October 1973 Contents Jay M. ToddWelcome to the Old Testament N. Eldon TannerRight Answers Edward J. BrandtAn Overview of History: Moses to Malachi Edward J. BrandtDispensation of Moses in Perspective Book by Book: Exodus to Malachi Robert J. MatthewsModern Revelation: Window to the Old Testament Ellis T. RasmussenThe Unchanging Gospel of Two Testaments I Have a Question Richard Lloyd AndersonWhat Old Testament books are most quoted by the Savior? Robert J. MatthewsDid the Prophet Joseph Smith say anything concerning the value of various books of the Old Testament? Victor L. LudlowHow many Israelites held prominent government positions in non-Israelite countries? LaMar C. BerrettHow did the Israelites sustain themselves for 40 years? S. Kent BrownWho were the people living in the Promised Land? Keith H. MeservyWhy did the Lord permit Israel to war against people in the land of promise? Keith H. MeservyHow did proverbs come to be—and how were they used in olden times? Victor L. LudlowAre there clues as to what the breastplates look like mentioned in Exodus 28? Keith H. MeservyWhere did the Urim and Thummim come from? Ellis T. RasmussenWas Israel ever a nation truly to be reckoned with by the major powers throughout the Old Testament? Alma P. BurtonWhy was it necessary for Elijah to be taken into heaven as he was? Robert J. MatthewsWhy are there no books in the Old Testament from Malachi to the time of Jesus Christ? Sidney B. SperryThe Mission of Moses: Out of Bondage Edward J. BrandtJourneys and Events in the Life of Moses Edward J. BrandtThe Conquest of Canaan Elliott D. LandauHow to Teach the Ten Commandments to Your Children Arthur R. BassettThe King Called David Arta M. HaleLessons in Womanhood: Insights for Latter-day Saint Women from the Lives of Vashti, Miriam, Ruth, Hannah, Jezebel, and Esther Bruce R. McConkieTen Keys to Understanding Isaiah Joanne B. DoxeyPointers for Parents: A Change of Place for a Change of Pace Comment News of the Church First Presidency Announces Conference Dates Washington, D.C., Temple President Called New Stakes Created in Brazil Japanese Center Dedicated at Hawaii Temple Jamboree Includes 5,000 Mormon Youth Latter-day Saint Indian Named College President Genealogy Seminar Draws 2,700 Single Nonstudents Return to Home Wards BYU Awards Degrees to 2,143 Graduates Poster Boy Visits President Lee Folkdancers in Israel Grandland Singers Entertain Children LDS Scene President Lee Visits Hill Cumorah Pageant Art From the Mormon Festival of Arts After All