Taylor Halverson, Ph.D.

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Publications

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  1. Nephi Wanted to Be a Prophet Like Moses, Not a King Like David, Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, 59 (2023), 281-292.
  2. BOOK. Learning for Eternity: Best BYU Speeches and Articles on Learners and Learning. Edited by Taylor Halverson, Brad Wilcox, and Lisa Halverson, (BYU Studies), 2021.
  3. BOOK. Old Testament Study Journal: Questions, Feelings, Reflections, & Answers, (Line of Sight Publishing), 2021.
  4. BOOK. New Testament Study Journal: Questions, Feelings, Reflections, & Answers, (Line of Sight Publishing), 2021.
  5. BOOK. Book of Mormon Study Journal: Questions, Feelings, Reflections, & Answers, (Line of Sight Publishing), 2021.
  6. Three Must-See Sites in the Holy Land, 10/19/2021.
  7. Book chapter, “The Abrahamic and Mosaic Covenants: Trusting God” in Old Testament Insights: The Sacrifice of a Broken Heart and Contrite Spirit, edited by Kenneth Alford, Gaye Strathearn, and Mary Jane Woodger (American Fork, UT: Covenant Communication, Inc.), Chapter 4, 2021.
  8. Be Ye Therefore Loyal, Even As Your Father in Heaven Is Loyal, Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, 48 (2021), 1-10.
  9. The Origin and Purpose of the Book of Mormon Phrase “If Ye Keep My Commandments Ye Shall Prosper in the Land.”  Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, 46 (2021), 201-208.
  10. Nephi’s Gethsemane: Seventeen Comparisons from the Literary Record, Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 46 (2021), 1-14.
  11. BOOK. Scriptural Insights and Commentary: The Doctrine and Covenants, (Line of Sight Publishing), 2020.
  12. BOOK. Scriptural Insights and Commentary: The Old Testament, (Line of Sight Publishing), 2020.
  13. BOOK. Doctrine & Covenants Study Journal: Questions, Feelings, Reflections, & Answers, (Line of Sight Publishing), 2020.
  14. BOOK. The Covenant Path in the Bible and the Book of Mormon, (Line of Sight Publishing), 2020. Hardcover version here.
  15. BOOK. #1 New Release on Amazon. Hear Him: Listening to the Voice of God in Scriptures and in Our Lives (with Lisa Halverson and Tyler Griffin),.. 2020.
  16. UPCOMING BOOK 2021. 52 Lists to Generate Success.
  17. UPCOMING BOOK 2021. The Inspiring Book of Questions: Daily Prompts to Expand Your Learning, Success, and Happiness.
  18. Religious Studies or Religious Education? A Personal Journey. April 23, 2021.
  19. COVID-19: An Opportunity to Refocus on the Heart of the Gospel, Tyler and Kipling Griffin and Taylor Halverson. Young Adult Weekly (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), November, 2020.
