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Book · Church History & Material Culture

50 Relics of the Restoration

By Mary Jane Searle (Mary Jane Woodger), Casey Paul Griffiths, and others

Publisher: Deseret Book  ·  Year: [add year]

Fifty artifacts, objects, and physical remnants of the Restoration — each one a tangible thread connecting the present Church to its sacred origins. These short essays invite readers to see the gospel not only as a spiritual tradition but as a lived, material history.

Overview

From the Urim and Thummim to the original manuscript of the Book of Mormon, the physical objects of the Restoration carry extraordinary weight. In 50 Relics of the Restoration, a team of BYU scholars brings these artifacts to life through concise, richly researched essays that combine historical context with spiritual reflection.

The book invites readers to slow down and look carefully — to discover what objects reveal about the people who used them, the events they witnessed, and the faith they represent.

Key Themes

  • The theological and historical significance of physical objects in the Restoration narrative.
  • Stories of preservation — how artifacts survived and what their survival means.
  • The relationship between material culture and spiritual witness.
  • Careful scholarship accessible to general readers and students alike.

Suggested Uses

  • Personal study and family home evening discussions.
  • Sunday School or institute lessons on Restoration history.
  • Museum and historic site companion reading.
  • Gift for anyone traveling to Church history sites.

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