But in the mormon world, knowing whether someone holds a temple recommend has become shorthand for knowing whether that person is a good mormonand there are many ways to be a good mormon. A meditation on the endowment and love of atonement in this short volume, blake ostler departs from the more analytically rigorous approach that defined his groundbreaking exploring mormon thought series and instead offers a meditation and reflection on the deeper and more important aspects of mormon theology. He received a phd in family science, an ma in educational administration, and a ba in spanish teaching, all from brigham young university. Remember that whole tom murphyblake ostler exchange in sunstone. The book of mormon claims to be an additional revelation to jesus christ. By 1831 the mormon church had more than 1,000 followers, and smith decided to move them.
Blake ostler is an attorney with fox, edwards, gardiner, and brown in salt lake city. In this, the first volume of a planned series of works on mormon thought, blake t. In this short volume, blake ostler departs from the more analytically rigorous approach that defined his groundbreaking exploring mormon thought series and instead offers a meditation and reflection on the deeper and more important aspects of mormon theology. Hoffman spent five seasons at brigham young university, graduating last year as the most prolific receiver in the programs 91year history. Book of mormon translation englishzulu dictionary glosbe. The book of mormon as a modern expansion of an ancient. Brigham young and the expansion of the mormon faith volume 31. In 2011, the book of mormon musical stormed broadway and so did its gay missionary character. Blake ostler, in his exploring mormon thought series, has shown both the sound biblical and philosophical footing lds theology has. I havent studied his theory out completely to see how far he takes it, so i cant say. In this volume, the problems of theism and the love of god, blake shows the problems of more traditional views on soteriology the theology of salvation, such as the arminian view, the reformedcalvinist view, and the catholic view on predestination, the. The precious book of mormon another testament of jesus christ.
A mormon enthusiast is one who is highly interested in, motivated by, and invested in mormonism. From the beginning, it was a missionary creed, and smith sent emissaries. His first release was the bestselling game, book of mormon battles which was followed by warriors of the promised land. Fullmer is authorillustrator of some unique products found in the lds market today. For the lord god hath said that the words of the faithful should speak as if it were from the dead. Back to the title of our pamphlet, the baptist version of the book of mormon. Brigham young and the expansion of the mormon faith volume 31 the oklahoma western.
Jeff sheets, associate professor of communications, gave the colleges final faith and works lecture for the 201617 academic year on may 18th the cofounder of and current faculty advisor, sheets has impressive experience in the professional worlds of creative advertising, brand marketing, and public relations. It puts forth the doctrines of the gospel, outlines the plan of salvation, and tells men what they must do to gain peace in this life and eternal salvation in the life to come. Book of mormon written in modernday english grace for grace. The attributes of god is a critique of classical theism regarding some of the central concepts that. Book of mormon translation in englishlingala dictionary. The book of mormon corrects this myopia quite handily. Anyway, signature books has a response to blake, addressing specifically some of his scholarship.
Feb 20, 2018 for the lord god hath said that the words of the faithful should speak as if it were from the dead. His is the author of many books including his newest fire on the horizon blake ostler has published widely on mormon philosophy in professional academic philosophy journals such as religious studies oxford, england, international journal for the philosophy of religion netherlands, and element. Complete works blake ostlers mormon publications site. This occurred after his resurrection from the dead in jerusalem. May 22, 20 in 2011, the book of mormon musical stormed broadway and so did its gay missionary character. Essays on mormon doctrine the idea of preexistence in mormon thought. Aug 26, 2007 new mormon matters series on inoculating the saints featuring kevin barney and blake ostler john dehlin august 26, 2007 mormon for those interested in the idea of inoculation with regards to lds church members and challenging church historydoctrine, please check out part 1 of our new series on inoculation. May 25, 2017 jeff sheets, associate professor of communications, gave the colleges final faith and works lecture for the 201617 academic year on may 18th the cofounder of and current faculty advisor, sheets has impressive experience in the professional worlds of creative advertising, brand marketing, and public relations.
