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President's Message
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
New procedures have been introduced to standardize the review process for FARMS' publications. The Evaluation Committee, one of three standing units directing the Foundation's activities, has instituted a more formal system of judging each paper submitted for issuance under FARMS auspices. An evaluation editor, currently John Sorenson, and a dozen respected researchers constitute an evaluation board. Where necessary, they will be aided by the special knowledge of a panel of more than 100 others.
Volunteer Network
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The strength of F.A.R.M.S. has always been its volunteer base. Many volunteers find their service very satisfying. During the past twelve months, under the vigorous direction of Les Campbell, the F.A.R.M.S. volunteer network has expanded and solidified. Volunteers all over the world, as well as in Provo, regularly continue to help with distribution, translation, firesides, introducing people to F.A.R.M.S., checking address lists, conducting local fund-raising activities, purchasing and placing Book of Mormon-related materials in local libraries, holding open houses, organizing reading groups or student clubs, conducting research, working with local book stores, and many other activities.
Looking For The Nephite Bountiful
Looking For The Nephite Bountiful
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
A grant from F.A.R.M.S. will support a photographic reconnaissance trip in southern Mexico at the end of December. At the invitation of John Sorenson, Dr. David Palmer and Mexican associates will examine a small area just east of the Coatzacoalcos River near the Gulf of Mexico where one or more archaeological ruins are thought to exist (remains have been re ported informally). Sorenson proposed in An Ancient American Setting for the Book of Mormon that the city of Bountiful where the Savior visited was possibly located about there.
Farms Monthly Updates
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Some Newsletter readers may be unaware that since December, 1983, monthly one-page information memos have been produced by the Foundation and distributed to Cornerstone Club contributors. These releases are short, specific reports on late-breaking news about pertinent discoveries or research findings. Some of this information later appears in abbreviated form in the Newsletter or other public sources, but those contributors who read the Monthly Update receive the news first from this unique information service.
Announcing The Cornerstone Club
Announcing The Cornerstone Club
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The Cornerstone Club is our way of saying "Thank you" to those who are providing generous financial support to FARMS. Many of the exciting new projects you are reading about would never happen without people who care enough about scriptural studies to provide the necessary funds.
Friends Of Farms
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
F.A.R.M.S. is currently organizing the Friends of F.A.R.M.S., a group of serious fund-raisers who will help us increase an endowment for the Foundation. The participants will make a commitment of what they will do each year to help the Foundation, such as raising a specific dollar amount or contacting a certain number of potential donors. F.A.R.M.S. will supply selected materials published each year to the participants to promote the Foundation and to keep for their own use.
Electronic Databases Speed And Enrich Your Scripture And Gospel Study
Electronic Databases Speed And Enrich Your Scripture And Gospel Study
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
As part of our service to students of the scriptures, we have arranged with Infobases, Inc., to distribute some of their electronic databases of gospel materials to F.A.R.M.S. subscribers at significant savings. These databases help you find verses of scripture and passages of text much faster than by hand, using verse or page number or key words or phrases, and they open up connections between passages in new ways.
A Decade Of Research Explored And Documented
A Decade Of Research Explored And Documented
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
This month, F.A.R.M.S. and Deseret Book will release their newest book, Reexploring the Book of Mormon. This volume reports the highlights of F.A.R.M.S. research over the last ten years. It is designed to appeal to a very wide audience.
More On Abraham In Egyptian Papyri
More On Abraham In Egyptian Papyri
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
F.A.R.M.S. has been pleased to receive several comments from interested readers about the article that appeared in our September Newsletter exploring the possible significance of the name Abraham in certain late Egyptian magical papyri. As that article indicated, full publication of this ongoing work is yet to come. As work progresses, up-todate reports will be given.
New Year's Greeting And Thanks For Your Assistance
New Year's Greeting And Thanks For Your Assistance
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Each year, many people contribute time and resources to make it possible for the Foundation to promote research on the Book of Mormon and other ancient scripture and to publish the results of that research. Every contribution helps, whether it is a subscription, a $20 gift, or a donation of thousands of dollars, and whether it is two hours or two hundred hours of volunteer labor.
Farms Broadcasts On Tv And Radio
Farms Broadcasts On Tv And Radio
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The following broadcasts of FARMS material may be of interest.
Major Endowment Will Support New Farms Projects
Major Endowment Will Support New Farms Projects
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Karen and Alan Ashton of Orem, Utah, have established a significant FARMS endowment to support the timely implementation of new projects. Their generous gift will ensure that important new research opportunities are not missed while waiting for funding to become available--the endowment will support scholars in pursuing these research opportunities until normal sources of funding are established. This new funding and the increased amount of research it will support both necessitate and make possible the creation of a new position of Director of Research to help in the development of new projects and the supervision of ongoing projects.
Manager's Report
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Newsletter circulation. Reprints and reports. Financial contributors. Staff.
Subscriptions And Donations Still Essential For Farms
Subscriptions And Donations Still Essential For Farms
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Since the announcement that FARMS has been invited to become part of BYU, we have received several phone calls asking whether FARMS still needs the financial support of its subscribers and donors. The answer is emphatically yes!
Contributions Of Farms Members Still Crucial
Contributions Of Farms Members Still Crucial
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
As FARMS has become part of Brigham Young University, some of the faithful members of FARMS have asked if their support is still important to the Foundation. The answer is a resounding yes! Just in the financial area alone, membership fees (which we have also called subscriptions) are crucial to the research and publications of the Foundation. The university contributes less than 20 percent of the Foundation's annual operating budget-a very welcome contribution, but obviously not enough to keep FARMS and its projects running. We still must rely on membership fees, donations, and the sale of publications to support ongoing …