A Tribute to Lester Bush by Gregory Prince

In this special episode of the Dialogue Journal Podcast, historian Gregory Prince delivers his paper, “A Tribute to Lester Bush on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Article That Changed the Church.” Presented at the June 9, 2023, session of the Mormon History Association conference, Prince reflects on the monumental impact of Lester Bush’s 1973 Dialogue article, “Mormonism’s Negro Doctrine: An Historical Overview.” This groundbreaking work reshaped the understanding of race, priesthood, and temple restrictions within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Recently published in the Fall 2024 issue of Dialogue as part of a roundtable commemorating this pivotal anniversary, Prince’s paper is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of faith, scholarship, and change.

Please note: The views expressed in this episode represent those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Dialogue Journal, the Mormon History Association, or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.