  20. Why Did Jesus Institute the Sacrament among the Nephites? 3 Nephi 17-19. September 15, 2020.
  21. Why Did Jesus Deliver the Sermon on the Mount to the Nephites? 3 Nephi 12-16, September 15, 2020.
  22. Beauty and Salvation after Destruction. 3 Nephi 8-11. September 12, 2020.
  23. How Do We Become Converted and Stay Converted? 3 Nephi 1-7. September 5, 2020.
  24. Eight Short Lessons from Samuel the Lamanite, Helaman 13-16. August 24, 2020.
  25. Corruption at the Center of the Human Heart, Helaman 1-7. August 21, 2020.
  26. Sacred Covenants vs Secret Combinations, Helaman 1-6. August 21, 2020.
  27. Addressing Conflict in Our Day, Alma 53-Alma 63. August 8, 2020.
  28. Resources for Studying Alma 43-52. August 1, 2020.
  29. What Do We Learn from Alma about the Resurrection? Alma 39-42. July 23, 2020.
  30. Learn to Create, Design to Learn, The BYU Design Review, Brock Christensen and Taylor Halverson, July 22, 2020.
  31. That Ye May Learn Wisdom. Alma 36-38. July 19, 2020.
  32. What Experiments Will You Try to Become an Expert Follower of God? Alma 32-35. July 12, 2020.
  33. Choose Jesus and Reject the False Doctrines of Korihor. Alma 30-31. July 4, 2020.
  34. What Weapons Will You Bury to Find Peace? (Alma 23-29). June 25, 2020.
  35. Your Past Is Not Your Future (Alma 17-22). June 19, 2020.
  36. Hear Him! My New Book Celebrates the Power of Hearing God in our Lives, June 16, 2020.
  37. The Order of God vs the Order of Nehor (Alma 13-16). June 12, 2020.
  38. How Much Will You Give Away to Gain Your Righteous Desires? (Alma 8-12). June 5, 2020.
  39. The Longest and Shortest Temple Recommend Interview Ever. Alma 5-7. May 30, 2020.
  40. Inequality Leads to Iniquity: The Essence of Mosiah 29 – Alma 4. May 23, 2020.
  41. The Beatitudes of Alma: How the Blood of Jesus Leads to Blessings and Beauty (Mosiah 25-28). May 16, 2020.
  42. Have You Fully Immersed Yourself in the Love of God? (Mosiah 18-24). May 9, 2020.
  43. Why Did Abinadi Preach in Disguise? May 9, 2020.
  44. The Covenantal Reason for Abinadi’s Preaching (Mosiah 11-17). May 2, 2020.
  45. The Future of Missionary Work: Preparing Tomorrow’s Missionaries Today, May 1, 2020.
  46. The Symbolism of 40 in Scripture (Mosiah 7-10), April 25, 2020.
  47. King Benjamin’s Covenantal Speech (Mosiah 4-6), April 18, 2020.
  48. Covenantal Kingship in the Book of Mormon (Mosiah 1-3), April 12, 2020.
  49. Easter and the First Vision, April 9, 2020.
  50. Ignore False Prophets, Listen to True Prophets, The World Is Not Ending, originally published on GregTrimble.com on April 7, 2020.
  51. Why Do We Fast? April 5, 2020. (Spanish version here.)
  52. How the Hosanna Shout Teaches Us about Jesus, April 4, 2020.
  53. Preparing Tomorrow’s Missionaries Today, April 3, 2020.
  54. BOOK. Preparing Tomorrow’s Missionaries Today: Teaching Skills for Disciples of Christ, Robert Y. Cornilles & Taylor Halverson (Line of Sight Publishing), 2020.
  55. Preparing for General Conference 2020. March 28, 2020.
  56. The Book of Enos and Covenantal Redemption. March 22, 2020.
  57. Jacob 5 and the Allegory of the Olive Tree. March 15, 2020.
  58. Was the Denarius A Daily Wage? A Note on the Parable of the Two Debtors in Luke 7:40-43, Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, 36:139-144. March 13, 2020.
  59. The Origin and Significance of Jacob’s Temple Language (Jacob 1-4), March 8, 2020.
  60. BOOK. Beautiful Truths from the First Vision, by Taylor Halverson and Lisa Halverson, (Covenant Communication, Inc.), 2020.
  61. Urim & Thummim as a Key-Word for a Tight Translation of the Book of Mormon: A Short Proposal, Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, under review.
  62. Nephi Wanted to Be a Prophet Like Moses, Not a King Like David. Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, under review.
  63. What Do We Learn about the Nature of God in 2 Nephi 26-30?, February 23, 2020.
  64. Reading the Covenantal Purpose of Isaiah in the Book of Mormon (2 Nephi 11-25). February 16, 2020.
  65. Free Tool to Understand Isaiah’s Geography. February 15, 2020.
  66. Isaiah 52:1-2 As a Key to Understanding God’s Plan for Us (2 Nephi 6-10). February 9, 2020.
  67. The Covenantal Last Words of Lehi. 2 Nephi 1-5. February 2, 2020.
  68. What Does it Mean to Walk in the Paths of Righteousness? (1 Nephi 16-22). January 26, 2020.
  69. If I’m a Scientist, Can I Believe in God?, originally published on GregTrimble.com on January 21, 2020.
  70. Nephi’s Covenantal Vision of the Tree of Life, January 19, 2020.
  71. Why “It Came to Pass” Is One of the Most Significant Phrases in the Book of Mormon. January 12, 2020.
  72. What Does It Really Mean to Prosper? January 5, 2020.
  73. Teaching about Covenants in the Book of Mormon, December 29, 2019.
  74. The Covenantal Ending of Revelation in the Bible, December 22, 2019.
  75. For Unto Us a Child Is Born!, December 15, 2019.
  76. What Do We Learn about Temples in the Book of Revelation, December 8, 2019.
  77. BOOK. “Finding Myself Alone”: Positive Thoughts, Insights, & Discoveries of LDS Singles. Edited and compiled by Mike Agrelius and Taylor Halverson. November 2019.
  78. Hey Jude! Showing Thanks to God for Salvation, November 28, 2019.
  79. Finding a Sure Foundation in Jerusalem and in Jesus, November 24, 2019.
  80. Why Pray When You Have Google? Published on GregTrimble.com. November 22, 2019. (En Español aqui a másfe.org.)
  81. How the Brother of Jesus Brought Jesus and Wisdom Back to the World, November 17, 2019. (#2 article on LDS Living.) (Available in Spanish here.)
  82. Does Anyone Know Your True Identity?, November 10, 2019.
  83. Where Do I Find More Holiness?, November 4, 2019.
  84. The Role and Purpose of Synagogues in the Days of Jesus and Paul, Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship (Volume 34), pp. 41-52. November 1, 2019.
  85. Should Women Stay Silent in Church?, October 28, 2019. (#4 article on LDS Living.)
  86. What Does It Mean to Quench the Spirit of God?, October 20, 2019.
  87. Beware of Dogs and Fake Men, October 13, 2019.
  88. The Dawning of the New Tyndale Moment: ScripturePlus, October 5, 2019.
  89. The Covenantal Significance of Sustaining Church Leaders, September 30, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living on September 30, 2019.) (Spanish translation here.)
