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Interpreter Radio Show — January 14, 2024

  In this episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Terry Hutchinson, John Gee, Kevin Christensen, and Mark Johnson. They discuss Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 6, the Presidency of President Russell M. Nelson, Allen Wyatt’s recent article in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, and the use […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — January 14, 2024 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

An Important Addition to the Library

Review of Grant Hardy, The Annotated Book of Mormon (New York: Oxford University Press, 2023). 912 pages; $37.95 (hardcover). Abstract: Oxford University Press has published an annotated edition of the Book of Mormon. This represents a significant event and provides a useful study resource. At the same time, the author’s determination to follow the conclusions […] The post An Important Addition to the Library first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Conference Talks: The Two Ways in Ancient Egyptian Religion and Israelite Temple Theology

The fourth “Temple on Mount Zion” Conference was 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 both at https://interpreterfoundation.org/conferences/2018-temple-on-mount-zion-conference/2018-temple-on-mount-zion-conference-videos/and on the Interpreter Foundation YouTube channel at https://www.youtube....

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lecture 15

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 5

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 5 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 5

  In the January 7th Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Spencer Kraus, Martin Tanner, Hales Swift, and Brent Schmidt discuss Book of Mormon lesson 5, “I Will Prepare the Way before You” on 1 Nephi 16-22. You can listen to or download the Book of Mormon in Context segment […] The post Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 5 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio Show — January 7, 2024: Discussion

Interpreter Radio Show — January 7, 2024

  In this episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Spencer Kraus, Martin Tanner, Hales Swift, and Brent Schmidt. They discuss Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 5 and evidences of the Book of Mormon. You can listen to or download the January 7th broadcast of the Interpreter Radio Show below. These […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — January 7, 2024 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Heavenly Ascent in Jacob’s Writings in Second Nephi: Addressing the Question of What the Plan of Salvation is in the Book of Mormon

Abstract: Heavenly ascent describes the process of an individual (or community) returning to the presence of God. Though various elements exist within heavenly ascent literature, general patterns can be discerned. This project uses one such pattern as a hermeneutical tool to examine what can be learned about how Book of Mormon prophets may have understood […] The post Heavenly Ascent in Jacob’s Writings in Second Nephi: Addressing the Question of What the Plan of Salvation is in the Book of...

Conference Talks: Bearing Testimony in Hebrew: A Comparison of Ancient Israelite Temple Worship with Modern Latter-day Saint Testimony Meetings

The fourth “Temple on Mount Zion” Conference was 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 both at https://interpreterfoundation.org/conferences/2018-temple-on-mount-zion-conference/2018-temple-on-mount-zion-conference-videos/and on the Interpreter Foundation YouTube channel at https://www.youtube....

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

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

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 4

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 4 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 4

  In the December 31st Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Martin Tanner and Terry Hutchinson with special guest Brant Gardner discuss Book of Mormon lesson 4, “Armed with Righteousness and with the Power of God” on 1 Nephi 11-15. You can listen to or download the Book of Mormon […] The post Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 4 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio Show — December 31, 2023: Discussion

Interpreter Radio Show — December 31, 2023

  In this episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Martin Tanner and Terry Hutchinson with special guest Brant Gardner. They discuss Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 4 and Brant’s books on the Book of Mormon. You can listen to or download the December 31th broadcast of the Interpreter Radio Show […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — December 31, 2023 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

The Literary Structure of Alma 17–20: A 14-Unit Chiasm

Abstract: This article is an analysis of the literary structure of Alma 17–20. These four chapters in the current Book of Mormon were originally a single chapter in the first edition of the Book of Mormon (originally, chapter 12). The current article describes a process and rationale that was used to identify several major literary […] The post The Literary Structure of Alma 17–20: A 14-Unit Chiasm first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Conference Talks: Beauty and Truth in Moses 1

The fourth “Temple on Mount Zion” Conference was 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 both at https://interpreterfoundation.org/conferences/2018-temple-on-mount-zion-conference/2018-temple-on-mount-zion-conference-videos/and on the Interpreter Foundation YouTube channel at https://www.youtube....

