Robert J. Matthews, key to LDS edition of Bible, dies
Well-known expert on the Joseph Smith Translation dies at 82
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Rest in peace Brother Matthews. I enjoyed your classes at BYU. I, as well as millions,have benefited from your work on the new versions of the scriptures.
This is a sad day for scholars of the gospel. Robert Matthews was a hard-nosed researcher and careful teacher of gospel truth.
He will be missed, but his legacy certainly lives on. He truly changed the face of gospel scholarship.
The world is a sadder place without Brother Matthews. He has inspired and helped millions. I count myself blessed to have known him as a teacher and Temple President. He blessed my life and my family's. I hope the memory of his kindness and love More..