Warfare and the Book of Mormon

This is where I publish my preliminary research notes and ideas concerning warfare in the Book of Mormon. This is a spot for civilians, military historians, members of the LDS church and anybody else who enjoys studying the military aspects of the Book of Mormon and its impact on the LDS Church, society and the field of military history.

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Surprise! Attacks in the Book of Mormon

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Cross Posted at Wheat and Tares . This is the 76th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. The nation still mourns and Roosevelt correctl...

Monday, November 27, 2017

Decisive Battles in Chinese History

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I’m pleased to announce the publication of my book, Decisive Battles in Chinese history . The study of Chinese military history faces steep...

Thursday, November 2, 2017

How Do You Read the Scriptures: A Case Study

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There is a particularly evocative verse in the Book of Helaman, starting in chapter 10 it reads: 15 And it came to pass that when Nephi ha...

Friday, October 20, 2017

On Mental Gymnastics

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I don't think the anger comes out of a desire to see the church disappear s. In my case is more the aghast and shocking reaction to the...

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Morgan Deane: Morgan Deane is a military historian and scholar of ethics with a special focus on warfare in scripture. Drawing on his experience as a U.S. Marine and intelligence analyst, he brings unique perspective to the study of conflict, faith, and morality. He holds a B.A. in History from Southern Virginia University and an M.A. in Military History from Norwich University, and pursued postgraduate work in War Studies at King’s College London. He teaches history at American Public University and has published extensively on the intersection of Just War theory, military strategy, and the Book of Mormon. His books include To Stop a Slaughter: Just War and the Book of Mormon and Ancient Warfare in the Book of Mormon. His essays have appeared in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, SquareTwo, Epoch Times, Strategy Bridge, Fox News, and Washington Examiner. Morgan’s goal is to foster thoughtful discussion about the moral dimensions of warfare, past and present. Whether engaging ancient scripture or modern strategy, he invites readers to consider how faith and ethics can inform the most difficult human questions.

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