  90. See Hypocrisy in the Church? Lessons from Galatians. September 22, 2019.
  91. How Much Does God Expect Me to Give? Thoughts on 2 Corinthians 8-13, September 15, 2019. (Republished on Meridian Magazine September 23, 2019.)
  92. Why Do Americans Trust Puppets and Myth Makers?, September 11, 2019.
  93. Can Plants Go to Heaven? Why Questions Matter, September 9, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living September 10, 2019. Translated and published in Spanish at MásFe on September 19, 2019.)
  94. BOOK. Scriptural Insights and Commentary: The Book of Mormon (Covenant Communication, Inc.), 2019.
  95. Why Paul Was Right about Charity–Lessons from My Agnostic Education, September 1, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living on September 5, 2019. Translated and published in Spanish at MásFe on September 19, 2019.)
  96. If I Have a Beard Can I Be Saved?, August 25, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living August 29, 2019. #4 article.)
  97. Who Would You Force to Live Apart from God?, August 18, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living August 20, 2019.)
  98. In the Eyes of God What Tribe Do I Belong To?, August 11, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living August 12, 2019.)
  99. The American Flag Pole Is Too Tall, August 6, 2019.
  100. The Most Important Change in the Church Is Yet to Happen, August 5, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living August 6, 2019, #1 article. Republished on Deseret News August 7, 2019, #1 article.)
  101. BOOK. KnowingWhy: 127 More Evidences That the Book of Mormon Is True, edited by Jack Welch, Neal Rappleye, Jasmin G. Rappleye, Jonathan Riley, and Taylor Halverson (Covenant Communication, Inc.), 2019.
  102. Our Lives Are Like Storm-Tossed Seas. What Should We Throw Overboard?, July 29, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living July 30, 2019. Republished Deseret News August 1, 2019.)
  103. Why I Can’t Comprehend God—And Why I Don’t Want To, July 22, 2019.
  104. Difficult Changes in the Early Church + How Jesus Teaches Us to Accept Similar Change Today, July 16, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living on July 15, 2019. Republished on the Deseret News on July 18 print edition. Spanish translation available at here, July 26, 2019.)
  105. Do I Need to See an Angel to Be Converted?, July 8, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living on July 9, 2019. Republished on the Deseret News on July 11, 2019.)
  106. Where Did the New Testament Stories Happen and Why Does that Matter? Free Tools to Learn More, July 1, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living on July 2, 2019. #7 article on LDS Living. Republished on Deseret News on July 4, 2019, #1 on Deseret News faith section. En Español aqui a másfe.org.)
  107. Who is Jesus and How Did He Answer This Question?, June 19, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living on June 19, 2019. Republished on the Deseret News on June 20, 2019. En Español aqui a másfe.org.)
  108. What Does John 20 Reveal about Why John Wrote His Gospel, June 16, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living on June 24, 2019. Republished on Deseret News on June 27, 2019.)
  109. Why Did Jesus Suffer in an Olive Garden Called Gethsemane?, June 10, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living on June 11, 2019. #3 article on LDS Living. Republished on Deseret News on June 12, 2019.)
  110. The Surprising Meaning of Thirty Shekels of Silver, June 5, 2019. (Republished on the Deseret News on June 5, 2019. Republished on LDS Living on June 6, 2019. #8 article on LDS Living.)
  111. The Lives of Abraham: Seeing Abraham through the Eyes of Second-Temple Jews, Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship (Volume 32), pp. 253-276. May 31, 2019.
  112. What Do We Learn in Jericho about Eternal Life?, May 19, 2019. (Republished on the Deseret News on May 23, 2019.)
  113. Why Did Jesus Say He Is the Light of the World?, April 29, 2019. (Republished on the Deseret News on May 2, 2019.)
  114. Why Does Jesus Use Parables to Teach?, April 6, 2019.
  115. Unexpected Insights on Why Jesus Asked “Whom Do Men Say that I Am?”, April 1, 2019.
  116. What Are the Consequences of Putting Your Light Under a Bushel?, March 25, 2019.
  117. I Wish I Had What the Woman with the Issue of Blood Had, March 18, 2019.
  118. Was Adam a Monotheist? A Reflection on Why We Call Abraham Father and Not Adam, Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship (Volume 31), pp. 245-258. March 8, 2019.
  119. What Does Jesus Mean When He Asks Us to Be Meek?, March 4, 2019.
  120. Jesus’ Revolutionary Teaching About Prayer, February 27, 2019.
  121. Do Good Teachers Exaggerate?, February 15, 2019.
  122. Why Does John 4 Follow John 3? And What Does That Teach Us About Discipleship?, February 11, 2019.
  123. Where Was the Temple Pinnacle Jesus Resisted Jumping From?, February 6, 2019.
  124. Did Jesus Really Need to be Baptized in the Jordan?, January 30, 2019.
  125. No Man Hath Seen God at any Time. Has a Woman?, January 25, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living on March 11, 2019. #14 article on LDS Living.)
