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From the Desk: Learning by Study and Faith is a history and religion blog. While the site has increasingly become devoted to the history and theology of Joseph Smith and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it also provides extensive coverage of wider topics such as American history and ancient history.
From the Desk
6d ago
A new theory suggests that Moroni may have translated the Book of Mormon as a resurrected being.
The post Did Moroni Translate the Book of Mormon After the 1600s? appeared first on From the Desk ..read more
From the Desk
6d ago
Keith Erekson's book teaches Latter-day Saints how to separate fact from fiction regarding faith-promoting stories.
The post Keith Erekson Tackles Church History Myths and Rumors appeared first on From the Desk ..read more
From the Desk
1w ago
A complex history led to reforms that have impacted many translations.
The post How Was the Book of Mormon Translated Into Portuguese? appeared first on From the Desk ..read more
From the Desk
2w ago
Tapping into the material aspect of vision is a beautiful kernel from Latter-day Saint doctrine.
The post Seeing: Themes in the Doctrine and Covenants appeared first on From the Desk ..read more
From the Desk
2w ago
There is a sense that God is reaching for us even when we are turning away.
The post “His Hand Is Stretched Out Still”: The Lord’s Eternal Covenant of Mercy appeared first on From the Desk ..read more
From the Desk
3w ago
Julian’s supernal visions appear on the scene like a sunburst in a darkened cathedral.
The post Julian of Norwich: Mystic and Rescuer of Souls appeared first on From the Desk ..read more
From the Desk
3w ago
A new series explores academic and devotional insights for select topics from the Doctrine and Covenants.
The post Themes in the Doctrine and Covenants: A Maxwell Institute Book Series appeared first on From the Desk ..read more
From the Desk
1M ago
Jerry Enzler's Jim Bridger biography reveals new details about the mountain man's history with Brigham Young.
The post What Really Happened Between Jim Bridger and Brigham Young? appeared first on From the Desk ..read more
From the Desk
1M ago
The Utah pioneer led a life full of adventure and danger.
The post Who Was Jacob Hamblin? appeared first on From the Desk ..read more
From the Desk
1M ago
The Zion we build will not even have temporary respite from Babylon.
The post Approaching Zion: Is Hugh Nibley’s Vision Realistic? appeared first on From the Desk ..read more