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New Compilation Of Gnostic Scriptures Is Now Available Dec 2023

New Compilation Of Gnostic Scriptures Is Now Available

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

Many early Christians sought gnosis (knowledge) by revelation, inspiration and testimony; hence, they were known as Gnostics. But eventually they were branded as heretics and their writings were suppressed. Although many gnostic views were eccentric, their emphasis on revelation and ritual reflected important aspects of early Christianity that soon were lost. Now many of their writings are conveniently available in a new English translation.


Full Issue Dec 2023

Full Issue

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

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The Best Of The News-Letter Dec 2023

The Best Of The News-Letter

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

The most informative articles that have appeared in the F.A.R.M.S. Newsletters during the past seven years have been organized into two convenient reports . They include concise summaries of each new report, update, publication, or project sponsored by the Foundation.


Chiasmus In Mesoamerican Texts Dec 2023

Chiasmus In Mesoamerican Texts

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

The growing literature on chiasmus generally deals with its use in the Near East and Mediterranean areas. Some Book of Mormon students have wondered if the same form might appear in the New World, but until now the labor required to even begin answering that question had not been done.


Parallelism In The Book Of Mormon Dec 2023

Parallelism In The Book Of Mormon

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

Parallelism is a fundamental feature of biblical Hebrew composition, appearing In many different varieties and contexts. Don Parry has recently completed an Impressive research effort, identifying and classifying many poetic parallel passages in the Book of Mormon.


Spotlight On Janet Twigg Dec 2023

Spotlight On Janet Twigg

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

The Foundation Is pleased to recognize our devoted employees and volunteers. At this time, congratulations are in order for our office manager, Janet Twigg.


1988 Contributions Now Payable Dec 2023

1988 Contributions Now Payable

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

In 1988, as in the past, all who donate $10.00 or more ($5.00 for low-income families and students) will receive the Foundation's quarterly newsletter Insights. If you want to keep your name on the mailing list, now is a good time to make your tax-deductible contribution. To indicate your renewal, complete the attached order form and send it with your contribution to the F.A.R.M.S. office.


Hebrew And Uto-Aztecan Languages Compared Dec 2023

Hebrew And Uto-Aztecan Languages Compared

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

Three years ago Brian Stubbs, then a doctoral candidate In linguistics at the University of Utah, received a grant from F.A.R.M.S. to find out if elements of Hebrew could be detected among native tongues of the Uto-Aztecan family of western North America. He has now prepared a technical report summarizing his extensive research.


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

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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.