New Work On Book Of Mormon Geography,
2023
Brigham Young University
New Work On Book Of Mormon Geography
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
John Sorenson has completed a major work on a topic of long-time interest to Latter-day Saint readers of the Book of Mormon. Called The Geography of Book of Mormon Events: A Source Book, it includes information that anybody dealing with this topic hereafter cannot do without. Sorenson focuses on events in the Americas; his ultimate goal is to move students of the subject toward consensus.
Building Bridges,
2023
Brigham Young University
Building Bridges
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
In 1986 Roger R. Keller, a former Presbyterian minister, published his Reformed Christians and Mormon Christians: Let's Talk. The book lays a foundation for helping Protestants and Latter-day Saints discover the overlapping precepts of their convictions in Christ. Chapter 5 is on the Book of Mormon and the concept of scripture. The book is offered at a discount at this time through the generosity of Truman Madsen, a longtime member of the F.A.R.M.S. advisory board.
New Edition Helps Book Of Mormon Study,
2023
Brigham Young University
New Edition Helps Book Of Mormon Study
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
A new "Fireside Edition" of the Book of Mormon is now available through F.A.R.M.S. This edition contains the text of the Book of Mormon in seven paperback volumes, with lines in the wide margins that are suitable for taking brief notes and making cross-references. In addition, at the end of each volume is a short appendix dealing primarily with eyewitnesses to the Book of Mormon.
Biblical Law Biography Published,
2023
Brigham Young University
Biblical Law Biography Published
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Last month a technical 339-page listing of Biblical Law scholarly sources was published as number 51 in the Toronto Studies in Theology by the Edwin Mellen Press in New York.
Sherem's Accusations Against Jacob,
2023
Brigham Young University
Sherem's Accusations Against Jacob
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An interesting encounter is reported in Jacob 7 between Sherem and Jacob. In light of the ancient Israelite criminal law that was in force among the Nephites at this time and at least to the reforms of Mosiah (2 Ne. 5:10; Jarom 1:5; Mosiah 17:7-8; Alma 1:17), it is evident that Sherem's accusations were serious allegations. On three accounts, he accused Jacob of offenses punishable by death.
Fourth Annual Book Of Mormon Lecture Slated,
2023
Brigham Young University
Fourth Annual Book Of Mormon Lecture Slated
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The fourth annual F.A.R.M.S. Book of Mormon lecture will be presented by Dr. Allen J. Christenson on February 27. The title of his lecture is "The Mayan Festival of Resurrection and the Book of Mormon." This presentation will be based on years of research into contemporary and ancient Highland Mayan religious festivals. Dr. Christenson will trace these festivals through time, examine their symbolic treatments of the tree of life and of the conflict between death and the underworld, and note Book of Mormon parallels. He will illustrate his presentation with numerous slides.
Sorenson Retires From Farms Board,
2023
Brigham Young University
Sorenson Retires From Farms Board
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After ten years of leadership and service, John L. Sorenson has retired from the board of directors of F.A.R.M.S. to devote more time to his own research and writing, such as his project on Book of Mormon geography featured in this issue. We thank him for the incalculable help he has given to the Foundation and to the cause of scholarly research on the Book of Mormon.
Full Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
No abstract provided.
Book Of Mormon Educator Passes Away,
2023
Brigham Young University
Book Of Mormon Educator Passes Away
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Eldin Ricks, professor emeritus of Ancient Scripture at BYU, who was a friend of F.A.R.M.S. and a tireless advocate of the Book of Mormon, passed away last month. In our last newsletter we reported his generosity in donating copies of his wide-margin edition of the Book of Mormon to F.A.R.M.S. to make it more widely available---a good example of his efforts on behalf of the scriptures (and their Author). We will miss him.
Little-Known Magazine Defended The Mormon Point Of View,
2023
Brigham Young University
Little-Known Magazine Defended The Mormon Point Of View
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In 1904 an English professor at BYU, Nels Lars Nelson, began publishing a little-known magazine entitled The Mormon Point of View. Although his valiant effort was sustained only for four issues, Nelson was able to write and publish several eloquent and insightful articles.
