Book of Mormon Paintings of Minerva Teichert

For Minerva Teichert there were only two reasons to paint — “either a thing must be very beautiful, or, it must be an important story.” She loved and lived the truths of the Book of Mormon; it was the important story she felt determined to tell through her masterful art.

Collected here are her complete series of Book of Mormon murals — each one a story by itself. From the sons of Lehi, presenting their wealth to Laban in exchange for the brass plates, to Christ appearing at the temple in Bountiful, Minerva Teichert captured the teachings and drama of the Book of Mormon.

One hundred color plates, assembled here for the first time, tell the story Teichert felt inspired to share through her painting. An overview of Teichert's mural techniques and personal motivations complements the paintings and sketches. Scriptures, captions, and excerpts from her letters enrich the presentation of these works throughout the book. Artful commentary by John W. Welch, editor in chief of BYU Studies, and Doris R. Dant, executive editor, also add to the publication.

The Book of Mormon Paintings of Minerva Teichert is certain to inspire any reader — art expert or novice. More important, this collection displays the truths that Teichert so strongly believed: that Jesus is the Christ and the Book of Mormon is the word of God.