Jerusalem Ideology Bibliography

Last updated on: January 2, 2012 at 1:15 pm By William Hamblin

Here are some additional studies on the background to Laman and Lemuel’s belief that Jerusalem was inviolable. Hoppe, L. The Holy City: Jerusalem in the Theology of the Old Testament, (2000) Gordon, R. Holy Land, Holy City: Sacred Geography and the Interpretation of the Bible, (2004) Read more

Please let me know

Last updated on: January 1, 2012 at 5:03 pm By William Hamblin

Please let me know of any articles, books, reference, or web materials, etc. that I have missed. I’ll update my materials regularly. Read more

1 Nephi 3

Last updated on: January 1, 2012 at 4:28 pm By William Hamblin

Here are my explorations of 1 Nephi 3, including metal plates, Laban, casting lots, oaths, and Nephi’s concept of the Hebrew Bible. 1- Detailed notes and bibliography. BOM 01c 1 Nephi 3 2- Video on YouTube. 3- Audio podcast on TalkShoe. (Look in the most recent file in the “Past Episodes” section at the bottom.) Read more

FAIR Study Aids

Last updated on: December 31, 2011 at 4:17 pm By William Hamblin

FAIR has started a FAIR Study Aids for the BOM lessons this year. I assume these will be updated each week. See: http://en.fairmormon.org/FAIR_Study_Aids/Book_of_Mormon Read more

1 Nephi 2

Last updated on: December 31, 2011 at 1:51 pm By William Hamblin

Here are my explorations of 1 Nephi 1, with examination of the trail of Lehi, Laman and Lemuel’s objection, and the covenant of Nephi. 1- Detailed notes and bibliography. Notes on 1 Nephi 2 2- Video on YouTube. 3- Audio podcast on TalkShoe. (Look in the “Past Episodes” section at the bottom.) Read more

1 Nephi 1:5-20

Last updated on: December 29, 2011 at 9:59 pm By William Hamblin

I’ve finished my materials on 1 Nephi 1:5-20. An examination of the visions and preaching of Lehi; exploration of the Jewish exoteric background–temple theophany, apocalyptic vision, celestial ascent, throne theophany, divine council, sod/mysteries, Host of Heaven, heavenly book, and Messiah. 1- Detailed notes and bibliography.Notes on 1 Nephi 1:5-20 2- Video on YouTube. 3- Audio podcast on TalkShoe. Read more

1 Nephi 1:1-4

Last updated on: December 29, 2011 at 7:44 pm By William Hamblin

I’ve finished my materials on 1 Nephi 1:1-4. 1- Detailed notes and bibliography. BOM 01a 1 Nephi 1 notes 2- Video on YouTube. 3- Audio podcast on TalkShoe. (I’ll post the rest of 1 Nephi 1 later tonight.) Read more

Brant Gardner Interview

Last updated on: December 28, 2011 at 11:16 pm By William Hamblin

A five hour podcast interview on Brant Gardner’s book Gift and Power of God: Translating the Book of Mormon (Kofford, 2011) Read more

Feast Upon the Word

Last updated on: December 28, 2011 at 5:31 pm By William Hamblin

“Feast Upon the Word” is an LDS blog focused on scriptural interpretation. They have a number notes and comments on the BOM lessons available, and will apparently be adding some new material this year. Read more

Merry Christmas!

Last updated on: December 21, 2011 at 5:32 pm By William Hamblin

I’m off to visit my granddaughters for Christmas, so I won’t be posting anything new until about the 29th of December or so. There is a new movie available on DVD on the coming forth of the Book of Mormon called “Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold.” I haven’t seen it, but here’s the web page with previews if you are interested. Read more