Some of the good folks at The Juvenile Instructor are interested in my reference to Brigham Young in the caption for update #57 of the American Bible Society project. … [Read more...] about Brigham Young and the American Bible Society
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On Writing the History of the American Bible Society–Update #57
Brigham Young requested Bibles from the ABSWant to get some context for this post? Click here.I managed to squeeze in a three hour writing session this morning before … [Read more...] about On Writing the History of the American Bible Society–Update #57
John Turner Wins “Non-Mormon of the Year” Award
Turner: non-Mormon celebrityI am sure that John Turner will be thrilled to hear about this. Ben Park reports:It’s too easy to pick a “Mormon of the Year.” It’s just … [Read more...] about John Turner Wins “Non-Mormon of the Year” Award
How Does a Historian Go From Writing a History of Campus Crusade for Christ to Writing a Biography of Brigham Young?
No, he did not convert to Mormonism.John Turner explains at The Anxious Bench. Here is a taste:...By the time I’d spent several years writing a dissertation and book … [Read more...] about How Does a Historian Go From Writing a History of Campus Crusade for Christ to Writing a Biography of Brigham Young?
Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet
John Turner's new biography of Brigham Young is almost here. John talks about his new book on this Harvard University Press podcast. Here is a summary of the … [Read more...] about Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet