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Audio podcast of the Interpreter Foundation

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The Interpreter Foundation is a nonprofit educational organization focused on the scriptures of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Book of Mormon, the Pearl of Great Price, the Bible, and the Doctrine and Covenants), early LDS history, and related subjects. Publications in Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture are peer-reviewed and all publications are made available as free internet downloads or through at-cost print-on-demand services.

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Conference Talks: The Priestly Interests of Moses the Levite

March 27, 2024 17:59 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

John W. Welch and Jackson Abhau spoke at the Tracing Ancient Threads in the Book of Moses Conference on Saturday, September 19, 2020 about “The Priestly Interests of Moses the Levite.” The Bible states that Moses was the son of Amram, who was of the tribe of Levi (Exodus 6:16-20; 1 Chron. 6:1-3). Moses’s brother […] The post Conference Talks: The Priestly Interests of Moses the Levite first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lecture 24

March 26, 2024 20:02 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 14

March 26, 2024 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

This week, we have lectures 23 and 24 from Hugh Nibley’s Book of Mormon classes at Brigham Young University, covering 2 Nephi 32 through Jacob 2, and Jacob 3—4, respectively. During 1988, 1989, and 1990, Hugh Nibley taught Honors Book of Mormon classes for four semesters at Brigham Young University. The lectures were video-taped and […] The post Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 14 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 14

March 26, 2024 17:59 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MB

  In the March 10th Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Mark Johnson, Martin Tanner, Terry Hutchinson, and Kevin Christensen discuss Book of Mormon lesson 14, “Be Reconciled unto God through the Atonement of Christ” covering Jacob 1-4. You can listen to or download the Book of Mormon in Context […] The post Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 14 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio Show — March 17, 2024: Discussion2

March 25, 2024 18:03 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MB

Interpreter Radio Show — March 17, 2024: Discussion

March 25, 2024 18:01 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MB

Interpreter Radio Show — March 17, 2024

March 25, 2024 17:59 - 53 minutes - 74 MB

  In the March 17, 2024 episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Bruce Webster, Kris Frederickson, and Martin Tanner. They discuss Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 15, the Church’s security procedures, and the acquisitions from the Community of Christ. You can listen to or download the March 17th broadcast of […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — March 17, 2024 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

King Benjamin’s Sermon as a Type of Temple Endowment

March 22, 2024 17:59 - 1 hour - 21.1 MB

Abstract: To more permanently unify the Mulekites and the Nephites as a reunited kingdom of Israel, King Benjamin gathered his people at the temple, and in his role as a king and priest after the order of Melchizedek, imparted teachings that bear resemblance to the Latter-day Saint temple endowment ceremony first introduced in Nauvoo. Several […] The post King Benjamin’s Sermon as a Type of Temple Endowment first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Conference Talks: “The Word of My Power”: The Divine Word in the Book of Moses

March 20, 2024 17:59 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

Matthew L. Bowen spoke at the Tracing Ancient Threads in the Book of Moses Conference on Saturday, September 19, 2020 about “‘The Word of My Power’: The Divine Word in the Book of Moses.” His paper frames the divine “word” as a narrative thread in Moses 1–8 has implications for the nature of the Genesis […] The post Conference Talks: “The Word of My Power”: The Divine Word in the Book of Moses first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 13

March 19, 2024 20:00 - 16 minutes - 37.5 MB

During 1988, 1989, and 1990, Hugh Nibley taught Honors Book of Mormon classes for four semesters at Brigham Young University. The lectures were video-taped and audio cassettes and printed transcripts were made of the lectures. We believe these recordings will be interesting to listen to and valuable to your Come, Follow Me study program this […] The post Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 13 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio Show — March 3, 2024: Come Follow Me

March 19, 2024 18:01 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 13

March 19, 2024 17:59 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MB

  In the March 3rd Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Hales Swift, Brent Schmidt, and Martin Tanner discuss Book of Mormon lesson 13, “He Shall Rise … with Healing in His Wings,” the lesson for Easter. You can listen to or download the Book of Mormon in Context segment […] The post Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 13 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio Show — March 10, 2024: Discussion

