A response to Michael Coe http://www.mormoninterpreter.com/an-open-letter-to-dr-michael-coe/ Read more

The simple biblical definition of what is a Christian can be found in Matthew 16:15-17 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. While Evangelicals would like to add all sorts of additional requirements... Read more

In this inaugural podcast discussion Dan Peterson and William Hamblin discuss the origin and purposes of the Interpreter Foundation, including Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture, the Interpreter website (MormonInterpreter.com), and the upcoming Interpreter sponsored conference, “The Temple on Mount Zion.” Listen to the podcast here:  http://www.mormoninterpreter.com/interpreter-podcast-1-about-interpreter-foundation/ Read more

  Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture has added a new blog.  It is multi-authored, and will include links to news, web pages, and blogs related to the study of Mormon Scripture, as well as new unique content.   Read more

Ben Witherington recently posted the following essay on Patheos: “Why Mormonism is not Christianity– the Issue of Christology.”  It seems a perennial Evangelical claim, that, unfortunately never seems to actually engage Mormon response. There he gives six reasons why he believes Mormons are not Christians.  While I have enjoyed Professor Witherington’s biblical scholarship, I’m afraid his understanding of Mormonism is inadequate.  I’ll examine each of his six claims. While there are many reasons why Evangelical Christians of all stripes might... Read more

On atheism and Christianity in Soviet Russia http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765599128/Anti-theists-cant-erase-Christianity.html?pg=1 Read more

““I Have Revealed Your Name”: The Hidden Temple in John 17” has just appeared in Interpreter.  It can be read or downloaded here. http://www.mormoninterpreter.com/i-have-revealed-your-name-the-hidden-temple-in-john-17/ An mp3 recording can be heard here. http://www.mormoninterpreter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/hamblin_v1-i1-2012-pg61-89-AUDIO.mp3 Read more

We discuss the nature of ancient temple worship, and the early endowments in the Nauvoo temple. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Iiit9n1iRM   Read more

I’ll be participating in another live Computerside Chat on the temple on Wed. 22 August at 7:30. Check here for details. http://www.templestudy.com/2012/08/21/fireside-discussion-part-iii-wednesday-evening/ The discussion will be posted and available for later viewing on YouTube.   Read more

From TGAS #16, which I gave to my High Priest group, Sunday 19 August, 1pm. Sabbath Notes for this discussion, with references, etc. GAS 16 Sabbath notes Read more