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In my latest article, I explain how we see in the Biblical record a clear case of political instability in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Kingly authority appears to be perpetually in flux or in question. This was due in part, I believe, to …
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Does the Name of the Church of Jesus Christ Really Matter? In the October 2018 General Conference, President Nelson again reiterated the command to use the revealed name of The Church of Jesus Christ. Does this name really matter? When Joseph …
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Learning at the Feet of the Savior: Additional Insights from New Testament Background, Culture, and Setting. Available at Deseret Book, Seagull Book, Amazon.com, and other book sellers. With my co-author David Ridges, we review a number of …
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We are so grateful to for all the friends and positive influences in our lives. Read our Autumn Greetings 2018 here …
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Some critics have disparaged the Book of Mormon’s language for being too repetitive. This may lead readers to wonder if it has any literary merit at all. The following video demonstrates that the Book of Mormon’s redundancies are actually …
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A careful reading of the text of Genesis clearly indicates that Adam and Eve were married in the Garden of Eden, and that their marriage was intended to serve as a model for marriage for their …
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