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Adam S. (Adam Samuel) Bennion
1886–1958
An educator, writer, and Latter-day Saint leader, he spent much of his life connecting scholarship with faith. His career ranged from teaching and school administration to service as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
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Principles of Teaching
by Adam S. (Adam Samuel) Bennion
About the author
Born in Taylorsville, Utah Territory, in 1886, he studied at the University of Utah, Columbia University, and the University of California, and also did additional study at the University of Chicago. Before becoming widely known in church leadership, he built a strong reputation as a teacher, writer, and education administrator.
He worked in Latter-day Saint education for many years, including as superintendent of Church schools, and he also served as president of the University of Utah. His writing reflected a practical interest in religion and teaching, and archival and library records describe him as an educator as well as an author.
In 1953, he became a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a role he held until his death in 1958. Remembered for his thoughtful, scholarly approach, he brought an educator’s voice to both public service and religious life.