Greg Kofford Books - Authorcast
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 17 ratingsInterviews, events, and readings with Greg Kofford Books authors. For over a decade, Greg Kofford Books has been a leading publisher in Mormon Studies with award-winning books focusing on Mormon history, theology, scripture, and thought.
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Authorcast #130: Joseph M. Spencer, The Anatomy of Book of Mormon Theology, Volumes 1 and 2
December 20, 2021 00:51 - 48.3 MBShow description: In this episode, we talk with Joseph M. Spencer, author of The Anatomy of Book of Mormon Theology, Volumes One and Two. We discuss how this project emerged, highlight some of the essays in the collection, and talk about the development of Book of Mormon studies over the past two decades as well as where Joseph sees the field going in the next ten years. Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts Now available through Spotify
Authorcast #129: Trevan Hatch and Leonard Greenspoon, The Learning of the Jews: What Latter-day Saints Can Learn from Jewish Religious Experience
September 06, 2021 16:58 - 37.1 MBShow description: In this episode, we talk with Trevan Hatch and Leonard Greenspoon, co-editors of The Learning of the Jews: What Latter-day Saints Can Learn from Jewish Religious Experience. We discuss how this project emerged, some of the voices and topics discussed, and how this anthology makes a unique contribution to Latter-day Saint and Jewish religious studies. The Learning of the Jews is available from Greg Kofford Books, Amazon, Deseret Book, and independent booksellers. Learn Mor...
Authorcast #128: Blake T. Ostler, Exploring Mormon Thought, Vol 4 God's Plan to Heal Evil
November 05, 2020 23:41 - 53.1 MBShow description: In this episode, we talk with Blake T. Oster about Exploring Mormon Thought, Vol 4: God's Plan to Heal Evil. We begin by giving an overview of the first three volumes in the Exploring Mormon Thought series, then move into the fourth volume, discussing the problem of evil. Blake gives us an overview of the problem, solutions proposed by Christian theologians throughout the centuries, and what Latter-day Saint teachings add to the discussion. Exploring Mormon Thought, Vol 4...
Authorcast #127: Samantha Richardson, Miracles Among the Rubble
September 16, 2020 16:53 - 55.8 MBShow description: In this episode, we talk with Samantha Richardson, co-editor of Miracles Among the Rubble, by Carol R. Gray. Samantha is the second of Carol Gray’s seven children and accompanied he rmother on her first humanitarian aid trips to Bosnia in 1992–93. We discuss Samantha's personal experiences and memories of her humanitarian convoys to former Yugoslavia as well as her mother's legacy and how this book came about. This is a heartfelt and insipring discussion on faith ...
Authorcast #126: Oliver Olney, Nauvoo's Dissident Mormon Prophet
June 12, 2020 19:33 - 53.3 MBShow description: In this Kofford Lecture Series livestream event, we will be talking with Richard G. Moore about Oliver H. Olney, a little-known figure in Mormon history. Despite his falling out from the Church, and subsequent excommunication, Oliver remained part of the Nauvoo community, writing down the events he witnessed and publishing booklet criticisms against church leadership and "spiritual wifery." Additionally, Oliver claimed to receive his own visions, revelations, and other-wor...
Authorcast #125: Michael Austin, Revisting Re-reading Job
May 29, 2020 21:58 - 58.5 MBShow description: Michael Austin, author of Re-Reading Job: Understanding the Ancient World's Greatest Poem, discusses common misperceptions about the story of Job, how it fits into the Persian poetry tradition, what the story was trying to teach, and how we can relate the story to our modern times. Michael Austin is the author of several books including Buried Treasures: Reading the Book of Mormon Again for the First Time, Re-reading Job: Understanding the Ancient World’s Greatest Poem, a...
Authorcast #124: Richard Moore, editor of The Writings of Oliver H. Olney
May 21, 2020 17:36 - 15 MBShow description: In this episode, we chat with Richard G. Moore, editor of The Writings of Oliver H. Olney: April 1842 to February 1843—Nauvoo, Illinois. We discuss this lesser-known figure in Mormon history and what makes him important to the Nauvoo era, his falling out with church leadership, his own reports of visions and revelations, and some of the bigger takeaways from his writings. The Writings of Oliver H. Olney: April 1842 to February 1843—Nauvoo, Illinois Edited by Richard G. Mo...
