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

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

  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

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

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?

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

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

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

  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

Interpreter Radio Show — February 25, 2024

  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

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

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

Interpreter Radio Show — February 18, 2024: Advocacy

Interpreter Radio Show — February 18, 2024: Discussion

Interpreter Radio Show — February 18, 2024

  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

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

  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

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

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

  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

Interpreter Radio Show — February 11, 2024

  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

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

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

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

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

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

  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

Interpreter Radio Show — February 4, 2024

  In the February 4, 2024 episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Martin Tanner, Hales Swift, and Brent Schmidt. They discuss Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 9, Church relief efforts, and temples and their relationship to Freemasonry. You can listen to or download the February 4th broadcast of the Interpreter […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — February 4, 2024 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Second Nephi as a Legal Document

Abstract: Considering conventions of the ancient Near East, 2 Nephi can be understood as a legal document or legal archive. Factors supporting this view include 1) Nephi’s allusions to sealing the record and to a bar of judgment, 2) discussion of the law of witnesses and reference to Isaiah and Jacob as witnesses, 3) components […] The post Second Nephi as a Legal Document first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

“Rise Up, O Light of the Lord”: An Appropriate and Defensible Etymology for Cumorah

Abstract: This article explores issues with past suggestions concerning the etymology of the name Cumorah and suggests a slightly updated etymology, “Rise up, O Light of the Lord.” It then suggests that Book of Mormon references to the Hill Cumorah appear to confirm the proposed etymology, thus becoming an apt description of the Restoration. No […] The post “Rise Up, O Light of the Lord”: An Appropriate and Defensible Etymology for Cumorah first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Conference Talks: Consecration and Sacrilege in Early Rabbinic Judaism

Avram Shannon spoke on “Consecration and Sacrilege in Early Rabbinic Judaism” 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 available […] The post Conference Talks: Consecration and Sacrilege in Early Rabbinic Judaism first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 7

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 7 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 7

  In the January 21st Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Bruce Webster, Kris Frederickson, and Robert Boylan discuss Book of Mormon lesson 7, “We Lived after the Manner of Happiness” on 2 Nephi 3-5. You can listen to or download the Book of Mormon in Context segment of the […] The post Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 7 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio Show — January 28, 2024: Come Follow Me

Interpreter Radio Show — January 28, 2024: Discussion

Interpreter Radio Show — January 28, 2024

  In the January 28, 2024 episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Steve Densley, Kevin Christensen, and John Thompson. They discuss two recent articles in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship and Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 8. You can listen to or download the January 28th […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — January 28, 2024 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Temple Themes in the Book of Abraham

Abstract: The Book of Abraham is replete with temple themes, although not all of them are readily obvious from a surface reading of the text. Temple themes in the book include Abraham seeking to become a high priest, the interplay between theophany and covenant, and Abraham building altars and dedicating sacred space as he sojourns […] The post Temple Themes in the Book of Abraham first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio Show — January 21, 2024: Discussion

Interpreter Radio Show — January 21, 2024

  In the January 21, 2024 episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Bruce Webster, Kris Frederickson, and Robert Boylan. They discuss Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 7, how well members know the Book of Mormon, and the best resources for Book of Mormon study. You can listen to or download […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — January 21, 2024 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Conference Talks: The Symbolism of the Cupped Hand in Ancient Egypt and Israel: Iconography, Text, and Artifact

Stephen Smoot spoke on “The Symbolism of the Cupped Hand in Ancient Egypt and Israel: Iconography, Text, and Artifact” 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 […] The post Conference Talks: The Symbolism of the Cupped Hand in Ancient Egypt and Israel: Iconography, Text, and Artifact first appeared on The Interp...

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lecture 17

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 6

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 6 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 6

  In the January 14th Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Terry Hutchinson, John Gee, Kevin Christensen, and Mark Johnson discuss Book of Mormon lesson 6, “Free to Choose Liberty and Eternal Life, through the Great Mediator” on 2 Nephi 1-2. You can listen to or download the Book of […] The post Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 6 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio Show — January 14, 2024: Discussion C

Interpreter Radio Show — January 14, 2024: Discussion B

Interpreter Radio Show — January 14, 2024: Discussion A