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Scripture Study Insights with Tyler Griffin: 2 Nephi 20–25. Springville, UT: Scripture Central, 2024.
Hebrews 7–13: The Price and Promise of the Temple." In Come, Follow Me Commentary: The New Testament (Second Edition). Springville, UT: Scripture Central, 2023.
"Joseph Smith at the Veil: Significant Ritual, Symbolism, and Temple Influence at Latter-day Saint Beginnings." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 58 (2023): 51-106.
"Lesson 15-2: Personal Applications of Olive Symbolism. Springville, UT: Scripture Central, 2023.
Revelation 1–5: Christ’s Covenant Fulfilled." In Come, Follow Me Commentary: The New Testament (Second Edition). Springville, UT: Scripture Central, 2023.
"A Deeper Understanding of the Temple in 175 Entries." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 50 (2022): 93-98.
"Serpents of Fire and Brass: A Contextual Study of the Brazen Serpent Tradition in the Book of Mormon." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 50 (2022): 217-298.
"The Book of Mormon as a Resurrected Book and a Type of Christ." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 42 (2021): 371-396.
"Come Follow Me Insights (Doctrine and Covenants 27-28). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021.
Come Follow Me Insights (Doctrine and Covenants 77-80). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021.
Come Follow Me Insights (Doctrine and Covenants 88). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021.
Revelations Received in Hiram, Ohio: John Johnson’s Home as D&C 77—The Lord’s Keys to Understanding John’s Book of Revelation." In Hard Questions in Church History: Supplementary Handouts, 189-198. Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021.
"KnoWhy #550 - Why Does Isaiah Prophesy of the Daughter of Zion? (2 Nephi 13:16-17). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2020.
KnoWhy #551 - Why Did Nephi Say the Devil Leads Sinners by a “Flaxen Cord”? (2 Nephi 26:22). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2020.
KnoWhy #552 - How Does the Doctrine of Christ Relate to the Ancient Temple? (2 Nephi 32:4-6). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2020.
Lehi’s Dream and the Plan of Salvation." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 37 (2020): 141-162.
"Come Follow Me - Matthew 14-15; Mark 6-7; Luke 13; John 5-6." In Come Follow Me Commentary: The New Testament, 183-209. Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2019.
"Come Follow Me - Matthew 16-17; Mark 9; Luke 9." In Come Follow Me Commentary: The New Testament, 211-232. Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2019.
"The Crucifixion as a Mockery, Witness, and Warning of the Judgment." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 32 (2019): 39-52.
"KnoWhy #516 - Why Does the Book of Mosiah Refer to the Exodus Narrative? (Mosiah 11:27). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2019.
Olive Tree--Olea Europea (Jacob 5:3)." In The Glory of the Son, 53. Orem, UT: Time Lines Etc., 2019.
"Open Now (2 Nephi 16:6-7)." In The Glory of the Son, 30. Orem, UT: Time Lines Etc., 2019.
"Ram’s Horn (Alma 34:29; 3 Nephi 11:13)." In The Glory of the Son, 12. Orem, UT: Time Lines Etc., 2019.
"Robes of Righteousness (2 Nephi 9:14; 3 Nephi 11:8)." In The Glory of the Son, 146. Orem, UT: Time Lines Etc., 2019.
"Gossamer Thin: 2 Nephi’s “Flaxen Cord” and the Anti- Masonic Thesis." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 30 (2018): 331-370.
"KnoWhy #411 - Why Was the Sword of Laban So Important to Nephite Leaders? (Words Of Mormon 1:13). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2018.
KnoWhy #420 - Were Nephite Prophets Familiar with the Passover Tradition? (Mosiah 13:30). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2018.
KnoWhy #421 - Why Did Nephi Include the Story of the Broken Bow? (1 Nephi 16:23). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2018.
KnoWhy #427 - How Are Rod and Sword Connected to the Word of God? (1 Nephi 11:25). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2018.
KnoWhy #481 - Why Is So Little Said about the Timing of Christ’s Temple Ministry? (3 Nephi 10:18). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2018.
