[…] merely as a transcriber, remains a point of debate in Mormon studies. Did Joseph receive spiritual impressions and visionary experiences by means of a translation device (seer stone, interpreters, and/or Urim and Thummim) and […]
[…] symbol that is now prominently displayed on the Church logo and is imprinted on Church publications, websites, videos, and other forms of communication. This symbol includes a depiction of Bertel Thorvaldsen’s statue Christus Consolator. […]
[…] are consumed in limited quantities. Limited food became an obsession for Orlean, a woman preoccupied with food. Today, some argue that this new preoccupation led to her early death. Her dreams confirmed Elden’s instruction. […]
[…] than a dozen books on Mormon (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) history and the American West. His best known work is his book Blood of the Prophets: Brigham Young and the […]
[…] I personally know of many violations by members of both political parties. The human weakness of mixing politics with religion certainly has not been confined to one party. One of the latest was an […]
[…] in Your Sister in the Gospel, providing a fresh perspective on Mormonism from the view of an African American convert in the nineteenth century. Jane’s perspective, Newell argues, shows a form of Mormonism focused on […]
[…] 1–35</i><br> This article will explore how one of the most open-ended psychological interpretations of Smith’s prophetic leadership and motivation might contribute to better understanding the trajectory of this extraordinarily talented and conflicted individual whose […]
[…] theological circles in such varied areas as philosophy, the arts (especially the visual arts), sociology, psychotherapy, and politics. I would estimate that at least half of his writings are political or bear in some […]
[…] values, decision-making, current social issues, special interest influences and activities, and the nature of community power and politics. Midway through the seminar a special field exercise called “Operation Empathy” was conducted to allow the […]
[…] certainly will be dunned for additional funds to buy “the most important book to come on the market this year.” The “Friends” program at the BYU appears to be well financed. To illustrate, Mr. […]