Research Staff Adds Senior Project Manager,
2023
Brigham Young University
Research Staff Adds Senior Project Manager
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The FARMS research s ta££ has been strengthened by the addition of John A. Tvedtnes as Senior Project Manager. He will assist M. Gerald Bradford, Director of Research, taking responsibility for the management of specific research projects.
Revelation And The Urim And Thummim,
2023
Brigham Young University
Revelation And The Urim And Thummim, Matthew Roper
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
In the past most biblical scholars viewed the Urim and Thummim as a rather mechanical device used merely to obtain a yes or no answer, similar to casting lots. This is quite different from the function of the device described in the Book of Mormon as "interpreters" and by the Prophet Joseph Smith as the "Urim and Thummim." In these descriptions of the use of the Urim and Thummim, revelation played a large role. For example, accounts of the translation of the Book of Mormon indicate that Joseph Smith could not translate without the Spirit and that a great deal …
Journal Of Book Of Mormon Studies Publishes Second Issue For 1995,
2023
Brigham Young University
Journal Of Book Of Mormon Studies Publishes Second Issue For 1995
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Final editorial work is being completed on the Fall 1995 issue of the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies (volume 4, number 2), which should be ready to mail soon after you receive this issue of Insights. This issue has a decidedly literary bent. Of the five major articles, three consider the topics of narrative criticism, poetic diction and parallel word pairs, and chiasmus. A fourth takes a literary view of the book of Mosiah.
Nibley Fellowships Support The Education Of Six Promising Young Scholars,
2023
Brigham Young University
Nibley Fellowships Support The Education Of Six Promising Young Scholars
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Hugh W. Nibley Fellowships for the 1995-1996 academic year have been announced by FARMS. Awards have been made to continue support for the two recipients of the fellowship for 1994-1995, Gaye Strathearn and John Gee, and to assist four new Nibley Fellows: Anthony Rivera Jr., Allen J. Christenson, Carl Griffin, and Frank F. Judd Jr.
Full Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
No abstract provided.
Make 1996 A Book Of Mormon Year For Someone Special With An Insights Gift Subscription,
2023
Brigham Young University
Make 1996 A Book Of Mormon Year For Someone Special With An Insights Gift Subscription
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The Insights newsletter is the best source for solid, reliable information about Book of Mormon research. Since the LDS Church course of study for 1996 will be the Book of Mormon, you can make the year a Book of Mormon year for your friends and family by giving them an Insights gift subscription to enrich their study.
To Help With The Farms Building Fund,
2023
Brigham Young University
To Help With The Farms Building Fund
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
If you would like to make a tax-free contribution to the construction of our new FARMS building, you may indicate on the order form the way in which you wish to donate: either a cash donation or the pledge of a monthly amount. If these alternatives do not meet your needs but you wish to contribute in another way, you may discuss other options with Brent Hall at the FARMS office, by calling our toll-free number, 800-327-6715.
A New Home For Farms,
2023
Brigham Young University
A New Home For Farms, Noel B. Reynolds
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
About a year ago, Richard Winwood, recently returned mission president and strong FARMS supporter, was visiting the FARMS office to discuss some future projects. After an hour or so discussing a long list of proposed projects, he bluntly announced that FARMS's ability to fulfill its mission was being compromised by the limitations of its physical facilities.
Lavish Photo Book Documents Lds Life,
2023
Brigham Young University
Lavish Photo Book Documents Lds Life
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Time Warner has just published a beautiful book of photographs that gives the world a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of Latter-day Saints. The Mission contains the work of fifty world-class photographers who traveled extensively around the world in the course of a year, documenting the people, history, culture, rituals, and beliefs of the global Church. It was produced with considerable cooperation from the Church and includes a preface written by President Gordon B. Hinckley. It is remarkably accurate for a work by outsiders and its tone is sympathetic to the beliefs and life-styles of members, reflecting no doubt …
Brown Bags Continue,
2023
Brigham Young University
Brown Bags Continue
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Rocks, radar, and writers--these have been the topics of the most recent presentations at the FARMS brown bag seminar at BYU. John L. Sorenson, professor emeritus of Anthropology at BYU, spoke about writers, or more accurately, about the authorship of the Book of Mormon. He pointed out that Joseph Smith apparently thought that the Book of Mormon applied to all of North and South America, yet the book fits only a limited Mesoamerican setting. If Joseph had made up the setting or used what he knew about the world, it would not have matched so well a part of the …
New Catalog Ready For You And Your Friends,
2023
Brigham Young University
New Catalog Ready For You And Your Friends
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Enclosed in this mailing is the newest FARMS catalog, which we hope will be of use as you plan your Christmas giving. We are happy to make extra copies of the catalog available free for you to give to your friends. Just let us know how many you need--you are our best ambassadors.