March 18, 2024 18:01 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MB

Interpreter Radio Show — March 10, 2024

March 18, 2024 17:59 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MB

  In the March 10, 2024 episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Mark Johnson, Martin Tanner, Terry Hutchinson, and Kevin Christensen. They discuss Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 14, the purchase of the Kirtland Temple, and Deuteronomists in the Book of Mormon. You can listen to or download the March […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — March 10, 2024 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Premortal Life and Mortal Life: A Fearful Symmetry

March 15, 2024 17:59 - 22 minutes - 5.11 MB

Abstract: Bodily weakness, along with the varied circumstances into which we were born, provide the essential initial and ongoing conditions that shape the challenges and opportunities of our mortal probation. In life, we are not expected merely to preserve our innocence in defiance of worldly tendencies, nor are we compelled to cede to cynicism in […] The post Premortal Life and Mortal Life: A Fearful Symmetry first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio Show — March 3, 2024: Discussion

March 15, 2024 16:02 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

Interpreter Radio Show — March 3, 2024

March 15, 2024 16:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MB

  In the March 3, 2024 episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Hales Swift, Brent Schmidt, and Martin Tanner. They discuss Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 13. You can listen to or download the March 3rd broadcast of the Interpreter Radio Show below. These audio tracks are also included in […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — March 3, 2024 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Conference Talks: “Strong Like Unto Moses”: The Case for Ancient Roots in the Book of Moses Based on Book of Mormon Usage of Content Apparently from the Brass Plates

March 13, 2024 17:59 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Noel Reynolds and Jeff Lindsay spoke at the Tracing Ancient Threads in the Book of Moses Conference on Saturday, September 19, 2020 about “‘Strong Like Unto Moses’: The Case for Ancient Roots in the Book of Moses Based on Book of Mormon Usage of Content Apparently from the Brass Plates.” Their paper discusses research in […] The post Conference Talks: “Strong Like Unto Moses”: The Case for Ancient Roots in the Book of Moses Based on Book of Mormon Usage of Content Apparently from the Brass ...

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lecture 23

March 12, 2024 20:02 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 12

March 12, 2024 20:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

During 1988, 1989, and 1990, Hugh Nibley taught Honors Book of Mormon classes for four semesters at Brigham Young University. The lectures were video-taped and audio cassettes and printed transcripts were made of the lectures. We believe these recordings will be interesting to listen to and valuable to your Come, Follow Me study program this […] The post Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 12 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 12

March 12, 2024 17:59 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

  In the February 25th Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Steve Densley, John Thompson, and special guest Kerry Muhlestein discuss Book of Mormon lesson 12, “This Is the Way” on 2 Nephi 31-33. You can listen to or download the Book of Mormon in Context segment of the February […] The post Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 12 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Test-Recovering the Lost Concept of Truth in the Restoration Scriptures: Another Key to Understanding God’s Word

March 10, 2024 01:09 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB

Abstract: The word “truth” has for practical purposes lost one of its original English-language meanings, and this has significant implications for understanding scriptures. The obvious, well-understood meaning is that which is real or factual. However, the earliest meaning in English is that which is true in an entirely different way, in the sense of fidelity, […] The post Test-Recovering the Lost Concept of Truth in the Restoration Scriptures: Another Key to Understanding God’s Word first...

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March 10, 2024 01:09

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Recovering the Lost Concept of Truth in the Restoration Scriptures: Another Key to Understanding God’s Word

March 08, 2024 18:59 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB

Abstract: The word “truth” has for practical purposes lost one of its original English-language meanings, and this has significant implications for understanding scriptures. The obvious, well-understood meaning is that which is real or factual. However, the earliest meaning in English is that which is true in an entirely different way, in the sense of fidelity, […] The post Recovering the Lost Concept of Truth in the Restoration Scriptures: Another Key to Understanding God’s Word first appe...

Conference Talks: Moses 1 and the Apocalypse of Abraham: Twin Sons of Different Mothers?