  126. The Gospels Are Stunning Conversion Tools. How?, January 22, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living on March 16, 2019.)
  127. How Matthew Is Like Moses and What that Reveals about Jesus, January 14, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living January 19, 2019. #13 article on LDS Living.)
  128. Why Are Four Women Mentioned in the Genealogy of Matthew 1?, January 10, 2019. (Republished on LDS Living on January 10, 2019. #4 article on LDS Living.)
  129. We Are Responsible for Our Own Learning: Our Spending Is Our Pledge and Our Sacrifice, January 7, 2019.
  130. Learning: No Greater Responsibility, January 4, 2019.
  131. One Shot: The Beginning and End of the War to End All Wars, November 10, 2018.
  132. BOOK. Learning at the Feet of the Savior: Additional Insights from New Testament Background, Culture, and Setting, David Ridges and Taylor Halverson, (Cedar Fort), 2018.
  133. Why Did Northern Israel Fall to the Assyrians? A Weberian Proposal, Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship (Volume 30), pp. 163-178, 2018.
  134. Isaiah 56, Abraham, and the Temple, Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship (Volume 29), pp. 227-246, 2018.
  135. Is Mormon a Bad Name? October 18, 2018.
  136. Does the Name of Jesus Christ Really Matter?, October 7, 2018.
  137. BOOK. Scriptural Insights and Commentary: The New Testament, (Covenant Communication, Inc.), 2018.
  138. What We Learn About Marriage from the Garden of Eden, John Gee and Taylor Halverson, LDS Living, March 24, 2018
  139. Beautiful Meanings Behind Book of Mormon Names, Taylor Halverson, Brad Wilcox, and Matt Bowen, LDS Living Magazine, March/April, pp. 18-21, 2018.
  140. Why We Should Speak the Name Jesus More Often, LDS Living, 2018. Under review.
  141. Oil or Oxygen: Which Would You Eliminate?, 2018. Under review.
  142. Ladders, Dirty Windows, and The Need for the Light of Christ, Deseret News, March 1, 2018.
  143. BOOK. Letters from a Christmas Elf: Humor for Any Season, Kirsten and Kurt Johnston, compiled and edited by Taylor Halverson, 2018.
  144. “Covenantal Faithfulness in the Land of Zion: Reading D&C 58-59 as a Suzerain-Vassal Treaty.” Under review.
  145. “Touring Scriptural Geography? The Case of Book of Mormon Tourism.” Tourism Geographies, Dan Olsen, Taylor Halverson, Tyler Griffin. Under review.
  146. The Covenantal Structure of the Old Testament: Plain and Precious Parts Restored, John Gee and Taylor Halverson, Meridian Magazine, February 13, 2018.
  147. Preexistence and Creation, John Gee and Taylor Halverson, Meridian Magazine, January 29, 2018.
  148. The Creation and Its Relation to God’s Covenants, John Gee and Taylor Halverson, Meridian Magazine, January 14, 2018.
  149. Free Video Resources for Learning about the Old Testament, Meridian Magazine, January 17, 2018.
  150. The Trophies of Our Conversion, LDS Living, January 16, 2018.
  151. Why Is the Old Testament an Old Testament?, Taylor Halverson and Jon Gee, Meridian Magazine, January 2, 2018.
  152. Why Suffering Is Good for Us and How it Can Make Us Happy: Or, The More Depth, the Greater the Joy, LDS Living, January 17, 2018.
  153. 5 Ways to Be a Learning Designer, Not Just a Teacher, Deseret News, December 26, 2017.
  154. Why is Jesus the “Beloved” If We Are All Children of God?, LDS Living, December 20, 2017.
  155. Do We Go to Church to Be Taught or to Learn?, Deseret News, December 19, 2017.
  156. The Surprising Christian Origins of Santa Claus, LDS Living, December 19, 2017.
  157. How My Work as a Doctor Transformed My Understanding of This Frequently Used Scripture Phrase, Scott Haines and Taylor Halverson, LDS Living, December 16, 2017. #20 article on LDS Living.
  158. Learning, No Greater Responsibility, Deseret News, December 12, 2017.
  159. The Real Dates of the 12 Days of Christmas that Most of the World Has Forgotten, LDS Living, December 9, 2017. #6 article.
  160. How Jesus’s Teaching Techniques Help Us Better Understand Forgiveness, LDS Living, Nov 25, 2017. #15 article on LDS Living.
  161. How the Sacrament Ties into Thanksgiving and Why This Holiday Should Remind Us Of Our Covenants, LDS Living, Nov 23, 2017. #7 article on LDS Living.
  162. BOOK. Knowing Why: 137 Evidences that the Book of Mormon is True. Edited by Jack Welch, Neal Rappleye, Stephen Smoot, David Larsen, & Taylor Halverson. (American Fork, UT: Covenant Communications, Inc.), 2017.
  163. How One of the Most Common Phrases in the Book of Mormon is Also the Most Meaningful, LDS Living, November 15, 2017.
