![]() ![]() For example, a historian can search and easily compare how female and male artists have portrayed Nephi an artist can review scenes of King Benjamin used in official Church media or a Sunday School teacher could find art depicting the Savior’s visit to America by South American artists. While the breadth and depth of art in the database is certainly impressive, the catalog’s search functionality is also something scholars and artists are commending. Similarly, Daniel Becerra, an assistant professor of ancient scripture at BYU, commented, “By honoring the religious imagination of artists from a variety of cultures and backgrounds, amplifies and makes more accessible a wider range of voices testifying of God and scripture through art.” “From New York to Hong Kong and Argentina to Utah, Saints around the world are translating the Book of Mormon into visual media, and it’s inspiring to see the variety of interpretations and approaches in the art,” said Champoux. ![]() Study, search, mark, and share this vast collection. The library includes the scriptures, general conference addresses, music, learning and teaching manuals, Church magazines, videos, audio recordings, gospel art, and more. “It was clear that a centralization project would be valuable for both scholars and Church members.”Ĭhampoux also said she is particularly excited for the catalog’s opportunity to highlight diversity in Latter-day Saint art and artists. Gospel Library is the gospel study app of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “One scholar simply can’t find all the art on a particular Book of Mormon scene because there are so many sources to search through, many inaccessible to the public,” Champoux said. ![]()
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