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Ask the Scholar: John L. Sorenson edition

August 20, 2013 12:00 AM
It’s time for another round of “Ask the Scholar,” an occasional blog series in which we ask readers to submit questions about the works and perspectives of various scholars working on Mormon topics. (Check out the Adam Miller edition here.) John L. Sorenson, longtime FARMS contributor and author of the forthcoming book, Mormon’s Codex, has agreed to field your questions.
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Ask the Scholar: Terryl and Fiona Givens

July 08, 2013 12:00 AM
Following the release of their new book The God Who Weeps: How Mormonism Makes Sense of Life, Terryl and Fiona Givens embarked on a series of fireside gatherings discussing the navigation of faith crises. Last Saturday the pair, along with Richard Bushman, spoke to a small group in Provo, Utah, on the subject. To get a sense of their presentation, see the notes scribbled at rationalfaiths.com. They spoke about principles restored by Joseph Smith, and efforts by the Church today to provide a better climate for handling questions about our history.Terryl has been in town the past few weeks leading the Mormon Scholars Foundation Summer Seminar, cosponsored by the Maxwell Institute and the Jack and Mary Lois Wheatley Institution. Since 1997, Richard Bushman and Terryl have alternately directed summer seminars on Mormon thought and history with a variety of graduate students. This year’s theme is “Workings of the Spirit and Works of the Priesthood: Gifts and Ordinances in LDS Thought and Practice.”
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Ask the Scholar: Adam S. Miller on grace, faith, theology, boredom, and other matters

May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Last week I requested questions for philosopher and Mormon theologian Adam S. Miller. In this post, Miller responds to queries about free will, the practice of Mormon theology, grace, the nature of faith, and other topics. Thanks to all those who submitted questions. –BHodges
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Ask the Scholar: Adam S. Miller edition

May 08, 2013 12:00 AM
I’m trying out a more collaborative feature here at the MIBlog. Readers can submit questions about the works and perspectives of various scholars. Adam Miller, a professor of philosophy at Collin College in McKinney, Texas, has agreed to be the guinea pig. This post includes a bit of info about Miller’s background and provides links to some of his scholarship. I also point to other conversations about Miller’s work that have taken place over the last year, in case you haven’t already had the chance to become familiar with it. Questions about any aspect of Miller’s work can be tweeted to @MI_BYU (#askmiller), or sent in a message to the Institute’s Facebook page. Questions must be submitted on or before May 15 (next Wednesday). The best questions will be featured in the Q&A on Monday, May 20.
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"Ask the Scholar," John L. Sorenson edition (part 3 of 3)

February 19, 0014 12:00 AM
John L. Sorenson's new book, Mormon's Codex: An Ancient American Book, is available now at Deseret Book or as an ebook from Amazon and other providers. This is the third of three 'Ask the Scholar' posts; see also parts 1 and 2. BHodges What would be your advice to someone troubled by references in the Book of Mormon to things that seem anachronistic (for example Jaredite and Nephite metallurgy, pre-Columbian horses, etc.)?
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"Ask the Scholar," John L. Sorenson edition (part 2 of 3)

February 16, 0014 12:00 AM
Part 1 of John L. Sorenson's 'Ask the Scholar' feature is available here. His new book, Mormon's Codex: An Ancient American Book is available now at Deseret Book, or as an ebook from Amazon and other providers. BHodges In Mormon's Codex you discuss the idea of "correspondences" between what the Book of Mormon says and what we are learning about ancient Mesoamerican archaeology and history. Could you explain what you mean by this and what makes a "correspondence" significant?
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"Ask the Scholar," John L. Sorenson edition (part 1 of 3)

February 12, 0014 12:00 AM
Thanks for submitting questions for our 'Ask the Scholar' post with John L. Sorenson. His new book, Mormon's Codex: An Ancient American Book is available now at Deseret Book, or as an ebook from Amazon and other providers. Check back next week for parts 2 and 3. BHodges Tell us a little about your early experiences, academic background, and training.
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