  164. What We May Have Missed in Jesus’s Loving Response to a Despised Man in the Bible, Taylor Halverson and Scott Haines, LDS Living, November 4, 2017.
  165. “Son of man” or “Son of God”: Two Crucial Names for Christ We Keep Misunderstanding, LDS Living, October 25, 2017.
  166. 2 Things Distracting Us from Hearing the Voice of God in Our Lives + How to Tune Them Out, Taylor Halverson and Doug Witney, LDS Living, October 24, 2017. Published in French at FoienChrist.org on July 22, 2019.
  167. The Surprising Meanings Behind “Enos” and “Noah”: Insights into Book of Mormon Names, Taylor Halverson and Brad Wilcox, LDS Living, October 14, 2017.
  168. How the Hebrew Translations of God and Jehovah Might Change Your Understanding of Deity, LDS Living, October 9, 2017. (#15 article on LDS Living)
  169. How a Friend at Divinity School Taught Me God Truly Is Incomprehensible, LDS Living, September 26, 2017.
  170. The Surprising Lesson My Muslim Friends Taught Me about Scripture Study, LDS Living, September 23, 2017.
  171. What My Muslim Friends Taught Me About Prayer: Surprising Insights from a Mormon, LDS Living, September 14, 2017.
  172. Why We Need a Modern Day Tyndale Moment, LDS Living, September 5, 2017.
  173. The Secret Menus of Life: Living Creatively, LDS Living, May 27, 2017.
  174. Why Does God Allow Suffering?, LDS Living, May 18, 2017.
  175. Forgiveness is to Abandon All Hope of a Better Past and Why that Builds a Better Future, LDS Living, May 13, 2017.
  176. What We Know About One of the Most Prominent Mothers Mentioned in the Book of Mormon, Taylor Halverson and Camille Fronk Olson, LDS Living, May 12, 2017. #14 article on LDS Living
  177. Five People in Scripture Who’ve Wrestled for Answers, LDS Living, May 11, 2017. #18 article on LDS Living
  178. One Dangerous Problem with Near-Death Experiences and What Role They Should Play in Faith, LDS Living, May 6, 2017. #12 article on LDS Living
  179. 10 Stunning Pieces of Artwork Inspired by the Book of Mormon You’ve Never Seen Before, Taylor Halverson and Danielle Wagner, LDS Living, May 1, 2017.
  180. What does it mean that Mormon was “Quick to observe”?, LDS Living, April 29, 2017.
  181. How My Flooded Apartment Was an Answer to Prayer, LDS Living, April 28, 2017.
  182. Two Undeniable Truths that Will Bring Us Joy During Bitter Trials, LDS Living, April 8, 2017.
  183. Church and BYU Team Up to Create Immersive 3D New Testament Jerusalem, Taylor Halverson and Tyler Griffin, LDS Living, April 6, 2017.
  184. The Best Way to Get More Revelation in Your Life, LDS Living, March 30, 2017.
  185. What Does God Really Mean When He Says “Be of Good Cheer”?, LDS Living, March 29, 2017.
  186. What is Book of Mormon Day and How Can You Celebrate It? Taylor Halverson and Anita Wells, LDS Living, March 23, 2017.
  187. Why We Should Be Proud to Be Called Peculiar People, LDS Living, March 21, 2017. #7 article on LDS Living
  188. Why Do We Suffer? Here’s One Crucial Reason We Hardly Ever Talk About, LDS Living, March 11, 2017. #8 article on LDS Living
  189. The Silence of Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, LDS Living, March 4, 2017.
  190. One Crucial Phrase We Often Get Wrong in Church and How It Can Change Our Temple Experience, LDS Living, February 21, 2017. #1 article on LDS Living
  191. Why God Calls His People “Strangers” (+What It Has to Do with Covenants), LDS Living, February 16, 2017.
  192. What “Sariah” and “Moroni” Actually Mean: Insights into Book of Mormon Names, Taylor Halverson and Brad Wilcox, LDS Living, February 6, 2017. #10 article on LDS Living
  193. A Story from President Uchtdorf that Shows How We Might Have Misunderstood Sin and Repentance All Along, LDS Living, January 21, 2017. #2 article on LDS Living. (Available in Spanish at masfe on 10/3/2019).
  194. The Actual Meaning of “Nephi” and 3 Other Book of Mormon Names, Taylor Halverson and Brad Wilcox, LDS Living, January 2, 2017. #2 article on LDS Living.
  195. How Old Testament and Book of Mormon Sacrifice Relate to the Sacrament, Deseret News, January 22, 2017.
  196. Do You Want to Understand the Modern Middle East? Don’t Read the Book of Revelation, Meridian Magazine, July 31, 2017.
  197. Digging for the Past: The Secrets in Our Own Backyard, Meridian Magazine, July 24, 2017.
  198. Using 3D Visualization to Step into Ancient Jerusalem, Meridian Magazine, April 5, 2017.
  199. Experience Jerusalem at the Time of Jesus, Meridian Magazine, April 5, 2017.
  200. Millions Shall Know Brother Joseph Again: New Book of Joseph Smith Quotes, Taylor Halverson and Tyler Griffin, Meridian Magazine, January 9, 2017.
