Project Updates,
2023
Brigham Young University
Project Updates
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Progress continues on several fronts. Jay Huber from Ricks College and T. Stephen Eastmond from Santa Ana College are combining effort studying chronology and astronomy in the Book of Mormon. Ken Jenkins in Berkeley, California, continues his creative and monumental efforts at computer analysis of Book of Mormon texts. Blake Ostler in Salt Lake City is moving ahead with his study of word pairs in the Book of Mormon. Brian Stubbs has submitted four installments of his linguistic analysis of New World and Old World language phenomena. Bruce Young in Somerville, Massachusetts, Michael Bundy in Ogden, Utah, and several others …
Farms News,
2023
Brigham Young University
Farms News
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
It is exciting to read the mail and feel the enthusiasm participants have for FARMS projects. Here are examples of recent comments.
Director's Message,
2023
Brigham Young University
Director's Message
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Cooperation. The Foundation has seen a lot of it in the lase three months, from many sides! And the results are rewarding to all, as this issue of the Newsletter should show. We are more efficient, thanks to institutional cooperation from Brigham Young University . We are broader based, thanks to cooperation from the Church Educational System and BYU's Campus Education Week. We are more productive, thanks to new volunteers. We can plan more confidently, thanks to generous gifts and pledges. We continue to discover, without surprise, that there is something for everyone to do.
Full Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
No abstract provided.
Manager's Report,
2023
Brigham Young University
Manager's Report
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, federal tax identification number 95-3442860, was incorporated in 1979 . In July 1981, its newsletter circulation was 850; currently over 3,000 newsletters are mailed to 43 states and 17 foreign countries. To date, over 4,000 Reprints and Preliminary Reports have been distributed. Recent asset acquisitions include a multilith offset press . Last fiscal year 46 people made financial contributions to FARMS; this year 204 people have contributed. FARMS has four part-time employees.
Preliminary Reports,
2023
Brigham Young University
Preliminary Reports
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
One of the Preliminary Reports offered with this issue is an examination of "International Relations and Treaties in the Book of Mormon'' by Mark Davis and Brent Israelsen. Their purpose is to identify ''principles of the law of nations'' in the Book of Mormon.
Reprints,
2023
Brigham Young University
Reprints
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
One of the papers offered in this issues' Reprint Series is "Pre-Columbian Old World Coins in America: An Examination of the Evidence, '' by Jeremiah F. Epstein (Current Anthropology 21 [Feb. 1980]: 1-20). Epstein surveys the field of Old World coins dating to pre-Columbian times that have been found in the United States, particularly within the last three decades, to determine how seriously such items should be taken. If valid, the existence of such coins would obviously be a powerful argument for diffusionists.
Project Updates,
2023
Brigham Young University
Project Updates
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The Book of Mormon Bibliography, an index of all serious studies about the Book of Mormon, should be ready for distribution this fall . It already contains over 1,850 entries. This monumental bibliography will be the first relatively comprehensive listing of articles, papers, book and theses dealing with the Book of Mormon. It will provide a solid base for the Book of Mormon Encyclopedia and facilitate other organized research on Book of Mormon topics as well as guide development of the FARMS Reprint series. It should also help prevent unnecessary duplication of research. When it is available, we hope many …
Notices And Reviews,
2023
Brigham Young University
Notices And Reviews
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
FARMS will be hosting an exhibit on Book of Mormon research in the Garden Court of the Wilkinson Center during BYU Campus Education Week, August 24-27 . We will be passing out literature, selling reprints, gathering suggestions and answering questions about Book of Mormon studies and current FARMS projects. If you are attending Campus Education Week, come by and introduce yourself. Encourage your friends to visit the display and add their names to our mailing list.
Farms News,
2023
Brigham Young University
Farms News
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
A valuable " think-tank" for the Book of Mormon Encyclopedia has just been organized as a six-man advisory council. They include dean of Mormon scholars Hugh Nibley, now professor emeritus of Ancient Scriptures at BYU; Merrill J. Bateman, former dean of BYU's School of Management; Blaine T. Hudson, president of Blaine Hudson Printing in Salt Lake City; Charles D. Tate, editor of BYU Studies; Robert K. Thomas, former BYU academic vice-president; and Jay M. Todd, managing editor of the Ensign.
Director's Message,
2023
Brigham Young University
Director's Message
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
It is hard not to be enthusiastic about the progress FARMS has made in the last twelve months. Hopefully the next twelve will see even more. The strong response of volunteers, donors and scholars has really kept us scrambling to stay ahead . We have benefited from all your comments and suggestions! Keep them coming!
Full Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
No abstract provided.
Preliminary Reports,
2023
Brigham Young University
Preliminary Reports
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
The following two abstracts summarize papers recently received by FARMS. The complete papers, including surveys of the literature and exhaustive examples, provide interesting insights into otherwise perplexing aspects of the Book of Mormon.
Project Updates,
2023
Brigham Young University
Project Updates
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
A critical edition of the Book of M:Jrrron may be a reality within a few months. FARMS has supplied Robert F. Smith sane materials needed to complete a critical text of the various editions of the Book of M:Jnnon. The annotated text will show each change which has teen made in the Book of Mormon from the first manuscript down to the newest edition. "Having an accurate text, of course, is an essential step in the scholarly study of the book," points out John Sorenson, "and Fob's unusual dedication and patience will make this significant contribution possible."
Director's Message,
2023
Brigham Young University
Director's Message
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
We hope you enjoy this latest Newsletter. We are excited about progress being made and hope you find the reports in this issue informative.
Farms News,
2023
Brigham Young University
Farms News
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
After a year of planning, FARMS announces the beginning of a very long, very tough, and very exciting project: the production of a Book of Mormon Encyclopedia.
Full Issue,
2023
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
No abstract provided.
1998 Reading Suggestions Old Testament And Pearl Of Great Price,
2023
Brigham Young University
1998 Reading Suggestions Old Testament And Pearl Of Great Price
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
Each year FARMS compiles a list of books that may aid readers in their study of the scriptures in the Gospel Doctrine class of the Sunday School. For 1998, the assigned scriptures are the Old Testament and the Pearl of Great Price. We have made arrangements with several publishers to make available to FARMS subscribers at a 20% discount a number of good introductory books that may supplement your study of these scriptures. You may find these books helpful in supporting (not replacing) your study of these scriptures for the coming curriculum year. To order any book on this list, …
Videos Available In Pal,
2023
Brigham Young University
Videos Available In Pal
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
For a nominal charge of $1.50 above the regular price, any FARMS video can be converted into PAL format. Simply indicate on any FARMS order form your desire to have the PAL format, or call the FARMS office. We hope that this service makes FARMS videos more useful to subscribers around the world.
Nibley Temple Essay Reprinted,
2023
Brigham Young University
Nibley Temple Essay Reprinted
Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
FARMS has reprinted (from volume 4 of the Collected Works of Hugh Nibley) an influential article by Nibley on the temple of ancient Israel, entitled "What Is a Temple?" The subheadings in the text give a sense of its content and emphases.
