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1990
Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. FARMS Review of Books on the Book of Mormon Volume 2. Review of Books on the Book of Mormon 2 (1990).

Talks

Rust, Richard Dilworth. “Annual FARMS Lecture: The Book of mormon, Designed for Our Day.” Article 0.

Rust, in the third annual FARMS Book of Mormon lecture delivered on 27 February 1990, examin3ed literary aspects of the book that develop the primary purposes set out on the title page. He discussed the elements characteristic of an epic that will allow modern-day Lamanites to trust in the Lord's deliverance and detailed literary (especially poetic) presentations of the covenants in the Book of Mormon. Literary elements combine with the influence of the Spirit to testify of the purposes of the Book of Mormon.

Peterson, Daniel C. “Editor’s Introduction: By What Measure Shall We Mete?” Article 1.

Peterson discusses the growth of the Mormon religion and scholarly indifference toward that growth. He discusses the power of presuppositions and the variance of opinions, using the Qur’an as a case study. The originality, literary merit, and intrinsic merit of the Book of Mormon increase our appreciation for that book.

Keywords: Book of Mormon; Islam; Literary; Literature; Qur’an; Scripture
Ricks, Shirley S. “Book of Mormon Companion: Dictionary & More.” Article 3.

Review of Book of Mormon Companion: Dictionary & More.

Keywords: Dictionary; Reference; Scripture Study
Gillum, Gary P. “A Sure Foundation: Answers to Difficult Gospel Questions.” Article 4.

Review of A Sure Foundation: Answers to Difficult Gospel Questions.

Keywords: Apologetics
Peterson, Daniel C. “Peter Bartley, Mormonism: The Prophet, the Book and the Cult.” Article 5.

Review of Mormonism: The Prophet, The Book and the Cult (1989), by Peter Bartley. Bartley attacks Mormonism and its sacred book, the Book of Mormon, which is not surprising when one notes the anti-Mormon sources he cosulted. Rigorous and well-grounded arguments are lacking, and sweepingly dogmatic assertions dominate. He faults the Book of Mormon on various claims as well as on stylistic grounds--he asserts that it appears to be written entirely by one person. This publication represents just one more anti-Mormon book.

England, Eugene. “Orson Scott Card: How a Great Science Fictionist Uses the Book of Mormon.” Article 6.

Review of The Folk of the Fringe (1989); Seventh Son (1987); The Red Prophet (1988); and Prentice Alvin (1989), by Orson Scott Card.

Keywords: Fiction; Joseph; Jr.; Science Fiction; Smith
Hoskisson, Paul Y. “Earl W. Carlsen, Christ’s Answer to the Atheist, to the Jew: Who Wrote It?” Article 7.

Review of Christ's Answer to the Atheist, to the Jew: Who Wrote It? (1987), by Earl W. Carlsen.

Porter, Larry C. “Paul R. Cheesman, The Keystone of Mormonism: Early Visions of the Prophet Joseph Smith.” Article 8.

Review of The Keystone of Mormonism: Early Visions of the Prophet Joseph Smith (1988), by Paul R. Cheesman.

Palmer, David A. “Delbert W. Curtis, The Land of the Nephites.” Article 9.

Review of The Land of the Nephites (1988), by Delbert W. Curtis.

Black, Susan Easton. “Eugene England, Converted to Christ through the Book of Mormon.” Article 10.

Review of Converted to Christ through the Book of Mormon (1989), edited by Eugene England.

Gee, John. “Wilford A. Fischer and Norma J. Fischer, A Book of Mormon Guide: A Simple Way to Teach a Friend.” Article 11.

Review of A Book of Mormon Guide: A Simple Way to Teach a Friend (1988), by Wilford A. Fischer and Norma J. Fischer.

McKinlay, Daniel B. “Alan Goff, ‘A Hermeneutic of Sacred Texts: Historicism, Revisionism, Positivism, and the Bible and the Book of Mormon?’” Article 12.

Review of “A Hemeneutic of Sacred Texts: Historicism, Revisionism, Postitiveism, and the Bible and Book of Mormon” (1989), by Alan Goff.

Bell, Elouise M. “Chris Heimerdinger, Tennis Shoes among the Nephites: A Novel.” Article 13.

Review of Tennis Shoes among the Nephites: A Novel (1989), by Chris Heimerdinger.

Warren, Bruce W. “Donald W. Hemingway, Christianity in America before Columbus?” Article 14.

Review of Christianity in America before Columbus? (1988), by Donald W. Hemingway.

Gee, John. “Robert L. Millet, By Grace Are We Saved.” Article 15.

Review of By Grace Are We Saved (1989), by Robert L. Millet.

Cracroft, Richard H. “‘Polishing God’s Altars’ Fictionally Wresting the Book of Mormon.” Article 16.

Review of the Nephite Chronicles (1984-1989), by Robert H. Moss.

Graham, Daniel W. “David H. Mulholland, A Reading Guide to the Book of Mormon.” Article 17.

Review of A Reading Guide to the Book of Mormon (1989), by David H. Mulholland.

Hamblin, William J. “Time Vindicates Hugh Nibley.” Article 18.

Since 1989, the Review of Books on the Book of Mormon has published review essays to help serious readers make informed choices and judgments about books and other publications on topics related to the Latter-day Saint religious tradition. It has also published substantial freestanding essays that made further contributions to the field of Mormon studies. In 1996, the journal changed its name to the FARMS Review with Volume 8, No 1. In 2011, the journal was renamed Mormon Studies Review.

Review of An Approach to the Book of Mormon (1988), by Hugh Nibley.

Keywords: Ancient America; Ancient Near East; Culture; Methodology; Scholarship
Ricks, Stephen D. “Hugh Nibley, Lehi in the Desert, The World of the Jaredites, There Were Jaredites.” Article 19.

Since 1989, the Review of Books on the Book of Mormon has published review essays to help serious readers make informed choices and judgments about books and other publications on topics related to the Latter-day Saint religious tradition. It has also published substantial freestanding essays that made further contributions to the field of Mormon studies. In 1996, the journal changed its name to the FARMS Review with Volume 8, No 1. In 2011, the journal was renamed Mormon Studies Review.

A review of Lehi in the Desert, The World of the Jaredites, There Were Jaredites, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 5.

Honey, David B. “Ecological Nomadism versus Epic Heroism in Ether: Nibley’s Works on the Jaredites.” Article 20.

Also available for free at BYU ScholarsArchive.

A review of Lehi in the Desert, The World of the Jaredites, There Were Jaredites, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 5.

Keywords: Ecology; Ether; Heroism; Jaredite; Literary; Literature; Nomadism; Scholarship
Peterson, Daniel C. “Hugh Nibley, Prophetic Book of Mormon.” Article 21.

Since 1989, the Review of Books on the Book of Mormon has published review essays to help serious readers make informed choices and judgments about books and other publications on topics related to the Latter-day Saint religious tradition. It has also published substantial freestanding essays that made further contributions to the field of Mormon studies. In 1996, the journal changed its name to the FARMS Review with Volume 8, No 1. In 2011, the journal was renamed Mormon Studies Review.

A review of The Prophetic Book of Mormon, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 6.

Tvedtnes, John A. “Hugh Nibley, Since Cumorah.” Article 22.

Since 1989, the Review of Books on the Book of Mormon has published review essays to help serious readers make informed choices and judgments about books and other publications on topics related to the Latter-day Saint religious tradition. It has also published substantial freestanding essays that made further contributions to the field of Mormon studies. In 1996, the journal changed its name to the FARMS Review with Volume 8, No 1. In 2011, the journal was renamed Mormon Studies Review.

A review of Since Cumorah, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 7.

Reynolds, Noel B. “Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate Jr., eds., The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, The Doctrinal Structure.” Article 23.

Review of The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, The Doctrinal Structure (1989), edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate Jr.

Norwood, L. Ara. “David Persuitte, Joseph Smith and the Origins of the Book of Mormon.” Article 24.

Review of Joseph Smith and the Origins of the Book of Mormon (1985), by David Persuitte.

Palmer, David A. “Paul D. Proctor, ‘American Book of Mormon Map’” Article 25.

Review of “American Book of Mormon Map” (1988), by Paul D. Proctor.

Keywords: Book of Mormon Geography; Cartography; Internal Geography; Map; Scripture; Scripture Study
Bastian, Lewis M. “Eldin Ricks, Book of Mormon: Wide-Margin Edition.” Article 26.

Review of Book of Mormon: Wide-Margin Edition (1987), by Eldin Ricks.

Wirth, Diane E. “Harry L. Ropp, Are the Mormon Scriptures Reliable?” Article 27.

Review of Are the Mormon Scriptures Reliable? (1987), by Harry L. Ropp, with revisions from Wesley P. Walters.

Christensen, Kevin. “Dan Vogel, Origins and the Book of Mormon.” Article 28.

Review of Origins and the Book of Mormon (1986), by Dan Vogel.

Hoskisson, Paul Y. “Brenton G. Yorgason, Little Known Evidences of the Book of Mormon.” Article 29.

Review of Little Known Evidences of the Book of Mormon (1989), by Brenton G. Yorgason.

Tvedtnes, John A. “Brenton G. Yorgason, Little Known Evidences of the Book of Mormon.” Article 30.

Review of Little Known Evidences of the Book of Mormon (1989), by Brenton G. Yorgason.

Lamoreax, Adam. “Book of Mormon Bibliography.” Article 31.

Bibliography of publications on the Book of Mormon in 1989.

Barney, Kevin L. “Understanding Old Testament Poetry.” Ensign 20 (June 1990): 50–54.
Thompson, G. Forrest. Greetings between Judah and Joseph. Idaho Falls, ID: Vanity, 1990.

A 49-chapter commentary on Zenos’s parable of the olive tree in Jacob 5.

Romney, Marion G. “Discovering the Book of Mormon.” In Book of Mormon Talks by General Authorities, 205. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1990.

Shows that the Book of Mormon teaches faith, courage, and how to receive a forgiveness of sins.

Ricks, Stephen D., and John M. Lundquist, eds. By Study and Also By Faith, Volume 1. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1990.

Essays in Honor of Hugh W. Nibley on the Occasion of His Eightieth Birthday, 27 March 1990.

Essays based on what people have learned from Hugh Nibley.

Articles

Midgley, Louis C. “Hugh Winder Nibley: Bibliography and Register.” pp. xv-lxxxvii.

Reprinted in 2021.

Thomas, Robert K. “The Influence of Hugh Nibley: His Presence in the University.” pp. 1-5.

Reprinted in the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies (1997) and Hugh Nibley Observed (2021).

An analysis of Hugh Nibley’s contributions and influence on historians and scriptural scholars.

Welch, John W. “A Doorkeeper in the House of the Lord.” pp. 6-10.

This essay was originally prepared for Nibley’s seventy-fifth birthday and was previously published in By Study and Also by Faith vol. 1.

Praise and thoughts regarding Hugh Nibley around his seventy-fifth birthday.

Atiya, Aziz S. “The Copts and the Bible.” pp. 11-24.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

A look at the historical significances of the Copts (an ancient Egyptian/Sudanese ethnic group) in regards to the Bible.

Brown, S. Kent. “The Seventy in Scripture.” pp. 25-44.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

Asks the questions Why the number seventy and why to Gentiles? It then suggests that the key to both questions lies in the catalog of the descendants of Noah in Genesis 10.

Charlesworth, James H. “From the Philopedia of Jesus to the Misopedia of the Acts of Thomas.” pp. 46-66.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

The purpose of this little essay is to reveal that Jesus’ philopedia was so altered by some second-century Christian groups that it became misopedia. Jesus’ own teachings were sometimes changed or even abandoned by those who called him “Lord“.

Keywords: Children; Jesus Christ
Gordon, Cyrus H. “A Hebrew Inscription Authenticated.” pp. 67-80.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

A discussion of the Bat Creek Inscription, a Hebrew inscription found in a burial site in Loudon County, Tennessee in 1889.

Keywords: Bat Creek Stone; Forgery; Hoax; Language - Hebrew
Jackson, Kent P. “‘Watch and Remember’: The New Testament and the Great Apostasy.” pp. 81-117.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

In this paper the apostasy will be discussed on two fronts. First, Jackson examines statements of Jesus and his apostles that foretell the passing of the early church. Then, he considers the evidence in the New Testament that shows apostasy taking place as the New Testament documents were being written

Keywords: Great Apostasy; New Testament; Pauline Epistles; Prophecy
Keller, Sharon R. “Two Letters to the Dead.” pp. 118-143.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

A treatment of two out of thirteen of the Egyptian Letters to the Dead: the Cairo Bowl and the Berlin Bowl.

Keywords: Egyptian Letters to the Dead; Egyptology; Language - Egyptian
Milgrom, Jacob. “Milk and Meat: Unlikely Bedfellows.” pp. 144-154.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

Studies the prohibition against eating meat in the Old Testament.

Keywords: Law of Moses
Whittaker, David J. “The Book of Daniel in Early Mormon Thought.” pp. 155-201.

Versions of this essay were presented at the American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, December 1987, and at the Mormon History Association Annual Meeting, Logan, Utah, May 1988.

An examination of the role of the book of Daniel in early Latter-day Saint culture, both religious and political.

Keywords: Daniel (Book); Danites; Early Church History; Joseph; Jr.; Prophecy; Smith
Hamblin, William J. “Aspects of an Early Christian Initiation Ritual.” pp. 202-221.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

What accounts for the parallels between modern temple rituals and ancient Judeo-Christian ceremonies?

Keywords: Early Christian History; Temple Endowment; Temple Worship
Mackay, Thomas W. “Early Christian Millenarianist Interpretation of the Two Witnesses in John’s Apocalypse 11:3–13.” pp. 222-331.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

A sketch of some medieval European Christian exegetical and homiletic traditions, which analyzes references from the second century to the Carolingian Renaissance.

Neusner, Jacob. “The Case of Leviticus Rabbah.” pp. 332-388.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

Exactly how did the scriptures enter the framework of Judaism? In what way, when, and where, in the unfolding of the canon, were they absorbed and recast, and how did they find the distinctive role they played from late antiquity onward?

Keywords: Rabbinics
Patai, Raphael. “Ancient Jewish Seafaring and River-faring Laws.” pp. 389-416.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

This paper presents data, culled primarily from talmudic and midrashic sources, pertaining to the commercial and religious laws that governed Jewish seafaring up to ca. AD 500.

Keywords: Laws; Legal; Talmud; Transoceanic Contact; Transoceanic Voyage
Robertson-Wilson, Marian. “Which Came First, the Music or the Words? (A Greek Text and Coptic Melody: Musical Transcription and Analysis of the Setting).” pp. 417-427.

A tribute to Dr. Hugh H. Nibley.

An expansion of a paper presented at the Third International Congress of Coptic Studies (Warsaw, Poland, 1984), which dealt with a Coptic melody that is performed at Easter time to two completely different texts. It is hoped that the following discussion will provide a clue as to the antiquity of the music in question.

Keywords: Copts; Music
Lundquist, John M. “What Is Reality?” pp. 428-438.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

An argument that the Real, or Reality, is where God dwells.

Keywords: Temple Worship
Lundquist, Suzanne E. “Native American Rites of Passage: Implications for Latter-day Saints.” pp. 439-457.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

A comparison of Native American rituals with rituals in The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints.

Keywords: Native Americans
Madsen, Truman G. “‘Putting on the Names’: A Jewish-Christian Legacy.” pp. 458-481.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

Addresses the argument that names are simply sounds made up to label something and suggests that this takes away from the religious belief that some names have a divine origin.

