrence, KS: n.p., 1970.

A commentary on the book of Revelation written by a minister of the RLDS church. In spite of the title, the Book of Mormon is scarcely utilized.

Palmer, Spencer J. “Did Christ Visit Japan?” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 2 (1970): 135.
Rasmussen, Ellis T. “The New English Bible: The Old Testament.” Dialogue 5, no. 4, 1970, 94–102.

A critique of the New English Bible

Romney, Marion G. “The Missionary and the Book of Mormon.” Salt Lake City: n.p., 1970?.

A tract prepared for full-time missionaries that argues that the “Book of Mormon is the most effective piece of missionary literature we have”

Sorenson, John L. “Observations on Nephite Chronology.” Book of Mormon Working Paper, No. 8, 1970.

Duplicated by author. Considers the 360-day “tun” year and other suggestions in attempting to settle beginning and ending points for Nephite chronology.

Sperry, Sidney B. Book of Mormon Chronology. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1970.

Written to correct minor errors in the chronology of the 1920 edition of the Book of Mormon. Book-by-book discussion of the given chronology, suppositions, and variant interpretations.

Stoffel, Jerome. “Joseph Smith and the Mormon Dilemma.” N.p., 1970-71.

A self-published history of Joseph Smith and the restoration of the Church, the coming forth of scriptural records, and the exodus of the Saints to Utah. Two chapters feature the coming forth of the Book of Mormon and the internal character of the work. Author does not accept the Book of Mormon as scripture.

Stout, Walter M. “The Book of Mormon Practical Geography.” Upland, CA: n.p., 1970.

Contains maps of Book of Mormon geography that favor the Mesoamerican theory. Book of Mormon scriptural passages provide the criteria for this theory.

Tanner, Jerald, and Sandra Tanner. Mormon Scriptures and the Bible. Salt Lake City: Utah Lighthouse Ministry, 1970.

The Book of Mormon was influenced by Thomas Paine’s The Age of Reason. The LDS church and its Book of Mormon undermine the Bible, and in doing so will destroy the very foundation upon which the Book of Mormon rests. Evidence is presented that shows that modern archaeological finds such as the Dead Sea Scrolls prove the Book of Mormon false in its attack on the Bible.

Todd, Jay M. “In the Beginning.” Improvement Era 73, no. 1, January 1970, 33–48.

LDS scholars on the Creation

Toinet, Paul. “Religions Sans Frontiers?” N.p., 19 May 1970.

In French with an English translation by Roger L. Dock. With the idea of being objective, this article focuses on the Book of Mormon teachings concerning polygamy and Joseph Smith’s translation of the Book of Mormon. A comparison is made between biblical passages and Book of Mormon passages, pointing out the differences. Book of Mormon claims declaring America as the promised land are arrogant and chauvinistic.

Unattributed. “An Invitation to Read the Book of Mormon.” Independence, MO: n.p., 1970?.

A four-page tract recommending three methods of studying the Book of Mormon: (1) Read it from cover to cover; (2) read the chronological highlights; and (3) read selected doctrinal passages.

Unattributed. Book of Mormon Believers. Independence, MO: Church of Christ, Nondenominational Bible Assembly, 197?.

An essay claiming that the expansion of Isaiah 29 in the Book of Mormon and in the Inspired Version of the Bible has historical problems related to the “learned” and “unlearned” who would try to read the book.

Unattributed. Book of Mormon Supplement. USA: Deseret Sunday School Union, 1970.

Lesson manual for teaching youth. Gives objectives, ideas to be taught, and learning activities to be used.

Unattributed. Concerning the Record of the Nephites. Independence, MO: Church of Christ with the Elijah Message, 197?.

An introduction to the Book of Mormon, its people and records. 2 Nephi 28-30 presents what the Book of Mormon says concerning conditions today.

Unattributed. Student Involvement Materials for R 121 ITV Book of Mormon. Provo, UT: BYU Printing Service, 1970.

A workbook for university students to be used in conjunction with instructional television (ITV). The workbook coincides with television lectures in which individuals present materials dealing with the first half of the Book of Mormon.

Welch, John W. “A Study Relating Chiasmus in the Book of Mormon to Chiasmus in the Old Testament, Ugaritic Epics, Homer, and Selected Greek and Latin Authors.” M.A. thesis, Brigham Young University, 1970.

Defines simple, compound, and complex chiasmus, surveys the use of chiasmus in Ugaritic epics, the Old Testament, Homer, and later Greek and Latin authors, and compares the appearance of chiasmus in those literatures with chiasmus in the Book of Mormon. The degree of use of chiasmus in the Book of Mormon is similar to that in the Old Testament.

Weldon, Roy A. Book of Mormon Evidences Joseph Smith a Prophet. Independence, Mo.: Herald Publishing House, 1970.

Keywords: Historic archaeology, Book of Mormon
Weldon, Roy E. Book of Mormon Evidences Joseph Smith a Prophet. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1970.

This pamphlet contains photographs of artifacts and archaeological evidence that the Book of Mormon described long before their discovery. Joseph Smith passes the biblical test of what makes a true prophet of God.

Anderson, Richard Lloyd. “Joseph Smith’s New York Reputation Reappraised.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 3 (1970): 283-310.

The biographer of Joseph Smith’s early life will know his subject when he relies on sources that know their subject. This truism is more obvious in statement than application, for non-Mormon biography has not faced the severe limitations of the uniformly hostile affidavits taken by a sworn enemy of the Mormon Prophet. The image thus obtained is sharply discordant from the Joseph Smith documented in the 1830’s: a leader of physical prowess and vigorous manhood, a profound idealist with spontaneous humor and warmth, who displayed personal courage under tremendous odds. A similar youth in the 1820’s is discovered, not by editing out non-Mormon sources, but finding those non-Mormon sources that reflect definite contact with Joseph Smith. Such a study shows that collecting informed statements about the Prophet will produce a substantial favorable judgment. Although initial collection of statements against Joseph Smith is an oft-told story, its outline is a necessary background for the affidavits to be analyzed. D. P. Hurlbut, excommunicated twice by LDS tribunals for immorality; became so personally vindictive that he was put under a court order restraining him from doing harm to the person or property of Joseph Smith. He was next “employed” by an anti-Mormon public committee to gather evidence to “completely divest Joseph Smith of all claims to the character of an honest man. . . .” To achieve this goal he traveled to New York and procured statements at Palmyra Village, the largest business center adjacent to the Smith farm and also at Manchester, the rural district that included “Stafford Street.” Cornelius Stafford, then twenty, later remembered that Hurlbut arrived at “our school house and took statements about the bad character of the Mormon Smith family, and saw them swear to them.” The Painesville, Ohio, editor, E. D. Howe, replaced Hurlbut as a respectable author, and published the affidavits in Mormonism Unvailed (1834), laying the cornerstone of anti-Mormon historiography. Howe lived to see the solidity of the edifice, observing forty-four years afterward in his memoirs that the book “has been the basis of all the histories which have appeared from time to time since that period touching that people.” More accurately, Howe’s writing was insignificant, but the Palmyra-Manchester affidavits published by him have introduced Joseph Smith in every major non-Mormon study from 1834 to the present. Yet even supposedly definitive studies display no investigation of the individuals behind the Hurlbut statements, nor much insight into their community.

Keywords: Anti-Mormon; Joseph; Jr.; NY; Palmyra; Restoration; Smith; Treasure Seeking
Arrington, Leonard J. “James Gordon Bennett’s 1831 Report on ‘The Mormonites’” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 3 (1970): 353.
Holland, Jeffrey R. “A Note on Mormon Americana at Yale.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 3 (1970): 386-388.

No abstract available.

Keywords: Early Church History; Mormon Americana
Hunter, Howard W. “Foreword 10:3.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 3 (1970): 251.
Jessee, Dean C. “The Original Book of Mormon Manuscript.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 3 (1970): 259-274.

While much that has been said regarding the origin of the Book of Mormon is beyond the experience of the average searcher, only as he accepts or rejects the credibility of the earliest witnesses, the existence of the book itself provides a common ground for careful investigation. But beyond this, some surviving, badly weathered fragments of the original manuscript permit a consideration of the Book of Mormon from a paleographic standpoint. It is the purpose of this study to review the history, and consider the handwriting and composition of the remaining segments of the original manuscript for what they may contribute to the credibility of early witnesses regarding the Book of Mormon origin.

Keywords: Book of Mormon Translation; Early Church History; Original Manuscript of the Book of Mormon
Kimball, Stanley B. “The Anthon Transcript: People, Primary Sources, and Problems.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 3 (1970): 325.
Madsen, Truman G. “Guest Editor’s Prologue 10:3.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 3 (1970): 252.
Patten, Benton P. “The Return, an oil painting.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 3 (1970): 321.
Patten, Benton P. “A Note on ‘The Return’” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 3 (1970): 322.
Porter, Larry C. “The Colesville Branch and the Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 3 (1970): 365-382.

With the many branch, ward, and stake organizations which currently bedeck the international scene of Mormonism, it is understandable that the activities of a small branch of Saints at Colesville, Broome County, New York, could have been virtually forgotten with the passage of time. Yet, at the close of 1830, it was one of some five principal branches serving as focal points for the gathering of the faithful in the new Church. Fayette, Seneca County, New York, served as the headquarters of the Church, while other branches existed at Colesville; Kirtland and Mentor, Geauga County, Ohio; and Warrensville, Cayahoga County, Ohio. The Colesville Branch was personally inaugurated by the Prophet Joseph Smith and its membership played a significant role in the initial years of the new dispensation. Drawn by Joseph’s affirmation of communication with the heavens and the supportive evidences contained in the Book of Mormon, the Colesville Saints gave impetus to the missionary zeal of the Restoration and provided elements of needed leadership for the rapidly expanding faith. From the very inception of “Mormonism,” the Saints comprising the Colesville Branch linked their lives inexorably with the Restored Gospel and the volume which had inspired their conversion, the Book of Mormon. They relinquished family, friends, homes and material comforts in pursuit of their testimonies. The Prophet Joseph Smith was not unmindful of these sacrifices. On August 22, 1842, while making entries in the Book of the Law of the Lord, he paid tribute to certain of the Colesville membership, which might well be applied to them all.

Keywords: Colesville; Early Church History; Joseph; Jr.; Missionary Work; NY; Smith
Rich, Russell R. “Where Were the Moroni Visits?” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 3 (1970): 255-258.

This article deals with defining the exact date of Alvin Smith’s death which helps the author to pinpoint the visits of Moroni.

Keywords: Alvin; Angel Moroni; Early Church History; Smith
Rich, Russell R. “The Dogberry Papers and the Book of Mormon.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 3 (1970): 315-320.

On September 2, 1829, a new paper was born in Palmyra, New York, called The Reflector and published by O. Dogberry, Jun. The object of the papers was to “correct the morals and improve the mind.” O. Dogberry was the pseudonym for a certain Esquire Cole, an ex-justice of the peace, who had obtained access on Sundays and evenings to the use of the idle E. B. Grandin & Co. press, the same press which was being used to print the Book of Mormon. Apparently rumors and gossip about the coming forth of the Book of Mormon were widespread; and Esquire Cole, who looked upon Joseph as an impostor, printed rather tart comments about him and the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Abner; Anti-Mormon; Cole; Early Church History; NY; Obadiah Dogberry; Palmyra; The Reflector
Unattributed. “1970 Research Project.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 3 (1970): 320.
Yorgason, Laurence M. “Preview on a Study of the Social and Geographical Origins of Early Mormon Converts, 1830–1845.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 3 (1970): 279.
Allen, James B. “Membership of Certain of Joseph Smith’s Family in the Western Presbyterian Church of Palmyra.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 482.
BYU Studies Staff. “Index Volume X, Nos. 1–4: Autumn 1969, Winter, Spring, and Summer 1970.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 505.
Christensen, James J. “Calorimetry and Metal Binding in Biology.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 391.
Durham, Reed C., Jr. “Joseph Smith’s Own Story of a Serious Childhood Illness.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 480.
Fletcher, Dale T. “Provo Temple Site, 1968: an oil painting.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 453.
Fletcher, Dale T. “A Note on Provo Temple Site, 1968.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 454.
Izatt, Reed M. “Metal Binding in Biology.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 404.
Kimball, Wm. Clayton. “Smoking and Politics: Policymaking in the Federal Bureaucracy.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 493.
Mackay, Thomas W. “Abraham in Egypt: A Collation of Evidence for the Case of the Missing Wife.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 429-451.

No abstract available.

