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The Secret Message Of Jesus: Uncovering The Truth That Could Change Everything. By Brian D. Mclaren, Gary Gillum
The Secret Message Of Jesus: Uncovering The Truth That Could Change Everything. By Brian D. Mclaren, Gary Gillum
BYU Studies Quarterly
Brian D. McLaren. The Secret Message of Jesus: Uncovering the Truth That Could Change Everything. Nashville, Tenn.: W Publishing Group, 2006.
Jesus Christ As Elder Brother, Corbin Volluz
Jesus Christ As Elder Brother, Corbin Volluz
BYU Studies Quarterly
Mormons believe that their spirits are sons and daughters of Heavenly Father and that Jesus Christ was the firstborn Son in a premortal existence. As such, He is commonly referred to by Mormons as their elder brother. However, the title does not appear in scripture or in the writings of Joseph Smith. The author traces the first documented usages of the term "elder brother" among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and examines its usage throughout the Church's history. He also considers alternative doctrinal and scriptural interpretations that refute the idea of all mortals being literal …