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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.
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1d ago
Abinadi’s testimony of Christ affected generations and clearly had an important textual influence on later Book of Mormon individuals.
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3d ago
Those of us who have spent hours tracking down Hugh Nibley sources have become firmly convinced that nothing was made up or fabricated.
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1w ago
Maxwell broke the silence nine days later, but rather than offer either absolution or comfort he effectively confirmed England’s fears.
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1w ago
These ancient writings engraved on copper have a mysterious history.
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1w ago
It is the power to take those who come into the Church and qualify for the blessings of the holy temple, and to form them into eternal family units.
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2w ago
A new book by Richard Bushman seeks to uncover the cultural history of Joseph Smith's gold plates.
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2w ago
The series provides candid introductions to weighty issues.
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2w ago
We are of the same species as the gods.
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3w ago
"Mormon Doctrine" and his final testimony are only part of the story.
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1M ago
He was a defining figure in the Mormon Fundamentalist movement.
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