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Thinking Otherwise

Theological Explorations of Joseph Smith's Revelations
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Author James E. Faulconer understands the challenges of reading scripture in the twenty-first century. He invites Latter-day Saints to approach Restoration scriptures in new ways, seeking a more direct experience with the loving God who revealed them.

Part philosophy, part theology, part history, and part testimony, Faulconer’s Thinking Otherwise invites us to reconsider our beliefs in light of traditional theology and Western philosophy.

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James E. Faulconer

JamesFaulconer-cover photo-author of Mosiah BTI (Brief Theological Introduction)
James E. Faulconer is a professor of philosophy at Brigham Young University and a senior research fellow at the Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship. Faulconer’s area of expertise is twentieth-century and contemporary European philosophy, especially the philosophy of religion. In addition to writing scholarly books and articles, he is the author of the Made Harder series of scripture study questions and Scripture Study: Tools and Suggestions.

“Faulconer's remarkably accessible book is essential reading for anyone who wants to think more carefully about the theological underpinnings of the Latter-day Saint tradition.”
ADAM S. MILLER
“Though there were many, many insights and principles Faulconer shares in this book, ultimately the most important thing I took was a renewed desire to carefully study my scriptures.”
Amy Nelson, They May Be Light
“Jim Faulconer is a fantastic thinker and writer, and this is him at his best.”
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Additional Information

  • Table of Contents

    Introduction

    The One and the Many

    Doing Theology Before and After Nietzsche: We Have No Need to Fear Multiplicity

    A Few Doctrinal Claims: The Many Without Anarchy

    An Alternative (to) Theology: The Privilege of Scripture Study

    Doing Performative Theology

    A Gentle Rebuke and a Powerful Promise: Doctrine and Covenants 121

    Exergue

    Appendix: Recommendations for Further Reading

    Index

  • Publication Information

    Publication Month: December

    Publication Year: 2020

    Language: English

    ISBN 13: 978-1-9503-0400-4

    Page Count: 177

    Binding: Paperback, eBook

    Price: $ 15.95

    Imprint: Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship