Supporting The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints through Scholarship

The Interpreter Foundation

The Interpreter Foundation creates resources and promotes information that faithfully supports The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Browse our site to discover the depth and richness of gospel-related, Christ-centered study.

The Journal

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship is our flagship publication. It includes peer-reviewed academic articles for a scholarly audience.

Come, Follow Me

Augment your personal study with resources that enrich the Church's annual Come, Follow Me curriculum.

Our Books

We publish scholarly books that dive deep into scriptures, the Restoration, and related topics. You'll also find published proceedings for our conferences.

What'sHappening

The Pearl of Great Price: A Study Edition for Latter-day Saints

Edited by Stephen O. Smoot

This carefully prepared study edition of the Pearl of Great Price blends scholarship, intuitive design, and spiritual insight to help readers engage more deeply with one of the foundational volumes of Latter-day Saint scripture. Originally published online in 2022, this revised and expanded second edition is now available in a reader-friendly print format. Whether for personal study, gospel teaching, academic research, or devotional reflection, The Pearl of Great Price: A Study Edition for Latter-day Saints is an indispensable resource. It invites readers—students, teachers, and scholars alike—to experience the revelations of Joseph Smith and the scriptures of the Restoration with greater depth, clarity, and faith.

Church History and Great Britain with the Interpreter Foundation

14-Day Land Tour escorted by Dan Peterson, Kristine Frederickson, and Peter Fagg

May 6-19, 2026 This tour will sell out fast so book your reservation now!

Conference Proceedings

Abraham and His Family in Scripture, History, and Tradition

Conference Proceedings are now available Abraham and His Family in Scripture, History, and Tradition Proceedings of the Conference held May 3 & 10, 2025 at Brigham Young University Sponsored by The Interpreter Foundation, Scripture Central, BYU Religious Education, and FAIR Edited by Jeffrey M. Bradshaw, John S. Thompson, Matthew L. Bowen, & David R. Seely Published by The Interpreter Foundation and Eborn Books

Call for Proposals

“For a Wise Purpose in Him”
Perspectives on the Small Plates of Nephi
(1 Nephi – Words of Mormon)

In the interest of deepening Latter-day Saint understanding and appreciation of the text, context, and doctrine of 1 Nephi through Words of Mormon, we will hold a two-day conference on May 29-30, 2026 in Provo, UT at a venue yet to be announced.

LatestArticles

Topic BasedMaterials

Begin your study journey here. Dig deep into the topics that interest you and use our vast array of media to find answers, gather knowledge, and ultimately gain a better understanding of the teachings of the Church and the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Donate Now

Donate to the cause

The Interpreter Foundation is a nonprofit organization. All journal publications and video presentations are available for free by digital download and streaming. The price of hard copy versions of journal articles covers only the cost of printing; books are typically priced to help cover both upfront pre-publication expenses and royalties to authors when applicable. In some cases, the Foundation may subsidise publication costs to keep retail prices affordable. The Foundation does not profit from sales of its publications.

Donate