Authorcast #123: Neylan McBaine, Women at Church at Home
May 15, 2020 19:26 - 122 MBShow description: Neylan McBaine discusses progress towards greater visibility and voice for women in the LDS Church since the publication of Women at Church in 2014, the effects of the pandemic and "house church" on women, and recent research published by BYU regarding women's voices in predominantly male group settings. Neylan McBaine, a life-long Mormon, grew up in New York City and later attended Yale University. She currently lives with her husband and three young daughters and works ...
Authorcast #122: Kofford Lecture Series - Charles R. Harrell and the Development of Mormon Theology, Part 4
May 01, 2020 17:25 - 60.3 MBShow description: Part 4 of our lecture series with Charles R. Harrell, author of This is My Doctrine: The Development of Mormon Theology. In this final installment, we discuss the developing theology of premortal existence within Mormonism examining early Christian and Second Great Awakening thought and Joseph Smith's teachings of spirit creation and spirit birth. Part 1 - What is Doctrine? Part 2 - Joseph Smith and Restoration Part 3 - The Godhead Part 4 - Premortal Existence Charles R....
Authorcast #121: Kofford Lecture Series - Charles R. Harrell and the Development of Mormon Theology, Part 3
April 24, 2020 21:25 - 55.3 MBShow description: Part 3 of our lecture series with Charles R. Harrell, author of This is My Doctrine: The Development of Mormon Theology. In this installment, we discuss the developing theology of Godhead within Mormonism examining shifts through Joseph Smith's scriptural output as well as later developments in Utah under Brigham Young. Part 1 - What is Doctrine? Part 2 - Joseph Smith and Restoration Part 3 - The Godhead Part 4 - Premortal Existence Charles R. Harrell is a retired associ...
Authorcast #120: Kofford Lecture Series - Charles R. Harrell and the Development of Mormon Theology, Part 2
April 17, 2020 18:03 - 36.5 MBShow description: Part 2 of our lecture series with Charles R. Harrell, author of This is My Doctrine: The Development of Mormon Theology. In this installment, we discuss Joseph Smith's theology of restoration, examine the use of restoration in the Old and New Testaments, and compare how restoration was understood among evangelical, Universalist, and Christian Primitivist movements during the Second Great Awakening. Part 1 - What is Doctrine? Part 2 - Joseph Smith and Restoration Part 3 - ...
Authorcast #119: Kofford Lecture Series - Charles R. Harrell and the Development of Mormon Theology, Part 1
April 10, 2020 23:15 - 43.5 MBShow description: Coming to you via Facebook Live! We are pleased to bring you a lecture series with Charles R. Harrell, author of This is My Doctrine: The Development of Mormon Theology. In this four-part live series, we'll be discussing the nature of doctrine as well as Joseph Smith's theology of restoration, the Godhead, and premortal existence. Part 1 - What is Doctrine? Part 2 - Joseph Smith and Restoration Part 3 - The Godhead Part 4 - Premortal Existence Charles R. Harrell is a ret...
Authorcast #118: Joseph Spencer: 1st Nephi, Isaiah, and a Message of Hope
March 30, 2020 18:01 - 26.2 MBShow description: In this episode, we chat with Joseph M. Spencer about his newest book, 1st Nephi: A Brief Theological Introduction (Maxwell Institute) and how this new work ties into his previous work on Nephi's use of Isaiah: The Vision of All: Twenty-five Lectures on Isaiah in Nephi's Record. We then switch gears and analyze a few passages in Isaiah that discuss despair and hope and relate them to current events. Through Easter, you can get 30% off all Book of Mormon-related titles. Al...
Authorcast #117: The Book of Mormon with Brant Gardner, Part 5 of 5
February 26, 2020 17:00 - 17 MBShow description: We are pleased to bring you part five of our five-part conversation with Brant Gardner about the Book of Mormon. In this final episode, we discuss the purpose of the Book of Mormon. Topics discussed in this series include anthropology, Joseph Smith's translation process, authorship of the Book of Mormon, historicity and anachronisms, archaeology, geographic models, and more. Brant Gardner is the award-winning author of the Second Witness commentary series, The Gift and Pow...