  201. A Surprising Solution for Innovating through Experimentation, Creativity, Innovation & Design Group Blog, January 3, 2017.
  202. BOOK. Memoirs of the Ward Rumor Control Coordinator: Or, Smile If You Are A Mormon! By Richard Halverson, edited and compiled by Taylor Halverson. (Line of Sight Publishing), 2017.
  203. “Deuteronomy 17:14-20 as a Guide to Book of Mormon Kingship.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 24:1-10, 2017.
  204. BOOK. Millions Shall Know Brother Joseph Again: Daily Inspiration from the Prophet Joseph Smith. Edited by Taylor Halverson and Tyler Griffin. (American Fork, UT: Covenant Communications, Inc.), 2016.
  205. Reflections on Symbolism in the Atonement, Deseret News, December 4, 2016.
  206. The US President Who Helped Save Millions of Lives, Deseret News, October 24, 2016.
  207. 3 Questions and 3 Myths about the Americas before Columbus, Deseret News, October 9, 2016.
  208. Break the Tradition of Education by Lectures and Learn More By Doing, Deseret News, September 13, 2016.
  209. Manipulation: Why We Need More Of It, Deseret News, August 22, 2016.
  210. Governor Boggs Survived the Donner Party and I Survived Governor Boggs, Deseret News, July 21, 2016.
  211. When Is It OK To Take The Lord’s Name In Vain?, Deseret News, June 20, 2016.
  212. The Surprising Story of a Book of Mormon in the Harvard Library, Deseret News, April 9, 2016.
  213. Easter and the ‘At-one-ment’, Deseret News, March 20, 2016.
  214. Teaching Our Kids about Joseph Smith’s Book of Mormon Translation, Deseret News, March 7, 2016.
  215. Teaching Faith and Science to Children, Deseret News, February 23, 2016.
  216. Finding the First Use of the Name Christ in the Book of Mormon, Deseret News, February 8, 2016.
  217. The Book of Mormon and the Modern-Day Tyndale Moment, Deseret News, February 2, 2016.
  218. When Should We Be Afraid Of The Future?, Deseret News, January 9, 2016.
  219. “Reading 1 Nephi with Wisdom.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 22:279-293, 2016.
  220. “Mormon 1-9. I Write that Ye Might Believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”  Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2016.
  221. “3 Nephi 17-19. Christ’s Visit to the Americas.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2016.
  222. “3 Nephi 7. A Reflection Upon Human Unrighteousness.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2016.
  223. “Reading 1 Peter Intertextually with Select Passages from the Old Testament.”  Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 20:151-176, 2016. Hear the audio version at this link. 
  224. “Mosiah 12-16: Martyr in Disguise.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2016.
  225. “Mosiah 4-6: Children of Christ.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2016.
  226. “Jacob 1-4: Seek the Kingdom of God.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2016.
  227. “O How Great the Goodness of Our God: 2 Nephi 6-10.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2016.
  228. “2 Nephi 1: Resurrecting Deep Sleepers.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2016.
  229. “1 Nephi 12-14: Nephi’s Grand Vision.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2016.
  230. 13 Ideas to Increase Your Creativity and Innovation, Creativity, Innovation & Design Group Blog, November 30, 2016.
  231. 5 Innovative Ways to Become Indispensable at Work, Creativity, Innovation & Design Group Blog, October 28, 2016.
  232. Jesus Became Like Us So That We Could Become Like Him, Deseret News, December 21, 2015.
  233. Appreciation and the Myth of the Zero-Sum Game, Deseret News, December 13, 2015.
  234. How Seeds Have Been Vital to World History, Deseret News, November 20, 2015.
  235. Why Are Zombies Everywhere?, Deseret News, October 30, 2015.
  236. Becoming a Man of God like Nephi, Deseret News, October 12, 2015.
  237. The Modern-Day Tyndale Moment: Increase Scriptural Literacy, Deseret News, September 19, 2015.
  238. John 10 and Hearing Unto Salvation, Deseret News, September 12, 2015.
  239. John 9 and Seeing Unto Salvation, Deseret News, August 30, 2015.
  240. What is a Lecture? A Technology of Learning, Deseret News, August 17, 2015.
  241. What is Technology, Our Master or Servant?, Deseret News, August 12, 2015.
  242. How the Donner Party Affected the Pioneers’ Arrival in the Salt Lake Valley, Deseret News, July 21, 2015.
  243. Trust God, Not Your Possessions, Deseret News, July 12, 2015.
  244. Evidences for the Book of Mormon: Why the Missionary Zeal of Abish?, Deseret News, June 7, 2015.
  245. New Testament Insights: The Gospels as Ancient Biographies, Deseret News, June 2, 2015.
  246. New Testament Insights: Matthew’s Gospel Patterned on the 5 Books of Moses, Deseret News, May 10, 2015.
  247. Learning is Becoming More Like God, Deseret News, March 29, 2015.
  248. Cities and Civilization: Of Babylon and Zion, Deseret News, March 14, 2015.
  249. In the Gospel, Faith Must Come First, Deseret News, February 17, 2015.
  250. Rules for Learning, Deseret News, January 15, 2015.
  251. Evidences for the Book of Mormon: Nephi the Scribe, Deseret News, January 10, 2015.
  252. Evidences for the Book of Mormon: In Cover of Darkness and the Turning of the New Year, Deseret News, January 1, 2015.
