This is volume 2 (2012) of Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture by the Interpreter Foundation. It contains articles on diverse topics such as the role of apologetics in Mormon studies, a book review of "What Latter-day Saints Teach and Practice: Mormonism Explained," evaluating three arguments against Joseph Smith's First Vision, a book review of "Redeemed by Fire: The Rise of Popular Christianity in Modern China," a comparison of the weeping God in Moses 7 with ancient texts, an analysis of the variants in the vision of the Apostle Paul, a book review of "Saint Peter: The Underestimated Apostle," an analysis of why one sixth of the Book of Mormon was set from the original manuscript, a book review of "Shaken Faith Syndrome: Strengthening One’s Testimony in the Face of Criticism and Doubt," the obligation of the Saints to defend the King and his kingdom, and an analysis of the apocryphal acts of Jesus.