Mar 07, 2011 and with the entire book of lehi and the forepart of mosiah irretrievably lost, per lds sources, the book of mormon is rather incomplete. The book of mormon national tour cast unveiled creel. Jesus established his church in the americas by appointing apostles and prophets just as he had in israel. Someone mistook me for a mormon apologist, so i thought id clarify myself here.
Article in journal the book of mormon as a modern expansion of an ancient source dialogue. The book of mormon revelation was given great liberty what the underlying text meant. Apologetics blake ostlers mormon publications site. Sep 25, 2014 the crowning event recorded in the book of mormon is the personal ministry of the lord jesus christ among the nephites soon after his resurrection. New mormon matters series on inoculating the saints featuring kevin barney and blake ostler john dehlin august 26, 2007 mormon for those interested in the idea of inoculation with regards to lds church members and challenging church historydoctrine, please check out part 1 of our new series on inoculation. The book of mormon views possession of a body as a necessary condition for humans to experience suffering. The attributes of god is a critique of classical theism regarding some of the. Ostler explores christian and mormon notions about god.
After the book of mormon was published, mormonism began to spread and grow rapidly. Written for both mormons and nonmormons interested in the relationship between mormonism and classical theism, his pathbreaking exploring mormon thought. Ron bohmer is an american actor and singer best known for his musical theatre roles on broadway and as a recording artist and singersongwriter. Blake ostler graduated from brigham young university in 1981, receiving a ba in philosophy, summa cum laude, and a bs in psychobiology, magna cum laude. Ostler recognizes that chiasmus, hebrew phrases, separate and unique voices in the book nephi, jacob, mormon, and moroni are all evidences against the expansion theory.
Oct 01, 2001 in this, the first volume of a series of works on mormon thought, blake t. Oct 20, 1999 when i started this book, i was dating a mormon. He argues that it is a modern expansion of an ancient document. A project to share with the world what is the book of mormon. New mormon matters series on inoculating the saints. Today we sit down with lds philosopher blake ostler. In their simplistic reading of the book they assume that the only people permitted in the hemisphere before columbus were either descendants of lehi or of jared and his brother. Criticisms of the expansion theory of the book of mormon from the scriptural fundamentalists perspective. The book of mormon the book of mormon is a satire musical conceived by south park creators trey parker and matt stone, with robert lopez. The book of mormon features book, music and lyrics by trey parker, robert lopez and matt stone. Ostler believe he received concepts and phraseology, and then explained it. Though ostling presents a wellbalanced, meticulously researched overview of mormonism and dispels some of the myths about mormonism for example, polygamy, i still found this a tough read. Religious freedom reasons for westward expansion national 5.
Noel beldon reynolds is a professor emeritus of political science at brigham young university. Book of mormon and the ruinsthe main issues hugh nibley. And with the entire book of lehi and the forepart of mosiah irretrievably lost, per lds sources, the book of mormon is rather incomplete. The book of mormon tells the story of two young mormon missionaries who are sent to a remote village in northern uganda, where a warlord is threating the locals. The book of mormon, along with continuing revelations reported by the young prophet, formed the basis of a new faith. Book of mormon translation in englishzulu dictionary. Dna, zelph, and the book of mormon july 27, 2004 by bccjohnh patty henetz of the associated press has written an article on dna and the book of mormon, focusing on geneticist simon southerton and his forthcoming book, losing a lost tribe. Ostler views the book of mormon as a combination of an ancient text and josephs expansion, resulting in a modern world view and theological. In the fall of 1840 the first branch of the church was established in the little town of overton in north wales, very near the border with england. He earned his jd at the university of utah, cum laude, in 1985. Book of mormon translation englishlingala dictionary. The recent lds gospel topics essay on the translation process declares that.
Had there been any room for expansion, joseph would not have concerned. The show has been wildly successful, which argetsinger credits to the shows satirical. Paradigms and pitfalls of approach to warfare in the book of mormon. Revisioning the mormon concept of god, by blake ostler.
