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First Annual Book Of Mormon Lecture Dec 2023

First Annual Book Of Mormon Lecture

Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship

On March 2, 1988, Richard L. Anderson will deliver the First Annual Book of Mormon Lecture sponsored by the Foundation. The title of his lecture is "Religious Validity: The Sacramental Covenants in 3 Nephi."


Enlarged Edition Of Lehi In The Desert Dec 2023

Enlarged Edition Of Lehi In The Desert

Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship

The new expanded edition of Lehi in the Desert is an essential starting place for understanding the many things Hugh Nibley has contributed over the past four decades to Book of Mormon scholarship. This classic material broke ground in previously unexplored areas, which proved enormously fruitful. This vigorous and insightful research into the cultural and spiritual roots of Lehi and the Jaredites has never been equalled or exhausted.


Full Issue Dec 2023

Full Issue

Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship

No abstract provided.


Report From The Advisory Board Dec 2023

Report From The Advisory Board

Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship

In the last six months, the Board of Advisors (see the names listed at the bottom of the first page of this issue of Insights) has been reorganized and has now assumed several new roles in F.A.R.M.5. planning and operation. Three committees have been formed, concerned respectively with research, evaluation, and production.


Our Staff Expands Dec 2023

Our Staff Expands

Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship

F.A.R.M.S. extends a warm welcome to new members of our staff. Brenda Kay Miles, an anthropology student at Brigham Young University, performs superbly as our new fulltime secretary. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, she has spent most of her life in Utah and presently resides in Provo with her husband. Another indispensable new member is Richard Olsen, a Salt Lake native and art teacher by profession, who has replaced Greg McMurdie in shipping and inventory. Last year Richard volunteered his time and talents in doing the graphic artwork for the 24-page 1986-87 F.A.R.M.S. Catalog {copies of which may still be …


Farms Spotlighted Dec 2023

Farms Spotlighted

Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship

Two articles published recently in separate issues of This People magazine feature two men central to F.A.R.M.S.' success as a scholarly research foundation. The first, "Taking the Stand," by James Bel l, focuses on John W. Welch, the organization 's creator and president. The article reveals how Welch first encountered studies of chiasmus in the New Testament and then discovered the same literary form in the Book of Mormon, both while serving a mission in Germany twenty years ago. It goes on to tell how F.A.R .M.S. originated.


Book Of Mormon Critical Text Completed Dec 2023

Book Of Mormon Critical Text Completed

Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship

The third and final volume of the 1200-page Book of Mormon Critical Text has now been completed. Four years in preparation, this monumental project is a significant milestone in Book of Mormon scholarship. The Critical Text is a tool for scholarly reference-not for casual reading. It shows the textual variants that exist among the manuscripts and the major English editions of the Book of Mormon, including the present-day text. In addition, numerous parallel references to Biblical phraseology and concepts are provided in the footnotes, along with philological notes and references to Judaic expressions.


Chiasmus In Helaman 6:7-13 Dec 2023

Chiasmus In Helaman 6:7-13

Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship

Now available is John W. Welch's recent report on the discovery of a particularly fine example of chiasmus in the Book of Mormon. Welch comments, "This text seems to be among the clearest examples of chiasm in the Book of Mormon." This chiasm, found in Helaman 6:7-13, is the full report for the 64th Year of the Reign of the Judges, a year in which great change occurred among the Nephite and Lamanite peoples. During that yea r, both Nephites and Lamanites enjoyed an extraordinary peace, prosperity, and freedom of travel uncommon at any other time before in Nephite history. …


Expanded Reports Now Available Dec 2023

Expanded Reports Now Available

Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship

Four reports previously made available through the foundation have recently been upgraded, each in the following way.


Mormon Concept Of Scripture Discussed Dec 2023

Mormon Concept Of Scripture Discussed

Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship

The Mormon concept of scripture was one of the main topics discussed at the consultation session on the study of the Latter-day Saints held at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature in Atlanta last November. Two of the papers read at that time are now available on the attached order form.


"Time Vindicates The Prophet" Dec 2023

"Time Vindicates The Prophet"

Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship

Are Mormons Christians? This fundamental question is deeply probed and precisely answered in Volume 3 of the Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, The World and the Prophets. As Professor R. Douglas Phillips writes, the re-publication of this classic work, now available through F.A.R.M.S., "can only be most welcome."