Keywords: Name; Temple Worship
Parry, Donald W. “Sinai as Sanctuary and Mountain of God.” pp. 482-500.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

Looks at temple worship in the Israelite religion, specifically with the idea that “the temple is the architectural embodiment of the cosmic mountain.”

Keywords: Moses (Prophet); Mount Sinai; Temple Worship
Porter, Bruce H., and Stephen D. Ricks. “Names in Antiquity: Old, New, and Hidden.” pp. 501-522.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

Explores the connection between a name and the existence of the thing it refers to.

Keywords: Ancient Near East; Name; New Name
Thomasson, Gordon C. “Togetherness Is Sharing an Umbrella: Divine Kingship, the Gnosis, and Religious Syncretism.” pp. 523-561.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

Keywords: Gnosis; Kingship; Syncretism; Temple Worship
Honey, David B. “Heroic Legitimation in Traditional Nomadic Societies.” pp. 562-583.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

An essay written in celebration of Hugh Nibley and his contributions to questions about steppe nomadism.

Keywords: Nomadism
Peterson, Daniel C. “Does the Qur’an Teach Creation Ex Nihilo?” pp. 584-610.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

A comparison between Judeo-Christian and Islamic creation traditions.

Keywords: Creation; Creation ex nihilo; Islam; Qu’ran
Compton, Todd M. “The Handclasp and Embrace as Tokens of Recognition.” pp. 611-642.

Excerpted from a longer paper published in Epoché, the UCLA graduate journal of history of religions, in 1985.

A study of the religious significance of symbols, signs, and tokens.

Keywords: Handclasp; Temple Worship; Token
Hall, John F. “Mars and Anna Perenna: March Gods and the Etruscan New Year in Archaic Rome.” pp. 643-658.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

A study into the original Roman New Year and how some of those traditions carry on now in March instead.

Phillips, R. Douglas. “The Honey and the Smoke: Achilles and Atē in the Iliad.” pp. 659-669.

This first of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the contributors have learned from Dr. Nibley. Nearly every major subject that he has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the influence of Nibley, Copts and the Bible, the Seventy in scripture, the great apostasy, the book of Daniel in early Mormon thought, an early Christian initiation ritual, John’s Apocalypse, ancient Jewish seafaring, Native American rites of passage, Sinai as sanctuary and mountain of God, the Qurʾan and creation ex nihilo, and the sacred handclasp and embrace.

An essay showing Achilles as a victim of delusion.

England, Eugene. “Hugh Nibley as Cassandra.” Review of Since Cumorah, Approaching Zion, and Warfare and the Book of Mormon by Hugh Nibley, BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 104–16.

A review of two books and one chapter, all written by Hugh Nibley.

A review that expresses the author’s feeling that Hugh Nibley predicts the future accurately but no one believes him, much as Cassandra does in Greek mythology.

Keywords: Approaching Zion; Hugh; Nibley
Welch, John W. “Chiasmus in Biblical Law: An Approach to the Structure of Legal Texts in the Hebrew Bible.” In Jewish Law Association Studies IV: The Boston Conference Volume, ed. Bernard S. Jackson, 5–22. Atlanta: Scholars Press, 1990.

Chiasmus in Exodus 21–23 and Leviticus 24

McConkie, Joseph Fielding, and Donald W. Parry. A Guide to Scriptural Symbols. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1990.
McConkie, Joseph Fielding, and Robert L. Millet. The Man Adam. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1990.
Nyman, Monte S., and Farres H. Nyman. The Words of the Twelve Prophets: Messages to the Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.
Welch, John W. The Sermon at the Temple and the Sermon on the Mount: A Latter-day Saint Approach. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book and The Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

A thorough LDS interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 and analysis of the words of Jesus at the temple in Bountiful in 3 Nephi 11-18. The Book of Mormon provides keys to unlock the mystery of the Sermon on the Mount. 3 Nephi is a covenantal temple text, giving instructions and commandments relevant to covenant making. A table compares the texts of Matthew 5-7, 3 Nephi 12-14, and the Joseph Smith Translation of Matthew 5-7.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Warfare and the Book of Mormon.” In Warfare in the Book of Mormon, edited by Stephen D. Ricks and William J. Hamblin, 127—45. Salt Lake City/Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

Originally presented at the FARMS Symposium on Warfare, 24 March 1989.

Compares the descriptions of warfare in the Book of Mormon with the writings and axioms of Karl von Clausewitz’s military treatise, Vom Kriege, that served the military as a bible for 150 years and was published in 1833. Descriptions of Book of Mormon warfare match von Clausewitz’s principles very well. Again the internal evidence of the Book of Mormon establishes its accuracy in describing technical subjects unknown to Joseph Smith.

Unattributed. “A New Home in the Promised Land.” Friend 20 (January 1990): 20-21.

An illustrated story for children about the Nephites and Lamanites after they arrived at the promised land.

Weldon, Roy E. “A New Star Did Appear.” The Witness: Newsletter of the Foundation for Research on Ancient America 71 (Winter 1990): 5-7.

Discusses the sophistication of Mayan astronomy to show that the ancient inhabitants of the Americas would have noticed the appearance of a new star at Christ’s birth.

Matthews, Robert J. “The Book of Moses.” In A Bible! A Bible!, edited by Robert J. Matthews, 100–114. Salt Lake City, UT: Bookcraft, 1990.
Palmer, Spencer J., Roger R. Keller, Dong Sull Choi, and James A. Toronto. Religions of the World: A Latter-day Saint View. Provo, UT: BYU Studies, 1990.

This popular text, used throughout the Church for the study of world religions, has been revised and expanded. Two additional authors, several new chapters, a number of new illustrations, and much updated material add fresh perspectives to the former edition’s tried-and-true approach. The result portrays the vivid spectrum of truth as it extends across cultures and religious systems. The book presents a…

Howard, Richard P. “Latter-day Saint Scriptures and the Doctrine of Propositional Revelation.” In The Word of God: Essays on Mormon Scripture, edited by Dan Vogel, 1-18. Salt Lake City: Signature, 1990.

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

Ricks, Stephen D., and William J. Hamblin. Warfare in the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Company, 1990.

“People may well ask: Why study warfare in the Book of Mormon? There are so many answers, among which are these: to understand better the events in the Book of Mormon, to develop a perspective against which to understand its teachings and messages, to enjoy the interesting lives of a remarkable people, and to aid in assaying the historicity of the book, ” writes John W. Welch at the beginning of Warfare in the Book of Mormon.

Sorenson, John L. The Geography of Book of Mormon Events: A Sourcebook. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

By John L. Sorenson, Published on 01/01/90

Keck, Brian E. “Ezekiel 37, Sticks, and Babylonian Writing Boards: A Critical Reappraisal.” Dialogue 23, no. 1, 1990, 126–38.
Robe, Russell. Persuasion and Perplexity: A Faith-Promoting Analysis of Anti-Mormon Propaganda. Salt Lake City: Emblem Editions, 1990.

Explains the motives and psychological structure of anti-Mormon communications. Offers advice to those who are troubled by faith-destroying rhetoric.

Matthews, Robert J. A Bible! A Bible!. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1990.

Joseph Smith taught that the Book of Mormon is a witness for the Bible. It testifies of Jesus Christ and His divinity, teaches a wide range of secular and religious topics, and identifies the enemies of Christ. The Book of Mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, the keystone of the LDS religion, and individuals will “get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts than by any other book”

Barber, John. “Oriental Enigma.” Biblical Archaeology Review 16 (1990): 83—95.

There is strong evidence in support of transpacific crossings 1000 years before Columbus. Diverse evidences come from the study of metallurgy, agriculture, and parasitology. The Mayan calendar shows connections between the Mayan and the Hebrew and Greek alphabets.

Millet, Robert L. “Adam in Eden: The Creation.” In The Man Adam, ed. Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet, 11–24. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1990.
Keller, Roger R. “Adam: As Understood by Four Men Who Shaped Western Christianity.” In The Man Adam, ed. Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet, 151–88. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1990.

The teachings of Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, and Calvin

Millet, Robert L. “Adam: A Latter-day Saint Perspective.” In The Man Adam, ed. Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet, 189–93. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1990.
McConkie, Joseph Fielding. “The Mystery of Eden.” In The Man Adam, ed. Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet, 25–35. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1990.

The Eden account is both literal and figurative

Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. “Insights, Vol. 10, No. 1 (1990).” Insights, Vol. 1 (1990). Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies.
Matthews, Robert J. “The Fall of Man.” In The Man Adam, ed. Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet, 37–64. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1990.
Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. “Insights, Vol. 10, No. 2 (1990).” Insights, Vol. 1 (1990). Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies.
Matthews, Robert J. “The Revelation of the Gospel to Adam: The Meaning of the Atonement.” In The Man Adam, ed. Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet, 65–85. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1990.
Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. “Insights, Vol. 10, No. 3 (1990).” Insights, Vol. 1 (1990). Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies.
Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. “Insights, Vol. 10, No. 4 (1990).” Insights, Vol. 1 (1990). Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies.
Takayama, Machiko. Poetic Language in 19th Century Mormonism: A Study of Semiotic Phenomenology in Communication and Culture. Ph.D. diss., Southern Illinois University, 1990.

Making an analysis of the Book of Abraham and the Book of Mormon, this dissertation concludes that Joseph Smith was a poet, who produced his scriptures not through plagiarism nor the gift of God, but through a “poetic phenomenon” as defined by Julia Kristeva and Jacques Derrida.

Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. “Insights, Vol. 10, No. 5 (1990).” Insights, Vol. 1 (1990). Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies.
Robinson, Stephen E. “The Book of Adam in Judaism and Early Christianity.” In The Man Adam, edited by Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet, 131–150. Salt Lake City, UT: Bookcraft, 1990.
Read, Lenet Hadley. Unveiling Biblical Prophecy: A Summary of Biblical Prophecy concerning Christ, the Apostasy, and Christ’s Latter-day Church. San Francisco, Calif.: Latter-day Light Publications, 1990.
Sorenson, John L., and Martin H. Raish. Pre-Columbian Contact with America across the Oceans: An Annotated Bibliography. 2 vols. Provo, UT: Research Press, 1990.

More than 5,600 literature items in many languages are listed covering pro- and anti- positions, theory, and methodology. Detailed bibliographical data and annotations, some very detailed, are provided for most items, reporting how they relate to the topic. This work is reviewed in H.036.

Heady, Gordon. “Time and the Calendar in the Book of Mormon.” The Witness: Newsletter of the Foundation for Research on Ancient America 71-72 (Winter, Spring 1990): 9— 10, 10-14.

Investigates textual clues to determine what type of calendrical system was used by the Nephites and the Jaredites and when these systems commenced and fell into disuse.

Lane, Keith H. “Symbolic Action and Persuasion in the Book of Mormon.” M.A. thesis, Brigham Young University, 1990.

Takes the methodology of Kenneth Burke to plead that Mormons read some passages of the Book of Mormon as rhetorical devices and accept Christ and live by his code. The rhetoric is couched within “scenes” from the Book of Mormon.

Madsen, Carol Cornwall. “Mothers in Israel: Sarah’s Legacy.” In Women of Wisdom and Knowledge: Talks Selected from the BYU Women’s Conferences, ed. Marie Cornwall and Susan Howe, 179–201. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.
Schlesinger, Philip J. Isaiah and the Book of Mormon. By the author, 1990.
Peterson, Janet. “Friend to Friend.” Church News 20 (January 1990): 8-9.

Angel Brea explains how much the Church in South America is growing and attributes this growth to the Book of Mormon. He tells about children in South America reading the Book of Mormon and the importance of doing so.

Lundquist, John M., and Stephen D. Ricks, eds. By Study and Also by Faith. 2 vols. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book and The Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

These two volumes contain essays written by various authors in honor of Hugh W. Nibley. Many of the articles are related to Book of Mormon topics, such as the sacramental covenants, the Lamanite view, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, Lehi’s family and others. This work is reviewed in D.128.

Vogel, Dan, ed. The Word of God: Essays on Mormon Scripture. Salt Lake City: Signature Books, 1990.

A collection of essays, many of which were published previously in Dialogue, Sunstone, John Whitmer Historical Association Journal, Courage, under other titles.

Tvedtnes, John A. Review of Since Cumorah. Review of Books on the Book of Mormon 2 (1990): 175–81.
Ricks, Stephen D. Review of Lehi in the Desert, The World of the Jaredites, There Were Jaredites; An Approach to the Book of Mormon; Since Cumorah. Review of Books on the Book of Mormon 2 (1990): 128–42.
Peterson, Daniel C. Review of The Prophetic Book of Mormon. Review of Books on the Book of Mormon 2 (1990): 164–74.
Mehew, Randall K. A Most Convincing Witness: Reasons Why the Book of Mormon Is the True Word of God. Orem, UT: Keepsake Paperbacks, 1990.

Presents arguments dealing with the authenticity of the Book of Mormon, including discussions about Jesus, the Shepherd, the witnesses, revelation from God, the translation of the work, ancient discoveries, and testimonials.

Anderson, Rodger I. Joseph Smith’s New York Reputation Reexamined. Salt Lake City: Signature Books, 1990.

In an effort to discount the Book of Mormon, Philastus Hurlbut collected over eighty signatures of those who knew the bad character of Joseph Smith and his family (affidavits contained in the appendix). Author examines Hugh Nibley’s Myth Makers and finds misrepresentations and failure to consider vital sources. Considers Richard L. Anderson’s “Joseph Smith’s New York Reputation Reappraised,” finding it also to fall short. This author finds that the allegations against Joseph Smith are true since the testimonies of many New York citizens have not been discredited.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Church Educational System(CES). Old Testament Seminary Teacher Outline. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1990.
Tvedtnes, John A. “Hugh Nibley, Since Cumorah.” Review of Books on the Book of Mormon 2, no. 1 (1990): 175-181.

Available for free at BYU ScholarsArchive.

A review of Since Cumorah, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley vol. 7.

Keywords: Ancient Near East; Book of Mormon Geography; Cumorah; Geology; Hill Cumorah; Parallels
Hales, Robert E., and Sandra L. Hales. A Standard unto My People: How to Hiss Forth with the Book of Mormon. 2 vols. Orange, CA: Seven Up Publishing, 1990-91.

A guide for parents on how to teach their children about the doctrinal concepts in the Book of Mormon. Book of Mormon concepts are supported with scriptural references from the standard works of the LDS church. This work is reviewed in P.068.

Melonakos, Christine. Turn Your Little Ones into Book of Mormon Whiz Kids. Bountiful, UT: Horizon, 1990.

Activities for young children designed to increase their fine and gross motor skills while teaching them about the Book of Mormon.

Sorenson, John L. “The Significance of the Chronological Discrepancy Between Alma 53:22 and Alma 56:9.” Preliminary Report. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

John Sorenson analyzes the extent and significance of the discrepancy between two reports of the same event in the Book of Mormon and explores how the two versions may have arisen. He looks at the scope of the problem and the fallibility of the historical record before analyzing the problem and offering a resolution. He also provides a reconciled chronology of the years in question and discusses some lessons we can learn from the discrepancy.

Keywords: Book of Mormon; Chronology
Cloward, Robert A. The Old Testament Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha and the Dead Sea Scrolls: A Selected Bibliography of Text Editions and English Translations. N.p.: By the author, 1988. Reprint, Provo, Utah: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

An extensive bibliography of writings related to the Old Testament

Cowdery, Oliver. “Letters of Oliver Cowdery to W. W. Phelps on the Origin of the Book of Mormon, and the Rise of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” In Joseph Smith Jr.’s Rare Reprints, #23. Independence, MO: n.p., 1990.

Seven letters (ca. 1839) containing testimony concerning Cowdery’s scribal work for Joseph Smith during the translation of the Book of Mormon and other items of historical interest. Joseph’s own narrative includes an account of the place and manner in which the records were deposited, the box that held the plates, his attempts to take the plates without authorization from the angel, and the angel’s warning.

