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. Mclachlan is also professor of philosophy and religion at western carolina university. In the absence of definitive official statements by the lds church, the mormon understanding of what constitutes doctrine is essentially an ongoing hermeneutic. Routledge encyclopedia of philosophy online, april, 2015. Rethinking mormonisms heavenly mother harvard theological. They also count as scripture the doctrine and covenantsa book of revelations given to joseph smith and his successorsand the pearl of great price. Macon, ga mercer university press, 2007 byu studies, 47. 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. 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. Baker ritual as a process of deification michael ing toward a mormon metaphysics. International legal experience and the mormon theology of the state. The new mormon theology of matter brigham young university. The journal for the society for mormon philosophy and theology, 20002002.
The journal for the society of mormon philosophy and theology 5 2009 1 15. Scriptural teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. While not a journal of the philosophy of religion, one issue each year includes articles devoted to the thought and legacy of the theologian karl rahner. He also did graduate studies at dallas theological seminary 199394. Article in journal the book of mormon as a modern expansion of an ancient source. Paul owen has been teaching at montreat college since 2001. He is a senior fellow at the foundation for religious diplomacy and has served on the board of trustees and the executive.
It facilitates the sharing and discussion of work by sponsoring an annual conference, and publishing this journal. Church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon church element journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology contents v. In 2005 he became the inaugural coeditor, along with carrie mclachlan, of element. The society for mormon philosophy and theology brings together scholars and others who share an. Paul owen biblical and religious studies montreat college. A journal of mormon philosophy and theology volissue date.
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. She lives in st louis, missouri, with her husband and. Jul 07, 2019 the pure principles of element are principles which can never be destroyed. Ostler and david paulsen, international journal for philosophy of religion 35 1994 11820. Society for mormon philosophy and theology home facebook. Mormon theology is based upon revelation, both ancient and modern, which god has given through his prophets. 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. 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 society for mormon philosophy and theology smpt. Since 2002 owen has published in byu professor of philosophy david l.
The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology and series coeditor for perspectives on mormon theology. Submissions will be accepted by undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in a program of study related to philosophy, theology, or. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scriptures. Rosalynde welch is an independent scholar working in mormon literature, culture, and theology. Philosophy and theology marquette university journal. Journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, vol. Before about 1835, mormon theological teachings were similar to that. Books written by other scholars which reflect aspects of mormon theology. It facilitates the sharing and discussion of work by sponsoring an annual conference.
Because of my experience in san antonio many years agothe revelation that joseph smith was indeed a prophet of godmy work in philosophy is free to go wherever it may without fear or restraint. 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. Mormons accept the bible, and the book of mormon as scripture. Are mormon doctrines supported by philosophy, science and. Element is transitioning to an online home hosted by the university of north carolina at greensboro. Womens bodies, womens destinies in janice allreds theology, element. Mormon theology mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. 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. Baker, who has edited a feschrift, or collection of honorary essays, in paulsens honor. He specializes in the philosophy of religion, ethics, religious pluralism, and the interdisciplinary study of mormonism. Scripture, process theology, and the mechanics of faith.
The society for mormon philosophy and theology brings together scholars and. A journal of mormon scripture, meridian magazine, and byu studies. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology is publishing a special issue dedicated to student articles. Journal of the society of mormon philosophy and theology. Mormon theism by journal of evangelical theology bible. Founding board member of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, 20032007. Books written about culture, geographic areas, or histories which touch or contribute to an understand of lds people or theology 6. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology and has been active in the society since its formation. The authenticity of the book of mormon has been under attack since before the book was published. The journal for mormon philosophy and theology december, 2015. She received both a bachelors and masters degrees from brigham young university with an emphasis in history and ancient near eastern studies, respectively. Paulsen, mormonism in dialogue with contemporary christian theologies. Jurisprudence and the problem of church doctrine element.