Keywords: Abraham (Prophet); Sarah (Wife of Abraham)
Melville, J. Keith. “Brigham Young on Politics and Priesthood.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 488.
Peterson, Naomi-Ruth. “Reality.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 452.
Porter, Larry C. “William E. McLellan’s Testimony of the Book of Mormon.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 485-487.

In 1880 James T. Cobb, a graduate of Dartmouth and Amherst colleges and a resident of Salt Lake City, was making an attempt to establish the falsity of the Book of Mormon through an extensive examination of its origins. Among those to whom he directed letters of inquiry was William E. McLellan, whose close association with Joseph Smith and the witnesses of the Book of Mormon in the early years of the Church made him an appropriate subject for correspondence. William E. McLellan joined the Church in 1831. Although he became an early critic of Joseph Smith and other Church leaders, he nevertheless progressed to top leadership positions and on February 15, 1835, he was ordained as one of the original members of the Quorum of the Twelve. Yet due to his criticism of Church leadership he was excommunicated in 1838. The testimony reproduced in this article, written in reply to James T. Cobb’s inquiry, is significant because despite McLellan’s disillusionment with Joseph Smith, he nevertheless was unable to deny his conviction that the Book of Mormon was what it claimed to be.

Keywords: Apostasy; Early Church History; McLellin; Testimony; William E.
Rich, Russell R. “History of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 500.
Riggs, Robert E. “Security in a World of Change.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 491.
Rohde, Norma. “Leadership and Human Relations.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 498.
Shands, Michael F. “Roland You Idiot.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 478.
Smith, Dennis. “New Mormon, a sculpting.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 419.
Smith, Dennis. “Higher Up.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 422.
Smith, Virgil B. “Ideals of Mormons and Gentiles in Utah and Other States.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 425.
Sperry, Sidney B. “Joseph Smith’s Revision of the Bible.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 496.
Wright, H. Curtis. “Metallic Documents of Antiquity.” Brigham Young University Studies 10, no. 4 (1970): 457-477.

No abstract available.

Keywords: Metal Plates; Recordkeeping
Alexander, Thomas G. “Uranium Fever, or No Talk under $1 Million.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1 (1970): 114.
Allen, James B. “Defenders of the Faith: Three Vignettes from Mormon History.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1 (1970): 88.
Breinholt, Floyd E. “Utah Ranch, an oil painting.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1 (1970): 33.
Breinholt, Floyd E. “A Note on ‘Utah Ranch’” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1 (1970): 34.
Clark, Harold Glen. “Spiritual Roots of Human Relations.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1 (1970): 108.
Cowan, Richard O. “Mischa Markow: Mormon Missionary to the Balkans.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1 (1970): 92.
Dredge, C. Paul. “The Church Encounters Asia.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1 (1970): 104.
Hein, Piet. “Grooks.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1 (1970): 32.
Hickman, Martin B. “Josiah Hickman: A Student Defends the Faith.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1 (1970): 99.
Johnson, Hollis R. “Civilizations Out in Space.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1 (1970): 3.
Jones, Sidney L. “Economic Policy: National, Institutional, and Individual Issues.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1 (1970): 13.
King, Arthur Henry. “Some Notes on Art and Morality.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1 (1970): 37.
Matthews, Robert J. “Joseph Smith’s ‘New Translation’ of the Bible.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1 (1970): 111.
McKiernan, F. Mark. “Sidney Rigdon’s Missouri Speeches.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1 (1970): 90.
Nielsen, Veneta. “Iconographs.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1 (1970): 107.
Tvedtnes, John A. “Hebraisms in the Book of Mormon: A Preliminary Survey.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 1 (1970): 50-58.

Though the Book of Mormon expressly states that it is written in the “language of the Egyptians,” (1 Nephi 1:2), nevertheless, it quite clearly reflects a number of Hebrew idioms and contains numerous Hebrew words. This is no doubt due to the fact that the Nephites retained the Hebrew language, albeit in an altered form (See Mormon 9:35). Moreover, it is not impossible that the plates themselves contained Hebrew words, idioms,and syntax written in Egyptian cursive script (Moroni’s “reformed Egyptian”—see Mormon 9:32). In this present treatise, we will not be concerned so much with the methodology involved in the writing of the Book of Mormon as with the evidence for the use of Hebrew expressions, or of expressions akin thereto. Only the more important examples will be cited.

Keywords: Hebraism; Language - Hebrew; Language - Reformed Egyptian
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 132 no. 2, February, 1970. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1970, 78 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 73, no. 2 (February 1970). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Young, Fred L. “Question Time: Prophecy says that the Book of Mormon is to go to the Jews. Hasn’t it been taken to them already?” Saints’ Herald 117 (February 1970): 47.

Parley P. Pratt and other missionaries have taken the Book of Mormon to the Holy Land, but all Jews should have an opportunity to hear the gospel.

Wilkinson, Ernest L. “The Unique Role of BYU among Universities of America.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, February 2, 1970.
Keywords: BYU; Religious Freedom
Cannon, Elaine A. “Male, Female, and the Lord.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, February 10, 1970.
Keywords: Men; Women
Miles, David H. “Joseph Smith, Science and Religion.” David O. Mckay Lecture, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, February 9, 1970.
Maxwell, Neal A. “Spiritual Ecology.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, February 23, 1970.
Keywords: Chastity; Family; Spirituality
Richards, A. LeGrand. “The Lamanites, A People of Promise.” In BYU Speeches of the Year (24 February 1970). Provo, UT: BYU Press.

The promises of the Book of Mormon found in Alma and 2 Nephi are being fulfilled and the Lamanites are bearing witness of its truthfulness.

Unattributed. “This Is the Decade of the Seventies.” Church News 40 (28 February 1970): 3.

Nearly 45,000 copies of the Book of Mormon have been placed in motels, hotels, and businesses. Some conversions have been reported but the total number of converts cannot be known.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 132 no. 3, March, 1970. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1970, 78 pages.
Haag, Eldon C. “By the Gift and Power of God.” Instructor 105 (March 1970): 82-83.

The Lord did not need an educated man to translate the Nephite records, but one like Joseph Smith who would capture the spirit and message of the original document through divine aid.

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 73, no. 3 (March 1970). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Spafford, Belle S. “Woman in Today’s World.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, March 3, 1970.
Keywords: Women
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 132 no. 4, April, 1970. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1970, 70 pages.
Ashton, Marvin J. “Courage.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Benson, Ezra Taft. “A World Message.” Delivered at the Monday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Brown, Hugh B. “The Birth of Truth.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Brown, Victor L., Jr. “Wanted: Parents With Courage.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Burton, Theodore M. “Honesty is the Best Policy.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “140th Annual Conference April 1970.” General Conference, April 1970.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Conference Report: 140th Annual Conference April 1970. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970, 164 pages.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “140th Annual Conference Session: Saturday morning, April 1970.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “140th Annual Conference Session: Saturday afternoon, April 1970.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “140th Annual Conference Session: Saturday evening, Priesthood session, April 1970.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “140th Annual Conference Session: Sunday morning, April 1970.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “140th Annual Conference Session: Sunday afternoon, April 1970.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “140th Annual Conference Session: Monday morning, Solemn Assembly, April 1970.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “140th Annual Conference Session: Monday afternoon, April 1970.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Cullimore, James A. “The Responsibility of Membership in the Church.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Dunn, Loren C. “A Prophet’s Story.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Dunn, Paul H. “Meet Joseph Smith.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Dyer, Alvin R. “The Last Dispensation.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Ettinger, Cecil. “A Testimony of the Book of Mormon.” Restoration Witness 8 (April 1970): 6-7.

Bears a testimony that is not based on archaeological evidences connected to the Book of Mormon, but on the contents of the book.

Evans, Richard L. “One Small Step.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Hanks, Marion D. “Beneath the Hearth.” Delivered at the Monday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Hinckley, Gordon B. “Contend Not With Others, But Pursue a Steady Course.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Hunter, Howard W. “The Reality of God.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Hunter, Milton R. “Witnesses to the Book of Mormon.” Delivered at the Monday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.

This article shares histories produced by Native Americans during the colonial period of America contain accounts similar to those in the Book of Mormon. The Works of Ixtlilxochitl appears to be a Lamanite history. Four other books that may correspond with the Book of Mormon are The Annals of the Cakchiquels, Title of the Lords of Totonicapan, the Popul Vuh, and Anales de los Xahil.

Keywords: Annals of the Cakchiquels; Native Americans; Title of the Lords of Totonicapan; Works of Ixtlilxochitl
Kimball, Spencer W. “The Need for a Prophet.” Delivered at the Monday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Lee, Harold B. “To the Defenders of the Faith.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Lee, Harold B. “The Day in Which We Live.” Delivered at the Monday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 73, no. 4 (April 1970). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
McConkie, Bruce R. “Salvation Is a Family Affair.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Monson, Thomas S. “Only a Teacher.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Packer, Boyd K. “The Path to Manhood.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Petersen, Mark E. “The Role of a Prophet.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Peterson, Donald H. “Great Ministers of the Book of Mormon.” Restoration Witness 8 (April 1970): 10-14.

Many Book of Mormon prophets delivered a sacred message to God’s people, including Lehi, Nephi, King Benjamin, Alma, and Moroni. When Christ visited the Nephites he revealed his own message and that of his Father.

Rector, Hartman, Jr. “From Weakness to Strength.” Delivered at the Monday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Richards, A. LeGrand. “Why a Prophet?” Delivered at the Monday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Richards, Franklin D. “Justice, Mercy, and Humility.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Romney, Marion G. “The Key to Peace.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Sill, Sterling W. “Our Temptations Upward.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Simpson, Robert L. “‘What Is Man, That Thou Art Mindful of Him?’” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Smith, Eldred G. “‘Choose Ye This Day’” Delivered at the Monday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Our Concern for All Our Father’s Children.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Magnifying Our Callings in the Priesthood.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “The Reins of Responsibility and Leadership.” Delivered at the Monday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “A Prayer for Peace.” Delivered at the Monday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Sonne, Alma. “The Gospel Restored.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Stapley, Delbert L. “An Unwavering Faith.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Tanner, N. Eldon. “The Power and Influence of the Priesthood.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Tanner, N. Eldon. “The Blessings of Obedience.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Taylor, Henry D. “Church Welfare.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Tuttle, A. Theodore. “Principles and Promises.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Vandenberg, John H. “In Search of Truth.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Young, S. Dilworth. “Applying the Missionary Program.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1970.
Payne, David V. “Book of Mormon Defense Wins Law Class Mock Trial.” Church News 40 (4 April 1970): 4.

Jack H. West legally defended the Book of Mormon in a court of law in 1931. The attorney gave credit to God for briefing the case, setting up the evidence, and selecting the witnesses.

Packer, Boyd K. “Eternal Marriage.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, April 14, 1970.
Keywords: Eternity; Marriage; Collection: Marriage and Love
Haight, David B. “America.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, April 20, 1970.
Keywords: America
Benson, Ezra Taft. “The American Challenge.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, April 21, 1970.
Keywords: Freedom; Morality; Patriotism
Nibley, Hugh W. “Shalamar.” 7 pp.

Two slightly different versions of this have been preserved and circulated.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 132 no. 5, May, 1970. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1970, 70 pages.
Bennion, John W. “Book of Mormon Perspectives on Prosperity.” Improvement Era 73, no. 5 (1970): 14-15, 17.

Points out that “prosperity can become a curse and lead to moral and spiritual decay.” Several scriptures are quoted and discussed to help teach the correct use of material wealth. “Prosperity in and of itself does not improve a man’s character.”

Keywords: Pride, Prosperity, Wealth
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 73, no. 5 (May 1970). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Midgley, Louis C. “Hugh Nibley: The Portrait of a Leader.” Improvement Era, 1961-1970 (Volumes 64-73); 1970 (Volume 73); 1970 May (No. 5), Church History Library, 79–81.

The name of Hugh Nibley has become a byword within the Church in the past two decades, primarily as a result of his writings published in the pages of the Improvement Era for 21 years. Since 1948, only six volumes of the Era have been published without the by-line of Hugh Nibley, which is usually part of an extended series of articles. His brilliant, incisive mind, fortified on one hand by fluency in some ten languages and strengthened on the other by his strong faith in the gospel’s message, has blessed countless readers. But it is his zest for knowledge, his joy in discovery, and his thrill at uncovering old things for us to view anew that have endeared him to all who have read his works. In this respect, Brother Nibley represents a symbol of the person hungering and thirsting after knowledge, an ideal that most individuals could well adapt for the betterment and fulfillment of their own personal lives. In this spirit, as his current series is concluded, the Era is pleased to feature Brother Nibley as a fitting symbol of one who has truly found many adventures in learning.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 132 no. 6, June, 1970. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1970, 70 pages.
Constance, Marguerite. “Shall I Read the Book of Mormon . . . Again?” Saints’ Herald 117 (June 1970): 11, 36.

