"Salamanders" And "Short-Hand Egyptian",
2023
Brigham Young University
"Salamanders" And "Short-Hand Egyptian"
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The 1830 letter of Martin Harris to W. W. Phelps, published in the Church News in April, has already attracted national attention. In this letter, Harris describes an early spiritual appearance to Joseph Smith, stating that "the spirit transfigured himself from a white salamander in the bottom of the hole."
Farms Finishes Three Major Projects In June,
2023
Brigham Young University
Farms Finishes Three Major Projects In June
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
June has been a productive month. Thanks to hundreds of volunteer hours, three significant projects have recently been completed. We think you will be interested in each of them.
Full Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
No abstract provided.
Donors,
2023
Brigham Young University
Donors
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
In our fiscal year just ended, F.A.R.M.S. received voluntary donations from 1330 individuals. A special thanks goes to the following who gave between $500 and $5,000 this year. Your support makes the work of the Foundation possible!
Office Staff News,
2023
Brigham Young University
Office Staff News
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
In July, Janet Twigg moved to Ohio. We will miss her loyal and valuable service as our Office Manager.
Gadianton Robbers As Guerrilla Warriors,
2023
Brigham Young University
Gadianton Robbers As Guerrilla Warriors
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Guerrilla warfare has become depressingly familiar to us from places like China, Nicaragua, Angola, Cuba, Korea, the Spanish Sahara, Vietnam, and Afghanistan. Although guerrilla tactics have received much attention and achieved notable success in the so-called "Cold War," they are not really new. On the contrary, they can be identified in ancient times-and the Book of Mormon provides a particularly clear example of them.
Temple Bibliography,
2023
Brigham Young University
Temple Bibliography
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Temple worship and service were common elements in ancient Near Eastern societies. Connected with the temple system were various ritual practices. Present-day scholars find fascination and mystery while studying these sanctuaries and their environs, and seem never to exhaust the possibilities in writing about new discoveries.
Armor In The Book Of Mormon,
2023
Brigham Young University
Armor In The Book Of Mormon
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The types of armor used in various civilizations are determined by a combination of technology, natural resources, economy, military practices, and artistic conventions. Although there are few detailed descriptions of armor in the Book of Mormon, the basic pattern can be outlined and is quite unlike the armor of Western Europe.
Covenants And Religious Validity,
2023
Brigham Young University
Covenants And Religious Validity
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The text of Richard L. Anderson's 1988 first annual Book of Mormon Lecture is now available. Entitled "Religious Validity: The Sacramental Covenants in 3 Nephi," this paper demonstrates the covenantal nature of the teachings of Christ in the New and Old Testaments, a crucial feature of doctrine that was lost in the Apostasy.
New Membership Policy Annonced,
2023
Brigham Young University
New Membership Policy Annonced
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Beginning with this Newsletter, F.A.R.M .S. announces a new membership policy. The changes affect all our readers. F.A.R.M.S. is preparing to move with vigor into the 1990s, and this is a good time to enhance the relationship between the Foundation and its members. Commencing September 1, 1989, F.A.R.M.S. becomes a membership organization. All who have been receiving the F.A.R.M.S. Newsletter will now need to enroll as members of the Foundation in order to continue receiving issues of Insights. Under this new arrangement, members will enjoy an expanded list of benefits.
Full Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
No abstract provided.
Farms International,
2023
Brigham Young University
Farms International
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The Foundation's materials are now being received in 39 countries across six continents, thanks to twenty-two faithful volunteers throughout the world who promote F.A.R.M.S. internationally. Under the direction of Les Campbell, international volunteers distribute materials to interested people in their local areas. Most supporters live in the United States, Canada, West Germany, England, Australia, France, Austria, Mexico, and Switzerland. We also appreciate others in Argentina, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, British West Indies, Chile, Cook Islands, Denmark, Finland, Guatemala, Haiti, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Spain, Tunisia, Venezuela, …
Donation Needed,
2023
Brigham Young University
Donation Needed
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
We have need of a reel-to-reel tape recorder at the F.A.R.M.S. library. If anyone would like to donate such equipment to the Foundation, that would be greatly appreciated.
Scripture Index Of Farms Reprints And Reports Completed,
2023
Brigham Young University
Scripture Index Of Farms Reprints And Reports Completed
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
An index of all scriptures mentioned in regular FARMS reprints and reports is now available. Every scripture reference is individually listed, indexed, and briefly described. This index places thousands of details at your fingertips.
Wednesday Research Group Reports First Six Sessions,
2023
Brigham Young University
Wednesday Research Group Reports First Six Sessions
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Two issues ago, we announced the formation of a Book of Mormon research discussion group. Noel Reynolds, and the Research Committee of the F.A.R.M.S. Advisory Board, have brought together a number of people, primarily faculty members at BYU, interested in exploring various aspects of current Book of Mormon research. The group meets two Wednesdays each month throughout the academic year. During the winter and spring terms of 1987 the group met six times. It will resume meeting again in the fall.
Annotated Bibliography On Trans-Oceanic Voyaging And Culture Contacts In Preparation,
2023
Brigham Young University
Annotated Bibliography On Trans-Oceanic Voyaging And Culture Contacts In Preparation
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The Book of Mormon reports that Jaredites, Nephites-Lamanites, and Mulekites arrived in ancient America by sea. To help understand such travels in general, a major project is underway to organize scholarly information about ancient seafaring.
Hugh Nibley Tapes Project Underway,
2023
Brigham Young University
Hugh Nibley Tapes Project Underway
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
A new project is underway to make archival copies, as well as copies for distribution, of many of Hugh Nibley's taped speeches.
But What Kind Of Work?,
2023
Brigham Young University
But What Kind Of Work?
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
As a sequel to "Work We Must, But the Lunch Is Free" (N-Wok), Hugh Nibley recently spoke in Salt Lake City about the things humans are best equipped to do, and he offered personal insights on education, environment, finances, nuclear arms, television, videos, and other subjects. Copies of this talk are now available.
Third Nephi And Pseudo-Gospels Compared,
2023
Brigham Young University
Third Nephi And Pseudo-Gospels Compared
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The account of the ministry of the resurrected Lord in 3 Nephi has been called the Fifth Gospel of Jesus Christ One way to appreciate this record's qualities is to compare it with several works which fabricate gospel-like materials. By comparison, the Book of Mormon is categorically superior.
New Compilation Of Gnostic Scriptures Is Now Available,
2023
Brigham Young University
New Compilation Of Gnostic Scriptures Is Now Available
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Many early Christians sought gnosis (knowledge) by revelation, inspiration and testimony; hence, they were known as Gnostics. But eventually they were branded as heretics and their writings were suppressed. Although many gnostic views were eccentric, their emphasis on revelation and ritual reflected important aspects of early Christianity that soon were lost. Now many of their writings are conveniently available in a new English translation.