  253. “Revelation 5-6 and 19-22: Views and Perspectives.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2015.
  254. “James: Exhort and Encourage.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2015.
  255. “Acts 21-28: Faithfully Witness of Christ.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2015.
  256. “Acts 10-15: Continuing Revelation.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2015.
  257. “Matthew 25: Preparing for the Kingdom of Heaven.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2015.
  258. “Matthew 18 and Luke 10: What is the Kingdom of God?” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2015.
  259. “Matthew 11 and Luke 7, 11-13: Coming Unto Christ and Learning of Him.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2015.
  260. “Luke 4-6 and Matthew 10: Faithfully Responding to God’s Call.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2015.
  261. “Matthew 1 and Luke 1: Testimonies of Jesus.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2015.
  262. BOOK. History of Creativity in the Arts, Science, & Technology, PRE-1500, 3rd editionHocV1, Brent Strong, Mark Davis, and Taylor Halverson, 2014, Kendall Hunt Publishing.
  263. BOOK. HocV2History of Creativity in the Arts, Science, & Technology, POST-1500, 3rd edition, Brent Strong, Mark Davis, and Taylor Halverson, 2014, Kendall Hunt Publishing.
  264. Christmas without Jesus, Deseret News, December 19, 2014.
  265. The Real 12 Days of Christmas and Why April 6 is a Religiously Significant Date, Deseret News, December 13, 2014.
  266. Giving Thanks Now and Always, Part 2, Deseret News, November 21, 2014.
  267. Giving Thanks Now and Always, Part 1, Deseret News, November 21, 2014.
  268. Why World War 1 and the Ottoman Empire Matter Today, Deseret News, November 11, 2014.
  269. Tools for Engaging Scripture: Scripture Citation Index, Deseret News, November 7, 2014.
  270. Autumn and New Beginnings, Deseret News, November 1, 2014.
  271. “A Kingdom, Which Shall Never Be Destroyed: Daniel 2.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2014.
  272. “Thou Shalt…Offer Up Thy Sacraments upon My Holy Day: D&C 87-92.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2014.
  273. “I Will Write It in Their Hearts: Jeremiah 16; 23; 39; 31.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2014.
  274. “Besides Me There is No Saviour: Isaiah 40-49.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2014.
  275. “I Will Betroth Thee Unto Me in Righteousness: Hosea 1-3; 11; 13-14.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2014.
  276. “Come to the House of the Lord: 2 Chronicles 29-30; 32-34.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2014.
  277. “Reading the Scriptures Geographically: Some Tools and Insights.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. Volume 10:257-277, 2014.
  278. “King Solomon; Man of Wisdom, Man of Foolishness: 1 Kings 3; 5-11.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2014.
  279. “Be Strong and of a Good Courage: Joshua 1-6; 23-24.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2014.
  280. “Ye Shall Be A Peculiar Treasure Unto Me: Exodus 15-20; 32-34.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2014.
  281. Groundhogs and Valentines: Freshman Creativity at BYU, Creativity, Innovation & Design Group Blog, October 21, 2014.
  282. “Between the Testaments: An Invitation to Explore the Intertestamental Time Period.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2013.
  283. “Who Were the Samaritans?” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2013.
  284. “I Saw the Heavens Open: Joseph Smith’s Inspired Translation of the Bible.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2013.
  285. “Birthright Blessings; Marriage in the Covenant: Genesis 24-29.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2013.
  286. “Keep the Ordinances, as I have Delivered Them: 1 Corinthians 11-16.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2013.
  287. “He Was Lost, and Is Found: Luke 15; 17.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2013.
  288. “Noah…Prepared an Ark to the Saving of His House: Moses 8:19-30; Genesis 6-9; 11:1-9.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2013.
  289. “Thou Wast Chosen Before Thou Wast Born: Abraham 3; Moses 1-4.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2013.
  290. “The Restoration of the Priesthood: D&C 13; 20:38-67; 27:12-13; 84:6-30; 107:1-20; 110:11-16; Joseph Smith—History 1:66-73.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2013.
  291. “The Kingdoms of Glory: D&C 76; 131; 132:19-24; 137.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2013.
  292. “Remember the New Covenant, Even the Book of Mormon: D&C 16-23.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2013.
  293. “The Desert Shall Rejoice, and Blossom as the Rose.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2013.
  294. “O God Where Art Thou?: D&C 121, 122.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2013.
  295. “Finding Joy in Temple & Family History Work.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2013.
  296. “The Lord Looketh on the Heart: 1 Samuel 9-11; 13; 15-17.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship.  2013.
