A Study of Latter-Day Saint Theology and Doctrine
Polygamy and the authenticity of the Book of Abraham are probably the two most hotly debated aspects of early Mormonism and Joseph Smith's prophetic career. In recent years much has been made of the papyri, the Egyptian Alphabet and whether the Book of Abraham is a translation or a revelation. A lot rides on the... Continue Reading →
Ether 5 has always been a curious chapter to me. The "you" in verse 1 appears to be Joseph Smith: "And now I, Moroni, have written the words which were commanded me, according to my memory; and I have told you the things which I have sealed up; therefore touch them not in order that ye may translate; for that thing... Continue Reading →
I think if we wish to fully understand Joseph Smith, early Mormonism and the early saints, we have take into consideration their Millennialist worldview. The "second coming" of Jesus Christ permeates everything in early Mormonism. Joseph's impetus to establish the New Jerusalem in Independence, MO is rooted in the expectation that Jesus would shortly return.... Continue Reading →
I was a newly minted missionary in the MTC the first time someone raised the question of Jacob's valedictory statement in Jacob 7:27, "Brethren, adieu." What was a French word doing in the Book of Mormon, one of my fellow missionaries asked. It was a good question. What was it doing there? None of our teachers... Continue Reading →
BOOK OF MORMONISM 