[…] just making a theological argument but a historical one about what Joseph Smith’s own views were. This paper demonstrates that Ostler’s monarchotheist construal of Joseph Smith’s teaching is not supported by the evidence. An […]
[…] whether using the psychological concept of narcissism might help us bridge the “great divide” in Mormon historical writing between devout Latter-day Saints, who are firmly convinced that Joseph Smith was nothing but a sincere […]
[…] to be two separate manuscripts of Joseph Smith’s translations from the papyrus rolls, presumably in the hand writing of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery; neither manuscript contains the complete text of the Book of […]
[…] longer, emphasizing exclusively the sacredness of the story of Mormonism. From John Whitmer to the present, most writing on the Mormon past has been oriented toward producing a narrative of use to the membership. […]
[…] an associate professor at Brigham Young University, Bennion imparts his passion for storytelling to students, teaching creative writing, the British novel, Mormon literature, and even offering an innovative Wilderness Writing course, where students explore […]
[…] Brigham Young University, Bennion not only crafts captivating fiction but also imparts his knowledge through teaching creative writing, the British novel, Mormon literature, and Wilderness Writing. Discover the mind behind the words and get […]
In this episode of Dialogue Gospel Study, Maxine Hanks takes on an academic journey through this week’s Book of Mormon study. Maxine Hanks is a theologian and historian who lectures and writes on gender in…
This is an essay in speculative theology. In it I explore an idea—the general Mormon expectation of future polygamy—that has important religious and moral implications but about which there is little definite scriptural direction […]
[…] choice becomes more understandable when one considers how common the practice may have been—as common as missionary service or temple marriage in the contemporary LDS church. Polygamy and Religious Practice In August 1852, Apostle […]
[…] how Nephi never allows us as readers to forget for a moment that he is the one writing the words we are reading in 1 and 2 Nephi. What are the implications of this […]