About the Author

Alonzo Gaskill is an Assistant Professor of Church History and Doctrine at BYU. He holds a Bachelors degree in Philosophy, a Masters in Theology, and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies. Gaskill has taught at BYU since 2003. Prior to coming to BYU he served in a variety of assignments within the church Educational System - most recently as the director of the LDS Institute of Religion at Stanford University (1995-2003). He speaks regularly at Education Week.