Zachary McLeod Hutchins

Zachary McLeod Hutchins is Professor of English at Colorado State University, where he teaches courses in early American literature and religion. As a native of New England, he spent many early summers in Sharon, Vermont, the birthplace of Joseph Smith, and developed an interest in early American history. After serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he completed a BA in English at Brigham Young University and received his MA and PhD degrees in early American literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the author or editor of a half dozen books, including The Best Gifts: Seeking Earnestly for Spiritual Power.

Zachary is the author of Shall I Have Pleasure? An Answer for Sarah.