As evidenced by that volume, the society, the societys journal element, and other publications, mormonism is a rich field for theological and philosophical. The theology of the book of mormon an introduction to the. Element journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology contents v. Jurisprudence and the problem of church doctrine by nathan. Loyd isao ericson is the managing editor of greg kofford books and has been published in sunstone, element.
Feb 24, 2020 this episode continues our special series on the maxwell institutes brief theological introductions to the book of mormon. In addition to contributing to the wider academy, paulsen has spent a long career in the philosophy department at brigham young university, nourishing multiple rising generations of mormon philosophers, including blake ostler, and more recently, jacob t. Complete works blake ostlers mormon publications site. Element call for student submissions july 15 deadline. 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. Religious studies committee religious studies religious. The book of mormon is explicit about the importance of revelation. The purpose of the society is to promote disciplined reflection on. 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. James mclachlan is a mormon studies scholar and theologian. Smpt the society for mormon philosophy and theology. The journal for the society for mormon philosophy and theology volume 6 issue 2 fall 2015 mclachlan, james m, mclachlan, carrie a on.
His articles on temple studies and the ancient near east have appeared in studies in the bible and antiquity in byu maxwell institute, element. 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. Readers will enjoy exploring the depths of mormon theology not addressed in modernday manuals or. She earned a phd in religion from claremont graduate university, a master of the arts in religion from yale divinity school, and a bachelor of the arts in philosophy. Jeff has presented at fair meetings in the usa, germany, and france, and has published in the international journal of mormon studies, element. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, and the claremont journal of mormon studies, which he helped found. God allows satan to tempt us, but elder jedediah grant said in 1854 that it is actually satans mission to oppose the work of god. The book of mormon teaches that god the father, and his son jesus christ, and. Element is the official publication of the society for mormon philosophy and theology. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology. The society for mormon philosophy and theology publication date. Dec 16, 20 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.
Womens destinies in janice allreds theology, element. The journal for the society of mormon philosophy and theology 5. The journal of the society of mormon philosophy and theology forthcoming solicited. Mormon philosophy simplified takes a readable approach to the foundational underpinnings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Books which provide a fair analysis of mormonism 5. Apologetics blake ostlers mormon publications site. A critique of blake ostlers theory of atonement deidre green the shadow of the cathedral. A journal of mormon philosophy and theology, and byu studies. Compositor for the notre dame journal of formal logic. He is a senior fellow at the foundation for religious diplomacy and has served on the board of trustees and the executive committee of the parliament of the worlds religions. Rethinking mormonisms heavenly mother volume 109 issue 3 taylor g. In orthodox mormonism, the term god generally refers to the biblical god the father, whom. The society brings together scholars and others who share an interest in. A journal of mormon philosophy and theology, the mormon interpreter.
Blake ostler has published widely on mormon philosophy in professional academic philosophy journals such as religious studies oxford, england, international journal for the philosophy of religion netherlands, and element. 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. A conclusion summarizes my argument, discusses some implications of mormon neoorthodoxy for mormon theology and religion, distinguishes between the social ethics of protestant and mormon neoorthodox theologians, and suggests a primary reason why neoorthodox ideas may gain greater currency among contemporary latterday saints. 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. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, as well as mormon scholarly publications dialogue. Paulsens festschrift,2 and several essays in element. There are distinctive elements of lds theology that appeared for the first time in the book of mormon. Philosophical and theological possibilities and has been published in sunstone, element. 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.
A communicative pluralist answer to religious diversity dennis potter. An easy lds approach to classic philosophical questions hartley, brittney lowe on. A specialist on danish philosopher soren kierkegaard, green is the author of the book works of love in a world of violence mohr siebeck, 2016. 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. He is a series coeditor for the perspectives on mormon theology series and a coeditor of discourses in mormon theology. She holds a phd in early modern english literature from the university of california at san diego. 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. International journal for philosophy of religion 35, no. Deidre green is author of the volume on the book of jacob. Articles and book chapters on open theism by john sanders 1. In rary the christian foreword to theologies the book, martin mormonism marty in playfully. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology when this was written.
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