Joe spencer and book of mormon

The book of mormon contains sacred writings from followers of jesus. Aug 04, 2015 bloggers joe spencer and ben speckman look at the new joseph smith papers volume. Argues richard rorty predicted current state of affairs especially trump. Spencer argues that the bom complexly introduces readers to a series of scripture writers who pay attention to. So here is another installment on the book of mormon previous post on 1 nephi 1. Spencer argues for the importance of a typological reading of the book of mormon, and traces the tension between the two types of typological reading promoted. Recently, i had the chance to email back and forth with joe and ask him some questions i still had after reading his article, and he gave me permission to post our exchange. Joe spencer on the structure of alma book of mormon. Recounting the preservation of the printers manuscript of. Recently, i had the chance to email back and forth with joe and ask him some questions i still had after reading his article. It is the kind of book that generates greater appreciation for the sophistication and complexity of the literary and theological structure of the book of mormon. Join laura harris hales as she discusses with joseph spencer the daunting pursuit of studying isaiah in the book of mormon. Daniel spencer july 20, 1794 december 8, 1868 was the last mayor of nauvoo, illinois prior to the revocation of its first charter spencer was born in west stockbridge, massachusetts. Joseph spencer follows the lead of nephite prophets who interpreted isaiah and other prophets typologically according to types and shadows in order to preach salvation through jesus christ.

If anything, the book itself deserves close reading because it teaches the method and results of close. This is laura harris hales, and im here today with joe spencer to talk about the book of isaiah. Occasionally, ive inserted a note i wouldnt put on an actual syllabus, always in square brackets, that might be helpful. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present. Joseph spencer named next editor of journal of book of mormon studies. In the meantime, adam s miller is discussing each chapter one per week over at times and seasons. In this insightful book, joseph spencer explores these questions thro. What are the best books to accompany your study of the book. Put simply, this book is about how the book of mormon teaches us to read the book of mormon p.

When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. And, i so enjoyed joe spencers series for fmh in 2011 that you can see here. Im going to focus on 2 nephi 9, which follows chapters 7 and 8 isaiah 50 and 51, more or less and presents itself as a commentary on those two chapters. Just like god spoke to moses and noah in the bible, he also spoke to people in the americas. Aug 06, 2015 bloggers joe spencer and ben speckman look at the new joseph smith papers volume. My wife and i were married in the mormon temple in idaho falls, idaho in 1966. If you havent read joe spencers book, for zion, a mormon theology of hope yet, you need to. The strength of the book of mormon feast upon the word blog. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading for zion. An other testament by joe spencer understanding the book of mormon by grant hardy the two know why volumes from book of mormon central illuminating the sermon at the temple and the sermon on the mount by john w, welch. In 1840, he joined the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Reviewed by john christopher thomas response by joseph m. Making sense or not of isaiah in the book of mormon. Youll have to scroll down a bit, but i believe the strongest part of this lesson begins at learning to love the book of mormon.

Instead, as he notes, michael austin draws from the reception history and secular investigation of job to provide a helpful overview of this very difficult work, with some devotional. In the lds curriculum, we are now plodding through the isaiah chapters in second nephi. Over on the blog peculiar people, joe spencer has taken michael austins recent book rereading job to task for promising, and then not providing, a mormon job. I also have several questions for spencer about interesting details in the article, and i hope i have the chance to get them answered. I would begin by asking the class the title of the lesson all questions to ask the class are italicized from here on out. In addition to authoring books and essays, he is the associate director of the mormon theology seminar and an associate editor of the journal of book of mormon. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present with millions of global adherents. September 15, 2015 guest joseph spencer introduces the journal of book of mormon studies vol. Joseph spencers book an other testament, published by the salt press in 2012, builds insightfully upon the works of those who have gone before and takes book of mormon analysis to a new apex, setting the standard very high for any who follow.

