Book of Mormon Studies: An Introduction and Guide

Where does one go to learn more about Book of Mormon studies? For those who do not regularly engage with scholarship, it’s hard to know how to begin. Currently there’s no general guide to Book of Mormon scholarship available to the public. Even with all that’s happened in the last few decades, and especially all that’s happening right now in Book of Mormon studies, this situation needs to be remedied. There has been no general guide to Book of Mormon scholarship available to the public —until now. This introduction breaks down Book of Mormon studies, from its history to the obstacles that will need to be overcome as it moves forward. Additionally, this introduction provides readers with resources that they can turn to for further information on Book of Mormon studies.

Daniel Becerra is an assistant professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University and is a scholar of early Christianity. He holds degrees from Brigham Young University, Harvard Divinity School, and Duke University.

Amy Easton-Flake is an associate professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University. Her work is found in multiple academic journals and edited volumes.

Nicholas J. Frederick is an associate professor at Brigham Young University. He received his BA in classics and his MA in comparative studies from BYU, and he completed a PhD in the history of Christianity with an emphasis in Mormon studies at Claremont Graduate University.

Joseph M. Spencer is a philosopher and an assistant professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University. He serves as the editor of the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies and as the associate director of the Latter-day Saint Theology Seminar.