Neal Ash Maxwell (1926–2004) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1981 until his death. He was known for his eloquent speaking and writing style.
Born in Salt Lake City, Maxwell served in World War II and later earned a PhD in political science. He served as Commissioner of the Church Educational System and was Executive Vice President of the University of Utah before his call to the Seventy and later the Twelve.
His teachings often explored the tension between absolute truth and fraternal love, drawing from diverse sources including Thomas Merton and Mahatma Gandhi. He taught that love is the only answer to the challenge of possessing truth while remaining fraternal with others who see differently.