Tanner, Jerald, and Sandra Tanner. Covering Up the Black Hole in the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Utah Lighthouse Ministry, 1990.

The authors provide “devastating” evidence that the Book of Mormon is a product of the 19th century. Upon losing the 116 pages of the Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith generalized information because he could not remember all the details of his original 116 pages. In order to further fill in this gap Smith plagiarized from the Bible in order to save his work. The presence of chiasmus in the Book of Mormon is unimpressive because similar structures can be found in Joseph Smith’s writings. This work is reviewed in N.145, T.335, and in R.468.

Walters, Wesley P. The Use of the Old Testament in the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Utah Lighthouse Ministry, 1990.
White, James. Letters to a Mormon Elder. Southbridge, MA: Crowne, 1990.

Chapter 8 of this polemical- evangelical work against Mormonism is concerned with proving the absurdity and falsity of the Book of Mormon. White notes historical inaccuracies, asserts that the book contains false doctrines about grace and the nature of the Trinity, points out alleged textual problems, and rejects the use of Old Testament prophecies by Mormons to support claims for the Book of Mormon.

Millet, Robert L. Lifting the Condemnation: The Sanctifying Power of the Book of Mormon. Provo, UT: BYU Continuing Education, 1990.

A seminar presentation. The Latter-day Saints are under condemnation for not paying sufficient attention to the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon was written for our day and shows the manner in which individuals can sanctify their souls and draw closer to God.

Perrie, C. Johann. What Every Christian Should Know About—The Restoration of Christ’s True Gospel. Provo, UT: Author, 1990.

Complete apostasy in the early Church created the need for a restoration. The events that led to the Restoration were orchestrated by the Lord. Joseph Smith’s own words tell of his calling to translate and publish the Book of Mormon. Books that have been written to discredit Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon are listed by title and author. The Book of Mormon and modern revelation identify false teachings concerning revelation, the Godhead, the eternal nature of man, priesthood authority, original sin, infant baptism, authority, mode of baptism, paid clergy, eternal marriage, heaven and hell, and Church politics.

Bennett, Joshua M. The Gospel of the Great Spirit. Salt Lake City: Morning Star, 1990.

The sacred stories of the Indians from North, Central, and South America have many affinities and parallels with the stories featured in the Bible and Book of Mormon.

Dahl, Larry E. “Adam in the Premortal Life.” In The Man Adam, ed. Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet, 1–10. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1990.
Dahl, Larry E. “Adam’s Role from the Fall to the End—and Beyond.” In The Man Adam, ed. Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet, 113–29. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1990.
Nibley, Hugh W. The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled. The Collected Works of Hugh Nibley 10. Edited by Donald W. Parry and Stephen D. Ricks. [Illustrations directed by Michael P. Lyon.] Salt Lake City/Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990. xi + 515 pp.

One important key to understanding modern civilization is a familiarity with its ancient background. Many modern principles and practices—social, political, and even economic—have clear parallels in antiquity. A careful study of these forerunners of our traditions, particularly as they contributed to the downfall of earlier civilizations, may help us avoid some of the mistakes of our predecessors. The Ancient State, by Hugh Nibley, is a thought-provoking examination of assorted aspects of ancient culture, from the use of marked arrows to the surprisingly universal conception of kinship, from arguments of various schools of philosophy to the rise of rhetoric. Author Hugh Nibley brings his usual meticulous research and scholarship to bear in this enlightening collection of essays and lectures. It has been said that only by learning the lessons of history can we hope to avoid repeating them. For scholar and novice alike, The Ancient State is a valuable source of such learning.

The Ancient State is a thought-provoking examination of aspects of ancient culture, from the use of marked arrows to the surprisingly universal conception of kinship, from arguments from various schools of philosophy to the rise of rhetoric. Hugh Nibley brings his usual meticulous research and scholarship to bear in this enlightening collection of essays and lectures.

Chapters

Ricks, Stephen D. “Foreword.” In The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, vol. 10. Salt Lake City/Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

One important key to understanding modern civilization is a familiarity with its ancient background. Many modern principles and practices—social, political, and even economic—have clear parallels in antiquity. A careful study of these forerunners of our traditions, particularly as they contributed to the downfall of earlier civilizations, may help us avoid some of the mistakes of our predecessors. The Ancient State, by Hugh Nibley, is a thought-provoking examination of assorted aspects of ancient culture, from the use of marked arrows to the surprisingly universal conception of kinship, from arguments of various schools of philosophy to the rise of rhetoric. Author Hugh Nibley brings his usual meticulous research and scholarship to bear in this enlightening collection of essays and lectures. It has been said that only by learning the lessons of history can we hope to avoid repeating them. For scholar and novice alike, The Ancient State is a valuable source of such learning.

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Arrow, the Hunter, and the State.” In The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, vol. 10. Salt Lake City/Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

Originally printed as an article in Western Political Quarterly.

A study showing how prehistoric hunters used marked arrows to mark territory, then applied the same techniques to come to the creation of a centralized state in historic times.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Tenting, Toll, and Taxing.” In The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, vol. 10. Salt Lake City/Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

One important key to understanding modern civilization is a familiarity with its ancient background. Many modern principles and practices—social, political, and even economic—have clear parallels in antiquity. A careful study of these forerunners of our traditions, particularly as they contributed to the downfall of earlier civilizations, may help us avoid some of the mistakes of our predecessors. The Ancient State, by Hugh Nibley, is a thought-provoking examination of assorted aspects of ancient culture, from the use of marked arrows to the surprisingly universal conception of kinship, from arguments of various schools of philosophy to the rise of rhetoric. Author Hugh Nibley brings his usual meticulous research and scholarship to bear in this enlightening collection of essays and lectures. It has been said that only by learning the lessons of history can we hope to avoid repeating them. For scholar and novice alike, The Ancient State is a valuable source of such learning.

It is the purpose of this paper to show how the state spent the most impressionable years of its childhood living as an orphan of the storm in tents of vagabonds where it acquired many of the habits and attitudes that still condition its activities.

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Hierocentric State.” In The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, vol. 10. Salt Lake City/Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

Originally published in Western Political Quarterly (1951).

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

Nibley, Hugh W. “Sparsiones.” In The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, vol. 10. Salt Lake City/Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

One important key to understanding modern civilization is a familiarity with its ancient background. Many modern principles and practices—social, political, and even economic—have clear parallels in antiquity. A careful study of these forerunners of our traditions, particularly as they contributed to the downfall of earlier civilizations, may help us avoid some of the mistakes of our predecessors. The Ancient State, by Hugh Nibley, is a thought-provoking examination of assorted aspects of ancient culture, from the use of marked arrows to the surprisingly universal conception of kinship, from arguments of various schools of philosophy to the rise of rhetoric. Author Hugh Nibley brings his usual meticulous research and scholarship to bear in this enlightening collection of essays and lectures. It has been said that only by learning the lessons of history can we hope to avoid repeating them. For scholar and novice alike, The Ancient State is a valuable source of such learning.

Considers the nature and importance of the sparsiones by looking at three points: (1) what was distributed by sparsio, (2) by whom and on what occasions, and (3) by what particular methods.

See also: “Sparsiones” (1945)
Nibley, Hugh W. “The Unsolved Loyalty Problem: Our Western Heritage.” In The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, vol. 10. Salt Lake City/Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

This was originally printed in Western Political Quarterly 6, no. 4 (1953): 631–57.

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

Nibley, Hugh W. “Victoriosa Loquacitas: The Rise of Rhetoric and the Decline of Everything Else.” In The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, vol. 10. Salt Lake City/Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

One important key to understanding modern civilization is a familiarity with its ancient background. Many modern principles and practices—social, political, and even economic—have clear parallels in antiquity. A careful study of these forerunners of our traditions, particularly as they contributed to the downfall of earlier civilizations, may help us avoid some of the mistakes of our predecessors. The Ancient State, by Hugh Nibley, is a thought-provoking examination of assorted aspects of ancient culture, from the use of marked arrows to the surprisingly universal conception of kinship, from arguments of various schools of philosophy to the rise of rhetoric. Author Hugh Nibley brings his usual meticulous research and scholarship to bear in this enlightening collection of essays and lectures. It has been said that only by learning the lessons of history can we hope to avoid repeating them. For scholar and novice alike, The Ancient State is a valuable source of such learning.

A study of the rhetoric of the second Sophistic movement and its influence on politics and culture generally, with obvious significance for our own time because of remarkable parallel developments in the current world of business.

Nibley, Hugh W. “How to Have a Quiet Campus, Antique Style.” In The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, vol. 10. Salt Lake City/Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

Originally published in BYU Studies (1969).

Nibley traces some interesting parallels in educational matters and especially in campus unrest in the decade after 1960 with the medieval world. — Midgley

Nibley, Hugh W. “New Light on Scaliger.” In The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, vol. 10. Salt Lake City/Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

One important key to understanding modern civilization is a familiarity with its ancient background. Many modern principles and practices—social, political, and even economic—have clear parallels in antiquity. A careful study of these forerunners of our traditions, particularly as they contributed to the downfall of earlier civilizations, may help us avoid some of the mistakes of our predecessors. The Ancient State, by Hugh Nibley, is a thought-provoking examination of assorted aspects of ancient culture, from the use of marked arrows to the surprisingly universal conception of kinship, from arguments of various schools of philosophy to the rise of rhetoric. Author Hugh Nibley brings his usual meticulous research and scholarship to bear in this enlightening collection of essays and lectures. It has been said that only by learning the lessons of history can we hope to avoid repeating them. For scholar and novice alike, The Ancient State is a valuable source of such learning.

Adds some notes to Mr. Warren Blake’s study of the life and works of Joseph Justs Scaliger to correct some common misconceptions.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Three Shrines: Mantic, Sophic, and Sophistic.” In The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, vol. 10. Salt Lake City/Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

One important key to understanding modern civilization is a familiarity with its ancient background. Many modern principles and practices—social, political, and even economic—have clear parallels in antiquity. A careful study of these forerunners of our traditions, particularly as they contributed to the downfall of earlier civilizations, may help us avoid some of the mistakes of our predecessors. The Ancient State, by Hugh Nibley, is a thought-provoking examination of assorted aspects of ancient culture, from the use of marked arrows to the surprisingly universal conception of kinship, from arguments of various schools of philosophy to the rise of rhetoric. Author Hugh Nibley brings his usual meticulous research and scholarship to bear in this enlightening collection of essays and lectures. It has been said that only by learning the lessons of history can we hope to avoid repeating them. For scholar and novice alike, The Ancient State is a valuable source of such learning.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Paths That Stray: Some Notes on Sophic and Mantic—Part 1.” In The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, vol. 10. Salt Lake City/Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

One important key to understanding modern civilization is a familiarity with its ancient background. Many modern principles and practices—social, political, and even economic—have clear parallels in antiquity. A careful study of these forerunners of our traditions, particularly as they contributed to the downfall of earlier civilizations, may help us avoid some of the mistakes of our predecessors. The Ancient State, by Hugh Nibley, is a thought-provoking examination of assorted aspects of ancient culture, from the use of marked arrows to the surprisingly universal conception of kinship, from arguments of various schools of philosophy to the rise of rhetoric. Author Hugh Nibley brings his usual meticulous research and scholarship to bear in this enlightening collection of essays and lectures. It has been said that only by learning the lessons of history can we hope to avoid repeating them. For scholar and novice alike, The Ancient State is a valuable source of such learning.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Paths That Stray: Some Notes on Sophic and Mantic—Part 2.” In The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, vol. 10. Salt Lake City/Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

One important key to understanding modern civilization is a familiarity with its ancient background. Many modern principles and practices—social, political, and even economic—have clear parallels in antiquity. A careful study of these forerunners of our traditions, particularly as they contributed to the downfall of earlier civilizations, may help us avoid some of the mistakes of our predecessors. The Ancient State, by Hugh Nibley, is a thought-provoking examination of assorted aspects of ancient culture, from the use of marked arrows to the surprisingly universal conception of kinship, from arguments of various schools of philosophy to the rise of rhetoric. Author Hugh Nibley brings his usual meticulous research and scholarship to bear in this enlightening collection of essays and lectures. It has been said that only by learning the lessons of history can we hope to avoid repeating them. For scholar and novice alike, The Ancient State is a valuable source of such learning.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Paths That Stray: Some Notes on Sophic and Mantic—Part 3.” In The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, vol. 10. Salt Lake City/Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

One important key to understanding modern civilization is a familiarity with its ancient background. Many modern principles and practices—social, political, and even economic—have clear parallels in antiquity. A careful study of these forerunners of our traditions, particularly as they contributed to the downfall of earlier civilizations, may help us avoid some of the mistakes of our predecessors. The Ancient State, by Hugh Nibley, is a thought-provoking examination of assorted aspects of ancient culture, from the use of marked arrows to the surprisingly universal conception of kinship, from arguments of various schools of philosophy to the rise of rhetoric. Author Hugh Nibley brings his usual meticulous research and scholarship to bear in this enlightening collection of essays and lectures. It has been said that only by learning the lessons of history can we hope to avoid repeating them. For scholar and novice alike, The Ancient State is a valuable source of such learning.

Nibley, Hugh W. “Paths That Stray: Some Notes on Sophic and Mantic—Part 4.” In The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, vol. 10. Salt Lake City/Provo, UT: Deseret Book and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1990.

One important key to understanding modern civilization is a familiarity with its ancient background. Many modern principles and practices—social, political, and even economic—have clear parallels in antiquity. A careful study of these forerunners of our traditions, particularly as they contributed to the downfall of earlier civilizations, may help us avoid some of the mistakes of our predecessors. The Ancient State, by Hugh Nibley, is a thought-provoking examination of assorted aspects of ancient culture, from the use of marked arrows to the surprisingly universal conception of kinship, from arguments of various schools of philosophy to the rise of rhetoric. Author Hugh Nibley brings his usual meticulous research and scholarship to bear in this enlightening collection of essays and lectures. It has been said that only by learning the lessons of history can we hope to avoid repeating them. For scholar and novice alike, The Ancient State is a valuable source of such learning.

Matthews, Robert J. ‘A Bible! A Bible!’: How Latter-day Revelation Helps Us Understand the Scriptures and the Savior. Salt Lake City, UT: Bookcraft, 1990.
Draper, Richard D., ed. A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium. 1989 Sidney B. Sperry Symposium on the Old Testament. Randall Book, 1990.

In 1989 there were two Sperry Symposiums held. The first was in February on the Doctrine and Covenants, which was published later that year as Doctrines for Exaltation. The second was in October on the Old Testament, which was published in 1990 as A Witness of Jesus Christ.

Contents:

Preface

Isaiah: Disciple and Witness of Christ / L. LaMar Adams

The Law of Moses and the Law of Christ / Edward J. Brandt

The Waters of Destruction and the Vine of Redemption / Allen J. Christenson

The Abrahamic Test / Larry E. Dahl

A Major Change in Israel: Effects of the Babylonian Captivity / Dean Garrett

The \"Hidden Messiah\" / Richard Neitzel Holzapfel

Job\'s Relevancy in the Twenty-First Century / Clark V. Johnson

The Old Testament, a Witness for Jesus Christ / Daniel H. Ludlow

Beyond the Biblical Account: Adam, Enoch, Noah, Melchizedek, Abraham, and Moses in Latter-day Revelation / Robert J. Matthews

Isaiah 53: The Richest Prophecy on Christ\'s Atonement in the Old Testament / Keith H. Meservy

The House of Israel: From Everlasting to Everlasting / Robert L. Millet

The Twelve Prophets Testify of Christ / Monte S. Nyman

The Marriage of Hosea and Gomer: A Symbolic Testament of Messianic Love and Mercy / Brent L. Top

The Two Davids / Rodney Turner

Redeeming the Dead as Taught in the Old Testament / Bruce A. Van Orden

The Abrahamic Covenant / S. Michael Wilcox

The Waters Which Make Glad the City of God: The Water Motif of Ezekiel 47:1-12 / Fred E. Woods

Articles

Adams, L. LaMar. “Isaiah: Disciple and Witness of Christ.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 1–17. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.
Brandt, Edward J. “The Law of Moses and the Law of Christ.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 18–36. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.
Christenson, Allen J. “The Waters of Destruction and the Vine of Redemption.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 37–52. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.

