Learn the story of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, including its setting and history, as well as the visits of the angel Moroni to Joseph Smith.
Get insight into the witnesses to the gold plates, the Book of Mormon's translation and printing, and the opposition to and reception of early Saints because of it.
Learn more about the structure of the Book of Mormon from scholars.
Learn about the Book of Mormon as the keystone of our religion and as a testament of Jesus Christ.
Scholars continue their discussion on the divine purposes of the Book of Mormon.
Faculty members from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss their insights into chapters 3-7 of 1 Nephi.
Faculty members from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss applications of several chapters in 1 Nephi.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss Nephi's vision of the Tree of Life, the Savior's mortal life, and the events following His death up to the Second Coming.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the continuing record of Nephi's vision of the Tree of Life, the life of the Savior, and the events leading up to His Second Coming.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the happenings of Lehi and his family as they complete their journey to the southern end of the Arabian peninsula and build the boat that will carry them to the promised land.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the time that Nephi received instructions to begin the large plates, as well as significant prophecies of Isaiah and other prophets about the House of Israel and the coming of Christ.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the beginning of the second book of Nephi and the emphasis that Nephi places in these chapters on the teachings of his father Lehi.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the doctrinally rich chapter found in 2 Nephi chapter 2. Hear their insights and teachings concerning the theology, philosophy, and doctrine found in this important chapter.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss a time of great change in the Book of Mormon as father Lehi dies and the separation between the Nephites and the Lamanites commences.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss some of the longest and oldest recorded General Conference addresses, as Jacob addresses the people of Nephi under the direction of his brother Nephi.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss this important and beautiful explanation of the Atonement as explained by Jacob in 2 Nephi chapter 9.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss chapters commonly known as "the Isaiah chapters" in the Book of Mormon. Hear their insights and teachings concerning this important section of scripture.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture continue to discuss "the Isaiah chapters" of the Book of Mormon.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss how Nephi builds on the chapters from Isaiah that he included, expounding "in words of plainess" on the teachings and prophecies found there and how to understand them.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the prophecies, warnings, and promises concerning the coming forth of the Book of Mormon and those who accept or reject its contents.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss Nephi's parting words as he concludes his record within the Book of Mormon.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the words of Jacob, the instructions he received from Nephi, and the things that were "most sacred" to him that he included in the Book of Mormon.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss Jacob's teachings about the Law of Moses, the correct intent of that Law, and the allegory of the olive tree.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss three of the fourteen books of the Book of Mormon, which cover about 400 years of the Book of Mormon timeline: Enos, Jarom, and Omni.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the transition, or "bridge," between the end of the small plates of Nephi and the rest of the Book of Mormon.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the portion of King Benjamin's great discourse to his people as included in Mosiah chapters 3 through 6.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss Mosiah chapters 7 through 13 and the many histories and changes in power contained in these chapters.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss Mosiah chapters 18 through 24 and the history and doctrine found therein, including Ammon's ministry to the Lamanites and King Lamoni's conversion.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the teachings of Abinadi and the prophecies of Christ contained in Mosiah chapters 14 through 17.
Faculty from the Department of Ancient Scripture discuss Mosiah chapters 25 to 28 and the teachings found there about remembering bondage and Christ as the Deliverer.
Faculty from BYU's Department of Ancient Scripture discuss Mosiah chapter 29. a chapter that discusses government in general, as well as a change in Nephite government.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the conflicts contained in Alma chapters 1-4, including anti-Christs, political unrest, and apostasy, as well as the doctrines contained in these tumultuous chapters.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the beginning of Alma's reform of Zarahemla, as he resigns from the judgment seat and focuses on his responsibilities as the High Priest of the Church.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss Alma's continuing efforts to reclaim the apostate Nephite nation.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss Alma's continuing mission to Ammonihah and the important doctrines he teaches there about faith, belief, and the pre-mortal life.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the missionary account of the sons of Mosiah and their miraculous ministry to the Lamanites.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture continue to discuss the ministry of the sons of Mosiah, including the events following King Lamoni's conversion.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the final account of the great mission of the sons of Mosiah and the successes and tests of faith that they experienced.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture take an entire episode discussing a single chapter of the Book of Mormon: Alma 30. Hear their thoughts and insights about the anti-Christ Korihor and the power of the word of God.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the efforts of the sons of Mosiah to reclaim the apostate Zoramites and their success among the poor of those people.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the continuing efforts and teachings of Alma and Amulek among the Zoramites.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss Alma's instruction and counsel to his oldest son Helaman.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss Alma's counsel to his sons Shiblon and Corianton.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss Alma's doctrinal explanation to his son Corianton concerning the resurrection of the dead and other important elements of the Plan of Salvation.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss one of the great chapters of the Book of Mormon in teaching the Plan of Redemption, and, more specifically, the doctrine of Atonement.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the war chapters of the Book of Mormon and the important spiritual lessons found therein.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the continuing wars between the Nephites and the Lamanites as Captain Moroni continues to defend the rights, freedoms, and government of the Nephites.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the first chapters of the Book of Helaman and the political unrest and secret combinations found there in the years preceding the coming of Christ.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the shift in righteousness as the Nephites become more corrupt and the Lamanites grow in faith and discipleship to the Savior.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss Helaman 13 through 16.
Study 3 Nephi 1-4.
Study 3 Nephi 5-9.
Study 3 Nephi 10-11.
Study 3 Nephi 12.
Study 3 Nephi 13-14.
Study 3 Nephi 15-17.
Study 3 Nephi 18-19.
Study 3 Nephi 16, 20-22.
Study 3 Nephi 23-26.
Study 3 Nephi 27-30.
Study 4 Nephi.
Sit with scholars of scripture as faculty of the BYU Religion department discuss Mormon chapters 1-6. Discuss Mormon as a prophet, the significance of the name Mormon to the church today, and the important teachings from these chapters of scripture.
Sit down with faculty of the BYU Department of Religion as they discuss Mormon chapters 7 through 9. Learn about the significance of what Mormon is including as his work of compiling and writing the Book of Mormon is coming to an end.
Hear professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the unique record of the Jaredites. Hear their thoughts on the book of Ether as a microcosm of the Book of Mormon, recording 30 generations in 31 pages.
Learn about prophesies found in the book of Ether about the latter-day witnesses of the Book of Mormon as well as other prophesies, teachings, and history contained in the same book.
Faculty of BYU's Department of Ancient Scripture discuss Ether chapters 12 to 15. Listen as they provide insight into these chapters and the secret combinations in the days of the Jaredites and in the latter days.
Learn more about the Book of Mormon as BYU Department of Ancient Scripture faculty conclude their discussion on the book of Ether and discuss Moroni 1-6. See the fall of the Jaredite and Nephite nations and understand the parting words of Moroni.
Listen as members of BYU's Department of Ancient Scripture discuss one of the final chapters of the Book of Mormon: Moroni chapter 7.
Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the final chapters of the Book of Mormon. Hear what these scriptural scholars have to say about the last record between Mormon and Moroni and the final promise of the Book of Mormon.