Rediscovering the book of mormon, edited by john sorenson and melvin thorne, appeared in 1991. That they make no attempt to interact with contemporary lds scholarship. Miller author matthew roper when the book of mormon first appeared, skeptics said that references to horses, asses, elephants, and other animals such as swine and cows were out of place. Abbreviations for book of mormon studies bmar reynolds, n. Nov 10, 2015 straightup book of mormon studies of the apologetic farms variety will continue, although much of the leadership and institutional support will come from independent organizations such as fair mormon, interpreter foundation, and the newlycreated book of mormon central. See the conference details page for hotel information. Financial support for this project has come from byu notably the college of humanities, the department of english, and the religious studies center as well as from foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms, the keter foundation, and a number of private donors. Most latterday saints are aware of a minor industry in certain religious circles in the united states devoted. He graduated summa cum laude from byu and received masters and doctoral degrees in history from the university of wisconsinmadison. The mention of horses among domesticated animals kept by book of mormon peoples has raised questions in some peoples minds, due to the prevailing view that horses were not found in the americas during precolumbian times. Another testament of jesus christ by encouraging and publishing studies of high scholarly quality. Welch, farms, or the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies.
Speaking often at firesides, welch had seen great need for an organization that could coordinate and. Nov 22, 2018 because the book of mormon is full of fascinating content, it invites numerous ways to study it. A number of periodicals and books have been published under the farms imprint, including. Despite the limited space on the plates, mormonas a historian and military leader. A comprehensive annotated book of mormon bibliography.
The evidence for ancient origins, edited by noel reynolds. The logo of the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies is composed of characters from four of the main ancient languages and cultures relevant to book of mormon research. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies byuorg. The journal of book of mormon studies, once published under farms, continues to be published by the willes center. Many book of mormon research projects have implications for the continuing issues surrounding the authorship of the book of mormon.
Collection of farms preliminary reports now available. This was followed in 1992 by reexploring the book of mormon, edited by john welch, and in 1997 by book of mormon authorship revisited. Bmc chairman, jack welch, founded farms in 1979 and led byu studies from 1991 2018. Mormon studies is the interdisciplinary academic study of the beliefs, practices, history and culture of those known by the term mormon and denominations belonging to the latter day saint movement whose members do not generally go by the term mormon. Introduction scholars associated with the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms have produced a series of publications providing evidence for the book of mormon as an authentic ancient document. The hebrew aleph in the upper left corner and the greek omega in the lower right are the first and last letters of the hebrew and greek alphabets, standing for the first and the last isaiah 48. Isaiah variants in the book of mormon, farms report. May 17, 2016 jan shipps is the perfect inaugural interview for the mormon studies podcast. What role should scholarship play in studying the book of mormon.
Despite the limited space on the plates, mormonas a historian and military. Book of mormon and dna studies church of jesus christ. Bmfe the book of mormon 1830, firstfacsimile edition, deseret book, 1980 bmrc largey, dennis ed. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. As of 18 october 2014, mormonthink has removed it, while it is still present on mormon curtain. As one indicator only, the publication of serious studies. Jun 27, 2016 practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. Hinckley invited farms to formally become part of byu in 1997, he was lavish in his praise of the work farms had done, indicating how important it had been to the brethren to have high quality, faithful scholarship helping move the cause of the book of mormon forward around. Nhm the root for naham appears twentyfive times in the narrative books of the bible, and in every case it is associated with death. Farms foundation for ancient research and mormon studies. Nephis party reaches an area which was called nahom 1 nephi 16.
He is also associate professor of history at brigham young university, where he teaches american religious history. Recent defenses of the book of mormon a look at farms research. Evidence from the book of mormon manuscript dictated or copied. Byu has completely failed in its mission to prepare young lds scholars for ancient book of mormon studies. I subscribed to the journal of book of mormon studies from 19982003, and ended it because i just wasnt getting my moneys worth. Jan shipps is the perfect inaugural interview for the mormon studies podcast. Why did mormon give so many details about geography. Hoskisson named director of willes center for book of. Since the day it was published, a diverse and expanding body of reader responses, research, and analysis has been produced by ordinary readers, religious thinkers, and scholars of many kinds. In 1997, the group became a formal part of brigham young university byu, which is owned and operated by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Farms abbreviation stands for foundation for ancient research and mormon studies. He graduated summa cum laude from byu and received masters and doctoral. Welch, the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies was established in 1979 as a clearinghouse to reprint and distribute articles written about the book of mormon and to promote more academicminded studies of this foundational restoration scripture. Since the day it was published, a diverse and expanding body of reader responses, research, and analysis has been produced by ordinary readers.
Cta corpus des tablettes en cuneiformes alphabetiques. The roundtable kicks off with a thoughtful piece by brian d. Nothing is known about the dna of book of mormon peoples, and even if their genetic profile were known, there are sound scientific reasons that it might remain undetected. Kent brown, nahom and the eastward turn, journal of book of mormon studies 12. John gilberts 1892 account of the 1830 printing of the book of mormon. A collection of short articles from the farms newsletter in the 1980. Journal of book of mormon studies journals brigham. It seems the mi hasnt had its heart in it for years. Essays on latterday saint history and doctrine in honor of richard lloyd anderson. Book of mormon central bmc is a dba of book of mormon archaeological forum, inc. Since nonlds publications generally do not accept ancient book of mormon studies as a legitimate discipline, this essentially means that no publication on. Joseph smiths visions a comparison of accounts by joseph smith and oliver cowdery. The introduction, which is not part of the text of the book of mormon, previously stated that the lamanites were the principal. This is to say that farms plays a contested but influential role in shaping how mormons understand their faith.
Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins. Farms stands for the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies. Jun 25, 2012 it seems the mi hasnt had its heart in it for years. When the maxwell institute at byu which included farms further redefined its direction last month, i wondered if it signified the end for research related to book of mormon geography and archaeology. How byu destroyed ancient book of mormon studies william. Practically since the book of mormon was published, its geography has been the subject of discussion and debate. The foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms was an informal collaboration of academics devoted to latterday saint historical scholarship. Amidst the hundreds of passages of potential geographic significance, alma 22. In 1997 farms was formally invited into brigham young university by president gordon b. Welcome to the conference website for book of mormon studies. Spencer fluhman is the executive director of the neal a. The publications name was changed at the time the organizations name changed. Book of mormon studies are important enough that when pres.
In some circles they are known as professional branch of mormon apologetics. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. Ui press journals journal of book of mormon studies. Willes center for book of mormon studies and the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies. Sep 08, 2015 since nonlds publications generally do not accept ancient book of mormon studies as a legitimate discipline, this essentially means that no publication on ancient book of mormon studies can be. The foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms was established in 1979 as a nonprofit organization by john. Finding the bible in the book of mormon biblical phrases abound in the book of mormon. Journal of book of mormon studies journals brigham young. A readers edition, university of illinois, 2003 bmpp parry, donald ed. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. The foundation for ancient research and mormon studies functions as a research and publication center that focuses on scholarly analysis of the book of mormon, the book of abraham, the old testament, the new testament, early christian history, and ancient temples. Shakeup hits byus mormon studies institute the salt lake tribune.
Mormon studies podcast mormon scholarship for everyone. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. A scholarly journal, published semiannually, devoted to the latest research on the book of mormon. That would be as true for the book of mormon as it is for any other text if the book of mormon claimed to be an ancient text, but it does not.
Farms supported and sponsored what it considered to be faithful scholarship, which includes academic study and. Farms is a nonprofit, taxexempt educational foundation, established in 1979. Bmaf is a 501 c 3 public charity whose final determination letter from the. Anachronisms in the book of mormon religious studies center. Straightup book of mormon studies of the apologetic farms variety will continue, although much of the leadership and institutional support will come from independent organizations such as fair mormon, interpreter foundation, and the newlycreated book of mormon central. Collection of farms preliminary reports now available online 12. Because the book of mormon is full of fascinating content, it invites numerous ways to study it. Established in 1979 as a private organization, farms is a group of mormon scholars dedicated to studying and defending the mormon faith. A major turning point in book of mormon studies came with the realization that early mormons had missed or. The book of mormon critical text project religious studies. A number of these books claim to be the definitive book on the matter. New findings on the bible and other scriptures of the restored church may.
We will examine some of the more important claims put. Donor frequently asked questions book of mormon central. The purpose of the journal of book of mormon studies is to shed fresh light on the book of mormon. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. Many have assumed that anachronisms in the book of mormon should similarly prove that it must be false, and it is a modern text only posing as an ancient one. Yet until last week, i was concerned about the future of book of mormon studies covering the entire spectrum of scholarship. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins byu. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies wikipedia. A major turning point in book of mormon studies came with the realization that early mormons had missed or misunderstood salient facts of geography, history, and culture embedded in its narrative. In the name of the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms, the institute for the study and preservation of ancient religious texts institute supports study and research on the book of mormon, the book of abraham, the old testament and the new testament, studies of the early formative period of the christian tradition, ancient temples, and other related subjects. Collection of farms preliminary reports now available online. Hoskisson named director of willes center for book. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms.
Her current research project focuses on the typologies of susanna and wisdom on sarcophagi and within. Birch, director of the religious studies program at utah valley university. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make based on dna studies are also speculative. A conference, sponsored by the book of mormon studies association. When approached correctly, this research can increase our understanding of the book of mormon and. What is the abbreviation for foundation for ancient research and mormon studies. Dec 19, 2014 collection of farms preliminary reports now available online 12. The foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms encourages and supports research about the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ, and other ancient scriptures.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints affirms that the book of mormon is a volume of sacred scripture comparable to the bible. Mar 15, 2003 in the name of the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms, the institute for the study and preservation of ancient religious texts institute supports study and research on the book of mormon, the book of abraham, the old testament and the new testament, studies of the early formative period of the christian tradition, ancient temples, and other related subjects. Hoskisson has been appointed director of brigham young universitys laura f. It has also published substantial freestanding essays that made further contributions to the field of mormon studies. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon, farms, 2002. The name nhm and the place called nahom in the book of mormon summary. Book of mormon names attested in ancient hebrew inscriptions. Ricks, the journal of book of mormon studies is the leading venue for scholarly work on the book of mormon. Readers can interpret the presence of horses in the book of mormon in a variety of different ways. New era dawns for book of mormon studies meridian magazine.
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