Authorcast #116: The Book of Mormon with Brant Gardner, Part 4 of 5
February 19, 2020 17:00 - 15 MBShow description: We are pleased to bring you part four of a five-part conversation with Brant Gardner about the Book of Mormon. In this episode, we discuss geographic models for the Book of Mormon. Topics discussed in this series include anthropology, Joseph Smith's translation process, authorship of the Book of Mormon, historicity and anachronisms, archaeology, geographic models, and more. Brant Gardner is the award-winning author of the Second Witness commentary series, The Gift and Powe...
Authorcast #115: The Book of Mormon with Brant Gardner, Part 3 of 5
February 12, 2020 17:00 - 15 MBShow description: In this episode, we are pleased to bring you part three of a five-part conversation with Brant Gardner about the Book of Mormon. Topics discussed in this series include the organization of the small and large plates, Joseph Smith's translation process, authorship of the Book of Mormon, historicity and anachronisms, archaeology, geographic models, and more. Brant Gardner is the award-winning author of the Second Witness commentary series, The Gift and Power: Translating the...
Authorcast #114: The Book of Mormon with Brant Gardner, Part 2 of 5
February 05, 2020 18:31 - 14 MBShow description: In this episode, we are pleased to bring you part two of a five-part conversation with Brant Gardner about the Book of Mormon. Topics discussed in this series include the organization of the small and large plates, Joseph Smith's translation process, authorship of the Book of Mormon, historicity and anachronisms, archaeology, geographic models, and more. Brant Gardner is the award-winning author of the Second Witness commentary series, The Gift and Power: Translating the B...
Authorcast #113: Brant Gardner on the Book of Mormon, Part 1 of 5
January 29, 2020 22:08 - 19.4 MBShow description: In this episode, we are pleased to bring you the first part of a five-part conversation with Brant Gardner about the Book of Mormon. Topics discussed in this series include the organization of the small and large plates, Joseph Smith's translation process, authorship of the Book of Mormon, historicity and anachronisms, archaeology, geographic models, and more. Brant Gardner is the award-winning author of the Second Witness commentary series, The Gift and Power: Translating...
Authorcast #112: Don Bradley, live author event at Writ & Vision
January 20, 2020 21:21 - 43.6 MBShow description: In this episode, we bring you a recording of a live author event with Don Bradley at Writ & Vision rare books and gallery in Provo, UT. Don discusses his new book, The Lost 116 Pages: Reconstructing the Book of Mormon's Missing Stories. He discusses his background, faith journey, research into the missing pages, and how piecing together many of the missing stories changed his view of the Book of Mormon. The Lost 116 Pages: Reconstructing the Book of Mormon's Missing Stori...
Authorcast #111: Don Bradley, author of The Lost 116 Pages: Reconstructing the Book of Mormon's Missing Stories
January 14, 2020 17:00 - 18 MBShow description: In this highly anticipated work, author Don Bradley presents over a decade of historical and scriptural research to not only tell the story of the lost pages but to reconstruct many of the detailed stories written on them. In this interview, Don Bradley discusses his methodology for reconstructing the missing stories as well as provides insight into how the missing stories reframe our view of the existing text of the Book of Mormon. The Lost 116 Pages: Reconstructing the ...
Authorcast #110: Bradley J. Kramer, author of Gathered in One: How the Book of Mormon Counters Anti-Semitism in the New Testament
September 24, 2019 18:28 - 18.3 MBShow description: For devotees of Christian scripture, the suggestion that the New Testament contains anti-Semitic rhetoric is challenging. After all, how could the New Testament, largely written by Jewish authors about the Jewish Messiah contain any trace of disdain towards its own people? However, centuries of Christian hatred towards Jews demonstrates its roots in the New Testament portrayals of the Jews as a corrupt, conspiring, and murderous people. Take for example the near absolution...
Authorcast #109: David B. Ostler, author of Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question
August 08, 2019 20:41 - 24.7 MBIn this episode of the Greg Kofford Books Authorcast, we chat with David B. Ostler about his book, Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question. We discuss his personal story and what led him to write this topic as well the larger trends of disaffection and disaffiliation from religion in Western society and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as ways to reach out and minister to those whose faith has changed. Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question By David B. Ostler ...
Authorcast #108: Gary and Gordon Shepherd, authors of Jan Shipps: A Social and Intellectual Portrait
July 02, 2019 19:47 - 25.2 MBIn this episode of the Greg Kofford Books AuthorCast, we chat with Gordon Shepherd and Gary Shepherd about their latest book, Jan Shipps: A Social and Intellectual Portrait. We discuss their background and what led them to write about Jan Shipps as well as Jan's importance in the field of Mormon Studies, particularly as a role model for female scholars. Jan Shipps: A Social and Intellectual Portrait By Gordon Shepherd and Gary Shepherd “A significant contribution to understanding both a u...
Authorcast #107: James McLachlan, editor of Element, journal for the Society of Mormon Philosophy and Theology
March 11, 2019 16:52 - 235 MBOn this episode, we chat with James McLachlan, co-editor of Element: The Journal for the Society of Mormon Philosophy and Theology (SMPT). We discuss James's background, give a basic primer on a few schools of thought within philosophy and their relationship to Mormonism. We also discuss the origins of SMPT, the most recent issue of Element, and the upcoming 2019 SMPT Annual Meeting taking place March 14-17 at the University of Utah. Click here for details about the 2019 SMPT Annual Meetin...
Authorcast #106: Melvin C. Johnson, author of Life and Times of John Pierce Hawley: A Mormon Ulysses of the American West
March 04, 2019 22:02 - 195 MBOn this episode, we chat with Melvin C. Johnson, author of Life and Times of John Pierce Hawley: A Mormon Ulysses of the American West. We discuss Hawley's following Lyman Wight to the Mormon colony in TX, his conversion to Brigham Young's LDS Church in Utah, accusations of John's involvement with the massacre at Mountain Meadows, John's eventual split with the Utah church over polygamy, Brigham Young's Adam-God doctrine, and blood atonement, his joining the RLDS Church and later testimony ...
Authorcast #105: Talana S. Hooper, author of Lot Smith: Mormon Pioneer and American Frontiersman
November 20, 2018 14:00 - 29 MBOn this episode, we chat with Talana S. Hooper, author of Lot Smith: Mormon Pioneer and American Frontiersman. “This is a fascinating book worthy of a truly fascinating nineteenth-century frontiersman.” — Gene A. Sessions, editor of Mormon Thunder: A Documentary History of Jedediah Morgan Grant Lot Smith: Mormon Pioneer and American Frontiersman By Carmen R. Smith and Talana S. Hooper $28.95 paperback $39.95 hardcover 302 pages Free sample preview Q&A with the author Download ...
Authorcast #104: Laura Rutter Strickling, author of On Fire in Baltimore: Black Mormon Women and Conversion in a Raging City
October 11, 2018 15:23 - 33.8 MBOn this episode, we chat with Laura Rutter Strickling, author of On Fire in Baltimore: Black Mormon Women and Conversion in a Raging City. On Fire in Baltimore: Black Mormon Women and Conversion in a Raging City By Laura Rutter Strickling $20.95 paperback $34.95 hardcover 197 pages Free sample preview Q&A with the author Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts
Authorcast #103: The Expanded Canon
August 24, 2018 14:37 - 37.8 MBEpisode 103: The Expanded Canon Hosted by Brian Whitney On this episode, editors Blair Van Dyke, Brian Birch, and Boyd Petersen discuss the development of the Mormon Studies program at Utah Valley University, their annual conferences, the new UVU Comparative Mormon Studies series with Greg Kofford Books, as well as the contributors and topics in the first volume: The Expanded Canon: Perspectives on Mormonism and Sacred Texts. For those in the Utah area, please join us for the following ev...
AuthorCast #102: Interview with Charles Randall Paul
July 25, 2018 06:00 - 32.5 MBEpisode 102: Interview with Charles Randall Paul Hosted by Brian Whitney In this episode, Charles Randall Paul discusses his forthcoming book, Converting the Saints: A Study of Religious Rivalry in America, as well as the interfaith organization he founded, the Foundation for Religious Diplomacy, and offers a few suggestions for dealing with religious, political, and ideological conflict. Be sure to check out his recent article, "Contesting Truth through Mutual Openness." Converting the S...
