The Tragedy and the Triumph

This new volume is a compilation of inspiring presentations given at BYU's annual Easter Conference (2018 and 2019), a popular tradition at the university. Well-known speakers discuss such essential concepts as teaching about life in Christ, the role of the Savior in our lives, His life and mission, the power of Christ's Atonement, and how to help those with doubts. This volume includes talks given by Elder Bruce C. Hafen, Susan W. Tanner, Richard Lyman Bushman, Thomas A. Wayment, Barbara Morgan Gardner, and Anthony R. Sweat.

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Charles L. Swift

Charles L. Swift is an associate professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University. He received his BA and MA in American studies at BYU and continued his studies at Columbia Law School. Subsequently he earned his PhD in educational leadership and foundations at BYU. His research focuses on the study of scripture as literature and on creative writing. He has published a number of articles and book chapters on gospel topics, as well as short stories and the novel The Newman Resident.