It is necessity to reread the Book of Mormon and gain a mature understanding of it.

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 73, no. 6 (June 1970). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Unattributed. “Moments in History.” Church News 40 (6 June 1970): 2.

David Whitmer traveled to Harmony, Pennsylvania, to return with Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to the Whitmer home where the translation of the Book of Mormon would be completed. Whitmer’s fears were allayed by the appearance of a man who told him he was going to Cumorah and then disappeared.

Unattributed. “Moments in History.” Church News 40 (13 June 1970): 2.

Samuel Smith was the first missionary with copies of the completed Book of Mormon. He gave one copy to Rev. John P. Greene, who was converted, and he passed it on to the Young family, many of whom were also converted. It was also given to Heber C. Kimball.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 132 no. 7, July, 1970. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1970, 62 pages.
Arrington, Leonard J. “Review of The Farm Boy and the Angel, by Carl Carmer.” Dialogue 5 (Summer 1970): 97.

Book review.

Cheesman, Paul R. “The Ruins of Monte Alban.” Instructor 105 (July 1970): center insert.

The ruins of Monte Alban (“sacred mountain”)

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 73, no. 7 (July 1970). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Maxwell, Neal A. “An Ancient Record—with Relevancy.” Instructor 105 (July 1970): 240-41.

Discusses the Book of Mormon as an ancient record that was predestined to come forth in this day and is a work relevant to our day.

Maxwell, Neal A. “The Book of Mormon is Relevant Today.” Instructor 105 (July, August, September, October, November 1970): 240-41, 306-7, 316-17, 370-71, 404-5.

Five-part series showing how the Book of Mormon is relevant today: all generations need to learn from the past for it teaches of the sorrowing of the damned and the danger of unchastity. Author details some of the “magnificent miscellany” contained in the Book of Mormon, such as the erosion of spiritual experience, reason vs. inspiration, and the importance of two-way communication; shows how the Book of Mormon is congruent with the Bible; details some milestones for modern Christians found in the Book of Mormon in the areas of charity, prayer, and testimony.

Leavitt, Carrick D. “Papyrus Boat Sails Ocean.” Church News 40 (18 July 1970): 15.

Reports the Atlantic crossing by Thor Heyerdahl in his papyrus boat Ra 2. This achievement is seen as important support for Book of Mormon accounts that the Nephites, Jaredites, and Mulekites crossed the oceans on their way to the Americas.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 132 no. 8, August, 1970. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1970, 54 pages.
Hullinger, Robert N. “The Lost Tribes of Israel and the Book of Mormon.” The Lutheran Quarterly 22 (August 1970): 319-29.

Tells about Ethan Smith and his interest in writing the View of the Hebrews. “Joseph Smith adapted the Indian-Israelite theory for his American scripture. He made the Indian descendants of only one Israelite tribe— Joseph” Joseph Smith produced the Book of Mormon to prove the existence of God and other theological propositions against popular skepticism.

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 73, no. 8 (August 1970). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Todd, Jay M. “After Eden.” Improvement Era 73, no. 8, August 1970, 8–9.

An explanation of what Adam and Eve did and why

Unattributed. “Twenty-five Books That Have Changed America.” Church News 40 (8 August 1970): 15.

The Book of Mormon is listed in Robert Down’s Books That Changed America. Down draws parallels between the beginnings of early Christianity, early development of the Church and the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.

Christiansen, ElRay L. “Temples: Avenues to Exaltation.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, August 11, 1970.
Keywords: Exaltation; Temples
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 132 no. 9, September, 1970. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1970, 54 pages.
Anderson, Richard Lloyd. “Confirming Records of Moroni’s Coming.” Improvement Era 72, no. 9 (1969): 4-8.

This article presents an analysis of the five published accounts of Moroni’s visits with Joseph Smith on the night of September 21-22, 1823. These accounts were dictated to secretaries with known record-keeping skills. The article carefully examines eight elements of the vision to create a composite description.

Keywords: Angel Moroni, Restoration, Vision
Bennion, Owen Cannon. “To Offer an Acceptable Sacrifice to the Lord.” Improvement Era 73, no. 9, September 1970, 64–67.

poem

Ham, Wayne. “Problems in Interpreting the Book of Mormon as History.” Courage: A Journal of History, Thought and Action 1 (September 1970): 15-22.

In this environmentalist approach to the Book of Mormon the author believes that it is difficult to treat the Book of Mormon as an ancient historical document. Alleged problems extant in the Book of Mormon listed by the author include: the explicit mention of the name of Jesus Christ before Jesus’ ministry in Palestine, similarities with the Bible, the Deutero-Isaiah problem, anachronistic mention of synagogues, Greek names, pre-Christian baptism, domesticated animals, Old World crops in America, and textual changes. The writer therefore espouses a “nonliteral view of the Book of Mormon”

Jones, Carl Hugh. “The ‘Anthon Transcript’ and Two Mesoamerican Cylinder Seals.” Society for Early Historic Archaeology Newsletter 122 (September 1970): 1-8.

A comparison of the “characters” from the Anthon transcript with two Mesoamerican scripts. The author concludes that the characters are similar.

M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 73, no. 9 (September 1970). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Njeim, George A. “The Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 117 (September 1970): 28-30, 54.

Discusses the character of the Three Witnesses, saying that their apostasy from the early Church was “a blessing in tragic guise” since it validated their testimony of the Book of Mormon that they were able to leave the Church but not deny their eyewitness experience.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 132 no. 10, October, 1970. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1970, 42 pages.
Anderson, Joseph. “The Library of the Mind.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Anderson, Richard Lloyd. “The Trustworthiness of Young Joseph Smith.” Improvement Era 73, no. 10 (1970): 82-89.
Keywords: Angel Moroni, Early Church History, Smith, Joseph, Jr., Smith, Lucy Mack, Smith, William, Vision
Ashton, Marvin J. “Action.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Bennett, William H. “The Gospel Is the Answer to All Problems.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Benson, Ezra Taft. “Strengthening the Family.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Brockbank, Bernard P. “The Mormon Pavilion at Expo ’70.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Brown, Victor L., Jr. “‘Upon You My Fellow Servants…’” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Burton, Theodore M. “The Spirit and Power of Elijah.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Christensen, Ross T. “Renewed Latter-day Saint Interest in the Phoenicians.” Improvement Era 73, no. 10 (1970): 12-15.

This article shares new evidence that reveals Phoenician contact with the New World between 1000 to 500 B.C. Phoenician inscriptions record in remarkable detail the voyages of mariners, pinpointing both departure and arrival dates and places. Christensen hypothesizes that the guardian(s) of Mulek may have asked Phoenician friends to aid in their escape from the Babylonians.

Keywords: Mulek (Son of King Zedekiah), New World, Phoenicians, Pre-Columbian Contact, Sailing, Transoceanic Contact, Transoceanic Voyage
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “140th Semi-Annual Conference October 1970.” General Conference, October 1970.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Conference Report: 140th Semi-Annual Conference October 1970. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970, 172 pages.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “140th Semiannual Conference Session: Friday morning, October 1970.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “140th Semiannual Conference Session: Friday afternoon, October 1970.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “140th Semiannual Conference Session: Saturday morning, October 1970.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “140th Semiannual Conference Session: Saturday afternoon, October 1970.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “140th Semiannual Conference Session: Saturday evening, Priesthood session, October 1970.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “140th Semiannual Conference Session: Sunday morning, October 1970.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “140th Semiannual Conference Session: Sunday afternoon, October 1970.” Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Cullimore, James A. “How Do You Draw God?” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Dunn, Loren C. “Can They Count on Us?” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Dunn, Paul H. “‘Come Ye After Me’” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Dyer, Alvin R. “Blessed Are the Meek.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Evans, Richard L. “We Are Going to Be What We Live Like.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Haight, David B. “Times Which Are Too Full.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Hanks, Marion D. “‘Bear Ye One Another’s Burdens’” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Hinckley, Gordon B. “From My Generation to Yours, With Love.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Hunter, Howard W. “Where, Then, Is Hope?” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Kimball, Spencer W. “The Years That the Locust Hath Eaten.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Lee, Harold B. “Keep Your Lamp Lighted.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Lee, Harold B. “Time to Prepare to Meet God.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Lee, Harold B. “Uphold the Hands of the President of the Church.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 73, no. 10 (October 1970). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Maxwell, Neal A. “Education of the Whole Man.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
McConkie, Bruce R. “Our Belief in Christ.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Monson, Thomas S. “Thou Art a Teacher Come From God.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Packer, Boyd K. “Families and Fences.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Petersen, Mark E. “Who Was the Great White God?” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.

This article discusses various native traditions of the Western Hemisphere and Pacific region that refer to a “Great White God.” Several sources are cited and their common points are discussed and compared to 3 Nephi 11. Jesus Christ was the Great White God referred to in all instances.

Keywords: 3 Nephi; Ancient America – Mesoamerica; Mythology; Polynesia; Quetzalcoatl
Rector, Hartman, Jr. “Repentance Makes Us Free.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Richards, A. LeGrand. “God Moves in a Mysterious Way.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Richards, Franklin D. “Be Honest With Yourself.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Romney, Marion G. “The Keystone of Our Religion.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.

This article reaffirms that the purpose of the Book of Mormon is to bear witness of Jesus Christ.

Keywords: Book of Mormon; Keystone; Restoration
Sill, Sterling W. “God and Country.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Simpson, Robert L. “When a Prophet Speaks, Listen Well.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Smith, Eldred G. “The Law of Obedience.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “‘That the Fulness of My Gospel Might Be Proclaimed’” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “With Thankful Hearts….” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Stapley, Delbert L. “The Value of Love.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Tanner, N. Eldon. “‘Woe Unto You… Hypocrites’” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Tanner, N. Eldon. “The Privilege of Holding the Priesthood.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Taylor, Henry D. “Faith.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Tuttle, A. Theodore. “The Calling of the Seventy.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Vandenberg, John H. “Lost and Found.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1970.
Weight, G. Dale. “A Great Guide in Solving Problems.” Instructor 105 (October 1970): 362-63.

Demonstrates Book of Mormon’s influence on youth. Stories of Alma the Younger, Enos, Ammon, Joseph Smith, and Jesus Christ are especially applicable; the Book of Mormon gives youth a “cause” with which to identify.

Wittorf, John H., ed. “Joseph Smith and the Prehistoric Mound-Builders of Eastern North America.” Society for Early Historic Archaeology Newsletter 123 (October 1970): 1-9.

Shows that Joseph Smith never made a conclusive statement supporting the belief that mounds and the mound builders of Northeastern America represent the remains of Book of Mormon lands or peoples. Discusses the Enon mound, Zelph mound, Adena and Hopwell cultures, and the Kinderhook plates.

Benson, Ezra Taft. “Opportunity and Challenge.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, October 6, 1970.
Keywords: Church Growth; Youth
Burton, Theodore M. “A Disease Called Pride.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, October 13, 1970.
Keywords: Pride
Jarrard, Jack E. “Old New World Similarities Told.” Church News 40 (17 October 1970): 5.

Archaeologist Cyrus H. Gordon discussed the two-way traffic between the Old and New World before the Christian era.

Romney, Marion G. “The Vision of the Founders.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, October 23, 1970.
Keywords: BYU; Pioneers
Nielsen, Swen C. “Thanksgiving.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, October 24, 1970.
Keywords: Gratitude
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 132 no. 11, November, 1970. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1970, 42 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 73, no. 11 (November 1970). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
Nibley, Hugh W. “The Book of Mormon as a Mirror of the East.” Improvement Era 73, no. 11 (November 1970). 115–125.

Originally printed as a 1948 Improvement Era article.

Book of Mormon proper names are related to Egyptian etymologies.

Sperry, Sidney B. “Moroni the Lonely, The Story of the Writing of the Title-Page to the Book of Mormon.” Improvement Era73, no. 11 (November 1970): 110-11.

Moroni was alone for thirty-six years. He finished the Book of Mormon, abridged the book of Ether, and wrote the title page.

