Jeff is the author of an extensive scholarly commentary on the book of moses titled in gods image and likeness eborn books, 2010 and a shorter study, temple themes in the book. The authenticity of the book of mormon has been under attack since before the book was published. 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. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology is publishing a special issue dedicated to student articles. The atheological character of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints journal title. Baker ritual as a process of deification michael ing toward a mormon metaphysics. Philosophical and theological possibilities and has been published in sunstone, element. The society for mormon philosophy and theology brings together scholars and others who share an interest in studying the teachings and texts of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The journal also publishes fiction, poetry, and graphic arts. Apologetics blake ostlers mormon publications site. Propaedeutic thoughts and questions free access james e. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology 3. As a part of this work, the seminar also publicly archives the findings of. It facilitates the sharing and discussion of work by sponsoring an annual conference, and publishing this journal.
Theology,9 first used as a manual in weekly classes for the churchs lay. Journal of church and state, volume 53, issue 3, summer 2011, pages. The journal for mormon philosophy and theology december, 2015. Womens bodies, womens destinies in janice allreds theology, element. They have also adopted additional scriptures, including the book of mormon, the. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, and the claremont journal of mormon studies, which he helped found. Blake ostler, revisioning the mormon concept of deity, element 1. Jul 07, 2019 the pure principles of element are principles which can never be destroyed. Vanhoozer, biblical narrative in the philosophy of paul ricoeur. Intellectual life of mormonism syllabus working draft. This episode continues our special series on the maxwell institutes brief theological introductions to the book of mormon. Book of mormon title page markings i like this method of enhancing your study. Philosophy and theology marquette university journal. Elements of philosophy notes university of nairobi.
Compositor for the notre dame journal of formal logic. Oman, jurisprudence and the problem of church doctrine, element. Mormonism and the heresies religious studies center. He is a series coeditor for the perspectives on mormon theology series and a coeditor of discourses in mormon theology. Scriptural teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. Articles and book chapters on open theism by john sanders 1. It then uses the contemporary philosophy of law to analyze the concept of church doctrine within mormonism keywords. The society for mormon philosophy and theology brings together scholars and. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, editor, 20052010 10 issues current book projects mormonism among christian theologies, with grant underwood for oxford university press radical pluralism. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology 2. Founding board member of the society for mormon philosophy and theology founding editor of element.
First book by a wellrespected, non mormon theologian to explore in depth what traditional christians can learn from the latterday saints. Journal center for theology and the natural sciences. Mclachlan is also professor of philosophy and religion at western carolina university. Essays on ethics, diversity, and religious experience, ed. As of 2011, mclachlan cochaired the american academy of religion. Parrish international journal for philosophy of religion pdf. A critique of blake ostlers theory of atonement deidre green the shadow of the cathedral. Panentheism, pansyntheism, and the mormon god, society for mormon philosophy and theology conference, claremont graduate university, 2009. The society for mormon philosophy and theology smpt. Faulconer ive written the story of my conversion in several places, but it bears repeating here because it is at the heart of what it means for me to be who i am. Routledge encyclopedia of philosophy online, april, 2015. Journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, vol. Deidre green is author of the volume on the book of jacob.
The journal of the society of mormon philosophy and theology forthcoming solicited. Scripture, process theology, and the mechanics of faith. While the book of mormon has been called everything from fiction and fraud to the product of demonic possession, the current argument against its authenticity seeks to find a middle ground between these claims and what the book of mormon itself claims to beinspired writings of ancient. Church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon church element journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology contents v. There are distinctive elements of lds theology that appeared for the first time in the book of mormon. Atheological character of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints element. God, is the result of greek philosophical thought significantly shaping, in deed corrupting. It is often assumed that the gist of satans premortal proposal was that he would save all of the fathers children by forcing each to obey the fathers law in all things.
