In “Come, Follow Me” this week, we read in the New Testament about the importance of repentance and baptism. Because these principles are key parts of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they are also taught in the Book of Mormon. Alma believed the words of Abinadi and fled with a group of believers to the
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Meet Elizabeth Finlayson! She is a research assistant for the BYU Maxwell Institute and the Book of Mormon Art Catalog. Liz is an undergraduate student studying art history and curatorial studies. She loves spending her spare time in art museums and worked as a curatorial intern at BYU’s Museum of Art. Outside of work and
The Maxwell Institute’s 2022 Annual Report features the Book of Mormon Art Catalog! Check out the messages from our Director and two of our student Research Assistants about the project. Plus, gorgeous art by Kathleen Peterson. Click the link below to see the full report.
We are happy to be studying the New Testament in “Come, Follow Me” this year! This week, as we read John’s testimony that Jesus Christ is the “true Light” of the world, we can reflect on the same foundational principles taught in the Book of Mormon. Mosiah 16:9 teaches that “He is the light and
Meet Emma Belnap! She is a research assistant for the BYU Maxwell Institute and the Book of Mormon Art Catalog. Emma is an undergraduate studying art history and curatorial studies. After graduating, Emma plans to pursue her PhD in art history and to work in the academic field. A native of Phoenix, Arizona, she enjoys
Meet Aliza Keller! She is a research assistant for the BYU Maxwell Institute and the Book of Mormon Art Catalog. Aliza is an undergraduate studying art education and art history. Her love of both art and the Book of Mormon began at a young age and she does everything she can to incorporate each into
As believers once looked to the stars for a sign of Christ’s birth, we too can look for signs of Christ and His love all around us every day. The Book of Mormon testifies that “God loveth His children” (1 Nephi 11:17) and that as we prayerfully study the Book of Mormon we will feel
Have you done your “Come, Follow Me” reading in Malachi this week? Malachi’s words were later quoted by the Savior during his visit with the Nephites in ancient America: “Thus said the Father unto Malachi—Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom ye seek shall
This week we study Zechariah in the “Come, Follow Me” curriculum. Just like Zechariah in the Old Testament, prophets in the Book of Mormon boldly prophesied of Christ’s coming and resurrection. They taught that the Savior would come again and that believers could look forward in faith to that day. We can study these words
The Juvenile Instructor’s annual round-up of Mormon studies highlights from the year includes the Book of Mormon Art Catalog! “[The] collection may end up being the most important contribution to Mormon studies this year. There’s a wealth of material here that will spawn future studies.”