Discussions on the book of mormon by byu faculty free this is a 63 part video series where byu religion faculty discuss the book of mormon, several chapters at a time in each halfhour episode. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies byuorg. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss chapters commonly known as the isaiah chapters in the book of mormon. Byu decides to remove scripture courses as required page 3.
As i am currently ready this part of the bom, i thought it a good idea to use this chart as a study help. May 02, 2019 book of mormon reference companion by dennis largey encyclopedic reference work on the book of mormon, including entries for individuals, places, themes, topics and etc. Byu decides to remove scripture courses as required sign in to follow this. Mar 31, 20 byu scripture discussions doctrine and covenants. The third annual book of mormon symposium at byu in this volume, twentytwo scholars comment knowledgeably on a variety of themes evoked by the prophetic words of isaiah, lehi, nephi, and jacob as given in 2 nephi. Pike is a professor in the department of ancient scripture and in the ancient near east studies program at byu. Grant building brigham young university provo, ut 84602 8014226975. The mission of religious education at brigham young university is to assist individuals in their efforts to come unto christ by teaching the scriptures, doct. Byu faculty and the book of mormon post by craig paxton. Byu decides to remove scripture courses as required page. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes.
Texts in the book of mormon focuses on the question of what can be learned about the history of the text of isaiahs book from the portions preserved in the book of mormon. Byu faculty and the book of mormon post by craig paxton tue dec 05, 2017 11. Any type of submission is welcome videos, news articles, discussions, questions, etc as long as it is related directly to byu. The book of mormon is a series of discussions featuring faculty from brigham young universitys department of ancient scripture sharing their insights into the book of mormon. Discussions on the old testament audio only joseph smith building provo, utah 84602 801. On the road with the mormon tabernacle choir a behindthescenes look at the choirs 2009 summer tour. He was led by the lord to find and translate the book, giving us the volume of scripture we have today. Roundtable scripture discussions the book of mormon byu religious education.
Discussions on the new testament acts to revelation. Hear what these scriptural scholars have to say about the last record between mormon and moroni and the final promise of the book of mormon. Each tab specializes in a particular area of scholarship in the field. However, i feel that the book of mormon can not only withstand the challenge, but the issue can actually be used to illuminate the nature of isaiah and shed light on why this is. Watch listen to excellent discussions about the scriptures. Discussions on the book of mormon insights to the book of isaiah doctrine and covenants discussions discussions on the. Jan 16, 2020 the latterday saint movement studies research guide highlights essential resources in the study of all religious groups associated with joseph smith, jr. Jun 19, 2014 discussions on the book of mormon byu religious education. And by reading this book of scripture together, every family will be blessed and drawn closer to the lord jesus christ. There was a series for every set of the standard works.
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The complicated production of the book of mormon, from its original writing by nephi, mormon, moroni, and others to its most recent editings and printings, is a human process that has been well described. The bible, mormon scripture, and the rhetoric of allusivity 155 of deuteronomy, second and third isaiah, matthew and paul, men who relied upon the language of the established past to construct a realized. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Edwards february 2020 new era beware of pride not the talk but the lesson from the ezra taft benson manual a few years back.
As the prophet joseph smith stated on the introduction page. Home latterday saint movement studies mormon studies. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. Written on golden plates and hidden away around 400 ce by its last writer, the book of mormon was recovered by joseph smith in the early 1800s. As an expert on ancient scripture and a professor of religious studies at.
Welcome to the unofficial subreddit for brigham young university. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and. It was actually quite interesting, so i went to the website to see what the program was all about. Book of mormonlanguagereformed egyptian fairmormon. This index, found on the right side of your browser window, links from scriptures to the general conference talks, journal of discourses speeches, and writings in teachings of the prophet joseph smith that cite. Review of the bible, mormon scripture, and the rhetoric of. A study of the savior and his roles in heavenly fathers plan. Watch discussions on the book of mormon season 2 episode 7. Study journal lds relief society young women selfguided study journal prickly. Come, follow me book of mormon lesson 33 1 nephi 1115 labor diligently to write. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on the. Lds scripture is a gospel learning resource for latterday saint seminary students and others seeking to use scripture learning activities to deepen gospel study, doctrinal mastery and the process of acquiring spiritual knowledge.
Book of mormon charts charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. Roundtable scripture discussions religious studies center. Book of mormon round table meetings are canceled due to covid19 virus until further notice. Years ago i saw one of the byu rountable discussions on the book of mormon while i was flipping through the channels and landed on byutv. The book is available electronically through gospelink. My pearl of great price class never mentioned the controversy with the book of abraham. This collection of dvds contains all seventy 30minute programs originally broadcast on byutv. The book of mormon a series of discussions featuring faculty from brigham young university s department of ancient scripture sharing their insights into the book of. Many of isaiahs words that are preserved and commented on in lds scripture have to do with the latter days, a matter that is taken up in the article. My first semester, i took book of mormon from jeffrey marsh. If the church has been transparent in history why did joseph fielding mcconkie and craig olster simply dismiss the rock in the hat version in the year 2000. My favorite scripture vanessa about 1 minute book of mormon commentary on isaiah by garold n. Roundtable scripture discussions the book of mormon youtube.
