‘Mormon Land’: How to debunk LDS myths — from Brigham’s temple elevators to Elvis’ Book of Mormon
Director of LDS Church History Library’s new book helps readers separate fact and fiction in religion, politics, medicine and more.
(AP) Did Elvis Presley keep notes in a copy of the Book of Mormon? Keith Erekson, director of the Church History Library, answers this question and more.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.