AuthorCast #101: Interview with Blake Ostler
July 11, 2018 18:32 - 49.2 MBEpisode 101: Interview with Blake Ostler Hosted by Brian Whitney Blake T. Ostler is an independent scholar residing in Salt Lake City, Utah,and the author of the multi-volume Exploring Mormon Thought series. Volume 1: The Attributes of God has recently been re-issued in paperback. In this interview, Blake discusses his background, the series, some of the key philosophocal discussions in The Attributes of God, such as the nature of free will, God's existence within time, and Mormon Christol...
AuthorCast #100: Gospel Doctrine with David Bokovoy (1 & 2 Samuel)
June 14, 2018 14:58 - 54 MBEpisode 100: Gospel Doctrine with David Bokovoy (1 & 2 Samuel) (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) It's our 100th episode! In this episode, David discusses both 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel, covering the stories of King Saul and King David. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis–Deuteronomy and the forthcoming Autho...
AuthorCast #82: David Bokovoy, an intro to the Old Testament
June 06, 2018 20:34Episode 82: David Bokovoy, an intro to the Old Testament Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: We chat with David Bokovoy about his recent article, 5 Things to Know Before Studying the Old Testament, which has gained quite a bit of attention. We discuss the nature of the Hebrew Bible, the various viewpoints that this scripture contains, as well as approaches to Old Testament study that can add meaning to this sacred record. David ...
AuthorCast #83: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 3 with David Bokovoy
June 06, 2018 20:34Episode 83: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 3 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: We cover lesson three from the Gospel Doctrine manual, "The Creation," covering the creation accounts in Genesis, Book of Moses, and Book of Abraham, as well as the creation of mankind in the image of God. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis Un...
AuthorCast #84: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 4 with David Bokovoy
June 06, 2018 20:33Episode 84: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 4 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: We cover lesson four from the Gospel Doctrine manual, “Because of My Transgression My Eyes Are Opened,” covering the life of Adam & Even in the Garden of Eden, the Fall, and expulsion from the Garden. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis Univers...
AuthorCast #86: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 5 with David Bokovoy
June 06, 2018 20:33Episode 86: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 5 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: We cover the story of Cain and Abel as well as the legends surrounding Enoch and Zion. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis–Deuteronomy and the forthcoming Authoring the Old T...
AuthorCast #87: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 6 with David Bokovoy
June 06, 2018 20:33Episode 87: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 6 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: We cover the story of Noah as well as the Tower of Babel. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis–Deuteronomy and the forthcoming Authoring the Old Testament: The Prophets, both ...
AuthorCast #88: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 7 with David Bokovoy
June 06, 2018 20:33Episode 88: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 7 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: We cover the story of Abraham and the Abrahamic Covenant. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis–Deuteronomy and the forthcoming Authoring the Old Testament: The Prophets, both ...
AuthorCast #89: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 8 with David Bokovoy
June 06, 2018 20:32Episode 89: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 8 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: We cover the story of Lot and his family and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis–Deuteronomy and the forthcoming Authoring the Old Test...
AuthorCast #91: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 9 with David Bokovoy
June 06, 2018 20:32Episode 91: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 9 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar; Ishmael and Isaac; and the binding of Isaac for sacrifice. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis–Deuteronomy and the forthcoming Authoring the Old Te...
AuthorCast #92: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 10 with David Bokovoy
June 06, 2018 20:32Episode 92: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 10 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: In this double-sized episode, Brian and David discuss Genesis chapters 24–29, which covers the marriage of Isaac and Rebecca and the births of Jacob and Esau, along with Esau selling his inheritence to Jacob, Jacob taking Esau's birthright blessing from Isaac, Jacob's dream of a ladder to heaven, and the marriages of Jacob to Leia and Rac...