Sitting Enthroned: A Scriptural Perspective." Religious Educator 19, no. 1 (2018): 103-117.
"“Thou Art the Fruit of My Loins”: The Interrelated Symbolism and Meanings of the Names Joseph and Ephraim in Ancient Scripture." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 28 (2018): 273-298.
"The Great and Spacious Book of Mormon Arcade Game: More Curious Works from Book of Mormon Critics." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 23 (2017): 161-235.
"How Can One “Feast Upon The Words Of Christ”? (2 Nephi 32:3). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2017.
KnoWhy #306 - How Can One “Feast Upon The Words Of Christ”? (2 Nephi 32:3). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central Staff, 2017.
KnoWhy #310 - Why Did Abinadi Use A Disguise?. Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2017.
KnoWhy #378 - What Does the Book of Mormon Say about the Armor of God? (2 Nephi 1:23). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2017.
KnoWhy #392 - Why Did the Wise Men Give Jesus Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh? (2 Nephi 2:7). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2017.
Miracles in the Book of Mormon." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 27 (2017): 181-184.
"Review of An Experiment on the Word." Religious Educator 18, no. 2 (2017): 168-172.
"Understanding the House of the Lord: A Study of Holy Places in Scripture." Religious Educator 18, no. 3 (2017): 83-93.
"“Arise from the Dust”: Insights from Dust-Related Themes in the Book of Mormon (Part 2: Enthronement, Resurrection, and Other Ancient Motifs from the “Voice from the Dust”)." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 22 (2016): 233-277.
"“Arise from the Dust”: Insights from Dust-Related Themes in the Book of Mormon (Part 3: Dusting Off a Famous Chiasmus, Alma 36)." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 22 (2016): 295-318.
"KnoWhy #14 - What was the Great and Terrible Gulf in Lehi’s Dream? (1 Nephi 12:18). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2016.
KnoWhy #176 - Why Did Helaman Compare Christ to a Rock? (Helaman 5:12). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2016.
KnoWhy #200 - Why Did Jesus Christ Compare Himself to a Hen? (3 Nephi 10:4). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2016.
KnoWhy #207 - Why Did Jesus Say That There Were “Other Sheep” Who Would Hear His Voice? (3 Nephi 15:21; cf. John 10:16). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2016.
KnoWhy #34 - Why Does Jacob Choose a “Monster” as a Symbol for Death and Hell? (2 Nephi 9:10). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2016.
KnoWhy #52 - Why Does Nephi use Isaiah 29 as Part of His Own Prophecy? (2 Nephi 26:16; Isaiah 29:4). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2016.
A Different Way of Seeing the Hand of the Lord." Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel 16, no. 2 (2015): 11-127.
"The Book of Jonah: Foreshadowings of Jesus as the Christ ." BYU Studies Quarterly 53, no. 3 (2014): 161-180.
"A Divine Mother in the Book of Mormon? ." In Mormonism and the Temple: Examining an Ancient Religious Tradition, edited by Gary N. Anderson, 109-125. Logan, UT: Academy for Temple Studies, 2013.
"The Zoramites and Costly Apparel: Symbolism and Irony." Journal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture 22, no. 1 (2013): 40-53.
"Latter-day Saint Temples as Symbols." Journal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture 21, no. 1 (2012): 2-11.
"Light: A Masterful Symbol." Journal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture 20, no. 1 (2011): 52-65.
"The Covenant of the Promised Land: Territorial Symbolism in the Book of Mormon." FARMS Review 22, no. 2 (2010): 137-154.
"Insights, Vol. 30, No. 5 (2010) In Insights, Edited by Maxwell Institute Staff. Vol. 5. Provo, UT: Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, 2010.
Chapter 10: 2 Nephi 11–16 In Book of Mormon Student Manual. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2009.
Chapter 3: 1 Nephi 6–11 In Book of Mormon Student Manual. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2009.
The Temple on the Mount." In The Sermon on the Mount in the Light of the Temple, 15-39. Farnham, UK: Ashgate, 2009.
"The Armor of God: Understanding the Metaphor." The FARMS Review 20, no. 1 (2008): 95-97.