March 06, 2024 18:59 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Jeffrey Bradshaw, David Larsen, and Stephen Whitlock spoke at the Tracing Ancient Threads in the Book of Moses Conference on Saturday, September 19, 2020 about “Moses 1 and the Apocalypse of Abraham: Twin Sons of Different Mothers?.” Their paper highlights the striking resemblances between Moses 1 and a corresponding account from the Apocalypse of Abraham […] The post Conference Talks: Moses 1 and the Apocalypse of Abraham: Twin Sons of Different Mothers? first appeared on The Interpreter F...

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lecture 22

March 05, 2024 21:02 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 11

March 05, 2024 21:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

During 1988, 1989, and 1990, Hugh Nibley taught Honors Book of Mormon classes for four semesters at Brigham Young University. The lectures were video-taped and audio cassettes and printed transcripts were made of the lectures. We believe these recordings will be interesting to listen to and valuable to your Come, Follow Me study program this […] The post Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 11 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 11

March 05, 2024 18:59 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MB

  In the February 18th Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Bruce Webster, Robert Boylan, and Kris Frederickson discuss Book of Mormon lesson 11, “A Marvelous Work and a Wonder” covering 2 Nephi 26-30. You can listen to or download the Book of Mormon in Context segment of the February […] The post Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 11 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio Show — February 25, 2024: Come Follow Me

March 04, 2024 19:01 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

Interpreter Radio Show — February 25, 2024

March 04, 2024 18:59 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MB

  In the February 25, 2024 episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Steve Densley and John Thompson with special guest Kerry Muhlestein. They discuss Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 12 and Kerry’s new book The Easter Connection. You can listen to or download the February 25th broadcast of the Interpreter […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — February 25, 2024 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Proper Names and Political Claims: Semitic Echoes as Foundations for Claims to the Nephite Throne

March 01, 2024 18:59 - 1 hour - 21.2 MB

Abstract: The Book of Mormon contains examples of phonemes in character names that resemble Semitic root words. The possible meanings of the names and their timing in the Book of Mormon narrative provide a deeper level of context to the Nephite political challenges in the books of Mosiah through 3 Nephi. Specifically, the English phonemes for […] The post Proper Names and Political Claims: Semitic Echoes as Foundations for Claims to the Nephite Throne first appeared on The Interpreter Found...

Conference Talks: Centralizing Scriptural Resources

February 28, 2024 18:59 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MB

Ryan Dahle spoke about “Centralizing Scriptural Resources” at the Tracing Ancient Threads in the Book of Moses Conference on Saturday, September 19, 2020. All of the conference presentations were filmed, and both video and audio recordings of each presentation are available. Videos, audio recordings and transcripts are available at https://interpreterfoundation.org/conferences/2020-book-of-moses-conference/papers/. The videos are also available […] The post Conference Talks: Centralizing Sc...

Interpreter Radio Show — February 18, 2024: Advocacy2

February 27, 2024 23:05 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MB

Interpreter Radio Show — February 18, 2024: Advocacy

February 27, 2024 23:03 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MB

Interpreter Radio Show — February 18, 2024: Discussion

February 27, 2024 23:01 - 5 minutes - 7.83 MB

Interpreter Radio Show — February 18, 2024

February 27, 2024 22:59 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MB

  In the February 18, 2024 episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Bruce Webster, Robert Boylan, and Kris Frederickson. They discuss Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 11, the recent article in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship by David M. Belnap and Nalini M. Nadkarni, naturalistic explanations […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — February 18, 2024 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 10

February 27, 2024 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

During 1988, 1989, and 1990, Hugh Nibley taught Honors Book of Mormon classes for four semesters at Brigham Young University. The lectures were video-taped and audio cassettes and printed transcripts were made of the lectures. We believe these recordings will be interesting to listen to and valuable to your Come, Follow Me study program this […] The post Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 10 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 10

February 27, 2024 18:59 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MB

  In the February 11th Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Terry Hutchinson, John Gee, and Kevin Christensen discuss Book of Mormon lesson 10, “We Rejoice in Christ” covering 2 Nephi 20-25. You can listen to or download the Book of Mormon in Context segment of the February 11 broadcast […] The post Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 10 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Prophet or Loss: Mosiah1/Zeniff, Benjamin/Noah, Mosiah2/Limhi and the Emergence of the Almas

February 23, 2024 18:59 - 1 hour - 22.3 MB

Abstract: Mormon’s overwhelmingly dominant rhetorical purpose is to testify of Christ, which he and his protagonists often directly do. But he also communicates his testimony more subtly through carefully crafted historical narratives. His use of frame narratives is especially artful. In the Book of Mosiah, Mormon frames the dispiriting account of Zeniff and Noah’s rule […] The post Prophet or Loss: Mosiah1/Zeniff, Benjamin/Noah, Mosiah2/Limhi and the Emergence of the Almas first appeared o...