Lo Que Realmente Significa Magis Y Por Qué Importa, Fr. Barton T. Geger S.J. Dec 2023

Lo Que Realmente Significa Magis Y Por Qué Importa, Fr. Barton T. Geger S.J.

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

Muchas definiciones del magis se proponen en los círculos jesuitas, no todas las cuales son claras o útiles. La mejor definición, en términos de practicidad, fidelidad a las fuentes y correspondencia con otros temas ignacianos, es “el bien más universal”. Está estrechamente relacionada con el lema no oficial de la Compañía de Jesús, “Para la mayor gloria de Dios”.


The Circle Of Insight: A Process For Deepening Ignatian Imagination, And Inviting Hope, Anthony Nicotera Dec 2023

The Circle Of Insight: A Process For Deepening Ignatian Imagination, And Inviting Hope, Anthony Nicotera

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

Former Jesuit, educator, scholar, clinical social worker, peace and justice activist and advocate, and co-director of Seton Hall University’s Catholic Social Thought (CST) in Action Academy and NYU’s Post-Master’s Certificate Program in Spirituality and Social Work, Dr. Anthony Nicotera shares his Circle of Insight framework as a tool for deepening Ignatian imagination and inviting hope. The Circle of Insight’s See, Reflect, Act process, inspired by CST, and curated and created by Dr. Nicotera over twenty-five years of spiritual, social justice, and social work advocacy and practice, including teaching social justice courses and engaging in nonviolent civil resistance, builds on Ignatian …


Concord Bishopville Membership Records, Concord United Methodist Church, Bishopville Dec 2023

Concord Bishopville Membership Records, Concord United Methodist Church, Bishopville

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.


Covenant Greer Charge Conference 2022, Covenant United Methodist Church, Greer Dec 2023

Covenant Greer Charge Conference 2022, Covenant United Methodist Church, Greer

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.


Covenant Greer Membership Records, Covenant United Methodist Church, Greer Dec 2023

Covenant Greer Membership Records, Covenant United Methodist Church, Greer

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.


Covenant Greer Property Records, Covenant United Methodist Church, Greer Dec 2023

Covenant Greer Property Records, Covenant United Methodist Church, Greer

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.


The Brief History Of Stephenson Memorial United Methodist Church--1923-1986, Covenant United Methodist Church, Greer Dec 2023

The Brief History Of Stephenson Memorial United Methodist Church--1923-1986, Covenant United Methodist Church, Greer

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.


The History Of Covenant United Methodist Church, Covenant United Methodist Church, Greer Dec 2023

The History Of Covenant United Methodist Church, Covenant United Methodist Church, Greer

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.


Cypress Ridgeville Church Council Minutes 2006-2015, Cypress United Methodist Church, Ridgeville Dec 2023

Cypress Ridgeville Church Council Minutes 2006-2015, Cypress United Methodist Church, Ridgeville

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.


Cypress Ridgeville Church Council Minutes 2016-2023, Cypress United Methodist Church, Ridgeville Dec 2023

Cypress Ridgeville Church Council Minutes 2016-2023, Cypress United Methodist Church, Ridgeville

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.


Cypress Ridgeville Church Council Minutes 1997-2005, Cypress United Methodist Church, Ridgeville Dec 2023

Cypress Ridgeville Church Council Minutes 1997-2005, Cypress United Methodist Church, Ridgeville

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.


Cypress Ridgeville Property Records, Cypress United Methodist Church, Ridgeville Dec 2023

Cypress Ridgeville Property Records, Cypress United Methodist Church, Ridgeville

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.


Cypress Ridgeville Membership Register & Church Records, Cypress United Methodist Church, Ridgeville Dec 2023

Cypress Ridgeville Membership Register & Church Records, Cypress United Methodist Church, Ridgeville

Methodist Local Church Records

No abstract provided.


