Help Us Build A Library,
2023
Brigham Young University
Help Us Build A Library
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
'What would you think about building a first-rate research collection of scholarly materials about the Book of Mormon?" asks FAR.M.S. President John W. Welch, who adds, "We think it would be a big step forward in facilitating Book of Mormon research." And this dream may not be too far off.
Contest Winners,
2023
Brigham Young University
Contest Winners
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The Comprehensive Bibliography of the Book of Mormon keeps growing. Thanks to many people who sent in additions and corrections to the bibliography prepared by Gary Gillum and Jack Welch last year, that listing has increased from 1700 to over 2000 entries.
Ancient Christian Writings Available,
2023
Brigham Young University
Ancient Christian Writings Available
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The long-awaited first volume of Doubleday's landmark publication of the Pseudepigrapha is off the press - and the best deal anywhere for getting a copy is through FARMS.
Reprints And Preliminary Reports,
2023
Brigham Young University
Reprints And Preliminary Reports
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Paul Hoskisson analyzes words, phrases and writing styles from the Book of Mormon text. His paper, "The Ancient Near Eastern Background of the Language of the Book of Mormon," concludes that the scriptural record "is what it purports to be: a document with deep roots in the ancient Near Eastern milieu of Lehi's culture."
First Slide Show Completed,
2023
Brigham Young University
First Slide Show Completed
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
"I think we've got it," reported Kirk Magleby last week. After several hundred hours of work and three trips back to the sound stage to record the polished script, "Lands of the Book of Mormon" with 113 exquisite slides and a 22 minute cassette soundtrack Is now ready for distribution. Nearly 50 sets have already been purchased and delivered.
Complementary Listing,
2023
Brigham Young University
Complementary Listing
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
A special catalogue of available reprints and preliminary reports has been prepared - to complement the 1984 Book of Mormon lessons for the Gospel Doctrine Sunday School class. Your copy Is enclosed in this mailing.
President's Message,
2023
Brigham Young University
President's Message
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
It's been a big summer around the Foundation, thanks to literally thousands of hours of dedicated volunteer efforts and to a continuous flow of letters and contributions from many of you. You will see what I mean as you read this Newsletter.
Full Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
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Reprints & Preliminary Reports,
2023
Brigham Young University
Reprints & Preliminary Reports
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
F.A.R.M.S. is pleased to announce the addition of the following articles as Reprints and Preliminary Reports now available. One of the Foundation's main functions is to make research about the Book of Mormon easily accessible to general readers. The demand for these papers continues to be very strong and responses have been enthusiastic.
Project Updates,
2023
Brigham Young University
Project Updates
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Brian Stubbs has completed and submitted to F.A.R.M.S. his 93 page report entitled "Observations in Uto-Aztecan.'' Stubbs has been assisted by a research grant from the Foundation. His report concludes that there exists a possibility that ''something Semitic'' exists as a ''substantial element of a proto Uto-Aztecan creole.'' (A creole is a mixture of two languages, for example, using the grammar of one and the vocabulary of another.)
Notices And Reviews,
2023
Brigham Young University
Notices And Reviews
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It seemed like a good idea--a first-of-its-kind-in-Australia Book of Mormon symposium sponsored by the LOS Student Association at the University of Sydney in Australia.
Farms News,
2023
Brigham Young University
Farms News
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In the fall of 1978 Professor Joseph P. Schlutz, Professor of Talmudic and Rabbinic literature at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, conducted a semester-long seminar in which he and the class together considered various Jewish elements present in the Book of Mormon. The lectures considered such topic~ as the concept of God, cosmology, prophecy, law, sacrifice, prayer, liturgy, festivals, family and political institutions, messianism, and views of the afterlife. About 20 students participated in the seminar and through the generosity of several of them , F.A.R.M.S. has been able to obtain two sets of cassette recordings of the sessions. In …
Director's Message,
2023
Brigham Young University
Director's Message
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
As the Foundation continues to grow, we pass by some exciting milestones. Here are some firsts for F.A.R.M.S. for the last quarter.
Full Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
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Follow Indian Example, Nibley Urges,
2023
Brigham Young University
Follow Indian Example, Nibley Urges
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
"It would be hard to imagine two cultures more opposed than our own and that of the Indians." These words summarize a central argument of a new paper by Hugh Nibley. In October 1992 Nibley gave a challenging and insightful address at the Bill of Rights Symposium sponsored by the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU. It has been published as "Promised Lands" in the Clark Memorandum by the Law School and is available as a reprint from F.A.R.M.S.
Firesides Planned,
2023
Brigham Young University
Firesides Planned
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In addition to speaking at firesides periodically in the Salt Lake and Provo areas (call for details), scholars associated with F.A.R.M.S. are sometimes invited to travel to more distant locations to conduct firesides for interested friends of the Foundation. In October, Truman Madsen spoke at a successful F.A.R.M.S.-sponsored fireside in San Diego, on which we will report in the future. In the coming weeks, F.A.R.M.S. will sponsor the following firesides.
Fall Issue Of Journal Continues Tradition,
2023
Brigham Young University
Fall Issue Of Journal Continues Tradition
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Students and teachers, academics and nonacademics, professional people and retirees-the contributors to the Fall issue of the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies reflect a variety of backgrounds and interests, bound together by their shared commitment to the value of the Book of Mormon and their desire to plumb its depths.
Volunteers And Contributors Make Projects Succeed,
2023
Brigham Young University
Volunteers And Contributors Make Projects Succeed
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Every subscription, every purchase, and every hour or dollar donated make a difference to the ·success of F.A.R.M.S. projects. The Foundation could not begin to accomplish its goals without the support of thousands of individuals who care deeply about the Book of Mormon and other witnesses of Jesus Christ.
Byu Studies Features Griggs And Jett On Archaeology And Pre-Columbian Voyaging,
2023
Brigham Young University
Byu Studies Features Griggs And Jett On Archaeology And Pre-Columbian Voyaging
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
By special arrangement, the most recent issue of BYU Studies is available through F.A.R.M.S. This outstanding publication contains several articles that will be of great interest to F.A.R.M.S. readers.
Essay Illuminates Publishing Process,
2023
Brigham Young University
Essay Illuminates Publishing Process
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The Religious Studies Center at BYU sponsored a conference on Joseph Smith at the dedication of the new Joseph Smith Building on campus. Organized by Susan Easton Black, associate professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU, the conference was well attended and well received. Papers delivered at the conference have been published by the center and Bookcraft, and F.A.R.M.S. has arranged to reprint one of the chapters that particularly sheds light on the Book of Mormon.