  297. “Being Good Citizens: D&C 58:21-22, 26-28; D&C 98:4-10; 134; Articles of Faith 1:12.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship.  2013.
  298. “The Gathering of My People: D&C 29:1-8; 33:3-7; 37; 38:24-41; 52:2-5, 42-43; 57:1-3; 110:11.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship.  2013.
  299. “To Seal the Testimony: D&C 135.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship.  2013.
  300. “Be Not Deceived, But Continue in Steadfastness: D&C 26; 28; 43:1-7; 50; 52;14-19.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship.  2013.
  301. “Martyrdom of Isaiah.”  Encyclopedia of Ancient History, 2013.
  302. “Evaluation of Design Work and the Achievement of Learning Outcomes in Senior Capstone Courses.” Proceedings of 2012 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. Robert Todd, Carl Sorenson, and Taylor Halverson, 2012.
  303. Civilizations of Ancient Iraq.  Benjamin R. Foster and Karen Polinger Foster.  Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2009. Comparative Civilizations Review, No. 66, pp. 143-147, Spring 2012.
  304. Israel: Past & Present.  D. Bahat. Rome: Vision, 1998. Comparative Civilizations Review, No. 66, p. 148, Spring 2012.
  305. Jordan: Past & Present.  E. Borgia. Trans., A. Potter. Rome: Vision, 2001. Comparative Civilizations Review, No. 66, pp. 149-150, Spring 2012.
  306. Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings: The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Rulers of Ancient Israel.  John Rogerson.  London: Thames and Hudson, 1999.  Comparative Civilizations Review, No. 66, pp. 151-155, Spring 2012.
  307. Mid-Course Evaluations, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, 2012.
  308. Collaborative Learning, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, 2012.
  309. Three Steps to Improve Your Teaching, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, 2012.
  310. Making a Difference: Effective Course Design, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, 2012.
  311. Inspiring and Aligned Assessments of Student Learning that are Linked to the Real World, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, 2012.
  312. Give Them a Big MAC (Meaningful, Achievable, Challenging), BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, 2012.
  313. Learning is Not a Spectator Sport, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, 2012.
  314. The Growth Mentality, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, 2012.
  315. Encouraging Study Groups, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, 2012.
  316. Helping Students Take Responsibility for Learning, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, 2012.
  317. Syllabus Design, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, 2012.
  318. Active Learning Techniques, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, 2012.
  319. “Ancient Israelite Zion Theology, Judeo-Christian Apocalypticism, and Biblical (Mis)interpretation: Potential Implications for the Stability of the Modern Middle East.” Comparative Civilizations Review, No. 64, Spring 2011, pp. 75-89.
  320. Helping the Brain to Learn, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, 2011.
  321. The Cambridge Companion to the Hellenistic World.  Glenn R. Bugh, ed.  Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2006. Comparative Civilizations Review, No. 65, pp. 115-127, Fall 2011.
  322. “Industry Experience and Perspective: A Survey of Advice Brigham Young University Capstone Alumni Share with Incoming Students.”  Proceedings of 2011 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. Taylor Halverson, Robert Todd, Christopher Mattson, and Gregg Warnick, 2011.
  323. “A Case Study of How Project-Based Learning Helps Increase Interest, Understanding, and Relevance in Engineering for Learners.”  Proceedings of 2011 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. Taylor Halverson and Rollin Hotchkiss, 2011.
  324. Encouraging Life-Long Learning, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, 2010.
  325. Checking for Readiness to Move On, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, 2010.
  326. The First Day of Class, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, 2010.
  327. BOOK. Distance Education Innovations and New Learning Environments: Combining Traditional Teaching Methods and Emerging Technologies.  Amherst, NY: Cambria Press, 2009.
  328. “The Path of Angels: A Biblical Pattern for the Role of Angels in Physical SalvationSperrySymposium2009” in The Gospel of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament: The 38th Annual Brigham Young University Sperry Symposium.  Edited by D. Kelly Ogden, Jared Ludlow, & Kerry Muhlestein.  Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret Book Company, (Chapter 9, pp. 151-169), 2009.
  329. “Wikipedia or Wackipedia? On the Reasoned Use of New Technology“, Society of Biblical Literature Forum, 2006.
  330. The Resurrection of Deep Sleepers, Meridian Magazine, Dec. 3, 2001.
  331. Designing Learning to Resurrect Abraham: A Review of the Design Principles of a University Course Developed to Immerse Students in the Histories and Traditions of Abrahamic Faiths Past and Present
  332. The Meaning of the Sinful Woman’s Kiss in Luke 7:36-50.
  333. Josephus and Maccabees: Redecorating the Narrative.
  334. The Dichotomized Servant of Matthew 24: The Parabolic Use of the Symbol of Cutting Covenants.
  335. Banquets at Qumran: Inventing Traditions.
  336. John Philoponus and the Rejection of Aristotelian Science.
  337. A Summary of Ancient Christian Thought on Jesus in the Tomb. 
  338. Saving the Jewish Temple: Readings on the Temple from the 2nd Temple Period.
  339. Reading the Hippocratic Oath as a Religious Document.