Volume 50, issue number 1, of BYU Studies begins with a philosophical look at what it means to be Mormon: what is the nature of the faith that binds a very diverse group of members? Joseph Spencer looks at four historical models of discourses that are present in Mormonism. Next is an article about the importance of music in Christian worship, written by a Catholic scholar in England. Next, an astronomer explains the life cycle of stars and notes that Joseph Smith’s revelation on stars (found in the Book of Moses) was decades ahead of the science that would confirm that stars come into existence and pass away. An article collects Latter-day Saint Church leaders’ teachings about Heavenly Mother, affirming her role as a creator and divine parent of humankind. Next, a classical scholar shows that four ancient utopian communities had elements of covenant-making and strict commandments. This issue also features a selection from a newfound document written in 1871 by William McLellin that tells about McLellin’s interviews of the Book of Mormon witnesses. Another document piece presents a letter of a Scotsman describing St. Louis in 1840, including a description of Mormonism. Finally, this issue contains personal essays, poetry, and book reviews.Contents — Volume 50 Number 1 (2011)Articles "The Four Discourses of Mormonism" by Joseph M. Spencer"'With the Voice Together Shall They Sing'" by Laurence P. Hemming"Worlds Come and Pass Away: Evolution of Stars and Planets in the Pearl of Great Price?" by Hollis R. Johnson"'A Mother There': A Survey of Historical Teachings about Mother in Heaven" by David L. Paulsen and Martin Pulido"Temple Elements in Ancient Religious Communities" by Brent J. SchmidtEssays "How Country Music Can Improve Your Marriage" by Greg HansenDocuments "'The Testimony of Men': William E. McLellin and the Book of Mormon Witnesses" by Mitchell K. Schaefer"Diversity in Nineteenth-Century St. Louis" by Rachel Cope and Robert D. PalmerReview Essays "The Search for Mormon Literary Quality: Bound on Earth, Rift, Long After Dark, and The Best of Mormonism 2009" by Jack HarrellPoetry "A Trick of Light Kim Hancock"'And gladly wolde he lerne and gladly teche'" by Marilyn Bushman-CarltonBook Reviews American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us by Robert D. Putnam, David E. Campbell, and Shaylyn R. Garrett, reviewed by James W. PhillipsMuhammad: Prophet of God by Daniel C. Peterson, reviewed by Thora QaddumiGod and Sex: What the Bible Really Says by Michael Coogan, reviewed by Eric A. EliasonBook Notices