Monson, Thomas S. “Great Expectations.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, November 15, 1970.
Dyer, Alvin R. “When Thou Art Converted.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, November 17, 1970.
Keywords: Conversion; Faith
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain. The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star Vol. 132 no. 12, December, 1970. Manchester, Liverpool, London: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Great Britain, 1970, 86 pages.
M. I. A. General Board. Improvement Era 73, no. 12 (December 1970). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970.
McConkie, Bruce R. “Households of Faith.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, December 1, 1970.
Keywords: Children; Divine Nature
Richards, A. LeGrand. “‘God Moves in a Mysterious Way’” Improvement Era 73, no. 12 (1970): 69-71.

This article speaks concerning God and Christ, and teaches that Old Testament prophets foretold of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Book of Mormon, Old Testament, Prophecy, Smith, Joseph, Jr.
Weldon, Clair E. “The Divine Authenticity of the Book of Mormon.” Courage: A Journal of History, Thought and Action 1 (December 1970): 102-6.

Written to tell readers that the Book of Mormon is an authentic and divine work. Readers can determine its authenticity trough personal study and prayer.

Brown, Hugh B. “Christ—Jehovah—Messiah.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, December 15, 1970.
Keywords: Jesus Christ; Collection: Jesus Christ; Our Savior and Redeemer; Podcast: Jesus Christ; Our Savior and Redeemer
1971
A Father. “six + one = six.” Ensign, January 1971.
Arrington, Leonard J. “The Human Qualities of Joseph Smith, the Prophet.” Ensign, January 1971.
Ashton, Marvin J. “The Church Focuses on Social and Emotional Problems.” Ensign, January 1971.
Ashton, Wendell J. “Railroad Ties.” Ensign, January 1971.
Backman, Milton V., Jr. Joseph Smith’s First Vision. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1971, [R]1980.

Provides the accounts of Joseph Smith’s first vision. Also, contains a description of the religious and economical environment of Palmyra as a background for the first vision. Uses the Book of Mormon as a witness of Joseph Smith’s divine calling. A separate chapter gives a brief account of the Three Witnesses and the Eight Witnesses.

Barthel, Mildred V. “Acknowledgment.” Ensign, January 1971.
Belt, Dwayne, and Lyal Holder. “Judge the Schools? Act, Don’t React.” Ensign, January 1971.
Bickerstaff, H. George. Book of Mormon Stories for Children. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1971.

Book of Mormon stories told on a child’s level of understanding. The stories tell of Joseph Smith, the brother of Jared and the shining stones, Lehi’s vision, and Nephi and the brass plates.

Burnett, M. Dallas. “‘In the Hearts of Conspiring Men’” Ensign, January 1971.
BYU Religious Education. A Catalogue of Theses and Dissertations Concerning the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormonism and Utah. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University, 1971.

The theses and dissertations are listed according to authors and titles. Subjects such as “Lamanites and Polynesians,” “Book of Mormon History,” and “Book of Mormon” can be found in the subject index.

Ceram, C. W. The First American: A Story of North American Archaeology. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1971.

Explains (pp. 204-5) that the Book of Mormon does not consider the ancient inhabitants of America to be from the lost ten tribes, but rather from the period of the Tower of Babel, and Israelites from 600 B.C.

Cheville, Roy A. Book of Mormon Speaks for Itself. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1971.

Explores twelve separate aspects of the Book of Mormon, investigating such topics as how “the book speaks of God in history, the book centers on the universal Christ, and the book predicts the ministry of the Holy Spirit”

Poulson, Jenniev J., and John R. Christiansen. “Can Children Learn to Manage Money?” Ensign, January 1971.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, January 1971. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1971.
Crowther, Duane S. The Plan of Salvation and the Future in Prophecy. Bountiful, Utah: Horizon Publishers, 1971.

Combines Book of Mormon passages with others from the standard works of the Church to outline the plan of salvation. Many Book of Mormon passages foretell future conditions.

Eaton, Valoy. “Day of the Lamanite, an oil painting.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 2 (1971): 149.
Eaton, Valoy. “A Note on ‘Day of the Lamanite’” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 2 (1971): 150.
Ensign. “And the Deaf Shall Hear ….” Ensign January 1971.
Ensign. “President Nixon on the Latter-day Saints.” Ensign January 1971.
Ensign. “Programs and Policies Newsletter.” Ensign January 1971.
Ensign. “Editorial.” Ensign January 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “The sum of our decisions ….” Ensign, January 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “You can go on ….” Ensign, January 1971.
Farley, O. William. “A Time to Teach.” Ensign, January 1971.
Flake, Chad J. “Mormon Bibliography 1970.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 2 (1971): 200.
Fletcher, Rupert J. “A Land Which Is Choice above All Lands.” Independence, MO: n.p., 1971.

Finds that there is “ample proof in the Book of Mormon to identify the location” of the choice land. Both the Nephites and the Jaredites lived in the area of the United States of America.

Gabbott, Mabel Jones, conductor. “Today’s Family.” Ensign, January 1971.
Galbraith, Madelyn. There is a Book. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1971.

A novel about an Indian’s search for his identity and his encounter with the Book of Mormon.

Green, Doyle L. “The Church and Its Magazines.” Ensign, January 1971.
Green, Doyle L. “April 6, 1830: The Day the Church Was Organized.” Ensign, January 1971.
Hoole, Daryl V. “Love Insurance.” Ensign, January 1971.
Hume, Martha Haskins. “Grief.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 2 (1971): 148.
Jeffrey, Duane E. “Succession in the Church.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 2 (1971): 207.
Kimball, Stanley B. “Thomas L. Barnes: Coroner of Carthage.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 2 (1971): 141.
Larson, Clinton F. “Sleep.” Ensign, January 1971.
Lee, Harold B. “God’s Kingdom—A Kingdom of Order.” Ensign, January 1971.
Mannering, Effa L. “2000 Questions and Answers from the Book of Mormon.” Independence, MO: n.p., 1971.

Large, homemade study guide for the benefit of RLDS members. Contains questions answered by citing the relevant verses directly. Used as a study guide.

McKay, Quinn G. “Principles In Conflict.” Ensign, January 1971.
Otten, Leaun G., and E. A. McKenna. Selected Statements from General Authorities Concerning Book of Mormon Passages. 3 vols. Provo, UT: BYU Press, 1971.

A collection of statements made by General Authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints concerning Book of Mormon passages. Volume one begins with statements by Church leaders concerning 1 Nephi to Words of Mormon; volume two contains statements dealing with Mosiah and Alma; volume three with the books Helaman to Moroni.

Mesle, C. Robert. Review of Since Cumorah: The Book of Mormon in the Modern World, by Hugh Nibley. Courage 2, no. 1 (1971): 331–32.
Midgley, Louis C. “The Search for Love: Lessons from the Catholic Debate over Moral Philosophy.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 2 (1971): 188.
Milner, Winifred M. Light from the Dust, a Historical Novel. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1971.

An imaginative novel, based on historical documents, about the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.

Monson, Thomas S. “The Women’s Movement: Liberation or Deception?” Ensign, January 1971.
Murray, Herbert F. “Arab-Israeli Conflict.” Ensign, January 1971.
Nibley, Hugh W. “The Day of the Amateur.” New Era.

Reprinted in Brother Brigham Challenges the Saints, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 13.

Why it’s a good thing that the leaders of the Church are amateur clergy, not paid professionals.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Renounce War or A Substitute for Victory.” An antiwar letter of 26 March 1971.

Later published in Brother Brigham Challenges the Saints.

An exhortation to turn the hearts of the men toward peace rather than toward war.

Nibley, Hugh W. “What Is ‘The Book of Breathings’?” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 2 (1971): 153–87.

Reprinted in Studies of the Books of Moses and Abraham: Articles from BYU Studies. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book.

A history of “The Book of Breathings” as well as a description of what it is.

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Meaning of the Kirtland Egyptian Papers.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 4 (1971): 350–99.

Reprinted in Studies of the Books of Moses and Abraham: Articles from BYU Studies, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book.

Looks at several of the Kirtland Egyptian Papers and rumors surrounding them that may or may not be true based on the lack of evidence surrounding them.

Palmer, Spencer J. “Israel in Asia.” Ensign, January 1971.
Pearson, Helen. “The Book.” Ensign, January 1971.
Richards, A. LeGrand. The Mormons and the Jewish People. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1971.

Church pamphlet

Riley, William L. “A Comparison of Passages from Isaiah and Other Old Testament Prophets in Ethan Smith’s View of the Hebrews and the Book of Mormon.” Master’s thesis, Brigham Young University, 1971.

Compares the Book of Mormon and the View of the Hebrews. The parallels have also been studied by B. H. Roberts and Hugh Nibley, who say that any connections that may be made are also found in the Bible. The emphasis of this paper is on passages from Isaiah that are common to all three books.

Romney, Marion G. “Gospel Forum.” Ensign, January 1971.
Schlinker, Lori. “Kitsch in the Visual Arts and Advertisement of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” Interview #6, in Lori Schlinker’s master’s thesis, 60-64. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University, 1971.

Kitsch in the Visual Arts [an interview in Lori Schlinker’s “Kitsch in the Visual Arts” (BYU, August 1971), 60–64; augmented by the inclusion of some miscellaneous comments made by Nibley in a panel discussion on the arts in Letters to Smoother, Etc. . . . Proceedings of the 1980 Brigham Young University Symposium on the Humanities, ed. Joy C. Ross and Steven C. Walker (Provo, UT: BYU Press, 1982), 102–4; 111–12]

The writer’s reason for making this study is a felt lack of taste and a general misunderstanding and misuse of the visual arts in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She is convinced that art, generally considered as a matter of personal taste, is actually a matter of professional judgement. A characteristic of our time is the “do-it-yourself“ trend and to make up ones own mind about everything without any consultation of authorities and also a loss of feeling for integrity in productions of the human mind and hand which broke down the fences against kitsch and opened up the way, not only into man’s environment, but also into his thinking. May the reader find in this study a help towards a better understanding and a greater awareness of the problem of kitsch.

Sharp, Loretta M. “The Mythic Machiavelli: The Prince and Mandragola. Mythic Patterns in a Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man; Archetypal Patterns in the Book of Mormon.” M.A. thesis, Brigham Young University, 1971.

Discusses several archetypal patterns that occur in the Book of Mormon. These include the archetypal night journey, the Cain-Abel archetype, the Oedipal statement, the Great Mother archetype, and the resulting masculinity of the book. She provides several examples of each archetype, and relates them to the scriptural context.

Smith, Dennis. “Of Youth and Time.” Ensign, January 1971.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Message from the First Presidency.” Ensign, January 1971.
Smith, Robert. “Another View of the New English Bible.” Dialogue 6, no. 1, 1971, 101–3.
Sorenson, John L. “A Collection of References to Trans-Oceanic Contacts with the Americas Before the Recognized Discoveries.” New-England Antiquities Research Association 67 (1971-72): 78-80, 38-40.

A bibliography of transoceanic travels to America prior to Columbus. The work has been superseded with later works.

Tanner, Jerald, and Sandra Tanner. The Case Against Mormonism. 3 vols. Salt Lake City: Utah Lighthouse Ministry, 1967, 1968, 1971.

These volumes repeat much of the material found in the Tanners’ Mormonism: Shadow or Reality. Volume 2 deals entirely with the Book of Mormon. Over 400 parallels between verses in the New Testament and the Book of Mormon are given. Contains a discussion of theories regarding the Hebrew origin of the American Indians that were common in the days of Joseph Smith. The authors believe that the Book of Mormon is a product of Joseph Smith’s environment.

Thomasson, Gordon C., ed. War, Conscription, Conscience, and Mormonism. Santa Barbara: Mormon Heritage, 1971.

A collection of essays by recognized authorities and scholars of the Church that reflect individual opinions on the subjects of war, conscription, conscience, and Mormonism. Cites relevant Book of Mormon precedents, such as Anti-Nephi-Lehies.

Tobler, Douglas F. “Mormonism in Germany: A History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Germany.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 2 (1971): 213.
Tvedtnes, John A. “For Your Information: The Language of my Father.” New Era 1, no. 5 (1971): 19.

A combination Hebrew/Egyptian text was found at Arad, which may contain language similar to the “reformed Egyptian” in which the original Book of Mormon was written.

Keywords: Ancient Near East, Language - Hebrew, Reformed Egyptian
Wilcox, Reed N. “Two books about blacks and the Church.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 2 (1971): 210.
Allen, James B. “A Letter from Brigham Young and Daniel H. Wells, 1857.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 3 (1971): 304.
Anderson, Dallas. “Christ and the Twelve Apostles, a sculpting.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 3 (1971): 249.
Campbell, Eugene E. “The Mormons and the Donner Party.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 3 (1971): 307.
Cracroft, Richard H. “The Gentle Blasphemer: Mark Twain, Holy Scripture, and the Book of Mormon.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 2 (1971): 119-136.

