Historian Benjamin Park notes increasing tensions in the field of Mormon studies between scholars and the institutional church.

Ben Watson is a direct descendant of one of the men involved in Joseph Smith's murder and owns the sword that belonged to his ...

Joseph Fielding Smith was, scholar Matthew Bowman argues, “the most important Latter-day Saint theologian of the 20th century.” On this week’s show, Bowman, head of Mormon studies at ...

Mormons are advised to abstain from coffee, tea, and alcohol as part of the Word of Wisdom,” a health code received by the ...

Mormons are advised to abstain from coffee, tea, and alcohol as part of the Word of Wisdom,” a health code received by the church’s founder, Joseph Smith, which is now considered scripture.

Perched atop a hill in the heart of Kirtland, the Joseph and Emma Smith Home has seen its share of residents and architectural changes over nearly 200 years of history. Related Articles * \u0009\u0009 ...