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.
Scroll Images Form Abmc Scanned Into Database,
2023
Brigham Young University
Scroll Images Form Abmc Scanned Into Database
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
FARMS Electronic Projects Specialist Steven W. Booras is busy managing a team of six part-time FARMS employees and volunteers who are scanning the world's most complete photographic collection of the Dead Sea Scrolls. After a year-long negotiation, the Ancient Biblical Manuscript Center (ABMC) in Claremont, California, agreed to provide the photos for the Dead Sea Scrolls Electronic Reference Library. Booras is currently negotiating to bring selections from other photographic collections to this database as well.
Lectures Examine Abinadi,
2023
Brigham Young University
Lectures Examine Abinadi
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
In a new video discussion on the ancient prophet Abinadi, Todd Parker, associate professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU, presents an informal discussion on the trial of Abinadi before wicked King Noah's court of priests. Parker's wide-ranging and eclectic presentation summarizes information on Abinadi's trial for blasphemy and false prophecy, the courageous way he delivered God's message of repentance to the wicked Nephite priests, and the masterful way he taught the priests the correct interpretation of the law of Moses. The law of Moses prescribes daily activities from which the people learn principles; the law of Christ teaches correct principles …
Assistance For Farms-Sponsored Research,
2023
Brigham Young University
Assistance For Farms-Sponsored Research
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
We often receive questions from Insights readers about one aspect or another of the research that FARMS sponsors. We plan to address some of these questions, and the larger concepts that lie behind them, periodically in this column on "FARMS research notes." In this issue we consider some financial aspects of research support. In future issues we will address such topics as what counts as evidence, how to (and not to) draw conclusions from evidence, what is the nature of "peer review," and what is the purpose and meaning of scholarly "weasel words." We invite your comments and suggestions.
Farms Scholars Lecture In Italy,
2023
Brigham Young University
Farms Scholars Lecture In Italy
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Two FARMS board members, David Rolph Seely (assistant professor of Ancient Scripture) and William J. Hamblin (associate professor of History), were invited to travel to Italy the first week in May to give lectures at a three-day long CES annual conference in Assisi (about two hours from Rome).
Latest Brown Bag Lectures,
2023
Brigham Young University
Latest Brown Bag Lectures
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
On March 27 Carl Johannessen, emeritus professor of Geography from the University of Oregon, spoke about evidences found in the ancient Old World of crops normally considered indigenous to the New World, particularly maize. His discussion, entitled "Diffusion of Cultural Traits across the Oceans in Pre-Columbian Times," included a slide presentation showing ancient architecture that depicts what he argues is maize. If his evidence is confirmed by additional research, it will help establish the existence of contacts between the Old and New Worlds before Columbus, thus helping to establish the plausibility of the Book of Mormon account.
Two Notes On The Lord's Prayer,
2023
Brigham Young University
Two Notes On The Lord's Prayer, John W. Welch
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Four versions of the Lord's Prayer are found in scripture, in Matthew 6, JST Matthew 6, Luke 11, and 3 Nephi 13. Recent research enhances our appreciation of the words that Jesus chose to use.
Hundreds Attend Farms Symposia,
2023
Brigham Young University
Hundreds Attend Farms Symposia
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
"Benjamin's Speech" was the topic of the Ninth Annual FARMS Symposium, held on April 13. More than 1600 people filled the auditorium of the Joseph Smith Building at BYU and flooded into overflow rooms to hear keynote speaker Elder Neal A. Maxwell, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, talk on "King Benjamin's Sermon: A Manual for Discipleship." Elder Maxwell taught that "admiration for the Lord leads to emulation of the Lord," and King Benjamin was the perfect example of this type of discipleship. Elder Maxwell also taught that we must count and weigh all of our blessings, …
Hundreds Attend Farms Symposia,
2023
Brigham Young University
Hundreds Attend Farms Symposia
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
On March 23, some 700-800 people from Utah and other parts of the country turned out to hear presentations about the ancient scrolls and how they contribute to LDS understanding of gospel teachings, the Bible, and other aspects of biblical life. The symposium was sponsored by BYU Religious Education and FARMS.
Five Years And Countless Hours Produce Two Farms Bibliographies On The Book Of Mormon,
2023
Brigham Young University
Five Years And Countless Hours Produce Two Farms Bibliographies On The Book Of Mormon
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies is pleased to announce the publication of two new FARMS bibliographies. A Comprehensive Annotated Book of Mormon Bibliography is designed primarily for working scholars and university libraries. A shorter version, A Guide to Publications on the Book of Mormon, is designed primarily for students of the scriptures who are not professional scholars.
Full Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
No abstract provided.
Brown Bag Lectures Continue To Inform,
2023
Brigham Young University
Brown Bag Lectures Continue To Inform
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Two outstanding Brown Bag lectures were presented in February. Louis C. Midgley, professor of Political Science at BYU, discussed "The Authorship Debate: Who Really Wrote the Book of Mormon?" This lecture was based on a paper Midgley has submitted for publication in a new FARMS collection of essays on the authorship issue. Midgley gave a history of attempts to dismiss Joseph Smith's explanation for the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. In his paper, Midgley writes: "Those who fashion ... naturalistic explanations [of the Book of Mormon's origin] are faced with, among other challenges, the task of uncovering in …
More Lectures On Book Of Mormon Prophets Added To The Farms Book Of Mormon Lecture Series,
2023
Brigham Young University
More Lectures On Book Of Mormon Prophets Added To The Farms Book Of Mormon Lecture Series
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The latest lectures in video series on "The Prophets of the Book of Mormon and Their Messages" (part of the FARMS Book of Mormon Lecture Series) deal with the prophets of the brass plates (1 lecture), King Benjamin (2 lectures), and Alma the Younger (2 lectures). The lectures are available on video and audiotape and as transcripts. See the order form for details.
Authorship Essays Reprinted,
2023
Brigham Young University
Authorship Essays Reprinted
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Since 1830, millions of people have read the Book of Mormon and have been convinced that Joseph Smith's account of its origins is correct-that it is an ancient document given to him for a season by a divine messenger to translate by the gift and power of God. Critics, however, have argued that the book must be a fraud.
Annual Symposium Will Be Repeated In Oakland,
2023
Brigham Young University
Annual Symposium Will Be Repeated In Oakland
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
"Benjamin's Speech: The Ninth Annual FARMS Symposium on the Book of Mormon" will be repeated in Oakland, California, on 20 April 1996, a week after its original presentation in Provo. Sponsored by the Saratoga Stake, this version of the symposium will feature most of the same lectures as the original (see details on page 1), most of them live and some on videotape.
Broadcast Schedules Set,
2023
Brigham Young University
Broadcast Schedules Set
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Please note the following broadcasts of FARMS presentations.
New Committees Will Set Media And Electronic Policies,
2023
Brigham Young University
New Committees Will Set Media And Electronic Policies
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
FARMS has formed two new committees to give the Foundation guidance on nonprint forms of distribution. As opportunities grow to disseminate faithful scholarship on the Book of Mormon and related subjects through new means, the Foundation wants to be ready to respond appropriately.
Farms Audiovisual Materials Can Be Found In Video Stores And Libraries,
2023
Brigham Young University
Farms Audiovisual Materials Can Be Found In Video Stores And Libraries
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
FARMS is now providing some public libraries and video rental stores with copies of videos, audiotapes, and transcripts of Hugh Nibley's Teachings of the Book of Mormon course videos and the FARMS Book of Mormon Lecture Series, as part of its mission to make Book of Mormon research findings available widely, promptly, and economically.
