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Monthly Archives: July 2006
Three Messages
Like many of the Saints, I find that the temple has a variety of messages. Some are gender-related. For example, there’s the exterior stone structure. The high granite walls rise for seven floors. Their smooth surface is unbroken except by … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Issues
11 Comments
Contrast in the Elijah Narrative
While studying the Elijah narrative in school last semester, and now once again for Sunday School, I was impressed with the literary flavor the book displays. There are many literary devices and tools by which an author may express him … Continue reading
Posted in Doctrine
7 Comments
Political Economy and the BOM
On July 13, over at By Common Consent Taryn Nelson-Seawright posted about the nature of economic and political liberalism and leftism amongst Mormons. The post and the related 127 comments can be found here. I am not going to comment … Continue reading
Posted in Doctrine, Marginalia, Political Philosophy, Politics
13 Comments
The Sound of Sheer Silence
The traditional reading of 1 Kings 19 makes it the story of Elijah’s trip to Mt. Horeb to renew his commission as a prophet. There are, however, significant indications that rather than renewing his commitment, Elijah goes to resign it. … Continue reading
Posted in Marginalia, Speculation
19 Comments
The Gospel According to the OT: God’s Memory
The gentleman from the high council rested his right arm on the podium and leaned forward into the microphone. Looking into the congregation, he lowered his voice and took us into his confidence. “The Old Testament,” he said, “concerns itself … Continue reading
Posted in Marginalia, Speculation
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“I don’t think that word means what you think it means”: What is the sealing power, anyway?
The sealing power is an oft-discussed concept in LDS theology. It is used to describe the motivation of phenomena as diverse as divine intervention in weather patterns and the joining together of eternal families. As a result, definitions of the … Continue reading
Posted in Doctrine, Speculation
10 Comments
Obadiah: Man Between a Rock and Elijah
Poor guy. His name means “servant of the Lord” and now he’s about to find out just what that service requires.
Posted in Marginalia, Speculation
3 Comments
Modern Elijah
Well, we’ve had a long and fun day discussing this topic on our back channel group email. But I guess it’s time to cut bait or fish. We may yet be reduced to contemplating FHL’s timely question, “Where am I … Continue reading
Posted in Marginalia, Speculation
8 Comments
Elijah and Ancient Ascension Traditions
In light of the church’s place in its Gospel Doctrine curriculum (1 – 2 Kings), I thought I’d share some of my findings/musings on ancient ascension traditions, given the attention the church gives to Elijah. From a literary perspective, ascension … Continue reading
Posted in Doctrine
11 Comments
More Strong Language
Whenever I hear the subject of the sealing authority come up, it’s Biblical origin is intertwined with Elijah’s promise to Ahab of drought in 1 Ki 17:1 As the LORD the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there … Continue reading
Posted in Marginalia, Speculation
10 Comments
