Item Detail
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22099
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English
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Making a Case for Church History
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Religious Educator
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2010
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11
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Provo, UT
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Religious Studies Center, BYU
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9-21
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"As Church historian and recorder, I feel no obligation more keenly than to help infuse Church members with a sense of the practical spiritual benefit and the eternal importance--not to mention the joy--of acquiring a knowledge of Church history. For this reason, I have titled this paper "Making a Case for Church History." Part of the appeal of such a title surely comes from my legal training. But more important, it seems in keeping with the Lord's way of encouraging His children to do the things they ought to do. With our moral agency always in mind, the Lord speaks of influencing our choices by inviting, enticing, and persuading us to do good (see Moroni 7:13-16; D&C121:41-42). My hope is to offer some convincing reasons why the study and enjoyment of Church history is an important part of a full life in the gospel of Jesus Christ." [From author's introduction]
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