Chapter Sixteen of Mark Twain’s Roughing It begins, “All men have heard of the Mormon Bible, but few except the ”elect’ have seen it, or, at least, taken the trouble to read it.” Conversely, all Mormons have heard of Twain’s caustic burlesque on the Book of Mormon, but none seems to have taken the trouble to demonstrate to Gentiles that Twain was obviously one of the multitude who had not read the book. Indeed, the four chapters in Roughing It(1872) devoted to the Mormons and their “golden Bible” continue to evoke hilarity from Latter-day Saints, not only because of the burlesque on sacred Mormon institutions, of which Twain was understandably but appallingly ignorant, but also because of the amusingly evident fact that if Twain read the Book of Mormon at all, it was in the same manner that Tom Sawyer won the Sunday School Bible contest—by cheating.

Keywords: Criticism; Mark Twain
Hickman, Josiah E. “The Banishment of the Mormon People.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 3 (1971): 311.
Jennings, Warren A. “Two Iowa Postmasters View Nauvoo: Anti-Mormon Letters to the Governor of Missouri.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 3 (1971): 275.
Matthews, Robert J. “The Bernhisel Manuscript Copy of Joseph Smith’s Inspired Version of the Bible.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 3 (1971): 253.
Thomas, Robert K. “Academic Responsibility.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 3 (1971): 293.
Williams, Ray S. “Emerson’s Relevance Today.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 3 (1971): 241.
Anderson, Richard Lloyd. “The Impact of the First Preaching in Ohio.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 4 (1971): 474-496.

Specific plans to preach the restored gospel in the west matured during the second conference after Church organization, held late September, 1830. The missionary theme was prominent during the three-day duration of this conference. The official minutes summarize what was probably the first missionary farewell in LDS history: “Singing and prayer in behalf of Brother Oliver Cowdery and Peter Whitmer, Jr., who were previously appointed to go to the Lamanites.” The Ohio labors of Oliver Cowdery, Parley P. Pratt, and their companions doubled the membership of the Church and created a solid nucleus for rapid growth and a secure, if temporary, gathering location. One must assess the impact of these four men in four weeks with a certain awe.

Keywords: Cowdery; Early Church History; Mission to the Lamanites; Missionary Work; Oliver; Parley P.; Pratt; Rigdon; Sidney
Berrett, LaMar C. “An Impressive Letter from the Pen of Joseph Smith.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 4 (1971): 517.
Bitton, Davis. “Kirtland as a Center of Missionary Activity, 1830-1838.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 4 (1971): 497.
BYU Studies Staff. “Index, Volume 11.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 4 (1971): 541.
Flake, Chad J. “The Newell K. Whitney Collection.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 4 (1971): 322.
Jessee, Dean C. “The Writing of Joseph Smith’s History.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 4 (1971): 439.
Kimball, Stanley B. “Sources on the History of the Mormons in Ohio: 1830–38.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 4 (1971): 524.
Layton, Robert. “Kirtland: A Perspective on Time and Place.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 4 (1971): 423.
Lythgoe, Dennis L. “The 1968 Presidential Decline of George Romney: Mormonism or Politics?” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 3 (1971): 219.
Matthews, Robert J. “The ‘New Translation’ of the Bible, 1830–1833: Doctrinal Development During the Kirtland Era.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 4 (1971): 400-422.

This article will attempt to look at the Church in the early 1830s and, so far as it is possible, will trace the introduction of several important doctrinal concepts into the Church during that time. In this context we will discuss the role of new translation of the Bible in the restoration of the gospel in this dispensation. When speaking of the “development” of the Church doctrine, we do not mean particularly to dwell on an evolutionary phenomena but rather simply to emphasize that all of the doctrines were not revealed at once and that there has been a developmental increase of doctrine from continuing revelation. It is in the spirit of this principle that we trace the historical relationship that exists between Joseph Smith’s new translation of the Bible and the increase of doctrine during the Kirtland period.

Keywords: Age of Accountability; Joseph Smith Translation; Kirtland; Marriage; Ohio; Revelation; School of the Prophets
Olson, Earl E. “The Chronology of the Ohio Revelations.” Brigham Young University Studies 11, no. 4 (1971): 329.
Allen, James B. “A Letter to England, 1842.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 119.
Britsch, R. Lanier. “A Symposium: Problems and Opportunities of Missionary Work in Asia.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 85.
Campbell, Eugene E. “The First 100 Years: A History of the Salt Lake Tribune, 1871–1971.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 142.
Edwards, Richard. “Buddhist Imagery.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 55.
Fairbank, John K. “The People’s Republic: Communist or Chinese?” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 23.
Hillam, Ray C. “War, Conscription, Conscience, and Mormonism.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 131.
Hilsman, Roger. “American Foreign Policy: Focus on Asia.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 9.
Hunter, Howard W. “Unto All Men.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 79.
Lee, Chong-Sik. “North Korea: Between Dogmatism and Revisionism.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 39.
Lin, Tsun-pin. “A Mountain Stream: a painting.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 76.
Lyon, T. Edgar. “The ‘Americanization’ of Utah for Statehood.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 138.
Melville, J. Keith. “Colonel Thomas L. Kane on Mormon Politics.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 123.
Nielsen, F. Kent. “Latter-day Saints and the Sabbath.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 133.
Palmer, Spencer J. “Guest Editor’s Prologue 12:1.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 3.
Palmer, Spencer J. “Eliza R. Snow’s ‘Sketch of My Life’: Reminiscences of one of Joseph Smith’s Plural Wives.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 125.
Slover, Robert H. “Resources in the Church Historian’s Office Relating to Asia.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 107.
Smith, Robert J. “Money Matters in Your Marriage.” Brigham Young University Studies 12, no. 1 (1971): 140.
Rector, Hartman, Jr. “Get Up and Glow.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, January 5, 1971.
Keywords: Divine Nature
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Sealing Power and Salvation.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, January 12, 1971.
Keywords: Family; Family History; Temples
Romney, Marion G. “Keystone of Our Religion.” Church News 41 (23 January 1971): 16.

Tells that the Book of Mormon is the keystone of the LDS religion, and that Church members need to become familiar with its teachings.

Anderson, Richard Lloyd. “Heritage of a Prophet.” Ensign, February 1971.
Ashton, Wendell J. “Watchers.” Ensign, February 1971.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, February 1971. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1971.
Dyer, William G. “Interdependence: A Family and Church Goal.” Ensign, February 1971.
Ensign. “Our Readers Write.” Ensign February 1971.
Ensign. “Parents, Are You Listening?” Ensign February 1971.
Ensign. “Programs and Policies Newsletter.” Ensign February 1971.
Ensign. “After All.” Ensign February 1971.
Ensign. “Editorial: Selfishness.” Ensign February 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “The hurts of the heart.” Ensign, February 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “‘What we don’t use wastes away’” Ensign, February 1971.
Gambee, Janet H. “Mature Love Eternal (For Brother and Sister Gentry).” Ensign, February 1971.
Horsley, A. Burt. “Hinduism.” Ensign, February 1971.
Hullinger, Robert N. “Joseph Smith, Defender of the Faith.” Concordia Theological Monthly 42 (February 1971): 72-87.

Rejecting the Spaulding and psychological explanations for the origin of the Book of Mormon, the author believes that Joseph Smith wrote the Book of Mormon in an attempt to defend belief in God “against the sectarianism and popular skepticism of the day” He provides several interesting examples from the Book of Mormon to show how they fit within the environmentalist framework of such a thesis.

Hunter, Howard W. “Primer in Genealogy.” Ensign, February 1971.
Jolley, Mary Ellen. “Secret Supper.” Ensign, February 1971.
Kimball, Spencer W. “Gospel Forum: Continuing Revelation.” Ensign, February 1971.
Lee, Harold B. “A Birthday to Remember.” Ensign, February 1971.
Marshall, Donald R., and Jean S. Marshall. “Teriiotemana and Puna.” Ensign, February 1971.
McGhee, Robert E. “Soul of a Poet.” Ensign, February 1971.
Murphy, Karin Aronson. “To Those Who Teach.” Ensign, February 1971.
Packer, Boyd K. “The Family and Eternity.” Ensign, February 1971.
Parkinson, Dena. “Secret Collection.” Ensign, February 1971.
Sansom, Carla. “My Walk with God.” Ensign, February 1971.
Slade, Audrey G. “Waiting.” Ensign, February 1971.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Message from the First Presidency: Salvation Universal.” Ensign, February 1971.
Syndergaard, Iris. “My Voice Shall Echo.” Ensign, February 1971.
Thackeray, Helen. “Nutrition: A to Z.” Ensign, February 1971.
Zobell, Jean H. “Knots To You—An Ancient Handicraft Revived.” Ensign, February 1971.
Unattributed. “The Stone Box Story.” Church News 41 (6 February 1971): 16.

Tells of different plates and records that were placed in stone boxes in order to preserve them.

Allison, Wayne L. “In The Beginning Was The Word: (The Genesis of Language).” David O. Mckay Lecture, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, February 8, 1971.
Romney, Marion G. “The Role of the Indian.” In BYU Speeches of the Year (15 February 1971). Provo, UT, 1971.

Discusses the establishment of Zion on the American Continent. The descendants of Joseph, through the lineage of Lehi, will be the builders of Zion with the assistance of the Gentiles. Several Book of Mormon scriptures show the role of the Lamanites in building Zion.

Heslop, J. Melan. “Book of Mormon for Thais.” Church News 41 (27 February 1971): 4.

Srilaksana Gottsche was commissioned to help translate the Book of Mormon into Thai.

Jarrard, Jack E. “‘Word’ Rolls Out in Many Languages.” Church News 41 (27 February 1971): 5.

The Book of Mormon has been translated and printed in 24 different languages. It has also been translated but not printed into nine others.

Unattributed. “Let’s Talk About . . . Book of Mormon.” Church News 41 (27 February 1971): 14.

Quotes on the Book of Mormon from Joseph Fielding Smith, Harold B. Lee, N. Eldon Tanner, LeGrande Richards, and Bruce R. McConkie.

Anderson, Geraldine P. “The Magic of Gratitude.” Ensign, March 1971.
Ashton, Wendell J. “Thunder of Joy.” Ensign, March 1971.
Barthel, Mildred V. “9:30 A.M. Thursday.” Ensign, March 1971.
Bunker, Wilma Boyle. “The Value of Music in My Life.” Ensign, March 1971.
Burton, Theodore M. “A Disease Called Pride.” Ensign, March 1971.
Castleton, Marsha. “Testimony of a Young Mother.” Ensign, March 1971.
Christensen, Robert J. “Transformation at Dusk.” Ensign, March 1971.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, March 1971. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1971.
Durrant, George D. “A Gift from Heaven.” Ensign, March 1971.
Ensign. “Religion and the World.” Ensign March 1971.
Ensign. “Our Readers Write.” Ensign March 1971.
Ensign. “Programs and Policies Newsletter.” Ensign March 1971.
Ensign. “Seeing is Sampling.” Ensign March 1971.
Ensign. “After All.” Ensign March 1971.
Ensign. “Editorial: Fearlessness.” Ensign March 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “And so we search ….” Ensign, March 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “The Gift of Personal Peace.” Ensign, March 1971.
Firmage, Edwin Brown. “Arms Control in the ’70s.” Ensign, March 1971.
Gabbott, Mabel Jones. “Today’s Family.” Ensign, March 1971.
Hinckley, Gordon B. “In Grateful Remembrance.” Ensign, March 1971.
Lee, Harold B. “Message from the First Presidency: Preparing Our Youth.” Ensign, March 1971.
Parkinson, Leonore. “Uncertainty.” Ensign, March 1971.
Parrish, Mary Pratt. “Mexican Food.” Ensign, March 1971.
Rasmussen, Della Mae. “Don’t Lose the Whites of Their Eyes.” Ensign, March 1971.
Rasmussen, Ellis T. “Judaism.” Ensign, March 1971, 40–49.
Romney, Marion G. “Temples—The Gates to Heaven.” Ensign, March 1971, 12–16.
Sharp, Marianne C. “Women and the Scriptures.” Ensign, March 1971.
Sill, Sterling W. “A Hundred-Hundred Marriage.” Ensign, March 1971.
Wheelwright, Lorin F. “The Rising Sun of the Gospel.” Ensign, March 1971.
Zobell, Albert L., Jr. “General Conference in England.” Ensign, March 1971.
Zobell, Albert L., Jr. “In Memoriam: A. William Lund (1886–1971).” Ensign, March 1971.
Lee, Harold B. “Decades of Distinction.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, March 9, 1971.
Keywords: BYU; Commitment
Wilkinson, Ernest L. “Decades of Distinction.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, March 9, 1971.
Keywords: Excellence
Allred, G. Hugh. “Rational Approach to Discipline.” Ensign, April 1971.
Anderson, Joseph. “Eternal Joy Is Eternal Growth.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Ashton, Marvin J. “Love of the Right.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

Marvin J. Ashton - It is imperative that there be love, understanding, and acceptance in the home so our youth can learn that only steadfast pursuit of God’s ways will bring a rich, happy life.

Ashton, Wendell J. “Unchanging Principles of Leadership.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

Wendell J. Ashton - You will know wisdom when you fully realize that the lasting lessons in leadership do not change. They are eternal. They helped make Noah and Abraham and Moses giants in the land, giants in character, in leadership, in bringing men and women closer to God.

Ashton, Wendell J. “Priorities.” Ensign, April 1971.
Bennett, William H. “Help Needed in the Shaded Areas.” Delivered at the Tuesday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Benson, Ezra Taft. “Life Is Eternal.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

Ezra Taft Benson - As eternal beings, we each have in us a spark of divinity.

Bittner, Florence. “And When They Are Good.” Ensign, April 1971.
Brockbank, Bernard P. “Love of God.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Brown, Victor L., Jr. “The Meaning of Morality.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

Victor L. Brown - Acknowledging the fact that this mortal body is the tabernacle of the spirit and that the spirit was fathered by our Father in heaven, it behooves us to show respect for our bodies.

Burnett, M. Dallas. “Persuasion, Manipulation, and the Mass Media.” Ensign, April 1971.
Burton, Theodore M. “Kingdom of God.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Christiansen, ElRay L. “Be Slow to Anger.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

ElRay L. Christiansen - When Solomon declared: “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city” (Prov. 16:32), he knew that individual spiritual development cannot be realized without self-discipline.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, April 1971. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1971.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Conference Report: 141st Annual Conference April 1971. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1971, 188 pages.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “141st Annual Conference April 1971.” General Conference, April 1971.
Cullimore, James A. “Marriage Is Intended to Be Forever.” Delivered at the Tuesday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Cummins, Lawrence E. “A Joy to Be Needed.” Ensign, April 1971.
Dunn, Loren C. “Drink of the Pure Water.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Dunn, Paul H. “Young People—Learn Wisdom in Thy Youth.” Delivered at the Tuesday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Dycus, Webb. “Recipes: A Sharing of Friendship.” Ensign, April 1971.
Dyer, Alvin R. “Ye Shall Not Fear.” Delivered at the Tuesday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Ensign. “The Crucifixion and Resurrection.” Ensign April 1971.
Ensign. “Our Readers Write.” Ensign April 1971.
Ensign. “Religion in the World.” Ensign April 1971.
Ensign. “Programs and Policies Newsletter.” Ensign April 1971.
Ensign. “After All.” Ensign April 1971.
Ensign. “Editorial: Be a Missionary.” Ensign April 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “Where Are You Really Going?” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “All this is part of happiness.” Ensign, April 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “‘The desire to be appreciated’” Ensign, April 1971.
Frasier, E. Lewis. “Triple Play at Home.” Ensign, April 1971.
Gabbott, Mabel Jones. “Today’s Family.” Ensign, April 1971.
Haight, David B. “‘Teach One Another’” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

David B. Haight - We as members of this church know the meaning of life. It has been revealed in its truthfulness and purity and is available to all who seek, will listen, and believe. The mission and responsibility of this church and its members have been made abundantly clear—to proclaim the Lord’s teachings unto the entire world.

Hanks, Marion D. “Practicing What We Preach.” Delivered at the Tuesday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Henderson, Aileen Kilgore. “Social Insurance, Anyone?” Ensign, April 1971.
Hinckley, Gordon B. “‘Except the Lord Build the House …’” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

Gordon B. Hinckley - I know of no single practice that will have a more salutary effect upon your lives than the practice of kneeling together as you begin and close each day. Somehow the little storms that seem to afflict every marriage are dissipated when, kneeling before the Lord, you thank him for one another, in the presence of one another, and then together invoke his blessings upon your lives, your home, your loved ones, and your dreams.

Horsley, A. Burt. “Roman Catholicism.” Ensign, April 1971.
Hunter, Howard W. “Prepare Every Needful Thing.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

Howard W. Hunter - If we are to teach one another, if we are to seek wisdom and learning by study and by faith, we must organize and prepare every needful thing.

Hunter, Milton R. “‘Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery’” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

Milton R Hunter - The greatest of all laws in this gospel plan pertains to marriage for life and eternity. Thus it pertains to the family eternal. The sweetest joys and greatest blessings that can be gained in mortality and in the life to come are attained through family life lived in accordance with the gospel plan.

Jolley, Mary Ellen. “Gypsy Jaunt.” Ensign, April 1971.
Kimball, Spencer W. “Voices of the Past, of the Present, of the Future.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

Spencer W. Kimball - History repeats itself, and we need only return to the past to learn the solutions for the present and the future.

Lee, Harold B. “Today’s Young People.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

Harold B. Lee - In your own circle, in your own home, in your own lives, you must do all you can of your own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness.

Lee, Harold B. “The Iron Rod.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
McConkie, Bruce R. “The Lord’s People Receive Revelation.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
McConkie, Bruce R. “Households of Faith.” Ensign, April 1971.
Monson, Thomas S. “Lost Battalions.” Delivered at the Tuesday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Packer, Boyd K. “‘The Spirit Beareth Record’” Delivered at the Tuesday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Petersen, Mark E. “Warnings from the Past.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

Mark E. Petersen - God has revealed that in the last days he would warn the people through the voice of tempests, earthquakes, and seas heaving themselves beyond their bounds. Do we hear his voice now and recognize it?

Rector, Hartman, Jr. “Ignorance Is Expensive.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Richards, A. LeGrand. “In the Mountain of the Lord’s House.” Delivered at the Tuesday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Richards, Franklin D. “The Law of Abundance.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

Franklin D. Richards - Regardless of the difficulties existing in the world today, we as a people must recognize that we have been blessed abundantly with the resources of this world; yet we know that whatever we have is the Lord’s and that he has blessed us with these things to see how we will use them.

Romney, Marion G. “Satan—The Great Deceiver.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

Marion G. Romney - Satan was in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve before the fall. Not only so, but he continued to tempt them and their children after they had been driven from the Garden.

Sapp, Edwin Greenlaw. “The Room.” Ensign, April 1971.
Scharffs, Gilbert W. “The Branch that Wouldn’t Die.” Ensign, April 1971.
Sill, Sterling W. “Great Experiences.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

Sterling W. Sill - I am presently in possession of the world’s most valuable information. I know that God lives, that we were created in his image, and that by obeying the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the offspring of God may eventually hope to become like their eternal parents.

Smith, Eldred G. “All May Share in Adam’s Blessing.” Delivered at the Tuesday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Out of the Darkness.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

Joseph Fielding Smith - There is no need for anyone to remain in darkness; the light of the everlasting gospel is here; and every sincere investigator on earth can gain a personal witness from the Holy Spirit of the truth and divine nature of the Lord’s work.

Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Our Responsibilities as Priesthood Holders.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

Joseph Fielding Smith - We are ambassadors of the Lord Jesus Christ. Our commission is to represent him. We are directed to preach his gospel, to perform the ordinances of salvation, to bless mankind, to heal the sick and perhaps perform miracles, to do what he would do if he were personally present—and all this because we hold the holy priesthood.

Smith, Joseph Fielding. “A Witness and a Blessing.” Delivered at the Tuesday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Smith, Joseph, Jr. “The King Follett Sermon.” Ensign, April 1971.
Stapley, Delbert L. “Honesty and Integrity.” Delivered at the Tuesday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Tanner, N. Eldon. “Search for the Wanderers.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

N. Eldon Tanner - Let us as leaders, and all of us, always remember and never forget that everyone is looking for happiness. Everyone wants to be happy. It is our great privilege and responsibility to show him the way to happiness and success.

Tanner, N. Eldon. “‘Choose You This Day’” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

N. Eldon Tanner - The choice to serve God, worthily made, does not necessarily preclude a home or sufficient money or income, or the things of this world which bring joy and happiness, but it does require that we must not turn away from God and the teachings of Jesus Christ while in the pursuit of our temporal needs.

Tanner, N. Eldon. “Resurrection and Restoration.” Ensign, April 1971.
Taylor, Henry D. “Man Cannot Endure on Borrowed Light.” Delivered at the Tuesday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.
Tuttle, A. Theodore. “The Message of the Restoration.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

A. Theodore Tuttle - The personal appearance of both the Father and the Son, clarified once and for all the fact of their existence. The fact that they lived. The fact that they are separate, distinct beings. And the fact that they love us.

Vandenberg, John H. “My Brother’s Keeper.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

John H. Vandenberg - Since God has been so good to us, he has asked us to be good to our brethren who may not be so fortunate as we.

Young, S. Dilworth. “‘When Thou Art Converted’” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1971.

S. Dilworth Young - Conversion brings strength, determination to defend the work of the Lord on earth and to expand it. This conversion comes when one receives the baptism of fire, the witness of the Holy Ghost.

Unattributed. “In This Time of Tumult, Iron Rod of Gospel Needed.” Church News 41 (10 April 1971): 8.

Harold B. Lee compares the present time to Lehi’s dream. “If there is any one thing we need in this time of tumult and frustration, it is the ‘iron rod’ of the gospel”

Unattributed. “Moments in History.” Church News 41 (17 April 1971): 2.

In April of 1889 the Book of Mormon was first printed in the Maori language in New Zealand.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Brigham Young on the Environment.” 21 April 1971.

6-page typescript of a talk. Reprinted as an article in To the Glory of God and as a chapter in Brother Brigham Challenges the Saints, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 13.

An exploration into how Brigham Young felt about the environment.

Armstrong, Paul. “A Thought Struck Me.” Ensign, May 1971.
Ashton, Wendell J. “Guatemala.” Ensign, May 1971.
Backman, Milton V., Jr. “Eastern Orthodoxy.” Ensign, May 1971.
Barthel, Mildred V. “Food ’n Fun in Iowa.” Ensign, May 1971.
Bennion, Owen Cannon. “Turning the Heart of a Father.” Ensign, May 1971.
Benson, Ezra Taft. “Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy.” Ensign, May 1971, 4–7.
Burnett, M. Dallas. “Education and the Church.” Ensign, May 1971.
Cannon, Elaine A. “Memorabilia Wall.” Ensign, May 1971.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, May 1971. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1971.
Clarke, John L. “Ricks College.” Ensign, May 1971.
Cook, Owen J. “Church College of Hawaii.” Ensign, May 1971.
Cracroft, Richard H. “Cast Your Bread.” Ensign, May 1971.
Ensign. “Our Readers Write.” Ensign May 1971.
Ensign. “Religion in the World.” Ensign May 1971.
Ensign. “Programs and Policies Newsletter.” Ensign May 1971.
Ensign. “The Breakfast Hour.” Ensign May 1971.
Ensign. “After All.” Ensign May 1971.
Ensign. “Editorial: The Meaning of Education.” Ensign May 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “‘I’m busy. Don’t bother me now’” Ensign, May 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “Beauty and morality.” Ensign, May 1971.
Hartshorn, Leon R. “A Visit with a Patriarch.” Ensign, May 1971.
Landau, Elliott D. “Of Books, Children, and Parents.” Ensign, May 1971.
Low, Philip F. “Realities of the Population Explosion.” Ensign, May 1971.
Peterson, Elwood R. “Youth Away From Home.” Ensign, May 1971.
Pugh, Kaye Lynne. “Things They’re Saying.” New Era 1 (May 1971): 37.

A future missionary decided the best way to learn German was to read the Book of Mormon in German. This experience helped strengthen his testimony of the book.

Smith, Joseph Fielding. “The Most Important Knowledge.” Ensign, May 1971.
Smith, Joseph, Jr. “The King Follett Sermon.” Ensign, May 1971.
Thayer, Douglas H. “The First Sunday.” Ensign, May 1971.
Thayne, Emma Lou Warner. “Goodnight.” Ensign, May 1971.
Tvedtnes, John A. “The Language of my Father.” New Era 1 (May 1971): 19.