Symbolic meanings of the terms

Dahl, Larry E. “The Abrahamic Test.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 53–67. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.
Garrett, H. Dean. “A Major Change in Israel: Effects of the Babylonian Captivity.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 68–79. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.

How Israel accepted the law but missed the Lawgiver

Holzapfel, Richard Neitzel. “The ‘Hidden’ Messiah.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 80–95. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.

The Book of Mormon and modern revelation reveal the true nature of messianic Old Testament passages

Johnson, Clark V. “Job’s Relevancy in the Twenty-First Century.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 96–111. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.
Ludlow, Daniel H. “The Old Testament, a Witness for Jesus Christ.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 112–33. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.
Matthews, Robert J. “Beyond the Biblical Account: Adam, Enoch, Noah, Melchizedek, Abraham, and Moses in Latter-day Revelation.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 134–54. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.
Meservy, Keith H. “Isaiah 53: The Richest Prophecy on Christ’s Atonement in the Old Testament.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 155–77. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.
Millet, Robert L. “The House of Israel: From Everlasting to Everlasting.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 178–99. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.
Nyman, Monte S. “The Twelve Prophets Testify of Christ.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 200–22. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.
Top, Brent L. “The Marriage of Hosea and Gomer: A Symbolic Testament of Messianic Love and Mercy.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 223–39. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.
Turner, Rodney. “The Two Davids.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 240–60. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.

Making and keeping covenants

Van Orden, Bruce A. “Redeeming the Dead as Taught in the Old Testament.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 261–70. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.

Elijah and Isaiah on redeeming the dead, viewed through modern revelation

Wilcox, S. Michael. “The Abrahamic Covenant.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 271–80. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.
Woods, Fred E. “The Waters Which Make Glad the City of God: The Water Motif of Ezekiel 47:1–12.” In A Witness of Jesus Christ: The 18th Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Richard D. Draper, 281–98. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1990.
Shields, Steven L. Studies in Helaman. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1990.

A study guide with scriptural paraphrases, questions, and activities designed to aid the reader in understanding the book of Helaman.

Brown, Richard A. Studies in II Nephi. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1990.

A study guide booklet with a devotionalist approach, containing lessons of Nephi’s psalm and farewell, the Atonement, choosing joy, and others.

Smith, Lucy Mack. “The Printing of the Book of Mormon.” Restoration Voice 69 (January/February 1990): 5-8.

Reprinted from Joseph Smith the Prophet and His Progenitors. Historical narrative concerning Joseph Smith’s meetings with E. B. Grandin, Oliver Cowdery’s manuscript transcriptions, securing the copyright, and other details associated with the printing of the Book of Mormon.

Adams, Vivian M. “Our Glorious Mother Eve.” In The Man Adam, ed. Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet, 87–111. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1990.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, January 1990. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1990.

Articles

Monson, Thomas S. “Only a Teacher.” Ensign, January 1990.
Brewster, Hoyt W., Jr. “The ’80s—Looking Back; The ’90s—Looking Ahead.” Ensign, January 1990.
Kelley, Lynette H. “Loving the Old Testament throughout My Life.” pp. 14–16.
Stringham, Joseph G. “The Bible— Only 4,263 Languages to Go.” Ensign, January 1990, 17–20.
Lund, Gerald N. “The Fall of Man and His Redemption.” Ensign, January 1990.
Harper, James M. “‘A Man … Shall Cleave unto His Wife’: Marriage and Family Advice from the Old Testament.” Ensign, January 1990.
Litchman, Kristin E. “Deborah and the Book of Judges.” pp. 32–35.
Brandt, Edward J. “Adam to Malachi—Where Do the Books Fit In?” Ensign, January 1990, 36–37.
Ensign. “Land of the Patriarchs.” pp. 38—46.
Ogden, D. Kelly. “Old Testament Canaan: Home of the Prophets.” Ensign, January 1990.
Madsen, David H. “‘No Other Gods before Me’” Ensign, January 1990.
Todd, Gertrude Viehweg. “The Psalm of My Soul.” Ensign, January 1990.
Rose, Tom G. “What Are We Learning in Church This Year?” Ensign, January 1990.
Florence, Giles H., Jr. “‘The Best of Both Worlds’” Ensign, January 1990.
Ensign. “Remember Him.” January 1990.
Flint, Marianne. “Nobody Saw Me Do It.” Ensign, January 1990.
Harris, Maurine. “The Physician’s Faith.” Ensign, January 1990.
Weaver, Vera. “Three Dollars till Payday.” Ensign, January 1990.
Pedersen, Marva Jeanne. “Seized by Panic.” Ensign, January 1990.
Hardy, Lona Shelley. “Janice C. Loar: Weakness Is Her Strength.” Ensign, January 1990.
Larsen, Bryant R. “Roy Webster: To Swim and Not Be Weary.” Ensign, January 1990.
Schow, Lenore L. “Gay Cleverly: The Healing Art.” Ensign, January 1990.
Frost, Harold A. “The Thinness Obsession.” Ensign, January 1990.
Gibbons, Edith W. “Dates with Grandpa and Grandma.” Ensign, January 1990.
Relief Society General Board. “Giving New Life to Old Beans.” Ensign, January 1990.
Bristow, Judy L. “Home Evening Helper.” Ensign, January 1990.
Homer, William E., Julie Dockstader, and Kjirstin Youngberg. “Californians Count Blessings Amid Quake Losses.” Ensign, January 1990.
Ensign. “Rex E. Lee Inaugurated as BYU President.” January 1990.
Ensign. “Prophets’ Lives Teach Us, President Monson Says.” January 1990.
Ensign. “Update: Seminary Enrollment.” January 1990.
Ensign. “Diplomats’ Wives Learn of Church at N.Y. Center.” January 1990.
Ensign. “Update: Seminary Enrollment.” January 1990.
Ensign. “Elder Oaks Defends Religious Liberty.” January 1990.
Burgess, Allan K., and Max H. Molgard. Fun For Family Night: Book of Mormon Edition. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1990.

Lessons and activities geared to the needs of children for family home evening. There are twenty lessons on Book of Mormon subjects and people. This work is reviewed in R.243.

Matthews, Robert J. ‘‘A Bible! A Bible!’’: How Latter-day Revelation Helps Us Understand the Scriptures and the Savior. Salt Lake City, UT: Bookcraft, 1990.

Articles

Wilson, William A. “In Praise of Ourselves: Stories to Tell.” BYU Studies 30, no. 1 (1990): 5.
Kuhlman, Thomas A. “A Landowner Chides Brigham Young for Not Speaking to Him at Buffalo Canyon, and Receives an Answer.” BYU Studies 30, no. 1 (1990): 25.
Barsch, Wulf E. “Landscapes of the Mind: A Portfolio of Paintings by Wulf E. Barsch.” BYU Studies 30, no. 1 (1990): 36.
Skousen, Royal. “Towards a Critical Edition of the Book of Mormon.” BYU Studies 30, no. 1 (1990): 41-69.

The purpose of this paper is not only to review the FARMS Book of Mormon Critical Text, but also to discuss some of the general problems that arise when trying to establish a critical text of the Book of Mormon. In this review article I will discuss the need for a critical edition of the Book of Mormon, consider the issue of Joseph Smith’s“bad grammar,” review the FARMS Book of Mormon Critical Text, and propose an alternative critical edition for the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Critical Text; Grammar; Textual History
Simon, Jerald F. “Thomas Bullock as an Early Mormon Historian.” BYU Studies 30, no. 1 (1990): 71.
Larson, Clinton F. “The Twentieth Maine Regiment at Gettysburg.” BYU Studies 30, no. 1 (1990): 70.
Burket, Cherie L. “Cycle of Mothers and Daughters.” BYU Studies 30, no. 1 (1990): 127.
Allen, William B. “In Search of the Republic.” BYU Studies 30, no. 1 (1990): 89.
Bradford, Mary Lythgoe. “Mr. Wahlquist in Yellowstone and Other Stories.” BYU Studies 30, no. 1 (1990): 92.
Ellsworth, S. George. “History and Faith: Reflections of a Mormon Historian.” BYU Studies 30, no. 1 (1990): 94.
Godfrey, Kenneth W. “Samuel Claridge: Pioneering the Outposts of Zion.” BYU Studies 30, no. 1 (1990): 97.
Grandstaff, Mark R. “Quest for Refuge and Exiles in a Land of Liberty.” BYU Studies 30, no. 1 (1990): 100.
Harrell, Charles R. “The Life Before.” BYU Studies 30, no. 1 (1990): 108.
Kramer, Neal W. “The Company We Keep: An Ethics of Fiction.” BYU Studies 30, no. 1 (1990): 112.
Mauss, Armand L. “A Sermon in the Desert: Belief and Behavior in Early St. George, Utah.” BYU Studies 30, no. 1 (1990): 116.
Underwood, Grant. “Religious Seekers and the Advent of Mormonism.” BYU Studies 30, no. 1 (1990): 120.
Nyman, Monte S., and Charles D. Tate Jr., eds. The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon, To Learn with Joy. Proceedings of The Fourth Annual Book of Mormon Symposium at BYU. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1990.

The Fourth Annual Book of Mormon Symposium at BYU The remarks of this volume are centered on the small plates of Nephi—Jacob through the Words of Mormon. The greatness of Lehi’s son Jacob is brought out, with special reference to his remarkable grasp of the doctrine of the Atonement, his powerful preaching about Christ, and his affirmations as to the central role of Christ in all gospel dispensations. Enos, Amaleki, and the anti-Christ Sherem are other topics discussed. Clarification is given on the structure of the Book of Mormon in terms of the large and the small plates of Nephi, the plates of Mormon (the abridgment), and the Words of Mormon. Latter-day Saint scholars who have experience the spiritual power of the Book of Mormon share here their insights on specific themes. ISBN 0-8849-4734-3

Articles

Nyman, Monte S. “To Learn with Joy: Sacred Preaching, Great Revelation, Prophesying.” In The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon,, 193-208.
Packer, Boyd K. “‘The Law and the Light’” In The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon,, 1-31.
Matthews, Robert J. “Jacob: Prophet, Theologian, Historian.” In The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon,, 33-53.
Brown, Cheryl. “‘I Speak Somewhat Concerning That Which I Have Written’” In The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon,, 55-72.
Cowan, Richard O. “‘We Did Magnify Our Office unto the Lord’” In The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon,, 73-86.
Hess, Wilford M. “Botanical Comparisons in the Allegory of the Olive Tree.” In The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon,, 87-102.
Hlavaty, Lauri. “The Religion of Moses and the Book of Mormon.” In The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon,, 103-24.
Johnson, Clark V. “Prophetic Decree and Ancient Histories Tell the Story of America.” In The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon,, 125-39.
Largey, Dennis L. “Enos: His Mission and His Message.” In The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon,, 141-56.
McConkie, Joseph Fielding. “The Testimony of Christ Through the Ages.” In The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon,, 157-73.
Millet, Robert L. “Sherem the Anti-Christ.” In The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon,, 175-91.
Ricks, Eldin. “The Small Plates of Nephi and the Words of Mormon.” In The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon,, 209-19.
Riddle, Chauncey C. “Pride and Riches.” In The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon,, 221-34.
Tanner, John S. “Literary Reflections on Jacob and His Descendants.” In The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon,, 251-69.
Turner, Rodney. “Morality and Marriage in the Book of Mormon.” In The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon,, 271-94.
Whiting, Gary R. “The Testimony of Amaleki.” In The Book of Mormon: Jacob through Words of Mormon,, 295-306.
Dahl, Larry E., and Charles D. Tate Jr., eds. The Lectures on Faith in Historical Perspective. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1990.

The Lectures on Faith are among the oldest of LDS writings. They formed the basis for doctrinal studies in the School for the Elders during the winter of 1834–35 and ever since have been highly valued in the Church. They constitute a substantial historical and doctrinal heritage from early Restoration years. Bringing together in one volume the background, the history, the text, and an informed and stimulating commentary, this book makes a major contribution to an understanding of the subject and therefore to the reader’s efforts to live the great principle of faith in Jesus Christ. ISBN 0-8849-4725-4

Articles

McConkie, Joseph Fielding. “Authorship and History of the Lectures on Faith.” In The Lectures on Faith in Historical Perspective, 1-21.
Turner, Rodney. “A Discussion of Lecture 1.” In The Lectures on Faith in Historical Perspective, 163-77.
Millet, Robert L. “A Discussion of Lecture 2.” In The Lectures on Faith in Historical Perspective, 179-97.
Matthews, Robert J. “A Discussion of Lectures 3 and 4.” In The Lectures on Faith in Historical Perspective, 179-97.
Kapp, Ardeth Greene. “A Discussion of Lecture 5.” In The Lectures on Faith in Historical Perspective, 221-40.
Dahl, Larry E. “A Discussion of Lecture 6.” In The Lectures on Faith in Historical Perspective, 241-62.
Rasmussen, Dennis F. “A Discussion of Lecture 7.” In The Lectures on Faith in Historical Perspective.
Welch, John W., John M. Lundquist, and Stephen D. Ricks. “The Melchizedek Material in Alma 13:13-19.” In By Study and Also By Faith, Volume 2, edited by , 238-272. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1990.
Keywords: Alma the Younger; Melchizedek (Prophet); Plan of Redemption
Haglund, Richard F., Jr. “Is There a Cure for Authoritarianism in Science?” In By Study and Also By Faith, Volume 2, edited by Ricks, Stephen D., and John M. Lundquist, 438-455. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1990.
Keywords: Authoritarianism; Science
King, Arthur Henry, Stephen D. Ricks, and John M. Lundquist. “Language, Humour, Character, and Persona in Shakespeare.” In By Study and Also By Faith, Volume 2, edited by , 456-482. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1990.
Keywords: Shakespeare; William
King, Arthur Henry, and C. Terry Warner. “Talent and the Individual’s Tradition: History as Art, and Art as Moral Response.” In By Study and Also By Faith, Volume 2, edited by Ricks, Stephen D., and John M. Lundquist, 483-501. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1990.
Keywords: Art; Literature
Ricks, Stephen D., and John M. Lundquist, eds. By Study and Also By Faith, Volume 2. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1990.

Essays in Honor of Hugh W. Nibley on the Occasion of His Eightieth Birthday, 27 March 1990.

Essays based on what people have learned from Hugh Nibley.

Articles

Anderson, Richard Lloyd. “Religious Validity: The Sacrament Covenant in Third Nephi.” pp. 1-51.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

A study of how history is typically written and the similarities with how the Book of Mormon is written.

Keywords: Covenant; Ordinance; Sacrament
Bushman, Richard Lyman. “The Lamanite View of Book of Mormon History.” pp. 52-72.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

There are enough clues scattered through the Nephite record to offer a few conjectures about a Lamanite history of Lehi’s descendants.

Keywords: Lamanite; Recordkeeping
Cheesman, Paul R. “External Evidences of the Book of Mormon.” pp. 73-90.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

An exploration into Quetzalcoatl—the white, bearded, blue-eyed king of gods for many ancient cultures—and what that might represent in regards to the Book of Mormon and its message.

