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BYU Studies publishes scholarship that is informed by the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Submissions are invited from all scholars who seek truth "by study and also by faith" (Doctrine and Covenants 88:118), discern the harmony between revelation and research, value both academic and spiritual inquiry, and recognize that knowledge without charity is nothing (1 Corinthians 13:2). For more information, visit our website at byustudies.byu.edu

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“Take My Yoke upon You”: Recovering a First-Century Metaphor of Submission

2026/10/05

Taking a step back in time, Take My Yoke Upon You explores how Christ's followers might have interpreted his Yoke Metaphor. Similarly, Jared T. Marcum contemplates what we can learn from that interpretation today. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full article here.

After the Rain

2026/10/01

A poem by William Powley. This poem was a finalist in the 2025 BYU Studies Poetry Contest. It is a reflective piece on rain and the impact it leaves behind... as well as what it can bring forth. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full poem here.

Is Jesus’s Yoke “Easy”?: Reconsidering the Translation of Chrēstos in Matthew 11:30

2026/09/28

Is Jesus's Yoke Easy? takes the well-known biblical phrase, "For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light," from Matthew 11:30 and breaks down the word "easy". Lincoln H. Blumell draws on his knowledge of ancient scripture to interpret the translation of the original "chrēstos". To understand chrēstos is to better understand this phrase, and therefore better understand Christ. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full article here.

Mothership

2026/09/24

Mik Johnson plays on the word and metaphor of mothership as she brings a child into the world. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full article here.

From the Editor

2026/09/21

New editor-in-chief, W. Justin Dyer, celebrates the legacy of BYU Studies as well as recognizing its hopes for the future. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 1 in 2026. Read the full article here.

Missionary Husbands: The Decline of Calling Married Men as Proselytizing Missionaries

2026/09/14

Missionary culture has changed much throughout the years, even within the last year. Matt Lund explores some of the changing culture in an expository piece on missionary husbands. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 2 in 2026. Read the full article here.

Book Review: Prepare Me for Thy Use: Lessons from Wilford Woodruff’s Mission Years By Kristy Wheelwright Taylor

2026/09/10

Alexander L. Baugh offers his take on Kristy Wheelwright Taylor's Prepare Me for Thy Use. Taylor was the board secretary for the Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation and shares her knowledge of Woodruff by exploring his journals (and other sources). This Book Review gives background to Woodruff's life as well as Baugh's suggestions on who should read this book. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 2 in 2026. Read the full review here.

A Latter-day Saint View of Free Will

2026/09/07

A philosophical journey through the idea of free will, combining important questions and religious beliefs. Thomas S. Hilton celebrates the beauty of what a soul means in Latter-day Saint belief and engages with potentially contrasting ideas to prove it. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 2 in 2026. Read the full article here.

The Bees Were Saved

2026/09/03

A poem by Anabella Schofield paying a potent homage to bees and the state they represent. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 2 in 2026. Read the full poem here.

“Oriental Religious Faiths”: Elder B. H. Roberts, the 1893 World’s Parliament of Religions, and the Beginnings of Latter-day Saint Interreligious Engagement in the Improvement Era

2026/08/31

Reid L. Neilson compiles the work of Elder B. H. Roberts inspired by the 1893 World’s Parliament of Religions. Though the "Mormon Church" was not allowed to attend, that did not stop B. H. Roberts from gathering information given at the parliament. He was able to use the articles written there to inform Latter-day Saints about faiths different from their own. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 2 in 2026. Read the full article here.

Color Vision and Perception of the Sacred

2026/08/27

Color Vision and Perception of the Sacred is a fascinating article about Scott R. Parkin's experience with having color blindness and what that has taught him about other's perceptions of the world. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 2 in 2026. Read the full article here.

A Powerful Tool for Good and Evil: An Extensive Review of Church Leaders’ Teachings on Technology Use

2026/08/24

Jenet Jacob Erickson and Anson Savage analyze hundreds of references to technology in general conference talks over twenty years. Erickson and Savage come to understand what this "powerful tool" means for Latter-day Saint believers. Their findings help guide generations growing up with this technology. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 2 in 2026. Read the full article here.

The Founding Father of the Joseph Smith Papers: Remembering Dean Jessee

2026/08/20

This article was originally given as remarks at the funeral service for Dean Jessee (1929–2025) on January 10, 2026, at the Chevy Chase Ward meetinghouse in Murray, Utah. Jessee was a noteworthy and productive historian who spent much of his professional life working on the papers of Joseph Smith. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 2 in 2026. Read the full article online.

The Untold Story of Mission Plaques: Fifty Years of Selected Scriptures

2026/08/13

Mission plaques are a fun tradition, physicalizing purpose and testimony. This article not only covers the history of plaques themselves, but also takes a look at the most common scripture choices and why missionaries choose the scriptures they do. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 2 in 2026. Read the full article here.

Intercultural Theology and King Anti-Nephi-Lehi’s Voice in Alma 24

2026/08/10

Nicholas W. Gentile applies the idea of intercultural theology (to connect the appropriation, adaptation, and application of religious teachings from one party to another) to the Anti-Nephi-Lehis in the Book of Mormon. Gentile gives the ANLs center stage, connecting their diverse experience to current followers of Christ with diverse backgrounds. Published in BYU Studies 65 no. 2 in 2026. Read the full article here.

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mbchristensen 2024/08/18

Absolutely LOVE BYU Studies!!

BYU Studies has been a part of my life since I was very young—I had the journal in my home back in the 80s. It’s still a fantastic source of trusted s...

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TowardMyriel 2022/11/04

Superb scholarship

The breadth of content cultivates the well-rounded saint.

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Dfr1019 2021/10/26

Love that it’s a podcast

I’m so glad you put BYU studies into podcast form. I can listen while I’m walking and enjoy the lovely narration.

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