Monthly Archives: April 2008

The Record of John

Posted on April 29, 2008 by TT

Doctrine and Covenants 93:6-18 promises that if we are faithful, we shall receive the “fulness of the record of John.” The context of this promise is somewhat strange. Jesus Christ is the first person narrator, who begins to quote John’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Speculation | 13 Comments

Krister Stendahl has died

Posted on April 15, 2008 by TT

The news has already started to make the rounds. Esteemed New Testament professor and former Dean of Harvard Divinity School has passed away this morning after a long bout with cancer. This post cannot possibly substitute for an official obituary, … Continue reading →

Posted in Mormon Studies, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Feral Children and Divinity

Posted on April 11, 2008 by TT

I recently reintroduced myself to the study of feral children, children who have been abandoned for whatever reason at a very young age without any human contact, sometimes being raised by animals, for a number of years. I stumbled across … Continue reading →

Posted in Marginalia, Speculation | 21 Comments

Elder Holland’s Subversive Message?

Posted on April 10, 2008 by jupiterschild

At the risk of stirring controversy against my absolute favorite Apostle, I want to ask a few questions stemming from his engaging discussion of Scripture and modern prophecy and his dialogue with biblical studies. Elder Holland’s talk in General Conference … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine, Leadership, Scripture | 23 Comments

Bloggernacle Bullies

Posted on April 10, 2008 by TT

I don’t venture into other blogs as much as I used to, mostly because of time. Lately, however, either I have been procrastinating a bit more than usual, or there is a uptick in the kinds of posts that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Mormon Culture | 74 Comments

What if…?

Posted on April 7, 2008 by TT

What if someone ordained their wife to the priesthood? Let’s say that this husband wanted to have his wife assist in priesthood blessings in the home, or be able to perform blessings in his absence. She would not be ordained … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine, Feminism, Leadership, Speculation | 26 Comments

More Resources!

Posted on April 7, 2008 by nitsav

A few more useful things for Bible and ANE study have appeared up recently, and are worthy of notice.

Posted in Mormon Studies | 5 Comments

Salt Lake City

Posted on April 3, 2008 by jupiterschild

In a nod to our friends at A Motley Vision, and in advance of this weekend’s Conference, I offer the following, as is, with no commentary, except to say it’s often refreshing to see the familiar through strange eyes. Salt … Continue reading →

Posted in Mormon Culture | 17 Comments