Full Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
No abstract provided.
Farms Lecture Series On Prophets Concludes,
2023
Brigham Young University
Farms Lecture Series On Prophets Concludes
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Lectures on Mormon and Moroni and a summary lecture complete the series focusing on The Prophets of the Book of Mormon and Their Messages (see the order form).
Scholars Reminds Us That Caution Is Wisdom,
2023
Brigham Young University
Scholars Reminds Us That Caution Is Wisdom
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
As FARMS-sponsored research extends further into the realm of archaeology-such as our exploration of the Arabian Peninsula and our participation in projects at Bonampak, Qumran, and Izapa - some may wonder whether we will ever have "irrefutable physical proof" of the authenticity of the Book of Mormon.
Farms Staff Welcomes Newcomers,
2023
Brigham Young University
Farms Staff Welcomes Newcomers
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Mary Mahan, a recent graduate in English from BYU, joined the FARMS editorial team in August as an assistant editor. An English usage class at BYU sparked Mary's interest in pursuing editing, and she worked several months as an editor for BYU English professor Don Norton before joining FARMS. Mary comes from Centerville, Utah. She enjoys mountain biking, playing the guitar, and listening to the Eagles. We are pleased to have her help with the Foundation's increasing editorial workload.
Research Opportunities Widen Fund-Raising Focus,
2023
Brigham Young University
Research Opportunities Widen Fund-Raising Focus, Noel B. Reynolds
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
We appreciate the interest you have shown and the support you have given to our plans for a new FARMS building. We thought you might like an update on those plans.
Lds Scholar Contributes Essay To Book On Jewish Seafaring,
2023
Brigham Young University
Lds Scholar Contributes Essay To Book On Jewish Seafaring
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
John M. Lundquist, an LDS scholar who has contributed to FARMS publications as author and editor, was recently invited by Raphael Patai, a noted scholar of Judaism, to write an appendix on Lehi's voyage for a new book being prepared for publication by Princeton University Press entitled Jewish Seafaring.
Brown Bag Presentations Focus On Linguistics And On The Use Of The Book Of Mormon In The 20th Century,
2023
Brigham Young University
Brown Bag Presentations Focus On Linguistics And On The Use Of The Book Of Mormon In The 20th Century
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Brian Stubbs gave a Brown Bag lecture in March on "The Hebrew Element in Uto-Aztecan." He examined evidence for connections between Hebrew and a Native American language family relevant to the Book of Mormon, including sound correspondences, vowel patterns, pronoun matches, and other lexical similarities.
The Crocodile God Of Pharaoh In Mesopotamia,
2023
Brigham Young University
The Crocodile God Of Pharaoh In Mesopotamia, John Gee
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
In the famous anti-Mormon crusade against the book of Abraham in 1912, one of the individuals involved asserted that the book of Abraham could not be true because "Chaldeans and Egyptians are hopelessly mixed together, although as dissimilar and remote in language, religion and locality as are American and Chinese." This exaggerated opinion was seconded by the Reverend Samuel A. B. Mercer: "I challenge any intelligent person who knows Chaldean and Egyptian history to read the first chapter of said book [of Abraham] without experiencing the same feeling. Chaldea and Egypt are hopelessly mixed . . . . No one …
Cd Tops List Of Recommendations In Review,
2023
Brigham Young University
Cd Tops List Of Recommendations In Review
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
In the latest issue of the FARMS Review of Books, editor Daniel C. Peterson recommends the LDS Collectors Edition (a CD containing an electronic library of books, periodicals, and study aids) most highly among the publications reviewed. This product is inexpensive and brings together a large quantity of publications invaluable to students and teachers of the gospel. Also receiving favorable reviews are the Book of Mormon Reference Library (another CD), and books by Robert L Millet and H. Donl Peterson.
President Bateman Will Address Farms Banquet,
2023
Brigham Young University
President Bateman Will Address Farms Banquet
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Elder Merrill J. Bateman, president of Brigham Young University, will be the featured speaker at this year's annual banquet of the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. President Bateman, who will be accompanied by his wife, Marilyn, will address the topic "Book of Mormon Teachings on the Power of the Spirit."