Keywords: Ancient America; Ancient America - Mesoamerica; Book of Mormon Geography; External Evidence; Metal Plates; Recordkeeping
England, Eugene. “A Second Witness for the Logos: The Book of Mormon and Contemporary Literary Criticism.” pp. 91-125.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

Until recently, attempts to vindicate the central claim of the Book of Mormon about itself—that it is a divinely inspired book based on the history of an ancient culture—have focused mainly on external evidences. Such attempts examine parallels in the geographies, cultures, and literatures of the Middle East and ancient America (especially parallels to knowledge that have become available only since Joseph Smith’s time). These parallels are used to prove that the Book of Mormon is consistent with ancient knowledge and forms which Joseph Smith could have known only through an ancient manuscript and revelation. This essay takes a different approach, based essentially on internal evidence provided by the book itself. My reflections, stimulated by the work of Mormon scholars such as John Welch, Noel Reynolds, and Bruce Jorgensen, examine techniques developed by non-Mormon literary critics Northrop Frye and Rene Girard in their work on the Bible.

Keywords: Atonement; Literary Criticism; Logos
Hoskisson, Paul Y. “An Introduction to the Relevance of and a Methodology for a Study of the Proper Names of the Book of Mormon.” pp. 126-135.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

A discussion about proper names for the Book of Mormon and the relevance of name studies to studying the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Onomastics
Reynolds, Noel B. “The Brass Plates Version of Genesis.” pp. 136-173.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

Are there indirect evidences of distinctive contents of the brass plates? Can we learn anything about the plates and their contents through an examination of indirect textual evidence in the Book of Mormon?

Sorenson, John L. “The Composition of Lehi’s Family.” pp. 174-196.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

A microanthropological examination of what the text reveals regarding the composition and demography of Lehi’s party from the beginning of their sojourn in the Arabian wilderness to their arrival in the promised land.

Keywords: Family; Ishmael; Ishmael’s Wife; Jacob (Son of Lehi); Joseph (Son of Lehi); Laman (Son of Lehi); Lehi (Prophet); Lemuel (Son of Lehi); Nephi (Son of Lehi); Sam (Son of Lehi); Sariah
Tvedtnes, John A. “King Benjamin and the Feast of Tabernacles.” pp. 197-237.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

Similarities between King Mosiah’s coronation and ancient Middle Eastern coronation rites.

Keywords: Feast of Tabernacles; King Benjamin
Welch, John W. “The Melchizedek Material in Alma 13:13–19.” pp. 238-272.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

Discusses Alma’s use of the material about Melchizedek.

Wright, H. Curtis. “Ancient Burials of Metal Documents in Stone Boxes.” pp. 273-334.

This paper is an expanded version of a paper presented earlier at the Library History Seminar VI in March 1980.

This paper deals with the persistence of a strange documentary custom of the Mesopotamian kings, which led to numerous burials of metallic documents (often encased in stone boxes or other special containers) and were concealed in the foundations or other inaccessible recesses of temples and palaces.

Keywords: Hidden Records; Metal Plates; Recordkeeping
De Hoyos, Genevieve. “Cultural Pluralism or Assimilation? A Dilemma of Our Times.” pp. 335-352.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

An essay written with the purpose to shd some light on problems related to ethnic and racial relations, via a few different channels.

Keywords: Assimilation; Immigration; United States History
Gileadi, Avraham. “Twelve Diatribes of Modern Israel.” pp. 353-405.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

This essay serves as a testimony to modern Israel—the Latter-day Saints—that we are beginning to resemble God’s ancient covenant people in ways that conflict with our high ideals.

Keywords: Covenant; Israel; Prophecy
Gillum, Gary P. “Repentance Also Means Rethinking.” pp. 406-437.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

Although Latter-day Saints have a knowledge of the process of repentance, they lack a complete understanding of how the scriptures use the term repentance: repentance consists not only of remorse, confession, restitution, and forgiveness, but a literal changing of one’s entire perspective on life, so that eventually a Latter-day Saint may “repent of having to repent.”

Keywords: Repentance
Haglund, Richard F., Jr. “Is There a Cure for Authoritarianism in Science?” pp. 438-455.

This essay originally appeared in a slightly different form in the unpublished “Tinkling Cymbals: Essays in Honor of Hugh Nibley,“ John W. Welch, ed., 1978.

Why science shouldn’t be the absolutely authoritative source of knowledge.

King, Arthur Henry. “Language, Humour, Character, and Persona in Shakespeare.” pp. 456-482.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

This essay goes into the meanings of character, humour, and persona and how Shakespeare uses them in his plays to create different stories.

King, Arthur Henry, and C. Terry Warner. “Talent and the Individual’s Tradition: History as Art, and Art as Moral Response.” pp. 483-501.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

Expresses a modification of T. S. Eliot’s these that expands the usual connotations of the terms “talent” and “tradition,” which suggests that there is a strong sense in which talents are fully employed by individuals only when they do not regard them as their own, and that there is an equally strong sense in which tradition exists only in the form of individuals in whom it is reincarnated.

Midgley, Louis C. “The Challenge of Historical Consciousness: Mormon History and the Encounter with Secular Modernity.” pp. 502-551.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

A study showing that the Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith’s prophecies are being discussed in an arena in which there is a struggle for control of the past of the Latter-day Saints.

Keywords: Criticism; Faith; Modernity; Revisionism
Neusner, Jacob. “Why No New Judaisms in the Twentieth Century?” pp. 552-584.

A shorter version of this article appeared as “Can Judaism Survive the Twentieth Century?“ Tikkun 4, no. 4 (July–August 1989): 38–42.

An explanation of what conditions favor the formation of religious systems, with particular attention to the condition of Judaism in the twentieth century.

Keywords: Holocaust; Judaism; Politics
Rogers, Thomas F. “Thoughts about Joseph Smith: Upon Reading Donna Hill’s Joseph Smith: The First Mormon.” pp. 585-618.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

This paper first lists a number of personal experiences which are mentioned but not unduly emphasized in Donna Hill’s biography and which, taken together, appear to have been more than coincidental influences on the formulation of Latter-day Saint doctrine and Church practices.

Keywords: Criticism; Joseph; Jr.; Smith
Tate, George S. “Utopia and Garden: The Relationship of Candide to Laxness’s Paradísarheimt.” pp. 619-637.

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

Keywords: Enlightenment; Literature
Bialer, Seweryn. “The Current Revolution in Russia.” BYU Studies 30, no. 2 (1990): 5.
DeLong, Thomas J. “Moral Choices and Their Outcomes.” BYU Studies 30, no. 2 (1990): 17.
Luce, W. Ray. “Building the Kingdom of God: Mormon Architecture before 1847.” BYU Studies 30, no. 2 (1990): 33.
Backman, Milton V., Jr. “The Social Origins of the Kirtland Mormons.” BYU Studies 30, no. 2 (1990): 47.
Berge, Dale L. “Lower Goshen: Archaeology of a Mormon Pioneer Town.” BYU Studies 30, no. 2 (1990): 67.
Madsen, Gordon A. “Joseph Smith’s 1826 Trial: The Legal Setting.” BYU Studies 30, no. 2 (1990): 91.
Hamblin, Laura. “Unto Tarshish.” BYU Studies 30, no. 2 (1990): 32.
Andrus, R. Blain. “A Gathering Storm.” BYU Studies 30, no. 2 (1990): 46.
Black, Dianna M. “Subduction Zone.” BYU Studies 30, no. 2 (1990): 90.
Ashworth, Kathryn R. “Wyoming.” BYU Studies 30, no. 2 (1990): 126.
Bitton, Davis. “Joseph Smith: Selected Sermons and Writings.” BYU Studies 30, no. 2 (1990): 109.
Romney, Joseph B. “By Grace Are We Saved.” BYU Studies 30, no. 2 (1990): 113.
Farmer, Gladys C. “Waiting for the Flash.” BYU Studies 30, no. 2 (1990): 116.
Cracroft, Richard H. “Harvest: Contemporary Mormon Poems.” BYU Studies 30, no. 2 (1990): 119.
Bennion, Lowell L. “As for Me and My House.” BYU Studies 30, no. 2 (1990): 124.
Jackson, Kent P. “Guest Editor’s Introduction 30:3.” BYU Studies 30, no. 3 (1990): 5.
Sorenson, John L. “The ‘Mulekites’” BYU Studies 30, no. 3 (1990): 6.
Novak, Gary F. “Naturalistic Assumptions and the Book of Mormon.” BYU Studies 30, no. 3 (1990): 23-40.

Gary Novak explains the problems caused by looking at religious history through naturalistic assumptions. He uses the naturalistic writings of Dale Morgan and Fawn Brodie to show that such assumptions exclude God from the writing of history, transforming the meaning of faith and eroding collective religious memory.He looks at biases created when Marvin Hill and Leonard Arrington adopt naturalistic assumptions into their writing.

Keywords: Arrington; Brodie; Fawn; Leonard; Naturalistic Writings
Matthews, Robert J. “The Doctrine of the Resurrection as Taught in the Book of Mormon.” BYU Studies 30, no. 3 (1990): 41-56.

The frequency with which the subject of resurrection is discussed, the wide range of details, and the high level of agreement among the many testimonies all show that the doctrine of the resurrection is a major teaching of the Book of Mormon. The extent of these teachings is in keeping with the prophecy of Enoch in Moses 7:62, which says that the record will come out of the earth, “to bear testimony of the Only Begotten, his resurrection from the dead, and also the resurrection of all men.” The Book of Mormon shows that the prophets regarded the resurrection of the physical body as a reality that would unconditionally occur to every person regardless of individual worthiness. It is declared to have coverage as broad as death. The major effort of the prophets was to get people prepared spiritually. Redemption from the spiritual death that results from one’s own sins received serious attention. The Book of Mormon declares that redemption from the effects of Adam’s fall (both the physical and spiritual death) is absolute, unconditional, and automatically assured to all mankind by Jesus Christ without man’s effort. Man’s redemption from sins is available because of the atonement of Jesus Christ but requires individual repentance and obedience. Perhaps because of this individual responsibility the Book of Mormon does not teach how to perform a resurrection, but does teach how to repent.

Keywords: Enoch (Prophet); Fall of Adam; Redemption; Repentance; Resurrection
Clark, David L. “Lehi and El Niño: A Method of Migration.” BYU Studies 30, no. 3 (1990): 57-65.

The acceptance of ad hoc ideas on Book of Mormon geography has been a continuing problem in Church history, and for a very good reason. Specifics are generally lacking, and attempts to quantify missing geographic data are frequently met with considerable skepticism. Some Church members find it equally difficult to accept the suggestion that naturally occurring events played a role in anything that is more easily explained by supernatural activity. Fully cognizant that addressing either subject is analogous to welcoming the African killer bees across the southern borders of our country, I offer a new idea on Lehi’s transoceanic voyage, an idea that is firmly rooted in recent atmospheric and oceanographic observations.

Keywords: Book of Mormon Geography; El Niño; Lehi (Prophet); Oceans; Seas; Voyage
Johnson, Marian Ashby. “Minerva Teichert: Scriptorian and Artist.” BYU Studies 30, no. 3 (1990): 66.
Jackson, Kent P. “‘Never Have I Showed Myself unto Man’: A Suggestion for Understanding Ether 3:15a.” BYU Studies 30, no. 3 (1990): 71.
Hoskisson, Paul Y. “Explicating the Mystery of the Rejected Foundation Stone: The Allegory of the Olive Tree.” BYU Studies 30, no. 3 (1990): 77.
Hilton, John L. “On Verifying Wordprint Studies: Book of Mormon Authorship.” BYU Studies 30, no. 3 (1990): 89.
Brown, S. Kent. “The Exodus Pattern in the Book of Mormon.” BYU Studies 30, no. 3. 1990, 111-26.
Hall, Randall L. “A Stirring to Remembrance.” BYU Studies 30, no. 3 (1990): 88.

Poetry. No abstract available.

Keywords: Poetry
Taylor, Sally T. “His Name.” BYU Studies 30, no. 3 (1990): 109.

Poetry. No abstract available.

Keywords: Jesus Christ; Poetry
Hall, Randall L. “Laman Struggles Towards Morning.” BYU Studies 30, no. 3 (1990): 110.

Poetry. No abstract available

Keywords: Laman (Son of Lehi); Poetry
Hall, Randall L. “The River Sidon.” BYU Studies 30, no. 3 (1990): 143.

Poetry. No abstract available

Keywords: Poetry; Sidon
Warren, Bruce W. “Two books on Book of Mormon geography.” BYU Studies 30, no. 3 (1990): 127.
Palmer, David A. “Exploring the Lands of the Book of Mormon.” BYU Studies 30, no. 3 (1990): 136.
Harris, Claudia W. “Mormons on the Warfront: The Protestant Mormons and Catholic Mormons of Northern Ireland.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 7.
Allen, James B. “When Our Enemies Are Also Saints: Response to Claudia W. Harris’s ‘Mormons on the Warfront’” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 21.
Bishop, M. Guy. “A Great Little Saint: A Brief Look at the Life of Henry William Bigler.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 27.
Athay, R. Grant. “And God Said, Let There Be Lights in the Firmament of the Heaven.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 39.
Jones, Alonzo H. “Deliverance.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 6.
Harris, John S. “The World of Men.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 20.
Hunter, Donnell W. “Welcome, Stranger.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 54.
Roghaar, Brad L. “Couplets for an Only Son.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 56.
Harris, John S. “Rattler.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 57.
Harris, John S. “The Age of Wonders.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 58.
Millet, Robert L. “The Broken Heart: Applying the Atonement to Life’s Experiences.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 59.
Leonard, Glen M. “Joseph Smith, the Prophet.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 67.
Hill, Marvin S. “Joseph Smith’s New York Reputation Reexamined.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 70.
Holzapfel, Richard Neitzel. “The History of the Mormons in Photographs and Text: 1830 to the Present.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 75.
Backman, Milton V., Jr. “Illusions of Innocence: Protestant Primitivism in America, 1630–1875.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 79.
Watt, Ronald G. “Truth Will Prevail: The Rise of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the British Isles, 1837?1987.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 82.
Watt, Ronald G. “Mormons in Early Victorian Britain.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 85.
Bell, Elouise M. “Benediction: A Book of Stories.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 88.
Hartley, William G. “John Lyon: The Life of a Pioneer Poet.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 92.
Hicks, Michael. “Frontier Fiddler: The Life of a Northern Arizona Pioneer.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 96.
Welch, James. “Mormonism and Music: A History.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 100.
Hill, Marvin S. “Afterword 30:4.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 117.
Duvall, Scott H. “Mormon Bibliography 1989.” BYU Studies 30, no. 4 (1990): 125.
Wells, Elayne. “Brass Plates Form Book of Mormon Base.” Church News 60 (6 January 1990): 10.

The idea of writing down experiences on the gold plates may have been borrowed from the brass plates, which preserved the Nephites’ religion, language, and civilization. Without them the Nephites would have “suffered in ignorance”

Nelson, Russell M. “Reflection and Resolution.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, January 7, 1990.

Indeed this is a time for reflection on activities of the past, and for resolution pertaining to the future. This evening is a real milestone—the first Sabbath day of new semester, of a new year, and of a new decade.