A combination Hebrew/Egyptian text was found at Arad, which may contain language similar to the “reformed Egyptian” in which the original Book of Mormon was written.

Watson, Edythe K. “Patchwork.” Ensign, May 1971.
Wilkinson, Ernest L. “Brigham Young University.” Ensign, May 1971.
Richards, A. LeGrand. “A Profitable Homecoming.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, May 11, 1971.
Keywords: Heavenly Father; Preparation
Anderson, Joseph. “Eternal Joy Is Eternal Growth.” Ensign, June 1971.
Ashton, Marvin J. “Love of the Right.” Ensign, June 1971.
Ashton, Wendell J. “Unchanging Principles of Leadership.” Ensign, June 1971.
Ashton, Wendell J. “Teacher in Stocking Feet.” Ensign, June 1971.
Bell, Louise Price. “Jot It Down.” Ensign, June 1971.
Bennett, William H. “Help Needed in the Shaded Areas.” Ensign, June 1971.
Benson, Ezra Taft. “Life Is Eternal.” Ensign, June 1971.
Bowen, Norman R., and Albert L. Zobell Jr. “General Thomas L. Kane: the Soldier.” Ensign, June 1971.
Brockbank, Bernard P. “Love of God.” Ensign, June 1971.
Brown, Victor L., Jr. “The Meaning of Morality.” Ensign, June 1971.
Burton, Theodore M. “Kingdom of God.” Ensign, June 1971, 83–84.

An exposition of the large stone cut out of a mountain

Christiansen, ElRay L. “Be Slow to Anger.” Ensign, June 1971.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, June 1971. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1971.
Cullimore, James A. “Marriage Is Intended to Be Forever.” Ensign, June 1971.
Dunn, Loren C. “Drink of the Pure Water.” Ensign, June 1971.
Dunn, Paul H. “Young People—Learn Wisdom in Thy Youth.” Ensign, June 1971.
Dyer, Alvin R. “Ye Shall Not Fear.” Ensign, June 1971.
Ensign. “The One Hundred and Forty-First Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” Ensign June 1971.
Ensign. “New College Presidents.” Ensign June 1971.
Ensign. “Our Readers Write.” Ensign June 1971.
Ensign. “Religion in the World.” Ensign June 1971.
Ensign. “Mission Presidents.” Ensign June 1971.
Ensign. “Programs and Policies Newsletter.” Ensign June 1971.
Ensign. “After All.” Ensign June 1971.
Ensign. “Editorial: Population, Pollution, and You.” Ensign June 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “Where Are You Really Going?” Ensign, June 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “Two fools quarreling.” Ensign, June 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “‘Your children to whom you must relinquish all’” Ensign, June 1971.
Gabbott, Mabel Jones. “Today’s Family.” Ensign, June 1971.
Haight, David B. “‘Teach One Another’” Ensign, June 1971.
Hanks, Marion D. “Practicing What We Preach.” Ensign, June 1971.
Haroldsen, Edwin O. “Changing Lives.” Ensign, June 1971.
Hinckley, Gordon B. “‘Except the Lord Build the House …’” Ensign, June 1971.
Howard, Richard P. “Latter-day Saint Scriptures and the Doctrine of Propositional Revelation.” Courage: A Journal of History, Thought and Action 1 (June 1971): 209-26.

Proposes that revelation is nonpropositional and does not reveal objective truths or doctrines.

Hunter, Howard W. “Prepare Every Needful Thing.” Ensign, June 1971.
Hunter, Milton R. “‘Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery’” Ensign, June 1971.
Kammeyer, Virginia Maughan. “To a Friend.” Ensign, June 1971.
Kimball, Spencer W. “Voices of the Past, of the Present, of the Future.” Ensign, June 1971.
Lee, Harold B. “The Iron Rod.” Ensign, June 1971.
Lee, Harold B. “Today’s Young People.” Ensign, June 1971.
McConkie, Bruce R. “The Lord’s People Receive Revelation.” Ensign, June 1971.
Monson, Thomas S. “Lost Battalions.” Ensign, June 1971.
Packer, Boyd K. “‘The Spirit Beareth Record’” Ensign, June 1971.
Petersen, Mark E. “Warnings from the Past.” Ensign, June 1971.
Rector, Hartman, Jr. “Ignorance Is Expensive.” Ensign, June 1971.
Richards, A. LeGrand. “In the Mountain of the Lord’s House.” Ensign, June 1971.
Richards, Franklin D. “The Law of Abundance.” Ensign, June 1971.
Romney, Marion G. “Satan—The Great Deceiver.” Ensign, June 1971.
Sandberg, Evalyn M. “In the Urgent Moment.” Ensign, June 1971.
Shephard, Burl. “Church Administration Building.” Ensign, June 1971.
Sill, Sterling W. “Great Experiences.” Ensign, June 1971.
Smith, Eldred G. “All May Share in Adam’s Blessing.” Ensign, June 1971, 100–101.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Out of the Darkness.” Ensign, June 1971.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “Our Responsibilities As Priesthood Holders.” Ensign, June 1971.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “A Witness and a Blessing.” Ensign, June 1971.
Stapley, Delbert L. “Honesty and Integrity.” Ensign, June 1971.
Tanner, N. Eldon. “‘Choose You This Day’” Ensign, June 1971.
Tanner, N. Eldon. “Search for the Wanderers.” Ensign, June 1971.
Taylor, Henry D. “Man Cannot Endure on Borrowed Light.” Ensign, June 1971.
Thayne, Emma Lou Warner. “Bread May Come Back Cake.” Ensign, June 1971.
Tuttle, A. Theodore. “The Message of the Restoration.” Ensign, June 1971.
Vandenberg, John H. “My Brother’s Keeper.” Ensign, June 1971.
Young, S. Dilworth. “‘When Thou Art Converted’” Ensign, June 1971.
Brewerton, Denton Y. “His Languages Aid Spread of the Gospel.” Church News 41 (12 June 1971): 11.

Tells the story of how Ermel J. Morton, who has a knowledge of several languages, translated the Book of Mormon into the Tongan language.

Romney, Marion G. “How to Gain a Testimony.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 15, 1971.
Keywords: Eternal Life; Testimony
Anderson, Richard Lloyd. “Joseph Smith’s Home Environment.” Ensign, July 1971.
Ashton, Wendell J. “The Sweetness of Sweat.” Ensign, July 1971.
Burnett, M. Dallas. “Lamanites and the Church.” Ensign, July 1971.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, July 1971. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1971.
Cummins, Lawrence E. “Hope for the American Indian?” Ensign, July 1971.
Decker, Patricia A. “Navajo Taco.” Ensign, July 1971.
Ensign. “The Lamanites (Introduction).” Ensign July 1971.
Ensign. “Our Readers Write.” Ensign July 1971.
Ensign. “Religion in the World.” Ensign July 1971.
Ensign. “Programs and Policies Newsletter.” Ensign July 1971.
Ensign. “After All.” Ensign July 1971.
Ensign. “Editorial: Building Relationships.” Ensign July 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “If we treat a person as he ought to be.” Ensign, July 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “There is something about children.” Ensign, July 1971.
Gabbott, Mabel Jones. “Today’s Family.” Ensign, July 1971.
Gordon, Cyrus H. “America and the Ecumene of the Old Testament.” Society for Early Historic Archaeology Newsletter 125 (July 1971): 1-10.

Shows many similarities between aspects of life in the Mediterranean world and ancient America, including linguistic similarities.

Hanks, Marion D. “Good Teachers Matter.” Ensign, July 1971.
Jacobs, Barbara Tietjen. “Awakening Guatemala.” Ensign, July 1971.
Kammeyer, Virginia Maughan. “Recipes from the Pacific Northwest.” Ensign, July 1971.
Kimball, Spencer W. “Of Royal Blood.” Ensign, July 1971.
Lee, Harold B. “‘Successful’ Sinners.” Ensign, July 1971.
Nibley, Hugh W. “If There Must Needs Be Offense.” Ensign.

Reprinted in Brother Brigham Challenges the Saints, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 13.

What are the answers to war and peace for Latter-day Saints? Does the Lord suggest a position to be taken by members of the Church? Hugh Nibley answers.

Nibley, Hugh W. “If There Must Needs Be Offense.” Ensign, July 1971.
Palmer, Spencer J. “Confucianism.” Ensign, July 1971.
Smith, LeRoi. “The Vanished American.” Ensign, July 1971.
Worlund, Carla. “The Cave.” Ensign, July 1971.
Young, Brigham. “General Epistle.” Ensign, July 1971.
Zobell, Albert L., Jr. “A Modern Prophet at Ninety-Five.” Ensign, July 1971.
Kimball, Spencer W. “Peter, My Brother.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, July 13, 1971.
Keywords: Bible; Faith
McConkie, Bruce R. “How to Worship.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, July 20, 1971.
Keywords: Worship
Arrington, Mrs. Howard G. “How to Enjoy Christmas All Year Round.” Ensign, August 1971.
Ashton, Wendell J. “Wolf’s Howl.” Ensign, August 1971.
Brown, Jenny Lind M. “Bonneville.” Ensign, August 1971.
Burton, Theodore M. “With Whom Will We Share Exaltation?” Ensign, August 1971.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, August 1971. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1971.
Cowan, Richard O. “Stakes Reflect Worldwide Growth.” Ensign, August 1971.
Davis, Harrison M. “Tranquility.” Ensign, August 1971.
DeHoyos, Arturo, and Genevieve DeHoyos. “The Universality of the Gospel.” Ensign, August 1971.
Dycus, Webb. “Summer Report from Duck River, Tennessee.” Ensign, August 1971.
Engle, John D., Jr. “Divine Destiny.” Ensign, August 1971.
Ensign. “Books.” Ensign August 1971.
Ensign. “New Sunday School Superintendency.” Ensign August 1971.
Ensign. “Our Readers Write.” Ensign August 1971.
Ensign. “Religion in the World.” Ensign August 1971.
Ensign. “Programs and Policies Newsletter.” Ensign August 1971.
Ensign. “Pickling Time.” Ensign August 1971.
Ensign. “After All.” Ensign August 1971.
Ensign. “Editorial: Unity in Diversity.” Ensign August 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “‘He teaches well that lives well’” Ensign, August 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “‘I don’t remember growing older—When did they?’” Ensign, August 1971.
Flake, Lawrence R. “Making Realities Real.” Ensign, August 1971.
Gabbott, Mabel Jones. “Finding Mutual Interests.” Ensign, August 1971.
Hinckley, Gordon B. “The Sunday School as a Missionary.” Ensign, August 1971.
Hoole, Daryl V. “Toys— Fun or Frustration.” Ensign, August 1971.
Izatt, Helen Felix. “The Cook’s Challenge: Leftovers.” Ensign, August 1971.
Kimball, Stanley H. B. “The Anthon Transcript: Egyptian, Mesoamerican or Phoenician?” Society for Early Historic Archaeology Newsletter 126 (August 1971): 1-5.

A look at the relationship of the characters in the Anthon transcript to ancient Egyptian, Mesoamerican, and Phoenician scripts. The author concludes that while there are similarities between the characters in the Anthon transcript and Semitic languages, little more has been done by scholars than to define the problems. Much research remains to be done.

Knowles, Eleanor. “A Look at the Single Person.” Ensign, August 1971.
Morrison, Alexander B. “Our Deteriorating Environment.” Ensign, August 1971.
Mounteer, Gene. “Armed Robbery: Two-to-Five.” Ensign, August 1971.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “The First Prophet of the Last Dispensation.” Ensign, August 1971.
Tanner, N. Eldon. “Importance and Efficacy of Prayer.” Ensign, August 1971.
Taylor, John. “The Government of God.” Ensign, August 1971.
Thomas, Robert K. “Cultural Clues to the Abundant Life.” Ensign, August 1971.
Watson, Edythe K. “Lingerie: Feminine and Modest.” Ensign, August 1971.
Wright, Joan. “Little Deaf Daughter.” Ensign, August 1971.
Wright, Norman Edgar. “Genealogical Research in Perspective.” Ensign, August 1971.
Unattributed. “Moments in History.” Church News 41 (14 August 1971): 2.

In 1942 President McKay obtained proof sheets of the first edition of the Book of Mormon from Wilford C. Wood.

