Element a journal of mormon philosophy and theology book

While the book of mormon has been called everything from fiction and fraud to the product of demonic possession, the current argument against its authenticity seeks to find a middle ground between these claims and what the book of mormon itself claims to beinspired writings of ancient. Article in journal the book of mormon as a modern expansion of an ancient source. 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. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scriptures. Element is the official publication of the society for mormon philosophy and theology. The society for mormon philosophy and theology smpt. International legal experience and the mormon theology of the state. Mormonism and the heresies religious studies center. Mormons accept the bible, and the book of mormon as scripture. He specializes in the philosophy of religion, ethics, religious pluralism, and the interdisciplinary study of mormonism. Jeff has presented at fair meetings in the usa, germany, and france, and has published in the international journal of mormon studies, element. Submissions will be accepted by undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in a program of study related to philosophy, theology, or. 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.

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. Paul owen has been teaching at montreat college since 2001. The theology of the book of mormon an introduction to the. The journal for the society of mormon philosophy and theology 5 2009 1 15. In 2005 he became the inaugural coeditor, along with carrie mclachlan, of 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. Rosalynde welch is an independent scholar working in mormon literature, culture, and theology. International journal for philosophy of religion 35, no. The journal for the society for mormon philosophy and theology, 20002002. 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 brings together scholars and others who share an interest in studying the teachings and texts of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon church element journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology contents v. She holds a phd in early modern english literature from the university of california at san diego.

There are distinctive elements of lds theology that appeared for the first time in the book of mormon. Rethinking mormonisms heavenly mother harvard theological. 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. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology is publishing a special issue dedicated to student articles. 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. It facilitates the sharing and discussion of work by sponsoring an annual conference. Are mormon doctrines supported by philosophy, science and. Articles and book chapters on open theism by john sanders 1.

A critique of blake ostlers theory of atonement deidre green the shadow of the cathedral. A journal of mormon philosophy and theology volissue date. Mclachlan is also professor of philosophy and religion at western carolina university. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology and series coeditor for perspectives on mormon theology. In the absence of definitive official statements by the lds church, the mormon understanding of what constitutes doctrine is essentially an ongoing hermeneutic. Baker, who has edited a feschrift, or collection of honorary essays, in paulsens honor. Journal of the society of mormon philosophy and theology. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and.

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. Paul owen biblical and religious studies montreat college. 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. 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. Jul 07, 2019 the pure principles of element are principles which can never be destroyed. The new mormon theology of matter brigham young university. Jurisprudence and the problem of church doctrine by nathan. Philosophical and theological possibilities and has been published in sunstone, element. The society for mormon philosophy and theology brings together scholars and. Books written by other scholars which reflect aspects of mormon theology. The journal for mormon philosophy and theology december, 2015. Scriptural teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. Baker ritual as a process of deification michael ing toward a mormon metaphysics.

This essay argues that most latterday saints are atheological. They also count as scripture the doctrine and covenantsa book of revelations given to joseph smith and his successorsand the pearl of great price. Routledge encyclopedia of philosophy online, april, 2015. Readers will enjoy exploring the depths of mormon theology not addressed in modernday manuals or. It facilitates the sharing and discussion of work by sponsoring an annual conference, and publishing this journal. 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. Element call for student submissions july 15 deadline. He is a series coeditor for the perspectives on mormon theology series and a coeditor of discourses in mormon theology.

The book of mormon is explicit about the importance of revelation. Mormon theology is based upon revelation, both ancient and modern, which god has given through his prophets. She lives in st louis, missouri, with her husband and. As evidenced by that volume, the society, the societys journal element, and other publications, mormonism is a rich field for theological and philosophical. 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. Paulsen, mormonism in dialogue with contemporary christian theologies. She received both a bachelors and masters degrees from brigham young university with an emphasis in history and ancient near eastern studies, respectively.

Before about 1835, mormon theological teachings were similar to that. Philosophy and theology marquette university journal. He also did graduate studies at dallas theological seminary 199394. Feb 24, 2020 this episode continues our special series on the maxwell institutes brief theological introductions to the book of mormon. The authenticity of the book of mormon has been under attack since before the book was published. The journal for the society for mormon philosophy and theology volume 6 issue 2 fall 2015 mclachlan, james m, mclachlan, carrie a on. 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. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, as well as mormon scholarly publications dialogue. Compositor for the notre dame journal of formal logic.

Mormon theology mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Element is transitioning to an online home hosted by the university of north carolina at greensboro. A journal of mormon scripture, meridian magazine, and byu studies. Element journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology contents v. 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. In orthodox mormonism, the term god generally refers to the biblical god the father, whom.

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. Loyd isao ericson is the managing editor of greg kofford books and has been published in sunstone, element. The society for mormon philosophy and theology brings together scholars and others who share an. His articles on temple studies and the ancient near east have appeared in studies in the bible and antiquity in byu maxwell institute, element. 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. Founding board member of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, 20032007. Smpt the society for mormon philosophy and theology. A journal of mormon philosophy and theology, and byu studies.

He is a senior fellow at the foundation for religious diplomacy and has served on the board of trustees and the executive. Religious studies committee religious studies religious. 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. The journal of the society of mormon philosophy and theology forthcoming solicited.

The society brings together scholars and others who share an interest in. A specialist on danish philosopher soren kierkegaard, green is author of the book works of love in a world of violence mohr siebeck, 2016, with other publications appearing in the journal of religion, hypatia, and element. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology when this was written. Deidre green is author of the volume on the book of jacob. Books which provide a fair analysis of mormonism 5. Womens destinies in janice allreds theology, 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. A journal of mormon philosophy and theology, the mormon interpreter. 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. 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.

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. Macon, ga mercer university press, 2007 byu studies, 47. Society for mormon philosophy and theology home facebook. Books written about culture, geographic areas, or histories which touch or contribute to an understand of lds people or theology 6. James mclachlan is a mormon studies scholar and theologian. Jurisprudence and the problem of church doctrine element.

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. Rethinking mormonisms heavenly mother volume 109 issue 3 taylor g. Mormon theism by journal of evangelical theology bible. 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 purpose of the society is to promote disciplined reflection on. Complete works blake ostlers mormon publications site. A communicative pluralist answer to religious diversity dennis potter. Journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, vol. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology and has been active in the society since its formation.

The society for mormon philosophy and theology publication date. Scripture, process theology, and the mechanics of faith. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, and the claremont journal of mormon studies, which he helped found. Mormon philosophy simplified takes a readable approach to the foundational underpinnings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology. Womens bodies, womens destinies in janice allreds theology, element. 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. Since 2002 owen has published in byu professor of philosophy david l.

In rary the christian foreword to theologies the book, martin mormonism marty in playfully. Ostler and david paulsen, international journal for philosophy of religion 35 1994 11820. Paulsens festschrift,2 and several essays in element. The journal for the society of mormon philosophy and theology 5. 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. Apologetics blake ostlers mormon publications site.