Some 150 voices unite in the Book of Mormon to provide a clear witness of the Savior Jesus Christ. What insights might we gain from examining their distinctive voices? And what meaning can studying unique voices of the past lend to our lives today? In this episode BYU professor of Ancient Scripture John Hilton III answers such questions in discussing his recent book Voices in the Book of Mormon—Discovering Distinctive Witnesses of Jesus Christ. Dr. Hilton details some of the linguistic characteristics of major speakers, from Nephi and Mormon to Jacob and Jesus Christ. He also explains how voices speak in harmony, especially as later prophets use teachings from their predecessors. Finally, Dr. Hilton asks us to consider applying Elder Boyd K. Packer’s question, “therefore, what?” as we examine who is speaking, to whom, and for what purpose, and how such unique voices might teach principles relevant to our lives.
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Episode 104: A Relational Approach to the Plan of Salvation (Brian Mead)
Episode 103: An Interfaith Approach to Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy (Andrew Reed)
Episode 102: Strengthening Marriage (Jenet Erickson and Jason Carroll)
Episode 101: Jacob and Mental Health (Jared Halverson)
Episode 100: I Know That My Redeemer Lived (Tyler J. Griffin)
Episode 99: Mourning with Hope (Hank R. Smith)
Episode 97: The Power of Stillness (Ty Mansfield)
Episode 96: Helping Students Grow without Growing Their Stress (Rob Eaton)
Episode 95: The Miraculous Translation of the Book of Mormon (Gerrit Dirkmaat)
Episode 94: Samuel the Lamanite’s Prophecies of Jesus Christ (Frank Judd Jr.)
Episode 93: Search, Ponder, and Pray in Holy Places (Mary Jane Woodger)
Episode 92: Studying Isaiah with Nephi and Jacob (Ryan Sharp)
Episode 91: From Battlefields to Temples in Micronesia (R. Devan Jensen)
Bonus Episode: New Y Religion Host (John Hilton III)
Episode 90: Plain and Precious Parts in The Book of Moses (Aaron Schade)
Episode 89: The Writings of Abraham (Kerry Muhlestein)
Episode 88: Using Stories to Help Listeners Overcome Self-Deception (Stephan Taeger)
Episode 87: Mental Health and Latter-day Saints (Justin Dyer)
Episode 86: Deutero-Isaiah in the Book of Mormon (Joshua Sears)
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