Throughout the “Come, Follow Me” readings this week Jesus Christ heals the people around Him. Although these were mostly physical infirmities, He also healed those struggling mentally and spiritually. He did the same thing when He visited the Nephites in ancient America. He asks in 3 Nephi 17:7, “Have ye any that are sick among
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Announcing a Book of Mormon art contest! Do you love the Book of Mormon? Have you noticed that some figures from the scripture have been visualized many times and in many different ways, while others only have a handful of depictions? Or that certain scenes are almost always interpreted the same way in art? Are
In this video, artist Lester Yocum discusses what we can learn from the example of Captain Moroni, and shares details about his artistic process in portraying this Book of Mormon hero. Learn more at: Young Captain Moroni
A key part of the Sermon on the Mount that we are studying in “Come, Follow Me” this week is the idea of prayer. Christ teaches the people how to pray by addressing our Father in Heaven with respect then asking humbly for the desires of their hearts, forgiveness for the things they do wrong,
Announcing a new exhibition on the Book of Mormon sculptures of Polish artist Roman Śledž. Curated by former Book of Mormon Art Catalog research assistant, Candace Brown! This is the first time these gorgeous and unique pieces have been shown publicly. Go check it out at BYU’s Harold B. Lee Library atrium gallery, level 1,
In this week’s “Come, Follow Me,” we read about Christ preaching the Sermon on the Mount to a large crowd of people. He shares the most beautiful promises to the people, encouraging them to have hope for the future despite their current trials. These promises are often called ‘The Beatitudes,’ and Christ gave the same
In “Come, Follow Me” this week, we learn the conversion story of Nicodemus, who heard the Savior’s teachings and joined the believers. The Savior taught that we must follow His example and be born again, because we have been spiritually begotten of Him. This connects back strongly to the ideas of repentance and baptism that
We were honored to talk to Dr. Heather Belnap, associate professor of art history at BYU, about one of her favorite Teichert pieces. Her most recent book, _Marianne Meets the Mormons: Representations of Mormonism in Nineteenth-Century France_ was published in 2022. Her current book project, a critical biography of Minerva Teichert, is under contract with
Celebrating Black History Month at the Book of Mormon Art Catalog! (Title graphic by Elizabeth Finlayson) Rose Datoc Dall, “White Apple Gatherer” White Apple Gatherer Stephanie Kay Northrup, “Alma Comforts Amulek in His Afflictions 2” Alma Comforts Amulek in His Afflictions 2 Joseph Banda, “Hold to the Rod” Hold to the Rod Courtney von Savoye,
Jennifer Champoux is the Director of the Book of Mormon Art Catalog. She has taught art history as adjunct faculty at Northeastern University, Emerson College, Emmanuel College, and Colorado Community Colleges Online. She holds an MA in art history from Boston University and a BA in international politics from Brigham Young University. Her scholarship on