Keith A. Erekson

Oct 26, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Keith A. Erekson |Brigham Young |Richard A. E

KeywordsMormons, monuments, Mormon studiesCollegeReligious EducationDepartmentChurch History and DoctrineAbstractJoseph Smith was born December 23, 1805, at the Mack farm in Sharon, Vermont.1 Though his family moved when he was young, the influence of his Vermont heritage was important in the development of the young Prophet and subsequently on the restoration of the Gospel.2 After the exodus of the Saints to the west and their ensuing establishment in Utah, Elder Junius F.

Jul 31, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Keith A. Erekson

KeywordsChurch History, teaching, documents, scripturesAbstractEach of the standard works was compiled from previous historical documents. The Bible emerged from letters and writings selected and evaluated over hundreds of years. Joseph Smith received revelations for more than a decade before some were published in the Doctrine and Covenants. Members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles selected some of Joseph Smith’s other writings for inclusion in the Pearl of Great Price.

Jul 22, 2024 | ldsliving.com | Keith A. Erekson

Pioneer Day is a time for stories. Each year, storytellers surface in sunrise devotionals, around campfires, and at family dinner tables to regale with tales about noble ancestors, weary travelers, and hard-working community builders.

Aug 23, 2023 | deseret.com | Meagan Kohler |Keith A. Erekson |Jennifer Roach |Ty Mansfield

As I was rushing out the door earlier this month, I explained to my 7-year-old that I was heading to a conference where a bunch of adults were speaking on religious topics. It's a credit to his concern for my feelings that he tried to hide his disgust. Thousands of kids will have the same reaction, undoubtedly, as their parents descend upon Brigham Young University for its annual Education Week gathering. Some kids aren't outgrowing these impulses.