Keywords: Goals; Remember
Bennion, Steven D. “The Blessings of Freedon in a New Decade.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, January 9, 1990.
Fodor, Eugene. “Eugene Fodor Devotional.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, January 10, 1990.
Wade, Alton L. “Alton L. Wade Winter 1990 Devotional.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, January 11, 1990.
Wade, Alton L. “Family Council.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, January 16, 1990.
Ashton, Marvin J. “A Still Voice of Perfect Mildness.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, January 16, 1990.
Griggs, Wilford. “Wilford Griggs Devotional.” David O. Mckay Lecture, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, January 18, 1990.
Unattributed. “Book of Mormon Copies Flood Midwestern Fair.” Church News 60 (20 January 1990): 7.

When copies of the Book of Mormon were not available at a county fair in Albert Lea, MN, 100 copies were sent and helped interest inactive members and investigators.

Lee, Rex E., and Janet G. Lee. “Find Beauty in the Storm.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, January 23, 1990.

I used to think that faith in God came in the form of feeling certain that life would be as I wanted it to be. I have grown to understand that to have ultimate faith in God is to know he is with us and will give us unfailing strength to help us through life’s challenges.

Keywords: Adversity; Trials; Collection: Overcoming Adversity; Podcast: Overcoming Adversity
Lindsay, Richard P. “Learning, Faith & Goals.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, January 23, 1990.
Evans, R. Kirk. “R. Kirk Evans Devotional.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, January 26, 1990.
Unattributed. “Jacob and Sherem.” Friend 20 (February 1990): 8-10.

An illustrated story for children about Jacob and Sherem.

Tanner, Jerald. “A Cover-Up Revealed: Joseph Smith’s Attempt to Save the Book of Mormon.” Salt Lake City Messenger 74 (February 1990): 1-13.

Article advertising the author’s book Covering Up The Black Hole in the Book of Mormon. Suggests that there is too much emphasis on Christ in the “Old Testament portion” of the Book of Mormon, gives examples of how Joseph Smith plagiarized from the Bible, and claims that a lack of Jewish festivals in the Book of Mormon proves its Protestant origin.

Treat, Raymond C. “Editorial Comment: Chiasmus in the News.” Zarahemla Record 47 (February 1990): 1.

Comments on recent negative publicity given the Book of Mormon when Jefferey Lundgren convinced his followers that chiasmus was the only way God speaks in scripture.

Treat, Raymond C., and Mary K. Leeding. “O House of Israel.” Zarahemla Record 47 (February 1990): 3-4.

This article presents the results of a word-by-word comparison of Isaiah passages used in the Book of Mormon. Entire verses and phrases are lost from the book of Isaiah in the Bible, and the biblical Isaiah had lost the concept of the restoration of the entire House of Israel.

Crowell, Angela M. “The Learning of the Jews.” Zarahemla Record 47 (February 1990): 2.

Examines the difference between the Joseph Smith Translation and the Book of Mormon version of the Lord’s Prayer (3 Nephi 5:10-15). The author explains that Hebrew idiomatic usage resolves the differences.

Christianson, Jack. “Jack Christianson Devotional.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, February 1, 1990.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, February 1990. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1990.

Articles

Benson, Ezra Taft. “Pray Always.” Ensign, February 1990.
Florence, Giles H., Jr. “So Many Kinds of Missions.” Ensign, February 1990.
Baldwin, John C. “Are You Honest to the Core?” Ensign, February 1990.
Relief Society General Presidency. “When Mom Can’t Be Home— Making the Best of Second Choice.” Ensign, February 1990.
Van Orden, Bruce A. “‘We Prophesy of Christ’: The Law of Witnesses in 2 Nephi.” Ensign, February 1990.
West, Camille G. “Lift Up Your Voice—and Sing!” Ensign, February 1990.
Ensign. “Dealing with Stress and Discouragement.” February 1990.
Hanks, Marion D. “Carol Bird: Teacher and Friend.” Ensign, February 1990.
Olsen, Sheila Sorensen. “Coping Financially after My Husband’s Death.” Ensign, February 1990.
Searle, Don L. “Coming Back.” Ensign, February 1990.
Ensign. “Remember Him through Keeping Covenants.” February 1990.
Newman, Kenneth D. “Soldiers Were My Missionaries.” Ensign, February 1990.
Jackson, Kent P. “The Abrahamic Covenant: A Blessing for All People.” Ensign, February 1990.
Brown, S. Kent. “The Exodus: Seeing It as a Test, a Testimony, and a Type.” Ensign, February 1990.
Saily, Alice Brewer. “Bernard Lefrandt: Dutch-Indonesian Pioneer.” Ensign, February 1990.
Bushman, Richard Lyman. “How did the Prophet Joseph Smith respond to skepticism in his time? And what can we learn from him about how to respond to modern-day skeptics?” Ensign, February 1990.
Douglas, Josiah W. “Why doesn’t the Church synchronize the reading schedules of the Gospel Doctrine class and the seminary program? Wouldn’t doing so help to encourage family scripture study?” Ensign, February 1990.
Austin, Lyn. “A Hard Look at Myself.” Ensign, February 1990.
Telford, Eileen D. “Tot Zeins—Till We Meet.” Ensign, February 1990.
Anderson, Karen A. “In a Class by Herself.” Ensign, February 1990.
Smoot, Deborah. “‘Listen, Listen’” Ensign, February 1990.
Kruckenberg, Janet. “Rummage-Sale Book of Mormon.” Ensign, February 1990.
Clark, Bruce B. “Marvin Ezra Clark: His Many Hundreds.” Ensign, February 1990.
Klomp, Kathleen F. “Hortense Beers: Waving Us On.” Ensign, February 1990.
Ensign. “Wilford E. Thatcher: Leaving His Mark.” February 1990.
Markham, Julie Cannon. “Chapter-a-Week Home Evening.” Ensign, February 1990.
Shields, Shirlee Hurst. “Now Hear This!” Ensign, February 1990.
Relief Society General Board. “Spice Up Your Rice.” Ensign, February 1990.
Hansen, Gary D. “Are You Financially Fit?” Ensign, February 1990.
Ensign. “Hope in Christ Marks First Presidency Yule Program.” February 1990.
Ensign. “Hortense Beers: Waving Us On.” February 1990.
Ensign. “Elder Joseph Anderson Celebrates 100th Birthday.” February 1990.
Ensign. “Ricks College Inaugurates 13th President.” February 1990.
Ensign. “Mexico’s President Visits LDS Colony.” February 1990.
Simmons, Mike. “Huntsville Saints Survive Tornado’s Destruction.” Ensign, February 1990.
Ensign. “Update: Book of Mormon Translations.” February 1990.
Ensign. “13 Members Die in El Salvador Conflicts.” February 1990.
Ensign. “BYU Awards Excellence in Religious Films.” February 1990.
Ensign. “Update: Book of Mormon Translations.” February 1990.
Maxwell, Neal A. “The Children of Christ.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, February 4, 1990.

“We must, like the prodigal son, arise and go to our father and be prepared for that resplendent reunion.”

Keywords: Book of Mormon; Discipleship; Jesus Christ; Collection: Jesus Christ; Our Savior and Redeemer; Podcast: Come; Follow Me
Asay, Carlos E. “Becoming Men and Women of God.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, February 6, 1990.
Smith, James A. “Music: ‘The Power and the Glory Forever’” David O. Mckay Lecture, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, February 8, 1990.
Brewerton, Teddy E. “Teddy E. Brewerton Devotional.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, February 11, 1990.
Wilkes, Robert M. “Be Yourself.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, February 13, 1990.
Wade, Diana. “Diana Wade Devotional.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, February 15, 1990.
Leddy, Herbert J. “Selections from Book of Mormon Translated into Guam Language.” Church News60 (17 February 1990): 11.

Parts of the Book of Mormon were translated into Chamorro, the language of Guam, and presented to leaders of government in Guam.

Ashton, Marvin J. “A Still Voice of Perfect Mildness.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, February 20, 1990.

“I pray God to help us remember true leaders always lead with mild voices, love, and persuasion.”

Keywords: Meekness; Prophets
Mouritsen, Maren M. “Untitled.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, February 20, 1990.
Hillam, Harold G. “Successful Missionary Work.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, February 27, 1990.
Unattributed. “Leaders Thanked, Books Presented.” Church News 57 (28 February 1990): 7.

Personalized copies of the Book of Mormon were given to members of the Virginia State Legislature in a gesture to thank public servants.

Anderton, David. “ASBYUH Officers 1990.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, March 1, 1990.
Unattributed. “Enos.” Friend 20 (March 1990): 28-29.

An illustrated story for children about Enos.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, March 1990. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1990.

Articles

Hinckley, Gordon B. “‘Thou Shalt Not Covet’” Ensign, March 1990.
Bjork, Dale. “Until the Day.” Ensign, March 1990.
Miner, Virginia Scott. “The Geranium.” Ensign, March 1990.
Meek, Shirleen. “How We Improved Reverence.” Ensign, March 1990.
DiPadova, Laurie Newman. “Relief Society: My Life’s Underrated Treasure.” Ensign, March 1990.
Chidester, C. Richard. “No Place for Pride.” Ensign, March 1990.
Gardner, Marvin K. “Marriage— ‘It’s a Great Adventure’” Ensign, March 1990.
Weight, David G. “Why Is My Wife (Or Husband) Depressed?” Ensign, March 1990.
Sandoval, Kristin, and Susan Heumphreus. “When Your Spouse Isn’t a Member.” Ensign, March 1990.
Hadley, Dee W. “The Daily Dozen of Marriage.” Ensign, March 1990.
McMullin, Phillip W. “Sacrifice in the Law of Moses: Parallels in the Law of the Gospel.” Ensign, March 1990.
Ensign. “The Exodus: Israel’s Wanderings in the Wilderness.” March 1990.
Searle, Don L. “The Book Convinced Him.” Ensign, March 1990.
Burton, David A. “The Book of Mormon says that ‘the natural man is an enemy to God.’ Do we all become enemies of God just by being born into mortality?’” Ensign, March 1990.
Ensign. “Sacrifice in the Law of Moses: Parallels in the Law of the Gospel.” March 1990.
Maloy, Larry S. “The Army Nurse’s Kindness.” Ensign, March 1990.
Count, Louise La. “The Old Letter Got Me Going.” Ensign, March 1990.
Peterson, Janet. “Clay’s Present for Jesus.” Ensign, March 1990.
Washburn, Mariona. “Three Hundred Parchment Scrolls.” Ensign, March 1990.
Brown, Robyn. “A Bitter Taste of ‘the Good Life’” Ensign, March 1990.
Dunn, Richard L. “Would They Accept a Hippie?” Ensign, March 1990.
Kimball, Violet. “Jerry Willis: From Minister to Deacon.” Ensign, March 1990.
Florence, Giles H., Jr. “Sylvan Wittwer: Feeding the World’s Hungry.” Ensign, March 1990.
Relief Society General Board. “Mmmmm! This Couldn’t Be Food Storage!” Ensign, March 1990.
Hoefelmann, Donald C. “Primary Talk.” Ensign, March 1990.
Schauerhamer, Sheri Jensen. “Kids Can Love Conference, Too.” Ensign, March 1990.
Ensign. “Comment.” March 1990.
Olsen, Judy C. “Las Vegas Temple Dedicated as ‘Oasis of Peace’” Ensign, March 1990.
Ensign. “Update: Church Magazines.” March 1990.
Ensign. “Elder Theodore M. Burton Dies.” March 1990.
Smith, Leslie. “Aberdeen: Scot by Heritage, Strengthened by the Gospel.” Ensign, March 1990.
Ensign. “Latter-day Scriptures in Two More Languages.” March 1990.
Ensign. “A Conversation about Church Service.” March 1990.
Ensign. “Family History Computer Program Updated.” March 1990.
Hughes, Janet. “Latter-day Saint Is First Woman to Chair Council.” Ensign, March 1990.
Ensign. “LDS Scene.” March 1990.
Ensign. “Appointments.” March 1990.
Ensign. “Update: Church Magazines.” March 1990.
Packer, Boyd K. “The Edge of the Light.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, March 4, 1990.
Keywords: Faith; Podcast: Classic Speeches
Winder, Barbara W. “Enjoy Your Journey.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, March 13, 1990.

“There are valleys as well as peaks, broken bones as well as victory feasts, exhaustion as well as jubilation.”

Keywords: Mortality
Hansen, Eugene W. “Choices Determine Destiny.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, March 13, 1990.
Pace, Glenn L. “Glenn L. Pace Devotional.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, March 15, 1990.
Hart, John L. “Prophet’s Words Are ‘Sure Guide’ for All.” Church News 60 (17 March 1990): 3.

Elder Ashton gave encouragement to read the Book of Mormon in President Benson’s behalf.

Peterson, Stanley A. “Adversity Provides Growth.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, March 20, 1990.
Perry, L. Tom. “Where There Is No Vision.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, March 25, 1990.

“Never be satisfied with where you are. Always be reaching out to make the world a better place, to make your sacrifice for the benefit of your fellowmen.”

Keywords: Goals; Self-Discipline
Hafen, Marie K. “Women Encouraged to Develop Potential.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, March 27, 1990.
Leonard, Glen M. “Documents, Press Recall Palmyra Events.” Church News 60 (31 March 1990): 7.

Many people have preserved one of the original 5,000 copies of the Book of Mormon. These have been collected by Church members or the Church History Museum.

Unattributed. “How to Encourage Children to Read the Book of Mormon.” Church News 60 (31 March 1990): 15.

Fourteen brief recommendations on how to interest children in reading the Book of Mormon.

Keck, Brian E. “Ezekiel 37, Sticks, and Babylonian Writing Boards: A Critical Reappraisal.” Dialogue 23 (Spring 1990): 126-38.

An assertion that the traditional Mormon interpretation of the prophecy in Ezekiel 37 regarding the Book of Mormon is both naive and unsupportable in light of Near Eastern scholarship.

Barrett, Robert T. “The Jaredites Leave Babel.” Friend 20 (April 1990): 20-21.

An illustrated story for children that tells of the Jaredites leaving Babel in order to find the promised land.

Heater, Shirley R. “Manuscripts and Editions.” Zarahemla Record 48 (April 1990): 2-3.

Details of the history of Book of Mormon manuscripts and RLDS editions are summarized in a chart. Concludes with the suggestion that a corrected text is needed.

Larson, Stanley R. “The Odyssey of Thomas Stuart Ferguson.” Dialogue 23 (Spring 1990): 55-93.

An examination of the life and work of Thomas Stuart Ferguson, a well known Book of Mormon apologist and founder of the New World Archaeological Foundation. The writer concludes that Ferguson lost faith in the Book of Mormon before he died.

Lamb, David. “The Righteous Branch.” Zarahemla Record 48 (April 1990): 64.

Both Lehi and Jeremiah denominate Joseph of Egypt (2 Nephi 3) as the “righteous branch,” an expression that generally refers to Christ. This fact suggests that Lehi possessed or had access to a copy of Jeremiah’s writings or that Nephi and Jeremiah were acquaintances.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, April 1990. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1990.

