This volume gathers new studies that shed light on the culture and language of the peoples described in the Book of Mormon. Drawing on the fields of archaeology, history, linguistics, ethnography, and literary analysis, the contributors explore the world of its ancient authors and the meaning and intent of their writings. Grounded in the premise that the Book of Mormon is an ancient historical record amenable to rigorous examination, these essays extend earlier scholarship in fruitful ways while helping readers deepen their understanding and appreciate of this sacred text.