http://www.france24.com/en/20120227-modern-day-zealots-envision-new-jewish-temple-jerusalem
All posts for the month February, 2012
More tension on Temple Mount
Posted by William Hamblin on February 27, 2012
http://mormonscriptureexplorations.wordpress.com/2012/02/27/more-tension-on-temple-mount/
Exploration of 1 Nephi 12
See pdf file here. 1 Neph 12
There is no video or audio for this chapter.
Posted by William Hamblin on February 26, 2012
http://mormonscriptureexplorations.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/exploration-of-1-nephi-12/
New column in Deseret News
Here’s the latest column by Dan Peterson and me. It was originally entitled, “Rescuing the Dead.”
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765553855/Man-has-long-believed-in-an-afterlife.html
Posted by William Hamblin on February 25, 2012
http://mormonscriptureexplorations.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/new-column-in-deseret-news/
Lehi’s Dream and Proverbs
An examination of the parallels between Proverbs and 1 Ne. 8.
Posted by William Hamblin on February 17, 2012
http://mormonscriptureexplorations.wordpress.com/2012/02/17/lehis-dream-and-proverbs/
1 Nephi 11:32-36
I’ve decided that rather than trying to make videos and podcasts I’d write out my explorations for a while. Let me know which you prefer.
Here is my exploration of 1 Nephi 11:32-36
Posted by William Hamblin on February 15, 2012
http://mormonscriptureexplorations.wordpress.com/2012/02/15/1-nephi-1132-36/
Isaac Newton: Temple Mystic?
Isaac Newton, the renown physicist, was also fascinated by alchemy, prophecy, and temple mysticism. He undertook a detailed study of the measurements of Solomon’s temple, hoping to find a microcosmic mathematical key to cosmos. His theological papers have now been digitized by the National Library of Israel, and are available online here.
Posted by William Hamblin on February 15, 2012
http://mormonscriptureexplorations.wordpress.com/2012/02/15/isaac-newton-temple-mystic/
New Book Notice: “Death of Scripture”
Legaspi, M. The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies, (Oxford, 2010), ISBN 0199845883
From the Blurb:
The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies examines the creation of the academic Bible. Beginning with the fragmentation of biblical interpretation in the centuries after the Reformation, Michael Legaspi shows how the weakening of scriptural authority in the Western churches altered the role of biblical interpretation. Focusing on renowned German scholar Johann David Michaelis (1717-1791), Legaspi explores the ways in which critics reconceived the role of the Bible. This book offers a new account of the origins of biblical studies, illuminating the relation of the Bible to churchly readers, theological interpreters, academic critics, and people in between. It explains why, in an age of religious resurgence, modern biblical criticism may no longer be in a position to serve as the Bible’s disciplinary gatekeeper.
Posted by William Hamblin on February 14, 2012
http://mormonscriptureexplorations.wordpress.com/2012/02/14/new-book-notice-2/
Barker on the Great High Priest at St. Vladimir
Margaret Barker was recently invited to give the Fr. Alexander Schmemann Memorial Lecture at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary. An audio and print copy of her presentation can be found online here.
Here is a question, and her answer found only at the end of the audio presentation at59:00:30
Q. Why [are] people of the Mormon faith interested in your work; maybe again you can explain their attraction to temple worship.
A. Well, you never know whose going read your books. And many years ago now, I was contacted by a leading scholar of the Latter-day Saints and he came to see me when he was in England. And he said when had read this particular book, The Great Angel, he couldn’t believe it hadn’t been written by one of their community. And he was intrigued how somebody working outside their community, just using the conventional tools of scholarship could come up with something very, very similar–usually identical to their teachings. And we explored this and I have developed a very happy relationship with many top Mormon scholars, really good biblical scholars, who know their temple stuff. And what they come up with and what I’ve come up with is just about identical. So I work with Mormons because, in terms of temple scholarship, they are the best available. Full stop.
Posted by William Hamblin on February 13, 2012
http://mormonscriptureexplorations.wordpress.com/2012/02/13/barker-on-the-great-high-priest-at-st-vladimir/
1 Nephi 11:19-31
Exploration of 1 Nephi 11:19-31: Virgin Mary; Lamb of God; love of God; Tree of Life; waters of life; condescension of the Holy Ghost; calling of the Twelve; ministry of angels; The Lamb heals and casts out demons
1- Detailed notes: 1 Neph 11:19-31
2- Link to Video on Youtube.
3- Audio podcast on TalkShoe. MP3 Audio for download for iTunes or iPods. (Look in the most recent (top) file in the “Past Episodes” section at the bottom.)
Posted by William Hamblin on February 7, 2012
http://mormonscriptureexplorations.wordpress.com/2012/02/07/1-nephi-1119-31/
1 Nephi 11:8-18
Exploration of 1 Nephi 11:8-18: Nephi’s vision of the Tree of Life; the symbolic nature of “white” in the BOM; the “Spirit of the Lord” as the reincarnate Christ; the Virgin Mary as the Mother of God
1- Detailed notes: Notes on 1 Neph 11:8-18
2- Link to Video on Youtube.
3- Audio podcast on TalkShoe. MP3 Audio for download for iTunes or iPods. (Look in the most recent (top) file in the “Past Episodes” section at the bottom.)
Here is a bibliography on the Virgin Mary as understood by Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholics.
Posted by William Hamblin on February 2, 2012
http://mormonscriptureexplorations.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/1-nephi-118-18/
