As Brigham Young University approaches its 150th anniversary, Envisioning BYU: Volume 1 offers a timely and inspiring collection of foundational speeches that illuminate the university’s divine mission and visionary purpose. Curated and updated by John S. Tanner, this volume draws from classic and contemporary addresses delivered by Church and university authorities—each one a compelling meditation on what it means to educate in Zion. With carefully selected and thematically organized discourses, this anthology invites readers to reflect on BYU’s spiritual identity and academic calling.

Volume 1 includes three major sections: “Foundations,” which compiles the most frequently cited and mission-defining addresses in BYU’s history; “Dreams, Prophecies, and Prayers,” which captures the prophetic aspirations expressed for the university; and “Education in Zion,” which ties the institution’s ideals to its living, physical campus. Readers will encounter enduring words from influential leaders, including President Spencer W. Kimball’s iconic Second Century Address, alongside new introductions and context that frame these messages for a new generation. Perfect for students, faculty, alumni, and anyone interested in BYU’s unique role in the world of higher education, Envisioning BYU is both a celebration and a challenge—to envision, and build, a university worthy of its prophetic destiny.

Soft cover.