December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. Bloggers joe spencer and ben speckman look at the new joseph smith papers volume. Maybe, just maybe, you might be encouraged to give isaiah in the book of mormon a second look. At about the same time, i discovered a few other scholarly resources, especially the old farms volume isaiah in the book of mormon. In this podcast, kirk caudle and joe spencer discuss the current state of book of mormon scholarship, typology, and how the book of mormon prophets nephi. Applications open for book of mormon seminar religion. In a previous post, i summarized an article by joseph spencer entitled prolegomena to any future study of isaiah in the book of mormon i recommend reading that summary before reading any further in this interview. Joe spencer has 143 books on goodreads, and is currently reading sexuation. The lds church, in cooperation with the community of christ announces the release of the printers manuscript of the the book of mormon, during a press conference tuesday, aug. Spencer is a phd candidate in philosophy at the university of new mexico, where he studies contemporary french thought. Concerning this record, the prophet joseph smith, who translated it by the gift and power of god, said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book see the introduction at the. Joseph spencer on isaiah, baptism, and the godhead in the. He served in several highly visible positions within the church and left an extensive legacy of theological writings.

The teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon, take five. Thanks for your interest in the book of mormon first, in my article second, and thanks for writing up your thoughts at such length. The teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon, take. My thanks go to julie for putting this thoughtful experiment together, and for inviting me to participate. Theological introduction to first nephi, by joseph spencer joseph spencer is a theologian. Evans chair of religious understanding and the director of the byu london centre. Ive written out my thoughts in the form of an actual syllabus. Byu professor joseph spencer discusses the sudden reveal that nephi had sisters in 2 nephi 5, the questions that are raised by the lack of. Joseph smith used magic to translate book of mormon life.

Oct 03, 2014 over on the blog peculiar people, joe spencer has taken michael austins recent book rereading job to task for promising, and then not providing, a mormon job. Joseph spencer answers questions about his new book for zion. Its intriguing to see some light shed on a major, overarching theme in the book of mormon. What are the best books to accompany your study of the. My soul delighteth in the words of isaiah 2 nephi 1125 in this lesson, we will delve further into the book of isaiah. He is the author of numerous essays on both philosophy and mormon studies. Apr 18, 2011 in the first of a series of posts moving toward a feminist reading of the book of mormon, joe spencer has provided a brilliant analysis of the overall structure of alma that is very exciting. Jim spencer had turned from the emptiness of the world to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Join facebook to connect with joe spencer and others you may know.

He identifies three narrative hinges in the book of mormon that each begin with a quotation from isaiah. Spencer has been selected as the next editor of the neal a. Joseph smith used magic to translate book of mormon 03222020 by lifeafterministry that we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive. Applications open for book of mormon seminar religion news. Jun 07, 2011 in a previous post, i summarized an article by joseph spencer entitled prolegomena to any future study of isaiah in the book of mormon i recommend reading that summary before reading any further in this interview. Nov 20, 2019 an other testament by joe spencer understanding the book of mormon by grant hardy the two know why volumes from book of mormon central illuminating the sermon at the temple and the sermon on the mount by john w, welch. And does the book of mormon itself have anything to say about it. Spencer is a graduate student of philosophy at unm and hes already offering a radical new interpretation of the entire book of mormon in his spare time. Spencer accomplishes this literarytheological mission in all fidelity to the commitment that the book of mormon is an inspired ancient text translated by joseph smith. As i prepared this lesson, i remember reading the book of mormon as a young woman.

Its a theologically rich text, because the last part of alma 12 is a retelling of the garden of eden situation, and the beginning of alma is the book of mormons only. He is currently the associate director of the mormon theology seminar and an associate editor of the journal of book of mormon studies. The seminar will be led by adam miller and joseph spencer, directors of the mormon theology seminar, with assistance from brian hauglid, director of the willes center for book of mormon studies, and james faulconer, a richard l. Orson spencer is one of the examples william mulder cites of highly educated people becoming mormons during the time of joseph smith. Maxwell institutes journal of book of mormon studies. First of all, i want to say that i really do love latterday saints. What the book of mormon says about its own coming forth. This article was followed by an interview in which joe spencer answered several of my questions. Daniel spencer july 20, 1794 december 8, 1868 was the last mayor of nauvoo, illinois prior to the revocation of its first charter.

