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Pride is a danger oft targeted by Latter-day Saints: in our scriptures, our lesson manuals, and our general conference addresses. We did not, of course, invent this orientation.
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Do you know this story? A young person of no special consequence happens across a seemingly nondescript object that turns out to be imbued with power. The object leads them on a journey through magical lands and unknown regions, toiling up forbidding mountains and facing their fears in murky forests.
The stories associated with Helaman’s 2000 stripling warriors always stand out at the end of the book of Alma, even in a block of eleven chapters (Alma 53-63) filled with all kinds of action-packed episodes and characters. And rightly so, given how remarkable and memorable—and miraculous—the experiences of Helaman’s band truly were.
This artwork and its accompanying caption were created by Meranda Brodowski, a student artist and designer at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship. Meranda is from California and has worked at the Maxwell Institute since January. She is a Fine Arts Major at Brigham Young University, with an emphasis in technology. She strives to create inspiring artwork that represents her faith and testimony.
Jennifer Champoux, an Art Historian and Director of the Book of Mormon Art Catalog explains the artwork included in Approaching the Tree: Interpreting 1 Nephi 8.
Some pieces are still available for sale. Check out the price list here: https://mi.byu.edu/approaching-the-tree-artwork-price-list
Get to know the authors and editors of Approaching the Tree: Interpreting 1 Nephi 8. Meet Benjamin Keogh, Joseph Spencer, and Jennifer Champoux.
The Maxwell Institute published Approaching the Tree: Interpreting 1 Nephi 8 on December 12, 2023. The book includes essays and artworks from the following: Benjamin Keogh, Joseph M. Spencer, Jennifer Champoux, J. Kirk Richards, Rose Datoc Dall, Megan Knobloch Geilman...and many more.
Learn more: https://mi.byu.edu/news-blog-section/discover-1-nephi-8-again-in-approaching-the-tree
Heather Chestnut, the author of the newly released book as part of the Living Faith Series, Counsel Please Rise, discusses her family relations and the importance of extending grace to one another.
Heather Chestnut shares personal experiences and testimony about her life and her book, Counsel Please Rise.