Monthly Archives: January 2010

Insights from Names of Deity

Posted on January 24, 2010 by secco

Rabbinic commentators have sought to better understand the nature of God by exploring the implications and origins of his name. Michael Fishbane writes in Rabbinic Myth and Mythmaking (Oxford University Press, 2003): In the context of an explanation of why … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Extra-Biblical Literature, Theology | 2 Comments

Tips on Applying: Spotlight on Edinburgh

Posted on January 14, 2010 by smallaxe

Our next spotlight comes from Benjamin Park. Ben is a master’s student at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Divinity, studying historical theology in the 18th and 19th century. He also blogs at the Juvenile Instructor.

Posted in Spotlights, Tips on Applying Series | 14 Comments

Polygamy and the Shaping of Mormon Identity

Posted on January 14, 2010 by sheldlaw

I am currently reading “A Mormon Mother: The autobiography of Annie Clark Tanner.” My dissertation advisor had told me the story of Tanner’s experience with polygamy was “heartbreaking”, and indeed several moments in the text have invoked my sympathy for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 19 Comments

JST part 2 (How's that for an exciting title?)

Posted on January 11, 2010 by davidbokovoy

All right, so if the JST does not restore an original, pristine, historical text from ancient Israel what it is and how can a believing Latter-day Saint make use of this interesting work? Well, of course I don’t pretend to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Scripture, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

The Halakic Jesus

Posted on January 10, 2010 by secco

John Meier’s fourth volume of A Marginal Jew came out last spring, and is focused on placing the historical Jesus within the Jewish Law of his time. The title of his introductory chapter, “The Historical Jesus is the Halakic Jesus,” … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Theology | 6 Comments

Articles on Pre-earth life? Help?

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Chris H.

Do you know of any good articles about Mormon thought about the pre-existence? I am looking for something academic, though it can be of an apologetic nature. I need sources for documenting my account of the role of the pre-existence … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 15 Comments

Tips on Applying to Grad Programs in Religious Studies, Part VII: Placement

Posted on January 8, 2010 by smallaxe

As much as graduate school offers up the chance for one to delve deeply into a particular topic of interest and, in many regards, devote several years of one’s life to studying these interests; it is also a means to … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips on Applying Series | 3 Comments

The JST and the Hebrew Bible

Posted on January 7, 2010 by davidbokovoy

Hello Faith Promoting Friends, Well, despite a glorious introduction as a new contributor, I’m afraid I’ve not done much more than put up a few thoughts critiquing the way we, as Latter-day Saints, traditionally use Job 19:26 as a proof … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Scripture | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

Tips on Applying: Spotlight on Oxford

Posted on January 7, 2010 by smallaxe

Application and admission season is upon us. This next spotlight comes from Daniel O. McClellan, a master’s student at Oxford. Enjoy.

Posted in Spotlights, Tips on Applying Series | 12 Comments

Child Sacrifice, A Traditional Religious Practice in Ancient Israel?

Posted on January 5, 2010 by theyellowdart

Scholars continue to debate a number of important issues concerning the nature of human (child) sacrifices in the ancient Near East, including the origins of the rite, to whom these sacrifices were intended, and by whom they were performed.  A … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, History, Scripture, Studying Religion, Theology | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments