Opinion

The Book of Mormon, a cornerstone of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has been a subject of ongoing discussion and debate. Some scholars propose alternative interpretations, such as viewing it as 'inspired fiction' rather than a literal historical record. While these interpretations offer different perspectives, the historical context of the Book of Mormon remains significant for many Latter-day Saints. It provides a foundation for faith and strengthens our testimony of the gospel.

Despite scholarly debate, the evidence overwhelmingly supports a single author for Isaiah. Its consistent language, theology, lack of internal divisions, and external support from the New Testament and history all point to one voice. This unity allows us to fully appreciate Isaiah's message as a complete and unified revelation of God. It offers profound insights into His character, redemptive work, and future promises. By studying Isaiah as the work of a single, divinely inspired prophet, we gain a deeper understanding of his timeless message and its relevance to our lives today.

I do not like the expression Biblical Criticism as it may appear as an attack on sorts on the Bible, so I prefer the expression Biblical Text Evaluation. We will here introduce the...

It was a year ago this week, I spent three days at two Book of Mormon conferences on the same weekend. The 21st International Book of Mormon Evidence Conference believes the Book of Mormon took...

Sarah Holmes is the latest addition to team Search Isaiah. She is from small-town Salmon, Idaho and joined the team to give millennials a new perspective and use social media to build God's kingdom. There...

One of my daughters took a class at BYU where the professor suggested that we can’t have it both ways. We can’t accept just that which is convenient to us as members of the...

They call me Pop, Pop Isaiah actually. I write this highly opinionated column on all things Isaiah. I used to be a scholar, researcher, and a bit of a writer. I say "used to be"...

The commercialization of Easter… “Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail, hippity hoppity Easter’s on its way.” Who the heck is this rabbit anyway? The concept of the “Easter hare” was brought to the U.S....

"Do You Have to See to Believe?" That question has been screaming in my ears for weeks since the significant archeological find in Jerusalem. It may or may not be the Prophet Isaiah's signature. Which may or...

When I was 16, I worked summers in New York City until I graduated from college.  Then, I moved to the City and my dream job.  My field of work was primarily with males. ...