Fragments of Revelation: Exploring the Book of Doctrine and Covenants is a collection of essays reflecting on the text of the Doctrine and Covenants. The collection includes theological musings on interpretations, examinations of the ideas portrayed in the documents and how those ideas have evolved in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since the time the revelations were recorded, stories from Church history that relate to the revelations and the things they taught, and wrestling with concerns and anxieties about the texts and history.
These notes from Chad Nielsen's desk reflect serious textual and historical study of the collection of revelations, sermons, and other documents known today as the Doctrine and Covenants. Nielsen correctly notes that the D&C is often neglected among the Saints as far as serious devotional study goes. This volume will help close the gap.
—Matthew Bowman, Howard W. Hunter Chair of Mormon Studies, Claremont Graduate University
The sections of the Doctrine and Covenants and other Church history documents are often approached as independent, stand-alone pieces, if they are approached at all beyond a cursory read-through. Here Chad Nielsen dives deep into the language, concepts, and themes of these 19th-century documents, weaving them into an intertextual story that often remains untold.
—Stephen Cranney, Non-Resident Fellow at Baylor University’s Institute for the Studies of Religion, Adjunct Professor at Catholic University of America, Data Scientist
In this collection of thought-provoking essays, Chad Nielsen offers fresh perspectives on the Doctrine and Covenants. With clear, agenda-free insights, each chapter serves as a concise yet deep exploration of topics both familiar and unexpected. Nielsen takes historical context to the next level, outlining not only how things got started, but also how interpretations have evolved over time. He makes the old feel new again!
—Kurt Manwaring, Editor-in-chief of the Latter-day Saint history blog From the Desk: By Study and Faith
Read Chad’s post introducing the book on the Association for Mormon Letters blog.
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