In 1888, walter sidney rigdon sidney rigdons grandson said that his grandfathers role in fabrication of the book of mormon was a family secret. Because ostler adopts the expansion theory, he affirms that the book of mormon was translated through the gift of god and reflects a revelation of the content of. The book of mormon as an expansion of an ancient resource, dialogue. Of course, it could also be that josephs plagiarism lifting content from multiple authors, each with their differing writing style fingerprint, would also show differing wordprints in byus analysis. People of all faiths and perspectives are welcome to engage in civil, respectful discussion about topics related to mormonism. Craig james ostler has been a professor of church history and doctrine at byu for more than 20 years. Professor sheets demonstrates the connection between faith. After the angels visit and his conversion, aaron tried to repair earlier damage, and became a great missionary after refusing to be king. Blake ostler archives mormon discussions podcasts full lineup. The book of mormon, joseph smith translation, and the doctrine and covenants all help to complete the plain and precious things available to us. Ostler accepts the book of mormon as an actual historical account, but as edited and expanded in light of joseph smiths vocabulary and capacity for expression within his world view.
Translation process mormon stories mormon stories podcast. Mar 01, 2006 blake ostler, in his exploring mormon thought series, has shown both the sound biblical and philosophical footing lds theology has. In fact, the book of mormon translation process was performed entirely without. He served in several administration positions at byu, including associate academic vice president, chair of the department of philosophy, director of general education, director of farms, and executive director of the neal a. Apr 10, 2020 the crowning event in the book of mormon is the ministry of jesus christ among the nephite people. Cody hoffman starred as rare nonmormon at byu before joining. Ostler concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation, education law, special education, employment law, construction law, intellectual property litigation, and real property law. All these comments atributing immutable perfection to the 1921 book of mormon resemble a statement that an elderly lady made to my father, who was a traveling elder in the methodist church. Join us now as we interview the author of the new book bridges ministering to those who question.
A study guide for understanding the writings of isaiah in the book of mormon. The show has been wildly successful, which argetsinger credits to. Parker and stone are the fourtime emmy awardwinning creators of the landmark animated series. Book of mormon modern expansion theory lds church is true blog. The theology of alexander campbell, rigdons mentor, is sprinkled throughout the book of mormon. Jerald and sandra tanner, covering up the black hole in the. As i said earlier, having read the book of mormon through as a baptist minister, i was astonished at how often i kept running into protestant themes. My testimony of the book of mormon is that it is authentic.
The attributes of god is a critique of classical theism regarding some of the central concepts that have. The crowning event recorded in the book of mormon is the personal ministry of the lord jesus christ among the nephites soon after his resurrection. Textual and theological evidence implicating rigdon. Blake ostler on the book of mormon i absolutely love the book of mormon. The crowning event in the book of mormon is the ministry of jesus christ among the nephite people. Nov 20, 2017 in this short volume, blake ostler departs from the more analytically rigorous approach that defined his groundbreaking exploring mormon thought series and instead offers a meditation and reflection on the deeper and more important aspects of mormon theology.
I finally got around to reading ostler s famous paper perhaps one of the more watershed works of modern lds scholarship the book of mormon as a modern expansion of an ancient source. The book of mormon the book of mormon the book of mormon. The mormon religion was officially founded in 1830 when the book of mormon was published. The book of mormon as a modern expansion of an ancient source. It is true that the book of mormon views the son as the god of the old testament who delivered the law to the israelites. In the book of mormon, aaron was a rebellious son, unbeliever, and friend to alma the younger, who caused much dissension in the church. However, im very intrigued by blake ostler s theory about it being a partial modern expansion of an ancient source. The apostle john saw in vision the time when an angel would come to the earth as part of the restoration of the gospel. He has starred in numerous broadway productions, including the scarlet pimpernel, les miserables, and fiddler on the roof, and toured the united states playing such parts as the phantom in the phantom of the opera, and joseph smith in the book of mormon. In this, the first volume of a series of works on mormon thought, blake t. A mormon enthusiast is one who is highly interested in, motivated by, and invested in. This is the famous paper which started the idea that revelation for joseph, and probably all of us, is something altered and expanded upon by the person receiving revelation. Is it possible that a single author wrote the book of mormon. The baptist version of the book of mormon by lynn ridenhour.
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