Oaks, Dallin H. “Gambling.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, August 18, 1971.
Keywords: Habits
Barthel, Mildred V. “With Love.” Ensign, September 1971.
Bickerstaff, H. George. “British Literature: A Heritage.” Ensign, September 1971.
Brown, Hugh B. “Reflections of a Missionary to Great Britain.” Ensign, September 1971.
Burnett, M. Dallas. “Ulster in Ferment.” Ensign, September 1971.
Christensen, Joe J. “The Church of England.” Ensign, September 1971.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, September 1971. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1971.
Cuthbert, Muriel. “What’s Cooking in the British Isles?” Ensign, September 1971.
Ensign. “Jessie Evans Smith.” Ensign September 1971.
Ensign. “Books.” Ensign September 1971.
Ensign. “Our Readers Write.” Ensign September 1971.
Ensign. “Religion in the World.” Ensign September 1971.
Ensign. “Programs and Policies Newsletter.” Ensign September 1971.
Ensign. “After All.” Ensign September 1971.
Ensign. “Editorial: Love Not the World.” Ensign September 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “History of the Church in Great Britain.” Ensign, September 1971.

This article was adapted from Elder Evans’s book A Century of “Mormonism” in Great Britain, published in 1937. The book in turn was based on a series of articles written for the Millennial Star in 1928–29, while Elder Evans served as a missionary in England.

Evans, Richard L. “What we give our children.” Ensign, September 1971.
Gabbott, Mabel Jones. “Today’s Family.” Ensign, September 1971.
Gardiner, Richard K. “Britain and Europe in the Modern World.” Ensign, September 1971.
Lee, Harold B. “‘And Ye Shall Teach’” Ensign, September 1971.
McAdams, Sylvia. “Bleach as a Water Purifier.” Ensign, September 1971.
Mesle, C. Robert. “Review of Since Cumorah, by Hugh W. Nibley.” Courage 2 (September 1971): 331-32.

Book review.

Murray, Herbert F. “A Time for Every Needful Thing.” Ensign, September 1971.
Paulsen, Peggy Ann. “Permanent Press: The Fabric with a Memory.” Ensign, September 1971.
Smith, Joseph Fielding. “To the Saints in Great Britain.” Ensign, September 1971.
Smith, Maggie. “Wesley Morello Found a Quarter in a Potato.” Ensign, September 1971.
Woodruff, Wilford. “Responsibilities of the Priesthood.” Ensign, September 1971.
Oaks, Dallin H. “Why Dress and Grooming Standards?” Devotional, Brigham Young University, September 23, 1971.
Keywords: Honor Code; Modesty
Kimball, Spencer W. “Church Is a Cure-all for All Problems.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, September 26, 1971.
Keywords: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Trials
Allen, Pat. “A Thing of Beauty.” Ensign, October 1971.
Anderson, Joseph. “The Living Christ.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Joseph Anderson - The thing that is needed more than anything else today is a return to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and in the gospel plan that he gave.

Ashley, Joan Marguerite Evans. “[Yeast Breads].” Ensign, October 1971.
Ashton, Marvin J. “You Can Get There from Here.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Marvin J. Ashton - The field is white, ready for harvest. The lost want to know how to get back. They want to be shown they can get there from where they are. Let us not give up. Let us not tire. Let us not weary.

Ashton, Wendell J. “Faith in Philadelphia.” Ensign, October 1971.
Bailey, Alice Morrey. “Death of a Farmer.” Ensign, October 1971.
Benson, Ezra Taft. “Satan’s Thrust—Youth.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Ezra Taft Benson - We love the youth of the Church and we know the Lord loves them. There isn’t anything the Church wouldn’t do that’s right to help our young people—to save them. They are our future. We have faith in them. We want them to be happy.

Bowen, Norman R., and Albert L. Zobell Jr. “General Thomas L. Kane: the Pioneer.” Ensign, October 1971.
Brockbank, Bernard P. “The Ten Commandments.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Bernard P. Brockbank - The God-given Ten Commandments are still a basic part of God’s way of life and a basic part of the gospel of the kingdom.

Brown, Hugh B. “This Same Jesus.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Hugh B. Brown - One of the compensations for going away from home is coming home again, where we receive such a warm welcome.

Brown, Victor L., Jr. “‘I Was in Prison, and Ye Came unto Me’” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Victor L. Brown - Men dressed in prison uniforms offered humble, sincere prayers to God, expressing gratitude for their blessings and for the knowledge they now have of his gospel. Several stood at the pulpit and testified that they know God lives, and expressed gratitude for his goodness to them.

Burton, Theodore M. “‘Thus Saith the Lord’” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Theodore M. Burton - It has been said that what is needed most today is not the voice of man, but the voice of God. Which generation of men and women have ever needed more the voice of a prophet of God to guide them than we do today?

Christiansen, ElRay L. “The Sifting.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

ElRay L. Christiansen - This is a time of sifting, a time when, more than ever in the history of the modern world, the adversary and his followers have shown themselves to be enemies of God. Yet as we heard our prophet say, we need not fear the fiery darts of the adversary, because each of us has the power to avoid becoming entangled in sin more definitely than ever before.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, October 1971. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1971.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Conference Report: 141st Semi-Annual Conference October 1971. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1971, 196 pages.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “141st Semi-Annual Conference October 1971.” General Conference, October 1971.
Cullimore, James A. “Confession and Forsaking: Elements of Genuine Repentance.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

James A. Cullimore - Through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ our sins can be washed clear.

Davis, Harrison M. “From the Land of Song.” Ensign, October 1971.
Day, Laraine. “Improving Our Environment.” Ensign, October 1971.
Dunn, Loren C. “‘This Is My Beloved Son’” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Loren C. Dunn - I am impressed by the fact that the plan of redemption and salvation for all mankind was worked out between a father and his son, even God the Father and his Son Jesus Christ.

Dunn, Paul H. “What Is a Teacher?” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Paul H. Dunn - We all have problems. The world is sick with problems. And yet in these sacred words, in the standard works, are the solutions to the problems we face. Let us encourage the world to know the word of God.

Dyer, Alvin R. “The Nobility of Man in Choosing Good over Evil.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Alvin R. Dyer - There is weakness in the thought that one can indulge heavily in both evil and good things at the same time.

Dyer, William G. “Becoming an Authentic Person.” Ensign, October 1971.
Ensign. “Books.” Ensign October 1971.
Ensign. “Our Readers Write.” Ensign October 1971.
Ensign. “Religion in the World.” Ensign October 1971.
Ensign. “Programs and Policies Newsletter.” Ensign October 1971.
Ensign. “Walk Creatively Through October.” Ensign October 1971.
Ensign. “After All.” Ensign October 1971.
Ensign. “Editorial: Tolerance for Evil.” Ensign October 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “Should the Commandments Be Rewritten?” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Richard L. Evans - We all make choices every day. We all have to live with the results of the choices we make.

Evans, Richard L. “Oh, to discover again the beauty of what is near.” Ensign, October 1971.
Evans, Richard L. “Reliable once in awhile.” Ensign, October 1971.
Hanks, Marion D. “Love Unconditional.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Marion D. Hanks - What can we do? How can we help this great young generation meet the challenges of their time? - October 1971 General Conference.

Haroldsen, Edwin O. “To Be Free!” Ensign, October 1971.
Hinckley, Gordon B. “‘If Ye Be Willing and Obedient’” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Gordon B. Hinckley - What marvelous things happen when men walk with faith in obedience to that which is required of them!

Horsley, A. Burt. “Lutheranism.” Ensign, October 1971.
Hunter, Howard W. “Elijah the Prophet.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Howard W. Hunter - May the spirit of Elijah burn deep into our hearts and turn us toward the temples.

Hunter, Milton R. “The Vitality of Love.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Milton R. Hunter - Our Eternal Father and his Only Begotten Son both have intense, comprehensive, and full love for us. They have much greater intelligence and understanding than we have, and so their feelings of love go far beyond our capabilities to love.

Johnson, John Hal. “Dating Codes and Food Storage.” Ensign, October 1971.
Kimball, Spencer W. “Glimpses of Heaven.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Spencer W. Kimball - Heaven is a place, but also a condition; it is home and family. It is understanding and kindness. It is interdependence and selfless activity. It is quiet, sane living; personal sacrifice, genuine hospitality, wholesome concern for others.

Knowles, Mary Ek. “The Generation Trap.” Ensign, October 1971.
Lee, Harold B. “‘Watch, That Ye May Be Ready’” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Harold B. Lee - Have your family prayers, keep your home ties strong, and let love abound therein.

Lee, Harold B. “Responsibilities of the Priesthood.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Harold B. Lee - “The Church has need of every member that all may be edified together.”

Mason, James O. “A New Health Missionary Program.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

James O. Mason - What will these health missionaries do? A guiding principle, in the tradition of the Word of Wisdom, will place emphasis on health education and disease prevention. These health missionaries will work with priesthood leaders.

McConkie, Bruce R. “How to Worship.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Bruce R. McConkie - As the spirit children of the Eternal Father, we have been placed on earth to be tried and tested, to see if we will keep his commandments and do those things which will qualify us to return to his presence and be like him. He has planted in our hearts an instinctive desire to worship, to seek salvation, to love and serve a power or being greater than ourselves. Worship is implicit in existence itself.

Monson, Thomas S. “With Hand and Heart.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Thomas S. Monson - May we succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees, thereby inheriting that eternal life promised by the Redeemer.

Murray, Herbert F. “Sunday School Appointments.” Ensign, October 1971.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Myths and the Scriptures.” New Era.

Suggests that early mythology writers not only were aware of the parallels between religious stories and myths but often used wove parallels together to create their faith-promoting myths.

Oaks, Dallin H. “Strive for Excellence.” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Dallin H. Oaks - Live so that you can be guided and taught by the Spirit in all your activities. - October 1971 General Conference.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/strive-for-excellence?lang=eng15861 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUaIbVRoW4M

Packer, Boyd K. “The Only True and Living Church.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Boyd K. Packer - It is not unusual to find people who take an interest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but give only casual attention to the ideal that the fullness of the gospel is here.

Petersen, Mark E. “Honesty, a Principle of Salvation.” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Mark E. Petersen - The Lord makes it clear that all have need of repentance, and that if we truly repent and accept his yoke of love and forgiveness and of obedience, he will receive us.

Rector, Hartman, Jr. “Sacrifice Still Brings Forth Blessings.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Hartman Rector, Jr. - All too often when we hear the word sacrifice we think of burnt offerings or one man laying down his life for another as the Master did for us all. These are valid examples, but surely there are some very modern sacrifices that the Lord has instituted to bless his children today.

Richards, A. LeGrand. “Laying a Foundation for the Millennium.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

LeGrand Richards - The kind of foundation upon which we build our lives is just as important for our eternal happiness as is the kind of a foundation upon which they built that holy temple that it might stand through the millennium.

Richards, Franklin D. “The Purpose of Life: To Be Proved.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Franklin D. Richards - Although it is not customary for one to seek out the difficult or unpleasant experiences, it is true that the trials and tribulations of life that stand in the way of man’s growth and development become stepping-stones by which he climbs to greater heights, providing, of course, that he does not permit them to discourage him.

Romney, Marion G. “‘The Light Shineth’” Delivered at the Saturday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Marion G. Romney - The restored gospel of Jesus Christ is the sure light shining in the darkness of our troubled world.

Royall, Paul F. “‘That Our Children May Know’” Ensign, October 1971.
Sandberg, Evalyn M. “Temple Thoughts.” Ensign, October 1971.
Searle, Don L., Jr. “The Obscenity Flood: Can It Be Stopped?” Ensign, October 1971.
Sill, Sterling W. “Thou Shalt Not.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Sterlling W. Sill - Because of our birthright, our intelligence, our covenants, and our assignments, we are all special witnesses for God and have some very important things that we should do.

Simpson, Robert L. “‘Strengthen Thy Brethren’” Delivered at the Priesthood Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Robert L. Simpson - A recurring theme during the life of the Savior as he taught the people was that each man is his brother’s keeper.

Skidmore, Rex A. “Gospel Teaching That Motivates.” Ensign, October 1971.
Smith, Eldred G. “Decisions.” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Eldred G. Smith - Free agency requires that there must be a choice. There must be an opposing force. There is no growth, no movement, no accomplishment or progress without overcoming an opposing force.

Smith, Joseph Fielding. “‘I Know That My Redeemer Liveth’” Delivered at the Friday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1971.

Joseph Fielding Smith - Our Savior, Jesus Christ, is the great Exemplar. Our mission is to pattern our lives after him and do the things he wants us to do.