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Why Won't The Pope Treat His Faithful Like Adults?, Michael W. Higgins

Mission & Culture Publications

When Pope Francis summoned bishops from around the world to gather in Rome for a synod on the family this fall, and when he instructed his staff to prepare a questionnaire inviting serious input from the Roman Catholic world, bishops moved quickly to adjust the generic template to their local constituencies. Information was gathered, sifted and systematized in preparation for the gathering.

But there are signs that the papal nerve may be wavering a mite. Vatican authorities have actively discouraged, if not directly forbidden, the public release of the materials gathered.

A Testimony In Art And Artifacts: The Paul Chesman Exhibit, Nathan Whetten, Dr. Marti Allen, Dr. Alan Parrish

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The subject of my project was former BYU professor Dr. Paul Cheesman and his collection of Pre-Columbian artifacts. During Dr. Cheesman’s collecting years there was significant numbers of collectors, with many different goals. Many collections were made for museums, or by archaeologists, or by people just seeking interesting objects. My goal was to examine Dr. Cheesman’s purpose in collecting and to mount an exhibition of his artifacts in the JSB.

Samuel Harrison Smith, A Prophet’S Brother, Don B. Taylor, Dr. Richard Bennett

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Latter Day Saint history is full of records concerning our founder and first prophet of this dispensation, Joseph Smith, Jr., including extensive works on his personal history, teachings and ministry. For all that we do know about him however, there exists a lack of detailed history of his siblings. The focus of this project is to look into the great life of one of them, Samuel Harrison Smith, Joseph’s younger brother.

Summary Of Creative Research Grant Results Of The Life Of Luke S. Johnson, James A. Rae, Dr. Richard E. Bennett

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The results of being accepted for this scholarship resulted in an extensive life history of one of the most prominent Latter-Day Saint pioneers. Though now largely not well known, Luke S. and the Johnson family played an important role in the beginnings of a new faith. Little information about the life of Luke S. Johnson has been made readily available to members of the L.D.S. church and the public. During the previous six months research has been documented and compiled into a 27 page history highlighting, what most would consider to be, the most interesting and important events of this …

Making Windows Into Men’S Souls: An Examination Of Theological Norms At Elizabethan Cambridge, John R. Parker

Undergraduate Theses and Capstone Projects

The nature of English religiosity that is both specific ideology and doctrine and how these were practiced in the adherent's day to day life, during the later part of the Tudor dynasty has been the subject of much debate and research. Due to the volume of work produced about this period it is necessary to differentiate between three categories: those works which are directly relevant to this examination, as they deal specifically with either the time or content of this essay, those which are useful to understanding the period directly preceding this examinations focus, and those which address subjects and …

St. Mark’S Catholic Community Of The Deaf, February 16, 2014

Saint Mark's Catholic Community of the Deaf

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Edmonton, Canada

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The Faithful Flyer, 02-16-2014, University Of Dayton. Campus Ministry

Chapel Bulletins

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Buckner, Lily, 1858-1893 (Sc 1289), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1289. Pages from the record of baptisms at Trinity Episcopal Church, New Orleans, Louisiana, recording the baptism of Lily Buckner, daughter of Simon Bolivar Buckner and Mary (Kingsbury) Buckner, on 21 April 1869.

The Delaware Indians Before, During, And After The 1831 Visit Of Mormon Missionaries, David M. Calabro, Dr. Richard E. Bennett

Journal of Undergraduate Research

In 1831, missionaries Oliver Cowdery, Parley P. Pratt, and Frederick G. Williams visited the Delaware Indians on their reservation in Kansas and preached the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Delawares reacted positively to the missionaries’ message. However, before the missionaries could baptize members of the tribe, the U. S. Indian Agency forced them to leave. In my research on the 1831 mission to the Delawares, I intended to answer the question, “Why did Oliver Cowdery and his companions visit the Delawares?” As a result of my research, I found that the mission can be appreciated in terms of its …

How Long Does The Pilgrimage Tourism Experience To Santiago De Compostela Last?, Lucrezia Lopez

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

Tourism and pilgrimage are different social phenomena (Cohen, 1992; Collins-Kreiner, 2010a); tourism is more secular than pilgrimage, which is mainly a sacred journey (Barber, 2001). In spite of this, both indicate a ‘movement’; so that tourists and pilgrims are ‘foreigners, travellers and strangers’ (Smith, 1992) who look for authentic experiences (Collins-Kreiner, 2010a). The question: ‘What kind of Experience Pilgrimage is?’ has many answers. From a social point of view, pilgrims are free from social obligations; they share the same destination and the same social status. Because of this, the anthropologists Turner and Turner (1978) defined pilgrimage as an anti-structural experience …

Stockholm United Baptist Church - Edmonson County, Kentucky (Sc 1286), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1286. An account of the formation of the Stockholm United Baptist Church, written by Thelma Strange. The church was formed in 1910 in Edmonson County, Kentucky. Includes a list of charter members and ministers.