Articles

Monson, Thomas S. “‘I Know That My Redeemer Lives’” Ensign, April 1990.
Hafen, Bruce C. “Beauty for Ashes: The Atonement of Jesus Christ.” Ensign, April 1990.
Enders, Donald L. “The Sacred Grove.” Ensign, April 1990.
Treseder, Terry W. “Passover Promises Fulfilled in the Last Supper.” Ensign, April 1990.
Tice, Richard Ellis. “Singapore Saints.” Ensign, April 1990.
Weisman, Howard. “The Lord Is with Us.” Ensign, April 1990.
Judd, Nihla W. “‘If Thy Sister Offend Thee’” Ensign, April 1990.
Bergin, Sue. “Study, Fun, and Brother Mack.” Ensign, April 1990.
Galt, Gaye. “‘I’ve Been Cleared for Rebaptism!’” Ensign, April 1990.
John, LaVerd. “Brother Higgins’s Inspiration.” Ensign, April 1990.
Ainsa, Serge M. “I Found My Dad.” Ensign, April 1990.
Thornton, Laurie Wilson. “The Hidden Handicap.” Ensign, April 1990.
Ensign. “Where’s All Our Money Going?” April 1990.
Webster, Alan. “The scriptures teach that if we keep the commandments we will prosper. Yet many faithful members of the Church face hardships. Why aren’t we always blessed with prosperity when we are living worthily?” Ensign, April 1990.
Sorensen, Dean. “Is the gift of prophecy limited to those whom we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators?” Ensign, April 1990.
Ricks, Stephen D. “Deuteronomy: A Covenant of Love.” Ensign, April 1990.
VanDenBerghe, Elizabeth S. “Edwin Dharmaraju: Taking the Gospel Home to India.” Ensign, April 1990.
McKean, Jerry. “‘Just Cut My Hair and Don’t Preach!’” Ensign, April 1990.
McGraw, Robert. “Jarvis Seegmiller: Adding Life to Old Age.” Ensign, April 1990.
Florence, Giles H., Jr. “Julia Mavimbela: Sowing Seeds in Soweto.” Ensign, April 1990.
Ensign. “Remember Him through the Sacrament.” April 1990.
Griffin, Kaylene A. “The Single-Sock Blues.” Ensign, April 1990.
Schall, Lori Naef. “‘Star of the Day’” Ensign, April 1990.
Farmer, Emily. “‘What Do I Say to Someone Who Is Dying?’” Ensign, April 1990.
Burr, Brenda Hulse. “Home Evening Scripture Parties.” Ensign, April 1990.
Ensign. “Church to Open Seven New Missions in U.S.” April 1990.
Ensign. “Missionary Milestone: More than 40,000.” April 1990.
Ensign. “Elder Oaks Speaks, Visits Officials in China.” April 1990.
Ensign. “Typhoon Hits Three Islands.” April 1990.
Fink, Joyce. “Floods Bring Tide of Service in Washington.” Ensign, April 1990.
Jenks, Varsel, and Minnie Warwood Jenks. “Saints in Kuriva, Papua New Guinea.” Ensign, April 1990.
Ensign. “Church Museum Announces Art Competition.” April 1990.
Ensign. “Alberta Temple to Reopen; London, Swiss to be Remodeled.” April 1990.
Ensign. “A Conversation about Adopting a Child.” April 1990.
Ensign. “Policies and Announcements.” April 1990.
Ensign. “Ed Rawley: A Steel Grip on Family History.” April 1990.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Conference Report: 160th Annual Conference April 1990. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1990, 122 pages.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “160th Annual Conference April 1990.” General Conference, April 1990.

Talks

Monson, Thomas S. “Conference Is Here.” Saturday Morning Session.
Ballard, M. Russell. “Small and Simple Things.” Saturday Morning Session.
Pinegar, Rex D. “‘Home First’” Saturday Morning Session.
Cuthbert, Derek A. “The Spirituality of Service.” Saturday Morning Session.
Lindsay, Richard P. “‘Ye Have Done It unto Me’” Saturday Morning Session.
Nelson, Russell M. “‘Thus Shall My Church Be Called’” Saturday Morning Session.
Perry, L. Tom. “Family Traditions.” Saturday Morning Session.
Haight, David B. “Filling the Whole Earth.” Saturday Afternoon Session.
Ringger, Hans B. “‘Choose You This Day’” Saturday Afternoon Session.
Condie, Spencer J. “Some Scriptural Lessons on Leadership.” Saturday Afternoon Session.
Hammond, F. Melvin. “The Resurrection.” Saturday Afternoon Session.
Wirthlin, Joseph B. “Personal Integrity.” Saturday Afternoon Session.
Maxwell, Neal A. “‘Endure It Well’” Saturday Afternoon Session.
Packer, Boyd K. “The Library of the Lord.” General Priesthood Meeting.
Hales, Robert D. “The Aaronic Priesthood: Return with Honor.” General Priesthood Meeting.
Johnson, Kenneth. “The Motorcycle Ride.” General Priesthood Meeting.
Cutler, Clinton L. “The Greatest Joy.” General Priesthood Meeting.
Jeppsen, Malcolm S. “Who Is a True Friend?” General Priesthood Meeting.
Monson, Thomas S. “My Brother’s Keeper.” General Priesthood Meeting.
Hinckley, Gordon B. “Keeping the Temple Holy.” General Priesthood Meeting.
Monson, Thomas S. “‘A Little Child Shall Lead Them’” Sunday Morning Session.
Hunter, Howard W. “Standing As Witnesses of God.” Sunday Morning Session.
Asay, Carlos E. “‘One Small Step for a Man; One Giant Leap for Mankind’” Sunday Morning Session.
Ashton, Marvin J. “‘Neither Boast of Faith Nor of Mighty Works’” Sunday Morning Session.
Hinckley, Gordon B. “Blessed Are the Merciful.” Sunday Morning Session.
Oaks, Dallin H. “World Peace.” Sunday Afternoon Session.
Scott, Richard G. “Finding the Way Back.” Sunday Afternoon Session.
Winder, Barbara W. “Instruments to Accomplish His Purposes.” Sunday Afternoon Session.
Jack, Elaine L. “‘I Will Go and Do’” Sunday Afternoon Session.
Tenorio, Horacio A. “Teachings of a Loving Father.” Sunday Afternoon Session.
Lybbert, Merlin R. “A Latter-day Samaritan.” Sunday Afternoon Session.
Peterson, H. Burke. “Preparing the Heart.” Sunday Afternoon Session.
Faust, James E. “Gratitude As a Saving Principle.” Sunday Afternoon Session.
Hinckley, Gordon B. “‘Sacred Resolves’” Sunday Afternoon Session.
Packer, Boyd K. “Teach Them Correct Principles.” Member Finances Fireside.
Monson, Thomas S. “The Lord’s Way.” Member Finances Fireside.
Hinckley, Gordon B. “Rise to a Larger Vision of the Work.” Member Finances Fireside.
Kerr, W. Rolfe. “Being a Good Latter-Day Saint Required Hard Work.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, April 3, 1990.
Hammond, F. Melvin, and Bonnie Hammond. “Look Forward/Look to Christ.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, April 10, 1990.
Britsch, R. Lanier. “R. Lanier Britsch Devotional.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, April 12, 1990.
Faust, James E. “Reach for the Stars.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, April 17, 1990.
Larson, Stan. “Hugh Nibley Interview by Stan Larson.” Everett L. Cooley Oral History Project No. 325, 19 April 1990. See Hugh Nibley Collection or Boyd Jay Petersen Collection box 17, folder 7.

Interview transcript.

An interview with Hugh Nibley covering everything from early life and academics to his patriarchal blessing (and his refusal to talk about it) to his work.

Barrett, Robert T. “The Lord Leads the Jaredites to a Promised Land.” Friend 20 (May 1990): 19-22.

An illustrated story for children that tells of the Jaredites traveling to the promised land through the Lord’s guidance.

Hayes, Randy. “Untitled.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, May 1, 1990.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Hugh Nibley, in Black and White.” Interview by James P. Bell in BYU Today, May 1990, 32–42.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, May 1990. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1990.

Articles

Ensign. “Report of the 160th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” May 1990.
Monson, Thomas S. “Conference Is Here.” Ensign, May 1990.
Ballard, M. Russell. “Small and Simple Things.” Ensign, May 1990.
Pinegar, Rex D. “‘Home First’” Ensign, May 1990.
Cuthbert, Derek A. “The Spirituality of Service.” Ensign, May 1990.
Lindsay, Richard P. “‘Ye Have Done It unto Me’” Ensign, May 1990.
Nelson, Russell M. “‘Thus Shall My Church Be Called’” Ensign, May 1990.
Perry, L. Tom. “Family Traditions.” Ensign, May 1990.
Monson, Thomas S. “The Sustaining of Church Officers.” Ensign, May 1990.
Edling, Wilford G. “The Church Audit Committee Report.” Ensign, May 1990.
Watson, F. Michael. “Statistical Report 1989.” Ensign, May 1990.
Haight, David B. “Filling the Whole Earth.” Ensign, May 1990.
Ringger, Hans B. “‘Choose You This Day’” Ensign, May 1990.
Condie, Spencer J. “Some Scriptural Lessons on Leadership.” Ensign, May 1990.
Hammond, F. Melvin. “The Resurrection.” Ensign, May 1990.
Wirthlin, Joseph B. “Personal Integrity.” Ensign, May 1990.
Maxwell, Neal A. “‘Endure It Well’” Ensign, May 1990.
Packer, Boyd K. “The Library of the Lord.” pp. 36–38.
Hales, Robert D. “The Aaronic Priesthood: Return with Honor.” Ensign, May 1990.
Johnson, Kenneth. “The Motorcycle Ride.” Ensign, May 1990.
Cutler, Clinton L. “The Greatest Joy.” Ensign, May 1990.
Jeppsen, Malcolm S. “Who Is a True Friend?” Ensign, May 1990.
Monson, Thomas S. “My Brother’s Keeper.” Ensign, May 1990.
Hinckley, Gordon B. “Keeping the Temple Holy.” Ensign, May 1990.
Monson, Thomas S. “‘A Little Child Shall Lead Them’” Ensign, May 1990.
Hunter, Howard W. “Standing As Witnesses of God.” Ensign, May 1990.
Asay, Carlos E. “‘One Small Step for a Man; One Giant Leap for Mankind’” Ensign, May 1990.
Ashton, Marvin J. “‘Neither Boast of Faith Nor of Mighty Works’” Ensign, May 1990.
Hinckley, Gordon B. “Blessed Are the Merciful.” Ensign, May 1990.
Oaks, Dallin H. “World Peace.” Ensign, May 1990.
Scott, Richard G. “Finding the Way Back.” Ensign, May 1990.
Winder, Barbara W. “Instruments to Accomplish His Purposes.” Ensign, May 1990.
Jack, Elaine L. “‘I Will Go and Do’” Ensign, May 1990.
Tenorio, Horacio A. “Teachings of a Loving Father.” Ensign, May 1990.
Lybbert, Merlin R. “A Latter-day Samaritan.” Ensign, May 1990.
Peterson, H. Burke. “Preparing the Heart.” Ensign, May 1990.
Faust, James E. “Gratitude As a Saving Principle.” Ensign, May 1990.
Hinckley, Gordon B. “‘Sacred Resolves’” Ensign, May 1990.
Packer, Boyd K. “Teach Them Correct Principles.” Ensign, May 1990.
Monson, Thomas S. “The Lord’s Way.” Ensign, May 1990.
Hinckley, Gordon B. “Rise to a Larger Vision of the Work.” Ensign, May 1990.
Ensign. “Elder Eduardo Ayala.” May 1990.
Ensign. “Elder LeGrand R. Curtis.” May 1990.
Ensign. “Elder Clinton L. Cutler.” May 1990.
Ensign. “Elder Robert K. Dellenbach.” May 1990.
Ensign. “Elder Harold G. Hillam.” May 1990.
Ensign. “Elder Kenneth Johnson.” May 1990.
Ensign. “Elder Helvécio Martins.” May 1990.
Ensign. “Elder Lynn A. Mickelsen.” May 1990.
Ensign. “Elder J Ballard Washburn.” May 1990.
Ensign. “Elder Durrel A. Woolsey.” May 1990.
Ensign. “New Relief Society General Presidency Called.” May 1990.
Ensign. “New Young Women Counselor.” May 1990.
Ensign. “David M. Kennedy Released as Special Representative of the First Presidency.” May 1990.
Ensign. “Update: Church Membership.” May 1990.
Ensign. “Update: Church Membership.” May 1990.
Kapp, Ardeth Greene. “Ardeth Greene Kapp Devotional.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, May 3, 1990.
Bennion, Marjorie. “Untitled.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, May 8, 1990.
Page, Richard K. “Untitled.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, May 15, 1990.
Torngren, Bill. “Untitled.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, May 22, 1990.
Goo, Charles W. H. “Charles W. H. Goo Devotional.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, May 24, 1990.
Robinson, Stephen E. “Believing Christ: A Practical Approach to the Atonement.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, May 29, 1990.

Many of us are trying to save ourselves, holding the Atonement of Jesus Christ at arm’s distance and saying, “When I’ve done it, when I’ve perfected myself, when I’ve made myself worthy, then I’ll be worthy of the Atonement.

Keywords: Atonement; Jesus Christ; Collection: Jesus Christ; Our Savior and Redeemer; Podcast: Come; Follow Me; Podcast: Jesus Christ; Our Savior and Redeemer; Inspiring Short: The Parable of the Bicycle
Shaum, Devin R. “Untitled.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, May 29, 1990.
Unattributed. “The Destruction of the Jaredites.” Friend 20 (June 1990): 18-20.

Children’s illustrated story of Ether and the Jaredites.

Nickelsburg, George W. E. “Review of ‘The Older Testament, by Margaret Barker’” Journal of Biblical Literature 109, no. 2 (Summer 1990): 335–337.
Lamb, David. “Friend: A Covenant Term.” Zarahemla Record 49 (June 1990): 1, 3-4.

The term friend is often used to express a covenantal agreement between two individuals. Such was the case between Zoram and Nephi (2 Nephi 1:55, RLDS versification). Other examples include Isaiah 41:8, 2 Chronicles 20:7, and Zechariah 13:6.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, June 1990. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1990.

Articles

Benson, Ezra Taft. “Jesus Christ: Our Savior and Redeemer.” Ensign, June 1990.
Glass, Vera M. “The Prelude.” Ensign, June 1990.
Mehr, Kahlile B. “The Gospel in Hungary— Then and Now.” Ensign, June 1990.
Condie, Spencer J. “Teaching the Gospel with Karlcibaci.” Ensign, June 1990.
Ensign. “Jesus Christ: Our Savior and Redeemer.” June 1990.
VanDenBerghe, Elizabeth S. “The Only Mormon in the Dorm.” Ensign, June 1990.
Bennett, Lynda Pendley. “The Tapestry Called Family.” Ensign, June 1990.
Lynn, Wayne B. “Better Home Evenings.” Ensign, June 1990.
Poduska, Bernard. “‘Please Forgive Me’” Ensign, June 1990.
Bowen, Annette Paxman. “‘Go Visit These Women Today!’.” Ensign, June 1990.
Nielsen, Michael S. “Without Saying Good-bye.” Ensign, June 1990.
Longo, Neusa. “Walter Spät and the First South American Stake.” Ensign, June 1990.
Williams, Sandra. “The Thachs’ Long Road to Freedom.” Ensign, June 1990.
Ellsworth, Richard G. “The Tragic Dimensions of Saul.” pp. 36–40.
Ensign. “Remember Him within the Home.” June 1990.
Ensign. “The Lands of Saul, David, and Solomon.” pp. 42—49.
Barney, Kevin L. “Understanding Old Testament Poetry.” pp. 50–54.
Watson, Don. “My Friend Larry.” Ensign, June 1990.
Gibson, Maxine Henkle. “More than a College Reunion.” Ensign, June 1990.
Klopfer, W. Herbert. “Enemy Soldier at the Pulpit.” Ensign, June 1990.
Smith, Laurie Holmes. “Rescued from the Street Gang.” Ensign, June 1990.
Branam, Myrna. “A Hike to Eternity.” Ensign, June 1990.
Sundberg, James A. “Rosie Hammond: Temple Trips to Go.” Ensign, June 1990.
Maxwell, James R. “Leroy Zimmerman: From MVP to ‘Coach Z’” Ensign, June 1990.
Gilmore, Thaya Eggleston. “Bill L. Hill: Painter of Light.” Ensign, June 1990.
Floyd, Louis A. “The Unforgettable Yard.” Ensign, June 1990.
Morden, Emily L. “‘Which Country Tonight?’” Ensign, June 1990.
Kaylor, Kenneth K. “Family History Goes to the Movies.” Ensign, June 1990.
Newton, Josephine. “Spicing Up Your Food Storage.” Ensign, June 1990.
Ensign. “Comment.” June 1990.
Nelson, Glen. “Brooklyn’s Window on the World.” Ensign, June 1990.
Ensign. “Leadership Handbook on Its Way to Leaders.” June 1990.
Ensign. “Book of Mormon Republished in Braille.” June 1990.
Ensign. “Nine Missions Announced, Four Lands Dedicated in the Americas.” June 1990.
Ensign. “A Conversation about Community Service.” June 1990.
Ensign. “Church Honored for Helping in Passage of Anti-Porn Law.” June 1990.
Ensign. “New Church History Text Available.” June 1990.
Ensign. “Appointments.” June 1990.
Ensign. “Dates Scheduled for 1990 Pageants.” June 1990.
Scott, Richard G. “The Fruits of Obedience.” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 3, 1990.

