Mesoamerican Tours Shaping Up,
2023
Brigham Young University
Mesoamerican Tours Shaping Up
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Don't miss the F.A.R.M.S. tours to southern Mexico and Guatemala, identified by many as the heartland of the Book of Mormon. John W. Welch will lead a tour leaving on November 5 and Noel Reynolds will lead a second tour to the same areas leaving on February 4 of next year.
Kbyu Will Broadcast 52 Book Of Mormon Classes By Hugh Nibley,
2023
Brigham Young University
Kbyu Will Broadcast 52 Book Of Mormon Classes By Hugh Nibley
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
During the 1988-89 and 1989-90 school years, the Brigham Young University Division of Continuing Education and KBYU TV joined to film Hugh Nibley teaching BYU Religion classes 421 and 422, "Teachings of the Book of Mormon." The visual and sound quality are excellent.
Symbolic Action As Prophetic Curse,
2023
Brigham Young University
Symbolic Action As Prophetic Curse, Donald W. Parry
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
At one point in his ministry, Isaiah was instructed by the Lord to remove his garment and shoes and walk "naked [like a slave, without an upper garment] and barefoot" among the people. Isaiah's action was to be a sign, for as Isaiah walked like a slave, even so would the Egyptians become slaves to the Assyrians (Isaiah 20:2-4). This prophetic symbolic action by Isaiah represented a prophetic curse that destruction and ruin would come upon the Egyptians.
Farms Plans Open House At Education Week,
2023
Brigham Young University
Farms Plans Open House At Education Week
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
If you are going to attend this year's Education Week on the BYU campus, plan to visit the F.A.R.M.S open house on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5:00 to 7:30 P.M. on the ground floor of Amanda Knight Hall, just south of campus on the corner of 800 North and University Avenue.
Nibley Exposes The Pretensions Of The Ancient State--And Of Our Own,
2023
Brigham Young University
Nibley Exposes The Pretensions Of The Ancient State--And Of Our Own
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
"Reading Nibley is a constant pleasure, even where the argument is subtle or a page is studded with details. To benefit most fully from reading Nibley, one must be like a cup, ready to be filled to the brim, and then some," writes Stephen D. Ricks, Associate Professor of Asian and Near Eastern Languages, in the forward to The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled.
Full Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
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No abstract provided.
Christenson Gives Farms Book Of Mormon Lecture,
2023
Brigham Young University
Christenson Gives Farms Book Of Mormon Lecture
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
On February 27 Dr. Allen J. Christenson presented the fourth annual F.A.R.M.S. Book of Mormon lecture, entitled "Maya Harvest Festivals and the Book of Mormon."
New Paper Issued On Priesthood In The Book Of Mosiah,
2023
Brigham Young University
New Paper Issued On Priesthood In The Book Of Mosiah
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Daniel C. Peterson has recently completed a study of what the book of Mosiah reveals about priesthood among the Nephites. His paper on the subject is now available through F.A.R.M.S.
What Does The Farms Logo Mean?,
2023
Brigham Young University
What Does The Farms Logo Mean?
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Recently, a number of new subscribers have inquired about the meaning of the Foundation's logo. We hope that the following brief explanation will answer your questions.
Staff Members Change Duties,
2023
Brigham Young University
Staff Members Change Duties
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Recently it has been necessary to make some changes in the responsibilities of members of our staff. We want to let you know about these changes so that you will know whom to contact when you have business to conduct with F.A.R.M.S.
Tours To Mesoamerica Announced,
2023
Brigham Young University
Tours To Mesoamerica Announced
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
F.A.R.M.S. is sponsoring two tours to the lands of the Book of Mormon in Mexico and Guatemala. This is a great opportunity for you to visit the lands and sites that most likely were the setting for most of the Book of Mormon, with other F.A.R.M.S. subscribers who share your interests and with commentary provided by a member of the F.A.R.M.S. board of directors, who will accompany the tour as guest lecturer. The tour will be led by Joseph Allen.
Collected Updates Of 1990 Highlight Recent Research,
2023
Brigham Young University
Collected Updates Of 1990 Highlight Recent Research
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The F.A.R.M.S. Updates for 1990 have been collected and are available as a set on the order form in this issue. These updates give brief reports on some of the most interesting Book of Mormon research currently being conducted. They are the quickest and most direct way to keep up-to-date on research in progress.
Concrete Evidence For The Book Of Mormon,
2023
Brigham Young University
Concrete Evidence For The Book Of Mormon, Matthew G. Wells, John W. Welch
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Helaman 3:7-11 reports that Nephite dissenters began moving from the land of Zarahemla into the land northward where they began building with cement. "The people who went forth became exceedingly expert in the working of cement; therefore they did build houses of cement," as well as "all manner of their buildings" and many cities "both of wood and of cement." The Book of Mormon dates this significant technological advance to the year 46 B.C.
1991 Review Examines 17 New Books On The Book Of Mormon,
2023
Brigham Young University
1991 Review Examines 17 New Books On The Book Of Mormon
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The third volume of the annual F.A.R.M.S. Review of Books on the Book of Mormon is now available for purchase.
Full Issue,
2023
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No abstract provided.
Sorenson And Raish Bibliography Available On Disk,
2023
Brigham Young University
Sorenson And Raish Bibliography Available On Disk
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
In accordance with requests from readers, we are making copies of John Sorenson's and Martin Raish's Pre-Columbian Contacts with the Americas across the Oceans: An Annotated Bibliography available on computer disk. See the order form for details.
Brown Bag Seminar Continues To Explore New Research,
2023
Brigham Young University
Brown Bag Seminar Continues To Explore New Research
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The first presentation of the Fall 1990 semester was an illustrated report on the progress of research by Warren and Michaela Aston on possible sites for the original Bountiful. John Sorenson and Mel Thorne used slides and information provided by the Astons to brief the seminar participants on the state of the Aston's research. (See the article above.)
Astons Report Latest Findings In Oman,
2023
Brigham Young University
Astons Report Latest Findings In Oman
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Michaela and Warren Aston of Queensland, Australia, have sent to F.A.R.M.S. a preliminary report on their third trip to the Arabian peninsula to search for Lehi's land Bountiful. Despite political tensions in the area, they accomplished more in the three weeks they spent there than on any previous trip. They completed their survey of the coastline and took numerous photographs.
Fund-Raising Committee Is Expanded,
2023
Brigham Young University
Fund-Raising Committee Is Expanded
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Much of the fund raising necessary to carry on the work of F.A.R.M.S. is done by the Foundation Endowment Committee. This committee is directed by Brent Hall as the Foundation Development Director and consists of some great friends of F.A.R.M.S., including David Reeves, Allen Hill, Merrill Bateman, and Ed Pinegar.
Book Of Mormon Bibliography--Volunteers Needed,
2023
Brigham Young University
Book Of Mormon Bibliography--Volunteers Needed
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
A mammoth task is now underway: with added emphasis on Book of Mormon scholarship the past few years, it has become necessary to improve, update, and annotate the 1986 F.A.R.M.S. Bibliography of the Book of Mormon. Donald W. Parry, who will oversee this project, notes that during the past five years, several hundred students and scholars have realized the usefulness of this bibliography.