An Annotated Bibliography Of The Book Of Abraham, David K. Gellman

Journal of Undergraduate Research

I received a Research & Creative Work Scholarship Award to compile a comprehensive annotated bibliography on The Book of Abraham. The Book of Abraham is a unique book of scripture found within the LDS canon. It was translated by Joseph Smith in 1835 from Egyptian papyri and is now included as part of the Pearl of Great Price. There have been many valuable works written about the Pearl of Great Price, as well as some excellent bibliographies. However, a bibliography complllng information just on the topics found in The Book of Abraham has not been published. Much of my personal …

Textual Fingerprinting: Uncovering Book Of Mormon Material In The Joseph Smith Translation Of The Bible, Donald Patrick Bradley

Journal of Undergraduate Research

During the first three years of the LDS Church, Joseph Smith spent much of his time revising or retranslating the Bible. He intended to clarify obscure passages, restore lost truths, and weed out errors that had found their way into the sacred text. Although the resulting “Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible” (or JST) is scripture to nine million Latter-day Saints, little is known about how it was produced. Did joseph Smith bring it forth solely by direct revelation? Did he use his own judgment in revising some passages? Were there yet other sources he used besides his own mind …

Abinadi, An Opera In Two Acts, Meredith Ryan Taylor, Dr. David Sargent

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Abinadi, at the time of this report, has not been completed. Originally the opera was intended to be finished with an orchestration requiring soloists, chorus and a small instrumental ensemble of not more than twenty players. Early on in the process of writing, Dr. Lawrence Vincent (head of BYU opera) expressed an interest in somehow staging the work, but was unsure that the funds would be available for an orchestra. In consideration of this and the prospect of having the work staged I decided to reduce the amount of instrumentalists to three- two pianists and a woodwind specialist (the cast …

Final Report, Kristina Potter, Dr. Susan Easton Black

Journal of Undergraduate Research

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Peter French, His 1813 Inn, And The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Josh E. Probert, Dr. Larry C. Porter

Journal of Undergraduate Research

I spent 10 days in Northeastern Ohio and Western New York this summer researching Peter French and his property which was purchased by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1833. While in Ohio I visited several historical repositories including the Western Reserve Historical Society, Lake County Historical Society, and the Morley Public Library in Painesville. Altogether, the research project was successful. The information obtained will be extremely valuable to the LDS Church Historical Department whom I will report to in an oral presentation on September 15, 1998.

Vertrees, Peter, 1840-1926 (Sc 1282), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1282. Autobiography of Peter Vertrees, an African-American native of Edmonson County, Kentucky, who served as a cook in the Confederate Army, 6th Kentucky Cavalry. Afterward, he was an educator and Baptist minister, chiefly in Sumner County, Tennessee. Includes associated biographical data, and the autobiography of his third wife Diora.

The Saints At War, Geoffrey Wright, Dr. Robert Freeman

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The scriptures tell us, “If all had been, and were, and ever would be, like unto Moroni, behold, the very powers of hell would have been shaken forever…”1 Moroni was an example of faith- his faith inspired him to fight in defense, of his family, religion and liberty. Moroni “was a strong and a mighty man; he was a man of perfect understanding; yea, a man who did not delight in bloodshed; a man whose soul did joy in the liberty and the freedom of his country, and his brethren from bondage and slavery; yea, a man whose heart did …

Document Collection And Data Entry For A Refined Huguenot Immigrant Database With An Emphasis On New York And Rhode Island, Kirk Skidmore, Jacob Ekins, Byron R. Merrill

Journal of Undergraduate Research

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Huguenots (French Protestants) suffered bitter religious persecution at the hands of their fellow countrymen. Some recanted their faith but many continued to live, some publicly and others privately, according to the dictates of their consciences. Difficulties for these did not ameliorate. Persecutions, robbings, and bloodshed caused thousands upon thousands to seek refuge in countries near and far. Huguenots, of whom many were artisans and merchants, chose to bring their industry and religious values to the British Colonies and began life anew. They were an active minority and soon held positions of rank and …

Russian Sign Language Glossary Of Lds Terms, Nathan Boyce, Dr. Christopher Wakeland

Journal of Undergraduate Research

There are over ten missions in the Church among Russian speakers. The largest group is in Kiev, where the first deaf branch in the former Soviet Union was formed. There are around sixty deaf members there. Since many words used commonly in the Church are not used commonly outside of it, deaf people have had to make up their own signs for these new words. Many words have no signs and are spelled. Several similarly written, but different-meaning words are given the same sign. This results from members in isolated cities not thinking up the same signs.

