Image and word in Mormonism's foundational media events

Peters and Peters (2018) concede that most (or all) religions are dependent on media but affirm that “the Mormon tradition in particular incorporates media” (p. 17). The mediated nature of Mormonism invites conversation with Jacques Ellul in two ways. First, to the extent that Mormonism is unusually mediated, Ellul may prove useful for organizing thinking about Mormonism and media. Second, Feller (2023) suggests that Mormonism is a helpful example for exploring “the evolving relationship between technology and religion” (p. vii)—and, thus, offering new readings of Ellul.

Greenhalgh, S. P. (2026, July). Image and word in Mormonism's foundational media events. Paper presented at the 2026 meeting of the International Jacques Ellul Society.