AuthorCast #93: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 11 with David Bokovoy
June 06, 2018 20:32Episode 93: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 11 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: Brian and David discuss Genesis chapters 32; 34; 37–39, which cover the change of Jacob's name to Israel, Israel's favor of Joseph, Joseph's "coat of many colors," Joseph being sold into slavery in Egypt by his brothers, the temptation of Joseph by Potiphar's wive, and the sexual misconduct of Schechem the Hivite and Israel's sons Reuben ...
AuthorCast #94: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 12 with David Bokovoy
June 06, 2018 20:32Episode 94: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 12 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: Brian and David discuss Genesis chapters 40–45, which covers Joseph's interpretations of dreams, his rise to prominence in Egypt, and his ultimate reconciliation with his brothers. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the auth...
AuthorCast #96: Gospel Doctrine Lessons 13–15 with David Bokovoy
June 06, 2018 20:31Episode 96: Gospel Doctrine Lessons 13–15 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) We are back from our break! Brian and David discuss Gospel Doctrine lessons 13 through 15, which covers most of Exodus and begins Numbers. Topics discussed include the story of Moses, the ten plagues and the Passover, the Ten Commandments, and Israel's curse to wander the desert for forty years. This is a long episode that compresses three lessons into...
AuthorCast #97: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 17 with David Bokovoy
June 06, 2018 20:31 - 54.2 MBEpisode 97: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 17 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Brian and David briefly discuss Gospel Doctrine Lesson 16 regarding Balaam's talking donkey before getting into Lesson 17, covering the book of Deuteronomy. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis...
AuthorCast #98: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 18 with David Bokovoy
June 06, 2018 20:30 - 39.8 MBEpisode 98: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 18 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Brian and David dive into the histories of the Hebrew Bible for Lesson 18, beginning with the book of Joshua. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis–Deuteronomy and the forthcoming Authoring the...
AuthorCast #99: Gospel Doctrine with David Bokovoy (Judges and Ruth)
June 06, 2018 20:29 - 77.3 MBEpisode 99: Gospel Doctrine with David Bokovoy (Judges and Ruth) Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) In this episode, Brian and David discuss the books of Judges and Ruth. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis–Deuteronomy and the forthcoming Authoring the Old Testament: The Prophets, ...
AuthorCast #85: Interview with James and Judith McConkie
June 06, 2018 20:10Episode 85: Interview with James and Judith McConkie Hosted by Brian Whitney In this episode, we interview James and Judith McConkie about their new book, Whom Say Ye That I Am? Lessons from the Jesus of Nazareth. James and Judith will be signing books and speaking at Writ & Vision in Provo on Tuesday, Jan 30th at 7pm, and at Benchmark Books in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb 7 at 5:30pm. Both of these events are free to the public. You can follow Whom Say Ye That I Am? on Facebook at w...
AuthorCast #90: Interview with William V. Smith
June 06, 2018 20:06Interview with William V. Smith Hosted by Brian Whitney In this episode, we interview William V. Smith about his new book, Textual Studies of the Doctrine and Covenants: The Plural Marriage Revelation Read Bill's article, "A Very Brief History of D&C Section 132: The Plural Marriage Revelation" William V. Smith will be signing books and speaking at a panel discussion hosted by Writ & Vision in Provo on Tuesday, March 13th. The panel will also feature Lindsay Hansen Park (Year of Polygamy...
AuthorCast #95: Interview with Newell G. Bringhurst
June 06, 2018 20:04Interview with Newell G. Bringhurst Hosted by Brian Whitney In this episode, we interview Newell G. Bringhurst, author of Saints, Slaves, and Blacks: The Changing Place of Black People Within Mormonism, 2nd ed. We discuss the history of the race-based priesthood and temple ban within Mormonism, the role that Mormon ethnic "whiteness" and "Ephraimite" identity played in Mormon racial views, and causes for the eventual policy shift within Mormonism that ended the priesthood and temple restr...
AuthorCast #81: Exploring Mormon Thought, episode 32
December 13, 2017 16:15Exploring Mormon Thought, Episode 32: Soteriology in LDS Thought (Pt 1)- The Problems of Theism & The Love of God Ch 5 By Corey Ostler Topics Discussed: • The Vision • Faith unto Repentance • Atonement Learn more about Blake Ostler’s book series, Exploring Mormon Thought. Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts