A Collection of Insights Flowing from The Book of Mormon Thompson,Keith.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thompson,Keith, Author.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (363 pages)

Place of Publication:

Ethics International Press 2022

Summary:

This collection of insights about the Book of Mormon adds to and complements the author's legal publications about freedom of conscience, evidence and comparative constitutional law. The book includes insights distilled from contemporary anthropology, careful analysis of the doctrine of resurrection taught in the Book of Mormon, philosophical questions about the rule of law which inform life in contemporary society, and how reflection on the pervasive New Testament intertexuality in the Book of Mormon should increase the knowledge of modern readers. Important reading for scholars of religion and faith, and particularly those interested in understanding the beliefs and practices of member of The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints around the world.

Contents:

Old World Origins Nephite Insights into Israelite Worship Practices before the Babylonian Captivity The Brass Plates - Can Modern Scholarship Help Identify Their Contents? Who was Sherem? Apostate Religion in The Book of Mormon Doctrinal insights The Doctrine of Resurrection in the Book of Mormon Were we Foreordained to the Priesthood, or was the Standard of Worthiness Foreordained? Alma 13 reconsidered What of the Remnant of Jacob/Israel? Legal Positivism in the Book of Mormon Mysteries waiting to be unfolded Fashion or Proof? A Challenge for Pacific anthropology The Three Wise Men Faith Promoting Reasons for Intertextuality in the Book of Mormon

ISBN:

1-80441-083-7