"On the Etymology of Deseret." BCC Papers 1, no. 2 (2006).
"Swimming in Symbols." The FARMS Review 16, no. 2 (2004): 329-336.
"Choirs Above." In Testaments: Links between the Book of Mormon and the Hebrew Bible, 132-134. Toelle, UT: Heritage Press, 2003.
"Rod as a Symbol of Power." In Testaments: Links between the Book of Mormon and the Hebrew Bible, 43-44. Toelle, UT: Heritage Press, 2003.
"Testaments: Links between the Book of Mormon and the Hebrew Bible. Toelle, UT: Heritage Press, 2003.
Lesson 13 - Scriptural Use of Symbolism In Scripture Study - The Power of the Word. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2001.
The Pervasiveness of the Temple in Religious Thought." FARMS Review of Books 13, no. 2 (2001): 79-86.
"Serpent Symbols and Salvation in the Ancient Near East and the Book of Mormon." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 10, no. 2 (2001): 42-55, 70-71.
"Autumn, Olives, and the Atonement." Religious Educator 1, no. 1 (2000): 107-121.
"Savior, Satan, and Serpent: The Duality of a Symbol in the Scriptures." In The Disciple as Scholar: Essays on Scripture and the Ancient World in Honor of Richard Lloyd Anderson, edited by Stephen D. Ricks, Donald W. Parry and Andrew H. Hedges, 359-384. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 2000.
"Insights, Vol. 19, No. 6 (June 1999) In Insights, Edited by FARMS Staff. Vol. 6. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Matthew B. Brown and Paul T. Smith, Symbols in Stone: Symbolism on the Early Temples of the Restoration." FARMS Review of Books 11, no. 1 (1999): 23-26.
"Oaths and Oath Taking in the Old Testament." In The Temple in Time and Eternity, edited by Donald W. Parry and Stephen D. Ricks, 43-53. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, Brigham Young University, 1999.
"Personal Applications of Olive Symbolism. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Rod and Sword as the Word of God." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 32-39. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1999.
"Sword of Laban as a Symbol of Divine Authority." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 93-96. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
"Three Trees in the Book of Mormon In Charting the Book of Mormon. Provo, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 1999.
What does it mean to be the “salt of the earth”?" Ensign 29, no. 4 (1999).
"The Lord's Covenant of Kindness: Isaiah 54 and 3 Nephi 22." In Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, edited by Donald W. Parry and John W. Welch, 313-349. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
"Nephi and His Asherah: A Note on 1 Nephi 11:8-23." In Mormons, Scripture, and the Ancient World: Studies in Honor of John L. Sorenson, edited by Davis Bitton, 191-243. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
"Nephi's Keys to Understanding Isaiah (2 Nephi 25:1-8)." In Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, edited by Donald W. Parry and John W. Welch, 47-65. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
"Nephite Feminism Revisited: Thoughts on Carol Lynn Pearson's View of Women in the Book of Mormon." FARMS Review of Books 10, no. 2 (1998): 9-61.
"Redeeming the Desolate Woman: The Message of Isaiah 54 and 3 Nephi 22." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 7, no. 1 (1998): 40-47, 70-71.
"Notes and Communications: Rod and Sword as the Word of God." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 5, no. 2 (1996): 148-155.
"Gathering in the Last Days: Saved in Sheaves, Burned in Bundles." In The Book of Mormon: Fourth Nephi Through Moroni, From Zion to Destruction, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 185-197. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1995.
"Types of Literature in the Book of Mormon: Patriarchal Blessings, Symbolic Prophecy, Prophetic Narrative, Prophetic Dialogue." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 4, no. 1 (1995): 95-105.
"The Design of the Liahona and the Purpose of the Second Spindle." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 3, no. 2 (1994): 1-11.
"The Olive in Greco-Roman Religion." In The Allegory of the Olive Tree: The Olive, the Bible, and Jacob 5, edited by Stephen D. Ricks and John W. Welch, 248-261. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1994.
"Olive Oil: Symbol of the Holy Ghost." In The Allegory of the Olive Tree: The Olive, the Bible, and Jacob 5, edited by Stephen D. Ricks and John W. Welch, 427-459. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1994.
