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Author Archives: LDS Scripture Teachings
A Look into the Construction of Scriptural Texts
Textual composition – how we “get” Scriptural Texts For Latter-day Saints, one of the best examples of an complex and merged scriptural text that corresponds with the fundamental notion of the Documentary Hypothesis is Doctrine and Covenants 132. In the … Continue reading
Ephesians Podcast
We just made a new podcast on Ephesians! My colleague Bryce Dunford and I recently discussed the text of Ephesians, and we have posted this on YouTube here. Hopefully we will start getting these podcasts uploaded to multiple podcasting platforms … Continue reading
Ephesians – Authorship, Textualization & Repackaging – Podcast notes 9.27.19
Show notes for Ephesians podcast on 9.27.19 Authorship issues – probably deutero-Pauline, in other words, not written by Paul. Why? Non-Pauline syntax, terminology, and view of the last days. For example, much longer sentences. To me, this can be explained … Continue reading
Posted in New Testament, Paul, Podcast show notes
Tagged Edgar Goodspeed, Ephesians, Marcus Borg, Paul, Podcast show notes, Pseudepigraphy
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Ephesians 1 – A Temple Text
Ephesians 1 is all about who we were in the Pre-earth Council and who God the Father is in relation to us… this is set in the context of First Temple Israelite religion and in the modern Holy Temple I … Continue reading
Posted in deification, Gifts, Glory, God, God the Father, Grace, Jesus Christ, Paul, Symbolism, temples, The Divine Council, Understanding Paul
Tagged Ephesians 1, Ephesus, Grace, Heavenly Father, LeGrand Baker, Mercy, Paul, Pre-earth Council, Sod, Temple Text, Who Shall Ascend to the Hill of the Lord?
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Israel’s Neighbors – Hugh Nibley
The following message was given by Hugh Nibley on February 24, 1965. A discussion of the religious and cultural impact of Egypt, Babylon and other neighbors on events in Israel. — Midgley For an audio recording you can access part … Continue reading
Hebrews – An Introduction
Hebrews – An Introduction Today we will briefly examine the text of the book of Hebrews in the New Testament and what we think is going on this text. We will look at who we think wrote Hebrews, when it … Continue reading
Posted in New Testament, Paul, Scriptures, Understanding Paul
Tagged authorship, Faith, First Temple Judaism, Hebrews, Melchizedek, Pistis, Second Temple Judaism, Textual Criticism, Trust
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1 Nephi 8 and 11 Another way to see the Tree of Life
1 Nephi 8 and 11 outline a fight that was happening in the 7th century B.C. regarding how the Israelites viewed God, visions, ascension into heaven, and the temple. In other posts I will write more about this, but for … Continue reading
Gazelem – Alma 37.23
Gazelem – Alma 37.23 The word Gazelem appears to have its roots in Gaz – a stone and Aleim, a name of God as a revelator or interposer in the affairs of men. If this suggestion be correct, its roots … Continue reading
Matthew 24:40 Then shall two be in the field – the one shall be taken and the other left
These words can be used in a dual way. They can be applied to the destruction of the wicked in the day of burning, when only the righteous abide the day, or they can be applied to the gathering of … Continue reading
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During the Millennium people of all faiths and denominations will be on the earth
Those living a terrestrial life will be on the earth during the Millennium. Many prophets have spoken about this idea, that people of all faiths will be on the earth during the reign of the Savior Jesus Christ. Brigham Young … Continue reading
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