Parley pratt, excerpts from key to the science of theology deseret book co. Are mormon doctrines supported by philosophy, science and. While the journal assumes the integrity of each domain, its primary aim is to explore this interaction in terms of the implications of the natural sciences for constructive research in philosophical and systematic theology, the philosophical and theological elements within and underlying theoretical research in the natural sciences, and the. Accessible for members of the church and nonmembers alike, this book takes classic questions in philosophy and provides responses based on the philosophical teachings of joseph smith, lds scholars, and modern mormon thinkers. The mormon theology seminar would be nothing without you. In many ways, randall pauls subscription to mormonism is based. It facilitates the sharing and discussion of work in this field by holding an annual conference, sponsoring sessions at scholarly meetings, and publishing a journal entitled element.
The journal for mormon philosophy and theology forthcoming october, 2015. In the 1830s, mormon political philosophy diverged little if at all from. The book of mormon more than once prefaces discussions of adam and eves transgression by the statement that the devil is the father of all lies. This seminar is functioning under the direction of the mormon theology seminar. A journal of mormon philosophy and theology volissue date.
Mormonism, church doctrine, theology, philosophy suggested citation. In this short volume, blake ostler departs from the more analytically rigorous approach that defined his groundbreaking exploring mormon thought series and instead offers a meditation and reflection on the deeper and more important aspects of mormon theology. According to the prophet joseph smith, the titlepage of the book of mormon is a literal translation, taken from the very last leaf, on the. Submissions will be accepted by undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in a program of study related to philosophy, theology, or other areas of religious studies. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology when this was written. Oriare nyarwath 21042011 logic is a branch of philosophy that is concerned with the study of reason. Founding board member of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, 20032007. Jurisprudence and the problem of church doctrine by nathan. A pdf of the printer s manuscript of the book of mormon. The purpose of the society is to promote disciplined reflection on.
The journal of the society of mormon philosophy and theology, the first biannual issues. She is the author of several articles on the book of mormon, including publications through the mormon theology seminar and the journal of book of mormon studies. Philosophy comes from two greek words philein meaning love. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology. Reviews must be of books on science fiction and philosophy.
In the brief compass of a monograph, professor mcmurrin has given us a survey statement of basic metaphysical implications of mormon theology this is the meaning of philosophical foundations which is penetrating and, in many ways, helpful. Southwestern journal of philosophy july 1974, 111129 maritain, jacques, an introduction to the basic problems of moral philosophy new york, magi, 1990. The new mormon theology of matter rosalynde frandsen welch. Pages in category latter day saint periodicals the following 33 pages are in this category, out of 33 total. Since 2009 he has been the managing editor of greg kofford books. Element is transitioning to an online home hosted by the university of north carolina at greensboro. This redirect is within the scope of wikiproject latter day saint movement, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of mormonism and the latter day saint movement on wikipedia.
Mormon prophets and teachers have always maintained that the papyri that was purchased by joseph smith was the actual papyri that was created and written by abraham. Pdf liberation theology in the book of mormon kelli d. Loyd ericson eugene englands theology of peace, american academy of religion west, 2009. Complete works blake ostlers mormon publications site.
Jeff has presented at foundation for apologetic information and research fair meetings in the united states, germany, and france, and has published in the international journal of mormon studies and element. The unique quality of liberation theology in the book of mormon for most christians in north america, the problem with traditional liberation theology is that it cannot speak to them. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology 1, no. The theology of the book of mormon an introduction to the.
Scholar randall paul concluded a twoday conference by the society for mormon philosophy and theology, saying that because of its temple ordinances for the dead, the lds church is true because it doesnt have to be. The society brings together scholars and others who share an interest in studying the teachings and texts of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A recent harvest of mormon theology examines the implications of mormon materialismthat is, the claims that all spirit is matter and that the cosmos is thus an ontological continuumfor models of language and law, and does so by way of sustained engagement with contemporary continental philosophy. Element is the official publication of the society for mormon philosophy and theology. The philosophical foundations of mormon theology byu studies. However, the book of mormons theology of liberation speaks to the powerful, prideful, and privileged. The book of mormon is the keystone in our witness of jesus christ.