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

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 3

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 3 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 3

  In the December 24th Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our host Martin Tanner discusses Book of Mormon lesson 3, “Come and Partake of the Fruit” on 1 Nephi 6-10. You can listen to or download the Book of Mormon in Context segment of the December 24 broadcast of the Interpreter […] The post Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 3 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio Show — December 24, 2023: Advocacy

Interpreter Radio Show — December 24, 2023

  In this episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our host is Martin Tanner. He discusses Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 3 and evidences for the Book of Mormon. You can listen to or download the December 24th broadcast of the Interpreter Radio Show below. These audio tracks are also included in our […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — December 24, 2023 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

The Nahom Convergence Reexamined: The Eastward Trail, Burial of the Dead, and the Ancient Borders of Nihm

Abstract: For decades, several Latter-day Saint scholars have maintained that there is a convergence between the location of Nahom in the Book of Mormon and the Nihm region of Yemen. To establish whether there really is such a convergence, I set out to reexamine where the narrative details of 1 Nephi 16:33–17:1 best fit within […] The post The Nahom Convergence Reexamined: The Eastward Trail, Burial of the Dead, and the Ancient Borders of Nihm first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Conference Talks: “They Shall Be Joined unto Thee”: Levi, Levites, and the Importance of Joinings in Temple Architecture and Ritual

The fourth “Temple on Mount Zion” Conference was 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 both at and on the Interpreter Foundation YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/theinterpreterfoundation. […] The post Conference Talks: “They Shall Be Joined unto Thee”: Levi, Levites, and the Import...

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

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

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lecture 9

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

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

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 2

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 2 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 2

  In the December 17th Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Bruce Webster and Kris Frederickson discuss Book of Mormon lesson 2, “I Will Go and Do” on 1 Nephi 1-5. You can listen to or download the Book of Mormon in Context segment of the December 17 broadcast of […] The post Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 2 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio Show — December 17, 2023: Advocacy

Interpreter Radio Show — December 17, 2023: Discussion

Interpreter Radio Show — December 17, 2023

  In this episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Bruce Webster and Kris Frederickson. They discuss Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 2, The Family: A Proclamation to the World, and an article by Cassandra Hedelius. You can listen to or download the December 17th broadcast of the Interpreter Radio Show […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — December 17, 2023 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

A Long and Winding Road

Abstract: Publishing an article in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Faith and Scholarship involves a process of which many people are not aware. I’m sure it is obvious to all that articles don’t just spring from the mind of an author and onto the printed page. In this essay I draw back the curtain just […] The post A Long and Winding Road first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Conference Talks: Recovering the Language of Purity after the First Revolt

The fourth “Temple on Mount Zion” Conference was 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 both at https://interpreterfoundation.org/conferences/2018-temple-on-mount-zion-conference/2018-temple-on-mount-zion-conference-videos/and on the Interpreter Foundation YouTube channel at https://www.youtube....

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 1

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 1 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

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

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lecture 5

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lecture 4

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lecture 3

Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lecture 2

Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 1

  In the December 10th Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Martin Tanner, Kevin Christensen, Mark Johnson, and John Gee discuss Book of Mormon lesson 1, “Another Testament of Jesus Christ” on the Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon. You can listen to or download the Book of Mormon […] The post Interpreter Radio: The Book of Mormon in Context Lesson 1 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio Show — December 10, 2023: Discussion

Interpreter Radio Show — December 10, 2023

  In this episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Martin Tanner, Kevin Christensen, Mark Johnson, and John Gee. They discuss Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 1 and how to study the Book of Mormon. You can listen to or download the December 10th broadcast of the Interpreter Radio Show below. […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — December 10, 2023 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Glory to God in the Highest

Abstract: What would it have been like to be among the shepherds who heard the angelic announcement of Jesus’s birth? Their story has special meaning for many of us because we feel a kinship with those shepherds through shared anonymity and shared hope and witness. By means of two favorite hymns, “Angels We Have Heard […] The post Glory to God in the Highest first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Conference Talks: On Earth When It Was in Heaven: Sacred Time and its Protection in Egyptian Temples

The fourth “Temple on Mount Zion” Conference was 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 both at https://interpreterfoundation.org/conferences/2018-temple-on-mount-zion-conference/2018-temple-on-mount-zion-conference-videos/and on the Interpreter Foundation YouTube channel at https://www.youtube....

Interpreter Radio: The New Testament in Context Lesson 53

  In the December 3rd Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Martin Tanner, Hales Swift, and Brent Schmidt discuss New Testament lesson 53, “He That Overcometh Shall Inherit All Things,” about Revelation 15–22. You can listen to or download the New Testament in Context segment of the December 3 broadcast […] The post Interpreter Radio: The New Testament in Context Lesson 53 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Interpreter Radio Show — December 3, 2023: Advocacy