Nibley Discusses Current Research At Annual Farms Banquet,
2023
Brigham Young University
Nibley Discusses Current Research At Annual Farms Banquet
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
More than 250 people enjoyed the annual F.A.R.M.S. banquet on October 17. Following dinner and reports on the past year's projects and the next year's plans, the highlights of the evening were a beautiful harp solo by Tamara Oswald of the Utah Symphony and remarks by Hugh Nibley.
Electronic Discussion Group Formed To Consider Mormonism And Antiquity,
2023
Brigham Young University
Electronic Discussion Group Formed To Consider Mormonism And Antiquity
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F.A.R.M.S. would like to announce the creation of an electronic discussion group for ancient studies and Mormon scripture called MORM-ANT (Mormonism and Antiquity). This is a listserv mailing list rather than an electronic bulletin board; submissions will be forwarded as electronic mail to all participants in the group. The topics for discussion in this group will be as wide-ranging as the interests of its participants, but generally reflecting the research goals and interests of F.A.R.M.S.
Expedition To Arabia Postponed,
2023
Brigham Young University
Expedition To Arabia Postponed
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The F.A.R.M.S. expedition to the Wadi Sayq has been postponed by the Omani government because of sensitive negotiations between Oman and Yemen that concern territory near Wadi Sayq. However, the Omanis seem interested in a scholarly study of the wadi, so we are optimistic that the expedition will be rescheduled for the first part of January.
More Nibley Transcripts Ready,
2023
Brigham Young University
More Nibley Transcripts Ready
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Transcripts for Semester 3 of "Teachings of the Book of Mormon," Hugh Nibley' s class now being broadcast on a number of cable and public TV stations, can now be obtained from F.A.R.M.S.
Uc-Davis Scholar Discusses Transoceanic Influences,
2023
Brigham Young University
Uc-Davis Scholar Discusses Transoceanic Influences
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The question as to whether the civilizations of the American Indians evolved essentially independently or were importantly influenced by sea-borne visitors from the Old World long before Columbus has been called the most significant issue facing culture historians of the ancient Americas.
Nationally-Televised Dead Sea Scrolls Conference Features Farms,
2023
Brigham Young University
Nationally-Televised Dead Sea Scrolls Conference Features Farms
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
On November 20, 1992, at Stanford University's Kresge Auditorium in Palo Alto, California, Latter-day Saints will be represented at an Interfaith Conference entitled, "Unraveling the Mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls." This 3-hour conference starting at 7 p.m. will be filmed by the Vision Interfaith Satellite Network (VISN). An edited version of the conference will be presented as a one-hour special nationwide to a potential viewing audience of over 20 million.
A Note On The Name Nephi,
2023
Brigham Young University
A Note On The Name Nephi, John Gee
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The opening words of the Book of Mormon, "I, Nephi" (1 Nephi 1:10), raise an interesting issue: Are the "personal names contained in the story ... satisfactory for that period and region"? While an answer to that issue for all the names in the Book of Mormon still awaits investigation, we seem to be in a position to comment on the authenticity of the name Nephi.
Temple Studies Conference Planned,
2023
Brigham Young University
Temple Studies Conference Planned
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The 1993 F.A.R.M.S. Annual Lecture will consist of a day-long series of presentations on ''Temples in the Ancient World." It will be held on a Saturday late in February at Brigham Young University. Admission is free.
New Video Describes Farms,
2023
Brigham Young University
New Video Describes Farms
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Volunteer efforts by Joel Clark and a donation by his employer, NuSkin International, have produced a video introduction to the Foundation. Under the Foundation's direction, Clark spent many hours interviewing and filming people involved in the work of F.A.R.M.S. They talk about their experiences and about what the Foundation stands for and attempts to accomplish.
New Journal Publishes First Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
New Journal Publishes First Issue
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The inaugural issue of the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies is now available. The Journal is dedicated to the study of the text and the historical, cultural, and theological context of the Book of Mormon.
