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Approaching the Tree: Interpreting 1 Nephi 8

An invitation to view again one of the Book of Mormon's best-known texts, 1 Nephi 8, with fresh eyes and with the help of scholars and artists.

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Both Things Are True

Joseph Smith’s observation that “by proving contraries, truth is made manifest” has become a beloved aphorism of Latter-day Saint thought. In Both Things Are True, Kate Holbrook (1972–2022) experiments on these words.

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Every Needful Thing: Essays on the Life of the Mind and the Heart

A collection of essays from accomplished academics and professionals who speak about discipleship not only with their minds but also from their hearts.

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Brief Theological Introductions

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1st Nephi

Joseph Spencer introduces a Nephi for our moment, a complex prophet with an urgent message for a world in turmoil.

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2nd Nephi

In this brief theological introduction, Terryl Givens echoes Nephi’s invitation for readers to keep Christ front and center in their minds, hearts, and worship.

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Jacob

En esta breve introducción teológica, Deidre Nicole Green presenta a Jacob como un líder religioso vulnerable y empático profundamente preocupado por la justicia social.

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Enos, Jarom, Omni

Harris uncovers the personalities, concerns, and patterns of righteousness and wickedness that are often overlooked in these short books.

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Mosiah

What might we learn about covenant and community from a history of Nephite division?

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Alma 1-29

In this brief theological introduction to the first twenty-nine chapters of the book of Alma, literary scholar Kylie Nielson Turley considers how Alma’s profound transformation from anti-Christ to high priest of the church of God can deepen our understanding of Christ’s mercy.

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Alma 30-63

In this brief introduction to the second half of the book of Alma, philosopher Mark Wrathall painstakingly works out the logic of Alma’s understanding of faith, justice, mercy, and the final judgment and restoration of all things, encouraging readers to receive salvation today.

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Helaman

In this brief theological introduction, Kimberly Matheson Berkey underscores an often unnoticed theme that plays throughout the book of Helaman—a book she calls “a masterclass in sight.”

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3rd, 4th Nephi

In this brief theological introduction, Daniel Becerra enlists 3 and 4 Nephi as aids in the disciple’s pursuit of Christ and Christlikeness.

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Mormon

In this brief theological introduction, philosopher and theologian Adam S. Miller presents Mormon’s book as a beginner’s guide to the end of the world.

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Ether

In this brief theological introduction, literary scholar Rosalynde Frandsen Welch explores the book of Ether—a sweeping history in which Moroni, absorbed in the past, turns his heart to future readers whose spiritual fate will be at stake.

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Moroni

David Holland shows the book of Moroni to be an intentionally organized collection of artifacts, pointing readers toward the transformative power of divine love.

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Living Faith

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Both Things Are True

Kate Holbrook experiments on Joseph Smith's words: "by proving contraries, truth is made manifest"

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Every Needful Thing

A collection of essays from accomplished academics and professionals who speak about discipleship not only with their minds but also from their hearts.

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Life to the Whole Being

The Spiritual Memoir of a Literature Professor.

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The Doors of Faith

What is it that the restored Church of Jesus Christ offers to the world that no other church can—and how might recognizing those contributions help us stay strong in our faith?

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Proclaim Peace: The Restoration's Answer to an Age of Conflict

Proclaim Peace is an extended meditation on what it means to follow the Prince of Peace in a world of violence.

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Zion Earth Zen Sky

Raking sand in a Zen garden reminds us that mortality is similarly a “high maintenance” situation, where constant service is required if we are to grasp our purpose here on earth.

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Where the Soul Hungers

One Doctor's Journey From Atheism to Faith. With gentle, self-critical humor, Brown offers to walk a while with you on your own journey of faith.

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Thinking Otherwise

Faulconer’s Thinking Otherwise invites us to reconsider our beliefs in light of traditional theology and Western philosophy.

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The Hope of Nature

This collection of nine essays brings together over seventeen years of scholarship and writing by the leading voice on the relationship between the Latter-day Saint faith and the environment.

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Crossings

In this collection of personal essays, letters, and even drawings, Melissa Inouye considers how Latter-day Saints in an increasingly globalized Church might cultivate unity without leaving their distinctive gifts behind.

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If Truth Were a Child

If Truth Were a Child exemplifies how education in the Humanities can enrich our pursuit of truth and increase our faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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One Hundred Birds Taught Me to Fly

One Hundred Birds Taught Me to Fly is for restless souls who desire to know God more deeply.

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Let Your Hearts and Minds Expand

In these essays Rogers is a defender of the faith, but his words move us well beyond typical apologetics.

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Planted

This book gives people who struggle with questions—and people who love those who struggle—practical ways to stay planted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Evolving Faith

With the mind of a scientist, the soul of a believer, and the heart of a wanderer, Peck provides welcome companionship for women and men engaged in the unceasing quest for further light and knowledge.

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First Principles and Ordinances

Author Samuel M. Brown offers a fresh approach by asking how our relationship with God and others can transform our understanding of the gospel basics of faith, repentance, baptism, and the gift of the Holy Ghost.

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Letters to a Young Mormon (2nd Edition)

This second edition of Letters to a Young Mormon includes all the content of the original, well-loved book, with added chapters on the Sabbath and stewardship.

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Other books from the Maxwell Institute

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Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints

Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints is a historical and theological window on Christianity’s first six centuries and beyond.

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Original Grace

An Experiment in Restoration Thinking with Adam Miller.

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The Book of Mormon Maxwell Institute Study Edition

This exquisitely produced volume presents the official LDS edition of the Book of Mormon in an attractive, accessible, readable version that brings to Latter-day Saints the helpful features that have been part of standard Bible publishing for decades.

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The Hope That is In Me

What It Means for Me to Be Religious and to Believe in God.

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More Links

To find the Maxwell Institute’s past materials, click here.

For information about our Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, click here.

To read the Living Faith Guidelines for Authors, click here.

See information about the Mormon Studies Review, now published by the University of Illinois Press, click here.

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