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Abstract: The Lucan and Johannine writings emphasize the literalness and physicality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This emphasis does not represent an emerging Christology from an earlier, inchoate conception of Jesus and the meaning of his life. Rather, it reflects an effort to defend the doctrine of the resurrection—of Christ and humanity—against the increasing […] The post “Our Hands Have Handled”: Ensuring the Reassuring Doctrine of the Resurrection in the Lucan and Johannine Writings first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Abstract: The official account of Martin Harris’s visit to Charles Anthon, canonized in the Pearl of Great Price, suggests that Anthon may have been shown more than one transcript by Harris. The differing responses of Anthon to each of these transcripts may shed light on the kinds of characters he was shown and provide additional […] The post Looking Again at the Anthon Transcript(s) first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Abstract: In the historical context of the late fifth century BC, the book of Ruth was a powerful story of hope and redemption for the eventual gathering and restoration of Israel’s covenants. Connecting their golden period of unity under King David to this idyllic tale with a beautiful happy ending may be more than a […] The post The “Allegory” of Ruth as a Prophecy of Latter-day Gathering first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

In the December 15, 2024 episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Bruce Webster and Kris Frederickson. They discuss Come, Follow Me Doctrine & Covenants lesson 2, Moroni’s prophecies about our days, the Church’s disaster relief efforts, and Christmas music. You can listen to or download the December 15th broadcast of the […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — December 15, 2024 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

In the December 8, 2024 episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Bruce Webster, Mark Johnson, and Kevin Christensen. They discuss Come, Follow Me Doctrine & Covenants lesson 1, the new versions of the Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, and the validity of the Book of Mormon. You can listen to […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — December 8, 2024 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Abstract: Khor Kharfot and Wadi Sayq are in the region that has become the premiere candidate for Nephi’s Old-World Bountiful. Out of the several matching criteria that has led to this opinion, the one that may be the weakest has been the identification of readily available ore in the area that Nephi could have used […] The post Finding Nephi’s Ore first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Abstract: The first oral draft of the Book of Mormon dictated by Joseph Smith reflected remarkable literary refinement and complexity. Such observations demonstrate that he exhibited highly developed composition and oratory skills. To date, no scholar has attempted to describe the specific skills Joseph manifested while dictating. This essay addresses whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) could […] The post What Can Artificial Intelligence Tell Us About the Literary Skills Needed to Dictate a Text Like the Book of Mormon? first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

In the November 24, 2024 episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Steve Densley and John Thompson, with special guests Brant Gardner and Jeff Lindsay. They discuss the recent book review articles by Brant and Jeff in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship and Come, Follow Me Book of […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — November 24, 2024 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Abstract: Nephi started as the youngest son of Lehi and Sariah and ended up as the king or king-like leader of the Nephite nation. While he, in some sense, obviously grew into the role over time, there was likely some key time or event when the transition from the leadership guidance of the prophet Lehi […] The post What Happened to Nephi at the Camp of the Broken Bow? A Book of Mormon Mystery first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Over the next three weeks for Come, Follow Me lessons 49 through 51, we have lecture 112 from Hugh Nibley’s Book of Mormon classes at Brigham Young University, covering Moroni 1-10. During 1988, 1989, and 1990, Hugh Nibley taught Honors Book of Mormon classes for four semesters at Brigham Young University. The lectures were video-taped […] The post Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon — Moroni 1-10 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

In the November 17, 2024 episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Bruce Webster and Kris Frederickson. They discuss Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 50, the “Answering My Gospel Questions” Institute manual, several recent articles in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, and various other topics. You […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — November 17, 2024 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Review of James W. Lucas and Jonathan E. Neville, By Means of the Urim & Thummim: Restoring Translation to the Restoration (Cottonwood Heights, UT: Digital Legend Press & Publishing, 2023). 288 pages. $19.95. Abstract: In By Means of the Urim & Thummim, James Lucas and Jonathan Neville valiantly seek to defend Joseph Smith’s role as […] The post Through a Glass Darkly: Restoring Translation to the Restoration? first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.