Conference Talks: Adam, Eve, the Book of Moses, and the Temple: The Story of Receiving Christ’s Atonement

February 21, 2024 18:59 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

Elder Bruce C. Hafen (emeritus) and Sister Marie K. Hafen gave the keynote address, “Adam, Eve, the Book of Moses, and the Temple: The Story of Receiving Christ’s Atonement” at the Tracing Ancient Threads in the Book of Moses Conference on Friday September 18, 2020. All of the conference presentations were filmed, and both video […] The post Conference Talks: Adam, Eve, the Book of Moses, and the Temple: The Story of Receiving Christ’s Atonement first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 9

February 20, 2024 18:59 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

  In the February 4th Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Martin Tanner, Hales Swift, and Brent Schmidt discuss Book of Mormon lesson 9, “His Name Shall Be Called … The Prince of Peace” covering 2 Nephi 11-19. You can listen to or download the Book of Mormon in Context […] The post Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 9 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio Show — February 11, 2024: Discussion

February 19, 2024 19:01 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MB

Interpreter Radio Show — February 11, 2024

February 19, 2024 18:59 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MB

  In the February 11, 2024 episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Terry Hutchinson, John Gee, and Kevin Christensen. They discuss Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 10, the importance of the sabbath day, and the pros and cons of Book of Mormon study editions. You can listen to or download […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — February 11, 2024 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Not by Bread Alone Episode 1: Stories of the Saints in the DR Congo

February 17, 2024 18:59 - 10 minutes - 3.62 MB

For more information on the “Not by Bread Alone: Stories of the Saints in Africa” series, go to https://notbybreadalonefilm.com/en/For more information in French, go to https://notbybreadalonefilm.com/fr/To see all of our posts about The Church in Africa, go to https://interpreterfoundation.org/category/africa/ At last, we have finished the first episode of the “Not by Bread Alone” film series. […] The post Not by Bread Alone Episode 1: Stories of the Saints in the DR Congo first appeared o...

Trees and the Love of God

February 16, 2024 18:59 - 1 hour - 16 MB

Abstract: Trees play real and metaphorical roles in the beliefs and holy scriptures of many world religions, and believers and non-believers throughout the world are uplifted spiritually by trees. In the Book of Mormon, a tree with delicious, sweet fruit appeared in two visions and one parable. Respectively, the tree represents the love of God […] The post Trees and the Love of God first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Conference Talks: Clothed with Glory: Sacred Vestments and the Restoration

February 14, 2024 18:59 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MB

Matthew Roper spoke on “Clothed with Glory: Sacred Vestments and the Restoration” at the fourth Temple on Mount Zion Conference, held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 in the Tanner Building at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. The presentations were filmed, and both video and audio recordings of each presentation are available. The videos are currently […] The post Conference Talks: Clothed with Glory: Sacred Vestments and the Restoration first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lecture 19

February 13, 2024 21:02 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 8

February 13, 2024 21:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

During 1988, 1989, and 1990, Hugh Nibley taught Honors Book of Mormon classes for four semesters at Brigham Young University. The lectures were video-taped and audio cassettes and printed transcripts were made of the lectures. We believe these recordings will be interesting to listen to and valuable to your Come, Follow Me study program this […] The post Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 8 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 8

February 13, 2024 18:59 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MB

  In the January 28th Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Steve Densley and John Thompson discuss Book of Mormon lesson 8, “O How Great the Plan of Our God!” covering 2 Nephi 6-10. You can listen to or download the Book of Mormon in Context segment of the January […] The post Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 8 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio Show — February 4, 2024: Discussion

February 12, 2024 19:01 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB