In December the Church announced an update in the general handbook concerning translations of the bible. So as our Come, Follow Me year of studying the Old Testament gets into swing we invited a couple of bible scholars to share their thoughts on what we can gain from different translations and how they can help us gain appreciation for the ancient context in which the bible was written. For those that are still a little bit afraid of the Old Testament, let this new guidance help you find scriptures that bring you closer to God.

For more information on the Church's announcement:

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/holy-bible-translations-editions-church-of-jesus-christ

Ben's article on bible translations:

https://rsc.byu.edu/vol-15-no-1-2014/why-bible-translations-differ-guide-perplexed

Eliza R. Snow and Zina D. H. Young served in the Church together, were friends and family, and were known in the early days of the Church as the head and the heart of the Relief Society. In this episode of Unnamed Women of the Doctrine and Covenants, we dive deep into the personal histories of the second and third presidents of the Relief Society. We will look at some of their own words about the settlements in Utah, polygamy, and above all, their testimonies of Christ and the Book of Mormon.

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In this episode of Unnamed Women of the Doctrine and Covenants, we explore the remarkable story of Amanda Barnes Smith, a courageous woman of faith whose trials during the early days of the Church helped lay the groundwork for an unshakable testimony. Amanda's life is a powerful testament to resilience and spiritual strength. Her life had both joys and sorrows, and her story inspires us to build our own solid foundation of testimony amid life's challenges.

Learn more about Amanda Barnes Smith on the Church History Topics Essays.

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