Matthew Wickman will be delivering this Wonder of Scripture lecture. He is a professor of English at BYU who teaches and writes about literature and religion. He serves as co-chair of the Christian Spirituality Unit of the American Academy of Religion and communications director for the Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality. The Wonder of Scripture series, sponsored by the BYU Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, invites thoughtful speakers from diverse disciplines to reflect on how sacred texts inspire wonder, deepen understanding, and shape lives. Each lecture offers a unique perspective on engaging scripture with curiosity, reverence, and intellectual depth.