Yours is a future without limit because you have decided to be unwavering in obedience to the Lord.

Keywords: Blessings; Discipleship; Learning; Obedience; Podcast: Classic Speeches; Podcast: Come; Follow Me
Allen, James B. “James B. Allen Devotional.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, June 7, 1990.
Hendricks, Scott. “Untitled.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, June 12, 1990.
Gardner, Gary C. “Untitled.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, June 19, 1990.
Owen, Noel L. “After the ‘Y’— What Then?” Devotional, Brigham Young University, June 26, 1990.

“When we don’t use our arms, we lose the use of our muscles. So it is with our talents and testimonies in our lives.”

Keywords: Adversity; Life; Trials
Westenskow, Gordon. “Untitled.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, June 26, 1990.
Smith, Lyle. “Royal Fifth.” The Witness: Newsletter of the Foundation for Research on Ancient America 69 (Summer 1990): 14-15.

Michael Coe has noted that the books of Mayan writing were reportedly very similar in appearance to Egyptian, thus vindicating the Book of Mormon.

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Atonement of Jesus Christ.” A four-part series in the Ensign running from July to October, 1990.

A four-part series that emphasizes that the Book of Mormon teaches the correct principles of the Atonement. The power of resurrection is provided only by the Savior. Only the Book of Mormon teaches the fulness of the truth of the Atonement, why life is as it is, and how one may approach God to be at one with him. Since all fall short, the blood sacrifice of the Savior was the indispensable step. Atonement is both individual and collective and so God’s people must be “of one heart and one mind.” “The Atonement is one of the grand constants in nature.”

Articles

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Atonement of Jesus Christ, Part 1.” In Vol. 20, no. 7. (1990): pp. 18-23.

Part one of a four-part series that emphasizes that the Book of Mormon teaches the correct principles of the Atonement.

The power of resurrection is provided only by the Savior. Only the Book of Mormon teaches the fulness of the truth of the Atonement, why life is as it is, and how one may approach God to be at one with Him. Since all fall short, the blood sacrifice of the Savior was the indispensable step. Atonement is both individual and collective and so God’s people must be “of one heart and one mind.” “The Atonement is one of the grand constants in nature.”

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Atonement of Jesus Christ, Part 2.” In Vol. 20, no. 8. (1990): pp. 30-34.

Part two of a four-part series that emphasizes that the Book of Mormon teaches the correct principles of the Atonement.

The power of resurrection is provided only by the Savior. Only the Book of Mormon teaches the fulness of the truth of the Atonement, why life is as it is, and how one may approach God to be at one with Him. Since all fall short, the blood sacrifice of the Savior was the indispensable step. Atonement is both individual and collective and so God’s people must be “of one heart and one mind.” “The Atonement is one of the grand constants in nature.”

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Atonement of Jesus Christ, Part 3.” In Vol. 20, no. 9. (1990): pp. 22-26.

Part three of a four-part series that emphasizes that the Book of Mormon teaches the correct principles of the Atonement.

The power of resurrection is provided only by the Savior. Only the Book of Mormon teaches the fulness of the truth of the Atonement, why life is as it is, and how one may approach God to be at one with Him. Since all fall short, the blood sacrifice of the Savior was the indispensable step. Atonement is both individual and collective and so God’s people must be “of one heart and one mind.” “The Atonement is one of the grand constants in nature.”

Nibley, Hugh W. “The Atonement of Jesus Christ, Part 4.” In Vol. 20, no. 10. (1990): pp. 26-31.

Part four of a four-part series that emphasizes that the Book of Mormon teaches the correct principles of the Atonement.

The power of resurrection is provided only by the Savior. Only the Book of Mormon teaches the fulness of the truth of the Atonement, why life is as it is, and how one may approach God to be at one with Him. Since all fall short, the blood sacrifice of the Savior was the indispensable step. Atonement is both individual and collective and so God’s people must be “of one heart and one mind.” “The Atonement is one of the grand constants in nature.”

Thompson, Anita. “Please Read It to Me.” New Era 20, no. 7 (1990): 8-10.

Personal story. Author tells of the Book of Mormon’s influence in her son’s life. He lay at life’s edge, pale as the pillowcase beneath him, and spoke in the faintest whisper: “What are you reading?”

Keywords: Family, Prayer, Scripture Study
Thompson, Anita. “Please Read It to Me.” New Era 20 (July 1990): 8-10.

Personal story. Author tells of the Book of Mormon’s influence in her son’s life.

Smith, Sherrie Kline. “Cop‡n Carvings Depict Nephite/Lamanite Warfare Methods.” The Witness: Newsletter of the Foundation for Research on Ancient America 69 (Summer 1990): 12-13.

After viewing carvings that depicted women as victims of war in Cop‡n, Honduras, the author better understood passages in Mormon and Moroni concerning the final destruction of the Nephites.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, July 1990. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1990.

Articles

Hinckley, Gordon B. “A City upon a Hill.” Ensign, July 1990.
Oaks, Dallin H. “Religion in Public Life.” Ensign, July 1990.
Hill, Floyd A. “Keeping Track of the Lord’s Sheep.” Ensign, July 1990.
Ensign. “Names, Not Numbers.” July 1990.
Nibley, Hugh W. “The Atonement of Jesus Christ, Part 1.” Ensign, July 1990.
Tice, Richard Ellis. “Doing Temple Work at Home.” Ensign, July 1990.
Ensign. “Improving Family Talk.” July 1990.
Gaunt, LaRene Porter. “A Covenant Restored.” Ensign, July 1990.
Tvedtnes, John A. “Elijah: Champion of Israel’s God.” Ensign, July 1990.
Spendlove, Carol. “What Fire Alarm?” Ensign, July 1990.
Larsen, Chris. “My Weapon against Smoking.” Ensign, July 1990.
Lyman, Dixie M. “‘Golden Rule’ Prayer.” Ensign, July 1990.
Principe, Louis. “‘Your Son Has a Brain Tumor’” Ensign, July 1990.
Ensign. “Remember Him through Prayer.” July 1990.
Ensign. “1990 Writing and Music Contest Winners.” July 1990.
Sorensen, Elaine Shaw. “Our Tree of Life.” Ensign, July 1990.
Brimley, Dawn Baker. “St. Matthew on a Midsummer Night.” Ensign, July 1990.
Allen, Lynette K. “When the Elect, Not Hearing.” Ensign, July 1990.
Rich, Wilma M. “First Frost.” Ensign, July 1990.
Meek, Shirleen. “Kubendra and Raj.” Ensign, July 1990.
Ensign. “First Captain and Brothers’ Keeper.” July 1990.
Dil, Tina. “Back to the Fold and Now a Shepherd.” Ensign, July 1990.
Bradshaw, Anne C. “Expressing Love with Chocolate.” Ensign, July 1990.
Ensign. “Four Million Salmon Call Her Mama.” July 1990.
Mo‘unoa, Victoria. “Our Family Is Coordinated.” Ensign, July 1990.
Openshaw, Shannon P. “Baby Home Evening.” Ensign, July 1990.
Ensign. “Fireside Marks Priesthood Restoration.” July 1990.
Ensign. “Postage Stamps Recognize Church in Cook Islands, Samoa.” July 1990.
Ensign. “High-Level Work on Temple Square.” July 1990.
Ensign. “Update: Wards and Branches in the Church.” July 1990.
Ensign. “Update: Wards and Branches in the Church.” July 1990.
Ensign. “Church Creates New Missions in Europe, Asia.” July 1990.
Ensign. “Announcing FamilySearch.” July 1990.
Ensign. “LDS Scene.” July 1990.
Nibley, Hugh W. “One Eternal Round.” A series of twelve lectures on Facsimile 2 in the Pearl of Great Price, almost weekly beginning on June 27, 1990, first in the Maeser Building and later in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium.
See also: One Eternal Round (2010)

Talks

Nibley, Hugh W. “Lesson 1.” In “One Eternal Round Lectures,” by Hugh Nibley, a series of twelve lectures on Facsimile 2 in the Pearl of Great Price, almost weekly beginning on 27 June 1990, first in the Maeser Building and later in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Lesson 2.” In “One Eternal Round Lectures,” by Hugh Nibley, a series of twelve lectures on Facsimile 2 in the Pearl of Great Price, almost weekly beginning on 27 June 1990, first in the Maeser Building and later in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Lesson 3.” In “One Eternal Round Lectures,” by Hugh Nibley, a series of twelve lectures on Facsimile 2 in the Pearl of Great Price, almost weekly beginning on 27 June 1990, first in the Maeser Building and later in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Lesson 4.” In “One Eternal Round Lectures,” by Hugh Nibley, a series of twelve lectures on Facsimile 2 in the Pearl of Great Price, almost weekly beginning on 27 June 1990, first in the Maeser Building and later in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Lesson 5.” In “One Eternal Round Lectures,” by Hugh Nibley, a series of twelve lectures on Facsimile 2 in the Pearl of Great Price, almost weekly beginning on 27 June 1990, first in the Maeser Building and later in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Lesson 6.” In “One Eternal Round Lectures,” by Hugh Nibley, a series of twelve lectures on Facsimile 2 in the Pearl of Great Price, almost weekly beginning on 27 June 1990, first in the Maeser Building and later in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Lesson 7.” In “One Eternal Round Lectures,” by Hugh Nibley, a series of twelve lectures on Facsimile 2 in the Pearl of Great Price, almost weekly beginning on 27 June 1990, first in the Maeser Building and later in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Lesson 8.” In “One Eternal Round Lectures,” by Hugh Nibley, a series of twelve lectures on Facsimile 2 in the Pearl of Great Price, almost weekly beginning on 27 June 1990, first in the Maeser Building and later in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Lesson 9.” In “One Eternal Round Lectures,” by Hugh Nibley, a series of twelve lectures on Facsimile 2 in the Pearl of Great Price, almost weekly beginning on 27 June 1990, first in the Maeser Building and later in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Lesson 10.” In “One Eternal Round Lectures,” by Hugh Nibley, a series of twelve lectures on Facsimile 2 in the Pearl of Great Price, almost weekly beginning on 27 June 1990, first in the Maeser Building and later in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Lesson 11.” In “One Eternal Round Lectures,” by Hugh Nibley, a series of twelve lectures on Facsimile 2 in the Pearl of Great Price, almost weekly beginning on 27 June 1990, first in the Maeser Building and later in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium.
Nibley, Hugh W. “Lesson 12.” In “One Eternal Round Lectures,” by Hugh Nibley, a series of twelve lectures on Facsimile 2 in the Pearl of Great Price, almost weekly beginning on 27 June 1990, first in the Maeser Building and later in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium.
Grant, Gay. “Untitled.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, July 3, 1990.
Remington, Alda. “Untitled.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, July 10, 1990.
Unattributed. “How to Give a Book of Mormon to a Friend.” Church News 60 (14 July 1990): 15.

Suggestions for member missionaries by nine contributors on ways to share the Book of Mormon with those who are not members of the Church.

Dalling, Glen W. “Untitled.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, July 17, 1990.
Unattributed. “Variety of Ways Being Used to Present Book of Mormon.” Church News 60 (28 July 1990): 3.

Copies of the Book of Mormon are being made available free of charge to non-members through advertising in newspapers and television, distribution by missionaries.

Erikson, Chad. “Untitled.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, July 31, 1990.
Unattributed. “King Benjamin.” Friend 20 (August 1990): 18-21.

Children’s illustrated story of King Benjamin’s tower.

Heater, Shirley R., and Mary Lee Treat. “A New Edition of the Book of Mormon: A Compared, Corrected Text in Poetry-Like Format.” Zarahemla Record 50 (August 1990): 1.

Reports on the progress of publishing a new edition of the Book of Mormon and asks for financial assistance from the reader.

Tanner, John S. “Why Latter-day Saints Should Read Job.” Sunstone 14, August 1990, 38–47.
Treat, Raymond C. “The Importance of Covenant in the Restoration of the House of Israel.” Zarahemla Record 50 (August 1990): 3-4.

The Book of Mormon begins and ends with the concept of covenant. It is found in the opening and closing verses. This article encourages Book of Mormon readers to study the covenants found in the Book of Mormon in order to gain understanding and to be “used by God to assist” in his work.

Lamb, David. “Behold, He Is the Word of Truth.” Zarahemla Record 50 (August 1990): 2.

Shows the correlation between the Book of Mormon identification of Christ as the “Word of Truth” (Alma 18:12, RLDS versification) and the Hebrew term for truth (’emeth).

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ensign, August 1990. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1990.

Articles

Monson, Thomas S. “Hands.” Ensign, August 1990.
Morrison, Alexander B. “Fire Where Once Were Ashes.” Ensign, August 1990.
Jackson, Kent P. “Moroni’s Message to Joseph Smith.” pp. 12–16.
Paul, Marsha Fowers. “Metamorphosis.” Ensign, August 1990.
Forbis, Dianne Dibb. “Being in Good Grace.” Ensign, August 1990.
Bergin, Marian S. “It Takes More Than Love.” Ensign, August 1990.
Name withheld by request. “Yearning to Return.” Ensign, August 1990.
Taylor, Pamela J. “With My Own Eyes.” Ensign, August 1990.
Gaunt, LaRene Porter. “‘I Didn’t Have Time for TV Anymore’” Ensign, August 1990.
Nibley, Hugh W. “The Atonement of Jesus Christ, Part 2.” Ensign, August 1990.
Ogden, D. Kelly. “A Sampler of Biblical Plants.” pp. 35–39.
LeBaron, E. Dale. “Gospel Pioneers in Africa.” Ensign, August 1990.
Brown, Marlene B. “Cubs in the City.” Ensign, August 1990.
Teautama, Tokoa. “Turbulent Waters.” Ensign, August 1990.
Burningham, Kim R. “The ‘Insignificant’ Scripture.” Ensign, August 1990.
West, Sandee Gladden. “The Ad.” Ensign, August 1990.
Starr, Eileen. “Forgiving My Mother.” Ensign, August 1990.
Esplin, Annie C. “A Memorable Day in Autumn.” Ensign, August 1990.
Edmunds, Mary Ellen. “I have been taught that the highest purpose in life for women is to be wives and mothers. If that is true, what is the purpose or the worth of my life as a single woman?” Ensign, August 1990.
Hoole, Daryl V. “Are some teaching aids more appropriate than others in teaching children spiritual concepts?” Ensign, August 1990.
Durrant, George D. “How can I get more out of sacrament meeting talks?” Ensign, August 1990.
Newton, Marjorie B. “Rosa Clara: Bravery on the Pacific.” Ensign, August 1990.