Old Testament

The remains of the White Temple of Uruk, a mound of half-melted bricks several dozen feet high, towering over the surrounding desert

Uruk: A Possible Historical Setting for the Tower of Babel

Does the Tower of Babel story recount an actual historical event? The city of Uruk in early Mesopotamian history bears striking parallels to this biblical tale.

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The King James Version vs. Modern Bible Translations: Pros and Cons

Why is the King James Version (KJV) the official English Bible used by Latter-day Saints? What are its advantages? What are the advantages of supplementing it with a more modern translation? If I do, which modern translation should I use?

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