Videos Down Under,
2023
Brigham Young University
Videos Down Under
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Dennis Curyer of Australia reports that the effort to put FARMS videos into the format used there (see Insights, Sept. 1994) is going well and attracting attention from as far away as Germany, England, and Malaysia. New videos are being reformatted all the time. He can be reached through a new fax number - (03) 9739-5415 - or by mail at P.O. Box 770, Lilydale, Vic., Australia 3140.
Book Of Mormon Series Offers Five New Lectures,
2023
Brigham Young University
Book Of Mormon Series Offers Five New Lectures
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The following lectures, recently filmed and broadcast as part of the FARMS Book of Mormon Lecture Series, are now available for you to enjoy (videos, audiocassettes, or transcripts- see the order form).
Benjamin's Tower And Old Testament Pillars,
2023
Brigham Young University
Benjamin's Tower And Old Testament Pillars, John W. Welch, Terry L. Szink
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
While scholars are uncertain about the precise nature of the ammud (see August 1995 Insights), it is clear that it was something other than a pillar. Roland deVaux imagines the king "standing on a pedestal" where presumably he worshipped God. Gerhard von Rad, commenting on the pillars in 2 Kings, sees them as some kind of high, narrow platform.
Review Continues Picks And Pans,
2023
Brigham Young University
Review Continues Picks And Pans, Larry K. Smith
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The most highly recommended item in the latest Review of Books on the Book of Mormon (volume 7, number 2) is not a single book but a resource library of books on CD-ROM, the LDS Collectors Edition from Infobases. Editor Daniel Peterson gives it three stars (out of a possible four stars) for its usefulness to the student of the scriptures, and reviewer Larry K. Smith calls it a "quantum leap forward" for study and research on the scriptures and related topics because it brings together such a large quantity of good books at such a low price (less than …
Elder L. Tom Perry Examines The Personalities Involved In The Translation Of The Book Of Mormon And In The Restoration Of The Church,
2023
Brigham Young University
Elder L. Tom Perry Examines The Personalities Involved In The Translation Of The Book Of Mormon And In The Restoration Of The Church
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
In his address to the friends and supporters of FARMS at the Foundation's 1995 annual banquet, Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve expressed his interest in the human chemistry found in organizations and examined the early history of the Church from this perspective. He spoke of the challenges that Joseph Smith faced as a young husband with a skeptical father-in-law who thought Joseph should be doing something more productive than sitting around the house translating golden plates. He reflected on the challenges that Martin Harris faced in helping to finance the work on the Book of …
Full Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
No abstract provided.
The Joseph Smith Translation Of The Four Gospels: A Harmony,
2023
Brigham Young University
The Joseph Smith Translation Of The Four Gospels: A Harmony
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
For a limited time you can purchase through FARMS this useful scripture study tool at a 30% discount. Compiled and published in 1989 by Steven J. Hite and Julie Melville Hite, it displays the full text of the four New Testament gospels in parallel columns, with the additions and deletions made by Joseph Smith highlighted by bold or strikethrough text.
Farms Distribution Center Has Moved,
2023
Brigham Young University
Farms Distribution Center Has Moved
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
With the increased pace of operations, FARMS has outgrown its offices in Amanda Knight Hall, so the distribution center and operations offices have been moved into a house converted into offices at 551 East 870 North in Provo, just west of the BYU Health Center. To reach the house by car, turn north onto 500 East off of 800 North (see the map). It is most easily reached on foot from campus by walking south on the sidewalk just east of the Widstoe building, crossing Campus Drive, going down the steps toward the west end of the Health Center, and …
Farms Enters Cyberspace,
2023
Brigham Young University
Farms Enters Cyberspace
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
People interested in Book of Mormon studies and the activities of FARMS who have computer modems now have online access to FARMS information and some FARMS papers, and more material is being added regularly. FARMS has a small library located in the Nauvoo section of America Online and a HomePage on the World Wide Web, an international network of computers.