Joseph spencers an other testament is one of the more interesting and thought provoking books available on the book of mormon. The jewish law required witnesses, at least two and preferably three. The implicit assumption behind that statement is that if some texts in the book of mormon show a way of reading other book of mormon texts or biblical texts, then we. Put simply, spencer casually offers in his preface, this book is about how the book of mormon teaches us to read the book of mormon xi. I mean, it began in some sense in the mission field or whatever, or just reading the book of mormon carefully, and wanting to understand this because ken. I served in virtually every auxiliary in the church. Joseph spencer named next editor of journal of book of. Prolegomena to any future study of isaiah free download by joseph m. Spencer, an assistant professor in the ancient scripture department at byu, earned a phd in philosophy at the university of new mexico and has published extensively on latterday saint scripture and theology in byu studies quarterly, the journal of. Im thrilled with professor spencers appointment, said institute executive director j. As mentioned previously, this was extremely important to nephi.

Spencer was born in west stockbridge, massachusetts. A mormon theology of hope kindle edition by spencer, joseph m download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A mormon theology of hope, as well as of philosophy, theology, and. Dec 12, 2012 in this podcast, kirk caudle and joe spencer discuss the current state of book of mormon scholarship, typology, and how the book of mormon prophets nephi and abinadi read isaiah. On typology february 19, 2016 clarkgoble leave a comment. Spencer free by greg kofford books the vision of all. Instead, as he notes, michael austin draws from the reception history and secular investigation of job to provide a helpful overview of this very difficult work, with some devotional content. He was the first to show that 3 nephi is an endowment. Adam s miller on joe spencers for zion the millennial star. Yeah, its been a long, slow development, a long growth of interest in isaiah.

Heres how spencer himself describes the focus of the book in the preface. Orson spencer mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Jun 01, 2011 its intriguing to see some light shed on a major, overarching theme in the book of mormon. In the first of a series of posts moving toward a feminist reading of the book of mormon, joe spencer has provided a brilliant analysis of the overall structure of alma that is very exciting. He soon after baptized his brother orson spencer spencer served as a missionary to canada in 1841. Joe spencer answers questions about isaiah in the book. Joseph spencers book an other testament, published by the salt press in 2012, builds insightfully upon the works of those who have gone before and takes book. Lds church announces publication of the printers manuscript. The book of mormon, in contrast, is addressed to nephites who had some understanding of god but needed to repent and draw closer to himwhich is exactly the message members and investigators need as well. Insightful in the manner of alan goff and grant hardy, while offering fresh insights, and increasing my a. Now that were reading the book of mormon again and given how significant typology is especially in the early books this is a must read. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship brigham young university provo, ut 84602.

One concept currently being discussed is the idea that god has created all things as a gift for us. When i joined the church at the age of 16 in 1975, i became enamored with the book of mormon. Orson spencer march 14, 1802 october 15, 1855 was a prolific writer and prominent member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Twentyfive lectures on isaiah in nephis record by joseph m. Joseph m spencer brigham young university academia. Weve had the bom for over a century now, what can we possibly have missed in all this time. What exactly, though, does that mean and what does that mean for the average reader. Orson cornelius spencer march 14, 1802 october 15, 1855 was a prolific writer and prominent member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Spencer, an assistant professor in the ancient scripture department at byu, earned a phd in philosophy at the university of new mexico and has published extensively on latterday saint scripture and theology in byu studies quarterly, the journal of philosophy and. Joseph spencer introduces the journal of book of mormon studies vol. A with joseph spencer, author of for zion greg kofford books. Women in the book of mormon with professor joseph spencer.