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Skyler R. Smith

Skyler Smith fell in love with gospel teaching and learning while serving his mission in the Texas Houston South Mission. Upon returning home, he earned his BA in economics from BYU and worked for six years as a religious educator in Seminary and Institutes. He received his first master’s degree in Religious Education from BYU and is currently pursuing his MBA at the University of Michigan. He is married to his wonderful wife Alexis and together they have three amazing children.
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Heavenly Ascent in Jacob’s Writings in Second Nephi: Addressing the Question of What the Plan of Salvation is in the Book of Mormon

by Skyler R. Smith | undefined 60 | 01-19-2024

Abstract: Heavenly ascent describes the process of an individual (or community) returning to the presence of God. Though various elements exist within heavenly ascent literature, general patterns can be discerned. This project uses one such pattern as a hermeneutical tool to examine what can be learned about how Book of Mormon prophets may have understood […]

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