Fragments for a process theology of mormonism james mclachlan. Lds mormon studies and theology this is a list for books which contribute to the study of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, or mormon church. Thus, these differences between book of mormon doctrine and joseph smiths later theology are not incidental, but reflect a shift in josephs thinking to an entirely different worldview in which godhood is an open category into which our god himself entered and to which human beings may also aspireanother idea missing from the book of. James mclachlan is a mormon studies scholar and theologian. Element call for student submissions july 15 deadline. The journal for the society for mormon philosophy and theology volume 6 issue 2 fall 2015 james m mclachlan, carrie a mclachlan on. The society brings together scholars and others who share an interest in. Others speak of theology in a philosophical way, dealing almost exclusively with philosophical, linguistic, or sociological matters as a way of explaining god. Takes mormon theology seriously from an outsiders perspective, arguing persuasively that mormons are a part.
The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology and series coeditor for perspectives on mormon theology. Mormon philosophy simplified takes a readable approach to the foundational underpinnings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of abraham papyri are not as old as claimed. Mormonism and christianity have a complex theological, historical, and sociological. Kimberly berkey holds degrees from brigham young university and harvard divinity school, and is currently a doctoral student in theology at loyola university, where she works on continental philosophy of religion. Fideism in mormonism at the crossroads of philosophy and theology kofford books, 2012 stephen davis, philosophical theology for mormons. The pure principles of element are principles which can never be destroyed.
The new mormon theology of matter brigham young university. Birch is director of the religious studies program and director of the center for the study of ethics. He specializes in the philosophy of religion, ethics, religious pluralism, and the interdisciplinary study of mormonism. Dissertations and theses at least thirtyeight dissertations several of which have subsequently been published as books and sixteen theses written since 1994 have focused. In 2005 he became the inaugural coeditor, along with carrie mclachlan, of element. Smpt the society for mormon philosophy and theology.
The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology fall 2006, vol. Book of mormon journaling scripture study lds, lds scriptures. The mormon theology seminar is an independent, scholarly forum committed to organizing shortterm, seminarstyle collaborations that consider specific questions about mormon theology through close readings of foundational mormon texts. International journal for philosophy of religion 35, no. Birch was director of the religious studies program at utah valley university, editor of the perspectives on mormon theology series greg kofford books and founding editor of element. The journal for the society of mormon philosophy and theology 5 2009 1 15. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and. With deep gratitude and appreciation we thank you for any donation.
These include, perhaps most notably, the idea that adam and eves transgression was a good and necessary thing that made it possible for them to have children and experience the full joy god intended see especially 2 nephi 2. In mormon theology, many lost truths are restored in the book of mormon, which mormons hold to be divine scripture and equal in authority to the bible. Mormon christianity what other christians can learn from the latterday saints stephen h. Warner wallace explains how the book of abraham, a part of the mormon scriptures, faces historical difficulties. In the absence of definitive official statements by the lds church, the mormon understanding of what constitutes doctrine is essentially an ongoing hermeneutic. The journal of the society of mormon philosophy and theology, the first biannual issues of which came out the same year. Mormonisms satan and the tree of life longer version of an invited presentation originally given at the 2009 conference of the european mormon studies association, turin, italy, 3031 july 2009. Because there is some catching up to do, there is not at present a limitation on how new a publication should be. And though based on book of mormon theology, the mormons held. A print reprint of number 33, below, in the journal of the society of mormon philosophy and theology, which adopted the same name as the electronic journal in which the piece was originally published. Changing gender expectations in the era of transition from polygamy to monogamy, 1890 1920 coauthored with sara m. Rethinking mormonisms heavenly mother harvard theological. When i was a teenager living in san antonio, texas, my parents came into contact with mormon missionaries through someone who worked with my father, an officer in the. Evangelical debates on universal salvation perspectives in religious studies 40 no.
The society brings together scholars and others who share an interest in studying the teachings and. Loyd isao ericson is the managing editor of greg kofford books and has been published in sunstone, element. The society for mormon philosophy and theology publication date. Mormon women took on these models for identification in marriage and motherhood. Journal of book of mormon studies volume 5 issue number 2 neal a. The journal for the society for mormon philosophy and theology, 20002002.
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