While readers of the book of mormon have long known that the book is informed by the two ways teaching and advances it repeatedly in a variety of contexts, there has not previously been any attempt to assess the content and the variations that may occur in that teaching. Old testament new testament book of mormon doctrine and covenants pearl of great price study helps about the scriptures. The old testament insights into isaiah the book of mormon the doctrine and covenants the pearl of great price contact. Byuidaho byuhawaii lds business college the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Discussions on the book of mormon 1 nephi 1618 originally aired.
The ancient making of a modern scripture, chapter 11, brant a. The ancient doctrine of the two ways and the book of mormon. Just prior to his assignment as department chair, dr. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. This is simply a quiz to see how well you know the book of mormon who is the first prophet mentioned in the book of mormon. Byu decides to remove scripture courses as required general. Insights into isaiah the book of mormon the doctrine and covenants.
Watch discussions on the book of mormon season 2 episode 7 2 nephi 2527 add to watchlist professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss how nephi builds on the chapters from isaiah that he included, expounding in words of plainess on the teachings and prophecies found there and how to understand them. Critics have long accused joseph smith of stealing other works for the book of mormon, but at the end of the day what is most interesting is that most of the themes that are central to the book of mormon were already written. Charting the book of mormon byu studies charting the book of mormon. Latterday saint youth participate in a class discussion at church. I had already finished the spedup book of mormon in a few months. Byu roundtable discussions on mp3 the book of mormon the. Discussions on the book of mormon byu religious education. Spencer earned a phd in philosophy at the university of new mexico and has published extensively on latterday saint scripture and theology in byu studies quarterly, the journal of philosophy and scripture, and the journal of book of mormon studies where he serves as associate editor. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss the final chapters of the book of mormon. New byu roundtable discussions free a new set of byu professors from the department of ancient scripture discuss the book of mormon.
Hear their insights and teachings concerning this important section of scripture. The book of mormon tells the story of a prophet and his family who leave jerusalem soon before its conquest by babylon in the sixth century bce. The book of mormon a series of discussions featuring faculty from brigham young university s department of ancient scripture sharing their insights into the book of mormon. This index, found on the right side of your browser window, links from scriptures to the general conference talks, journal of discourses speeches, and writings in teachings of the prophet joseph smith that cite those scriptures. The book of mormon, 1981 edition, and the book of mormon student manual, and a packet available at the bookstore. Byu faculty and the book of mormon mormon discussions. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints revere both the bible and the book of mormon in addition to other revealed scripture as sources of inspiration and guidance. His productions include womens conference, scripture roundtable discussions, and a variety of documentaries, including the recent one voice. Feel free to contribute to the community by discussing anything and everything byurelated. Not only was his class pretty dang easy essentially no written essays, tests consisting primarily of multiple choicetruefalse questions covering basic ideas from the student manual, a noncumulative final, but his lectures were absolutely fascinating and always relevant if i could, i would have taken both halves of the book of.
They will be replaced with four cornerstone courses. Learn more scripture study for latterday saint families. Byu decides to remove scripture courses as required. The only apologetic rationale i learned in any of my religion classes at byu was the two cumorah theory. Byu roundtable discussions on mp3 the book of mormon the old. The latterday saint movement studies research guide highlights essential resources in the study of all religious groups associated with joseph smith, jr. The course covers from the beginning of the book of mormon through alma, chapter 29. Watch discussions on the book of mormon online full.
Byutv scripture discussions byu religious education. This exquisitely produced volume presents the official lds edition of the book of mormon in an attractive, accessible, readable version that brings to latterday saints the helpful features that have been part of standard bible publishing for decades. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss the transition, or bridge, between the end of the small plates of nephi and the. Lets study and teach come, follow me 2 nephi 1125 we. Joseph smith referred to the book of mormon as the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon for latterday saint families is a keepsake that all families will cherish. He has taught at byu since 1992, including two different years at byus jerusalem center for near eastern studies.
The book of mormon was not an ordinary translation. Discussions on the book of mormon 1 nephi 12 originally aired. The foundation for ancient research and mormon studies functions as a research and publication center that focuses on scholarly analysis of the book of mormon, the book of abraham, the old testament, the new testament, early christian history, and ancient temples. I believe that the required religion classes at byu are designed to offset the secular learning of the students other courses. Describing the book of mormon as a mansion in which beautiful and exciting new.
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