A Plan To Counteract The Negative Effects Of Laïcité On Evangelism, Jonathan Brian Laase Dec 2023

A Plan To Counteract The Negative Effects Of Laïcité On Evangelism, Jonathan Brian Laase

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This action research project aims to assist believers in the Eglise Evangelique Baptiste de Draguignan in France to maximize their evangelistic efforts despite the pressures and adverse effects of laïcité. The work rests on the historical and French legal definition of laïcité that parallels the biblical doctrine of the separation of church and state. This doctrine supports the libertarian approach of laïcité and opposes the restrictive definition growing in French culture. A group of eleven individuals participated in an intervention to assist believers in their understanding of laïcité, evangelism, and the practice of evangelism. This six-week intervention combined teaching times, …


A Correlational Study Of Transformational Learning Tactics And Transformational Leadership Practices In Evangelical Pastors, Nichelle L. Crozier Dec 2023

A Correlational Study Of Transformational Learning Tactics And Transformational Leadership Practices In Evangelical Pastors, Nichelle L. Crozier

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This research sought a possible explanation for the decline in Christianity in the United States through the lens of Evangelicalism. Holding to the Protestant reformist tenet of sola Scriptura, evangelicals characterize the role of the pastoral leader as being responsible for teaching congregants the Scriptures so that the congregant may do the work of the ministry according to Ephesians 4:11-16. Therefore, it was reasonable to question whether a pastoral leader's discipleship experiences, described here as transformational learning, had any impact on their disciple-making efforts, which were described as transformational leadership. The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to determine …


Effectiveness Of Training Jacksonville Church Of God Seventh Day To Minister Biblical Truth To Seventh-Day Adventists, Dirk E. Anderson Dec 2023

Effectiveness Of Training Jacksonville Church Of God Seventh Day To Minister Biblical Truth To Seventh-Day Adventists, Dirk E. Anderson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study addresses Jacksonville Church of God Seventh Day’s lack of understanding of how to communicate biblical truths effectively to local Seventh Day Adventists. The purpose of this study was to determine to what extent a training program could improve the confidence of church members to share biblical truths with Seventh-day Adventists. The method of study involved training eleven members of the church. These members were from different races, ages, and genders. The training program consisted of seven one-hour training sessions. The data collection methods included interviews and surveys. The results of this study indicate that a training program can …


Exploring The Impact Of Spiritual Disciplines Among Disciples Of Christ, Sharon Yvette Hardy Hunter Dec 2023

Exploring The Impact Of Spiritual Disciplines Among Disciples Of Christ, Sharon Yvette Hardy Hunter

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Spiritual disciplines have long been recognized as a means to foster more significant spiritual growth and maturity in the life of disciples of Christ. However, in today’s culture, there is a perceived lack of commitment to spiritual growth with new and established disciples of Christ of the twenty-first century vs. those of the twentieth century at Perfecting Church in Detroit, Michigan. Therefore, this study will look at the impact of introducing spiritual disciplines to new disciples of Christ to foster more significant spiritual growth and a commitment to a life of faith in Christ. Although faith community members embrace a …


Prayer’S Effect On Love And Respect In Christian Married Couples, Gabrielle Knorr Keenum Dec 2023

Prayer’S Effect On Love And Respect In Christian Married Couples, Gabrielle Knorr Keenum

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study explored the relationship of Christian religious couples between marital prayer, either with spouse or for spouse, and the Biblical directive found in the New Testament that husbands and wives should both love and respect their spouse. Previous research is explored which finds multiple benefits religiosity and prayer have upon a couple’s relationship. The benefits of religiosity include couples view marriage as sacred and God as their moral authority which produces higher marital satisfaction and marital commitment. Benefits of relational prayer include increased trust, increased marital satisfaction, increased forgiveness, higher ability to resolve marital conflict, lower marital infidelity, higher …


Engaging The Church Body Of First Baptist Church Of Baldwyn Through A Ministry Placement Process, Jonathan Haley Uhrig Dec 2023

Engaging The Church Body Of First Baptist Church Of Baldwyn Through A Ministry Placement Process, Jonathan Haley Uhrig

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Churches often struggle with finding enough volunteers to staff their ministries fully. The church staff and a small percentage of its membership usually does most of the ministry. Instead of pleading for more volunteers and putting pressure on those already serving to add additional ministries, churches can equip their current membership to serve in the church as they are gifted. When someone comes to Christ, God gives them at least one spiritual gift. Believers also have ministry passions and talents that can be leveraged for building and growing the church. Churches can help their members discover their spiritual gifts and …