Elder Maxwell Speaks At Farms Banquet Of Consecration And The Gospel's "Democracy Of Demands" That Builds And "Aristocracy Of Saints",
2023
Brigham Young University
Elder Maxwell Speaks At Farms Banquet Of Consecration And The Gospel's "Democracy Of Demands" That Builds And "Aristocracy Of Saints"
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
KBYU-TV began broadcasting Hugh Nibley's Book of Mormon class on January 5. Every Sunday afternoon in 1992 at 5:00 P.M. (MST) you can watch another stimulating and informative class session.
Electronic Bulletin Board Formed,
2023
Brigham Young University
Electronic Bulletin Board Formed
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
F.A.R.M.S. has received notice of the formation of MORMON-L, an electronic bulletin board on Mormon studies. The organizers indicate that it is open to all persons, Mormons and non-Mormons alike, who wish to engage in substantial discussion of topics relating to Mormonism. The following guidelines will regulate the bulletin board.
Scholars Discuss Geography,
2023
Brigham Young University
Scholars Discuss Geography
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
On December 7, a "working group on Book of Mormon internal geography," consisting of 14 people, met in Provo. The invitation to meet had been sent by convenor John Sorenson to all who had received from F.A.R.M.S. a copy of his "Source Book" on the subject, along with selected other people.
Encyclopedia Selling Briskly,
2023
Brigham Young University
Encyclopedia Selling Briskly
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The F.A.R.M.S. office has been receiving a steady stream of orders for the Encyclopedia of Mormonism, published by Macmillan. We are pleased that many F.A.R.M.S. readers are taking advantage of the opportunity to obtain this excellent reference source. We believe your family will enjoy and learn from the informative articles and numerous excellent illustrations.
More On Abraham In Egyptian Papyri,
2023
Brigham Young University
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.
Selected Sperry Symposium Papers Now Available,
2023
Brigham Young University
Selected Sperry Symposium Papers Now Available
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The annual Sperry Symposium was held at BYU on October 26, 1991. Many of the papers presented will be published next spring. In the meantime, four papers are now available separately on the enclosed order form.
Articles Available Separately,
2023
Brigham Young University
Articles Available Separately
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The Summer 1990 issue of BYU Studies, a special issue on the Book of Mormon, is now out of print. The new 1992 F.A.R.M.S catalog, however, lists several of its articles individually.
Farms Publishing Plans For 1992,
2023
Brigham Young University
Farms Publishing Plans For 1992
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
F.A.R.M.S. has a full and varied schedule of publishing in 1992. Temple and Cosmos: Beyond This Ignorant Present, the twelfth volume in the Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, will appear in early 1992. This volume contains essays, some not previously published, dealing with the temple and other related topics. In the late summer a revised edition of Abraham in Egypt will appear, which will also contain material published in the Improvement Era in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Fragments Of Original Manuscript Discovered,
2023
Brigham Young University
Fragments Of Original Manuscript Discovered, Royal Skousen
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For more than three years, Royal Skousen has been studying the original manuscript of the Book of Mormon. His most recent accomplishment, and undoubtedly one of the most significant, was the discovery, conservation, and photography of a collection of a large number of fragments from the original manuscript.
Symposium Planned For March,
2023
Brigham Young University
Symposium Planned For March
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
On Saturday, December 14, 1991, a group of 18 scholars met to discuss the ancient history, horticulture, philology, and symbolism of the olive tree, in order to shed light on Zenos's allegory in Jacob 5. Progress reports were given on over twenty projects, notes were shared, and issues discussed.
Touring Mesoamerica Is An Unforgettable Experience,
2023
Brigham Young University
Touring Mesoamerica Is An Unforgettable Experience
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
One F.A.R.M.S. tour to Guatemala and Mexico returned in November. The next is set to go in February.
Full Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
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Weights And Measures Paper Ready,
2023
Brigham Young University
Weights And Measures Paper Ready
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
We have experienced some delay in getting the Preliminary Report entitled "Weights and Measures in the Time of Mosiah II" completed. Recent publications on ancient Near Eastern measurement systems sent our staff back to do further research to be sure the paper was up to date and comprehensive. The paper is now available. Participants who had previously ordered It will be receiving their copy in the mail soon.
Regional Delegates Respond,
2023
Brigham Young University
Regional Delegates Respond
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Over 100 people throughout the world have agreed to serve as regional delegates for the Foundation.
Press Releases Spread The Word,
2023
Brigham Young University
Press Releases Spread The Word
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
In an effort to make interesting scriptural research available to a larger audience, the Foundation has issued press releases to LDS periodicals. Jeanette Smith, Michele Steed, John Tanner and Jack Welch prepared short abstracts of several papers that were sent to 25 newspapers in August.
Advisory Board Expanded,
2023
Brigham Young University
Advisory Board Expanded
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The July 1982 Newsletter announced the creation of an Advisory Board to help F.AR.M.S. achieve Its ambitious goal of publishing a comprehensive Book of Mormon Encyclopedia. Three devoted individuals have recently added their services to that board. Paul R. Cheesman will be the Advisory Coordinator. Truman G. Madsen will be responsible for External Relations, and Noel B. Reynolds will serve as Academic Relations advisor.
Exhibits And Open House,
2023
Brigham Young University
Exhibits And Open House
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
During August, the Foundation again sponsored informational exhibits at the CES Symposium and Education Week on BYU campus. We appreciate Reed Hyde, Shannon Magleby, Garth Norman, Stephen Ricks, Larry Smith and Janet Twigg who donated many hours of their time staffing the displays. Over 250 people added their names to the newsletter mailing list as a result of the exhibits.
Meet Our Director Of Promotion,
2023
Brigham Young University
Meet Our Director Of Promotion
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Thursday, September 8, 1983 was a red letter day for the Foundation. That was the day Susan Roylance came on board. Things may never be the same again. Mrs. Roylance became acquainted with the Foundation three years ago following a fateful meeting with Kirk Magleby in Guatemala.
New Faces At Farms,
2023
Brigham Young University
New Faces At Farms
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
In a non-profit research organization, people make the difference, and F.A.R.M.S. has some tremendous new people to Introduce:
Research Corner,
2023
Brigham Young University
Research Corner
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
New ideas keep cropping up. Here are a few of the more striking points that researchers have recently noticed.
