Welcome to the Maxwell Institute podcast. I'm Joseph Stewart. Jennifer C. Lane,

research fellow at the Neola Maxwell Institute for religious scholarship, has written a book entitled

Finding Christ in the Covenant Path, Ancient Insights for Modern Life. This volume offers a fresh but

faithful focus on the journey of covenants and discipleship through the double lens of ancient

words and medieval images. The first part of the book helps us see Christ's identity as our

Redeemer by exploring the ancient words that connect covenants, redemption, worship, the presence

of the Lord, and sitting down and throne in God's presence as his children and heirs.

The second part of the book reveals Christ as our ransom by exploring medieval images,

particularly the image of Christ, with personal anecdotes, historical background, and scriptural analysis.

This section uses devotional images and late medieval practices of contemplation

as a strategy to come unto Christ. By using medieval images as a counterpoint

to restoration practices and ordinances, we can more fully appreciate the gift of God's son

and see that gift with fresh eyes. Please be sure to follow us on social media at at BYUu Maxwell and our YouTube channel,

which you can also find at at BYUu Maxwell.

Now without further ado, let's start our conversation with Dr. Jennifer Lane.

Jennifer Lane, welcome to the Maxwell Institute podcast.

Thank you. It is a real delight to be here with you.

You recently published a book entitled Finding Christ in the Covenant Path, Ancient Insights for

Modern Life. How did you come to study sacred texts, especially in the Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-day Saints? The answer really has two parts, so part of it is personal and part of it

is academic. So the personal came when I was

starting seminary ninth grade and sort of the invitation of a seminary teacher. The program at the time

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