"The Olive Press: A Symbol of Christ." In The Allegory of the Olive Tree: The Olive, the Bible, and Jacob 5, edited by Stephen D. Ricks and John W. Welch, 1-10. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1994.
"Passover—Was It Symbolic of His Coming?" Ensign 24, no. 1 (1994): 38-45.
"Moses' Brazen Serpent as It Relates to Serpent Worship in Mesoamerica." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 2, no. 2 (1993): 121-131.
"Mosiah: The Complex Symbolism and Symbolic Complex of Kingship in the Book of Mormon." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 2, no. 1 (1993): 21-38.
"The Sword of Laban as a Symbol of Divine Authority and Kingship." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 2, no. 1 (1993): 39-72.
"The Symbolic Unity of Christ's Ministry in 3 Nephi." In The Book of Mormon: 3 Nephi 9-30, This is My Gospel, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 195-209. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1993.
"The Tree of Life, a Personification of Christ." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 2, no. 1 (1993): 93-106.
"Jesus Christ in the Scriptures In Encyclopedia of Mormonisn, Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow. Vol. 2. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
Nephi's Bows and Arrows." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 41-43. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1992.
"Number 24." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 272-274. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: FARMS/Deseret Book, 1992.
"Oil, Consecrated In Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow. Vol. 3. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
Symbolic Action as Prophetic Curse." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 206-208. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: FARMS/Deseret Book, 1992.
"Symbolism In Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow. Vol. 3. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
Washings and Anointings In Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow. Vol. 4. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
Insights, Vol. 11, No. 4 (July 1991) In Insights, Edited by FARMS Staff. Vol. 4. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1991.
Elijah and Elisha: Foreshadowing the Latter-day Work." Ensign 18, no. 3 (1988): 24-28.
"The Tree of Life in Ancient Cultures." Ensign 18, no. 6 (1988): 26-31.
"Understanding Scriptural Symbols." Ensign 16, no. 10 (1986): 22-27.
"The Restoration of Priesthood Keys on Easter 1836, Part 2: Symbolism of Passover and of Elijah’s Return." Ensign 15, no. 7 (1985): 55-64.
"What is the symbolic meaning of the term rock in the scriptures?" Ensign 14, no. 1 (1984): 51-52.
"Cosmic Urban Symbolism in the Book of Mormon." BYU Studies Quarterly 23, no. 1 (1983): 79-92.
"Is it true that the Brazen Serpent lifted up by Moses in the wilderness symbolized Christ?" Ensign 13, no. 9 (1983): 49.
"Newsletter and Proceedings of the S.E.H.A., no. 152 (March 1982), Edited by Ross T. Christensen and John A. Tvedtnes. Vol. 152. Provo, UT: Society for Early Historic Archaeology, Brigham Young University, 1982.
All Things Testify of Him: Understanding Symbolism in the Scriptures." Ensign 11, no. 1 (1981): 4-7.
"The Ark of the Covenant: Symbol of Triumph." Ensign 10, no. 6 (1980): 20-24.
"Job: Parallels with the Savior." Ensign 10, no. 10 (1980): 26-27.
"Partaking of the Fruit." Ensign 10, no. 7 (1980): 16-19.
"Symbols of the Harvest: Old Testament Holy Days and the Lord’s Ministry." Ensign 5, no. 1 (1975): 32-36.
"Symbols from the Scriptures That Testify of Christ." Ensign 3, no. 6 (1973): 24-27.
"Lesson 10 - Portrait of Laban In An Approach to the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1957.
Lesson 20 - Life in the Desert, 3. Lehi's Dream In An Approach to the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1957.
The Arrow, the Hunter, and the State." The Western Political Quarterly 2, no. 3 (1949): 328-344.
"Do Cherubim and Seraphim Have Wings?" Improvement Era 52, no. 7 (1949): 449.
"A Sacred History: External Evidences of the Truth of the Book of Mormon, Chapter XIII." Juvenile Instructor 22, no. 20 (1887): 316-317.
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