Correspondence Between The Spartans And The Jews In 1 Maccabees, Carl Griffin

Journal of Undergraduate Research

On December 9, 1993, I was informed by letter that I had been chosen as a recipient of the Research and Creative Work Scholarship. I was delighted at the time at the prospect of exploring my proposed research topic, and am now pleased to report the results of that research. Perhaps a brief review of my topic is in order.

Chiastic Inclusio In The Pentateuch: The Covenantal Ring1, Shannon Murdock, Dr. Roger Baker, Richard Draper

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Various LDS scholars have taken pains to point out the paucity of LDS scholarship on the Joseph Smith Translation (JST) of the Bible. Priceless as it is, the JST’s literary contribution to the Old Testament remains largely unexplored. Even LDS readers are uninformed with regards to significant literary contributions made by the Prophet Joseph’s inspired corrections. My ORCA project is an effort to defray this problem by investigating a Pentateuchal poetic pattern in which JST passages from the book of Moses play a significant role. I consider the results of my research a partial answer to Robert Matthews’ prediction:

A Virtual Passover, Daron L. Janis, Dr. Victor Ludlow

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Passover is the central liturgical festival of Judaism, celebrating the Israelite deliverance from Egyptian slavery. It reminds Jews of the birth of their nation and God’s solemn covenant with their ancestors. In fact, Passover has traversed religious boundaries, carrying its significance into both mainstream Christian and Latter-day Saint ideology. However, Passover has always been and will always be a primarily Jewish celebration. It describes the Jewish experience, not only several thousand years ago, but in every generation to the present day and beyond. Indeed, a profound understanding of the social, political, historical, spiritual, and experiential significance of Passover will lead …

The Committee Of Seven And It’S Members, Mark R. Ashurst-Mcgee

Journal of Undergraduate Research

In the Council of Fifty’s earliest years and in its last years, it appears that within the Council of Fifty there was an executive body of seven men. In historical literature, the only references to the Utah group of seven are D. Michael Quinn’s two citations of Council of Fifty member (and Apostle) Franklin D. Richards’ journal. On 23 June 1882, Richards recorded the following in his journal: 2 Sessions in Council of the Kingdom Committees were appointed to see after Election affairs in Idaho Territory in Nevada State-and seven John Sharp, W[illia]m Jennings, W[illiam Henry] Hooper R[obert] T[aylor] Burton, …

The Brethren Speak – About The Women: 1850-1870, Katie Farnsworth Bitner, Jill Mulvay Derr

Journal of Undergraduate Research

During fall semester 2000 I had the opportunity to study some of the ideas taught about Eve and the role of women among Protestant Americans in the 19th century. While doing this work I became curious about what the brethren of the LDS Church were saying to and about the women during that time. I also wanted to know how the statements they made changed over time, that is whether they followed cultural trends or not. I did my search in the Journal of Discourses, which is a compilation of many conference talks and other speeches by the brethren from …

The History Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints In Mozambique, Partick C. J. Tedjamulia, Dr. E. Dale Lebaron

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The people of Mozambique did not wait for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to determine the appropriate time to enter their country, the early Mozambican pioneers paved the way and called in the troops. When the first full-time missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints entered Maputo, Mozambique they found an official branch already organized with a full presidency, relief society, and auxiliary leaders. As the missionaries entered the Maputo Branch sacrament meeting for the first time, the members had been fasting for their arrival.

The Faithful Flyer, 02-09-2014, University Of Dayton. Campus Ministry

Chapel Bulletins

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Light And Salt: Faith Into Action, Lawrence Frizzell

Department of Religion Publications

Cycle A liturgical readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 9, 2014: Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16. This article was previously published in The Catholic Advocate.

St. Mark’S Catholic Community Of The Deaf, February 9, 2014

Saint Mark's Catholic Community of the Deaf

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Edmonton, Canada

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Church Bulletin, February 9, 2014

Church Bulletin

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Ottawa, Canada

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