Full Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
No abstract provided.
Opportunity To Tour Israel And Egypt With Lds Group,
2023
Brigham Young University
Opportunity To Tour Israel And Egypt With Lds Group
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
John W. Welch, past president of FARMS and a major contributor to its research and publications, will accompany a tour to Israel and Egypt departing Christmas day, 1996. This is not a FARMS tour, but FARMS materials will be used. This tour that will emphasize locations and history pertinent to the New Testament, Book of Mormon, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. It will include 9 days in Israel and an optional 3 days in Egypt. Cost will depend on the point of origin in the U.S., but will range from $1850 to $1960 for Israel only and from $2400 to …
Nibley Letters Wanted,
2023
Brigham Young University
Nibley Letters Wanted
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
FARMS is pleased to report that Boyd Petersen is collecting material for possible inclusion in future volumes of the Collected Works of Hugh Nibley. He is gathering and preparing Brother Nibley's correspondence and other personal writings, as well as biographical materials such as photographs, memorabilia, and personal reminiscences. If you happen to have in your possession any letters or biographical materials that might be useful for this project, please contact Peterson through the FARMS office or directly by e-mail at bpetersn@burgoyne.com.
Lectures Highlight Connections Between Scrolls And Mormonism,
2023
Brigham Young University
Lectures Highlight Connections Between Scrolls And Mormonism
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Selections from the March conference entitled "LDS Perspectives on the Dead Sea Scrolls" are now available for purchase on video and audiotape. The presentations teach about the ancient scrolls and how they contribute to LDS understanding of gospel teachings, the Bible, and other aspects of biblical life.
Additional Farms Video Lectures Available On The Messages Of Book Of Mormon Prophets,
2023
Brigham Young University
Additional Farms Video Lectures Available On The Messages Of Book Of Mormon Prophets
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Adding to the lecture series focusing on The Prophets of the Book of Mormon and Their Messages, videos, audiotapes, and transcripts are now available for lectures on Samuel the Lamanite and on the resurrected Christ.
Emma And The Joseph Smith Translation,
2023
Brigham Young University
Emma And The Joseph Smith Translation, Scott H. Faulring
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Recently, researcher examining the original "New Translation" or Joseph Smith Translation (JST) manuscripts discovered evidence of a scribe whose work on the manuscripts had previously only been supposed. Emma Smith, the Prophet's wife, recorded more than two pages of the JST document on a certain day during the first months of the translation. Although only a small percentage of the overall content, Emma's scribal contribution tangibly displays the realization of an earlier revelatory assignment given her by the Lord.
Dead Sea Scroll Scholars Discuss Progress And New Technologies,
2023
Brigham Young University
Dead Sea Scroll Scholars Discuss Progress And New Technologies
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
In July members of the international team of scholars working on the Dead Sea Scrolls held a conference in Provo to discuss the progress of their research and to examine new technologies that may assist them. The conference was hosted by the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (FARMS) and Brigham Young University. It was organized and chaired by Eugene Ulrich of the University of Notre Dame and Donald W. Parry of Brigham Young University.
New Issue Of Journal Has Something For Everyone,
2023
Brigham Young University
New Issue Of Journal Has Something For Everyone
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The latest issue of the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies is now available and promises to be a fascinating read. Featured articles deal with connections between Hebrew and Native American languages, the mingling of historical and literary narrative and the ways each strengthens the other, a literary analysis of a complex short passage in Alma, and an exploration of the extent to which Nephite ecclesiastical practices were based on the example of the resurrected Savior.
Full Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
No abstract provided.
First Farms Book Now Available In Paperback Edition,
2023
Brigham Young University
First Farms Book Now Available In Paperback Edition
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Emeritus Professor of Anthropology (BYU) John L. Sorenson's much-praised book, An Ancient American Setting for the Book of Mormon, is now available in paperback. FARMS and Deseret Book have reprinted this popular book in paperback to make it more accessible and affordable.
