Complete works blake ostlers mormon publications site. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church focuses its doctrine and teaching. Paul owen biblical and religious studies montreat college. 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. Jul 07, 2019 the pure principles of element are principles which can never be destroyed.
Are mormon doctrines supported by philosophy, science, and. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and. Remembering and forgetting mormonism presenter bios. The journal for mormon philosophy and theology forthcoming october, 2015. For over a decade, greg kofford books has been a leading publisher in mormon studies with awardwinning books focusing on mormon history, theology, scripture, and thought. Mormonism and the heresies religious studies center. Mormon philosophy simplified takes a readable approach to the foundational. The pure principles of element are principles which can never be destroyed. Journal of the society of mormon philosophy and theology. Responding to the latest defenses of a fastgrowing movement. It is being studied from perspectives such as american religious history, literary and cultural studies, womens studies, and religious studies, to name a few. The doctrine of the trinity in lds and catholic contexts. Element call for student submissions july 15 deadline. The society brings together scholars and others who share an interest in.
So while most books on mormon thought rotate around complex mormon history and. Beliefs and practices of the church of jesus christ of latterday. Routledge encyclopedia of philosophy online, april, 2015. Scriptural teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p.
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. First, its doctrine often agrees with traditional christian beliefs in sometimes surprising ways and at other times undermines the bible and traditional christianity. 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. 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 mormon theology, many lost truths are restored in the book of mormon, which mormons hold to be divine scripture and equal in authority to the bible. Multidisciplinary studies of the creation of meaning in language, translated by robert czerny, with kathleen mclaughlin and john costello buffalo, n. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology and series coeditor for perspectives on mormon theology. Element is the official publication of the society for mormon philosophy and theology. Bodily excess and the word made flesh, in philosophical concepts and religious metaphors. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology is publishing a special issue dedicated to student articles.
The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology when this was written. This is a list for books which contribute to the study of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, or mormon church. The journal for the society of mormon philosophy and theology 5. The society for mormon philosophy and theology smpt. Element is transitioning to an online home hosted by the university of north carolina at greensboro. The purpose of the society is to promote disciplined reflection on. 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 4, no. Readers will enjoy exploring the depths of mormon theology not addressed in. According to lds theology, jesus is one with the father in the same way as he asked. A growing interest in academia introduction t he academic world is showing increased interest in mormonism as a distinct religious tradition. Sep 10, 2018 his areas of specialization include philosophy of religion, ethics, and interreligious studies.
The book of mormon is explicit about the importance of revelation. The journal for the society for mormon philosophy and theology, 20002002. His books include the exploring mormon thought series and fire on the horizon. 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. Barbara jones brown she is currently coauthoring a forthcoming second volume of massacre at mountain meadows with richard e. In rary the christian foreword to theologies the book, martin mormonism marty in. Oct 25, 2019 mormon philosophy simplified takes a readable approach to the foundational underpinnings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
An ancient witness for the book of moses by jeffrey bradshaw. The churchs most distinctive scripture, the book of mormon, was published by founder joseph smith in 1830. Jurisprudence and the problem of church doctrine, 2 element. Oct 04, 2016 element is the official publication of the society for mormon philosophy and theology. He has published widely on mormon philosophy in journals such as religious studies, international journal for the philosophy of religion, dialogue. 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. Rethinking mormonisms heavenly mother harvard theological. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, as well as mormon scholarly publications dialogue. His areas of specialization include philosophy of religion, ethics, and interreligious studies.
The journal for the society of mormon philosophy and theology 5 2009 1 15. The theology of the book of mormon an introduction to the. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology 1 2006. Philosophy and theology marquette university journal. 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. He is a series coeditor for the perspectives on mormon theology series and a coeditor of discourses in mormon theology. 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. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology and has been active in the society since its formation.
The theological and religious teachings of the book of mormon are important in three respects. Interrogating the themes of nonexistence and detachment, this article demonstrates a theological consistency underlying the composition of selected logical and mystical writings of meister eckhart. 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. Some problems for mormon theodicies carl mosser the challenges of defining mormon doctrine loyd ericson philosophical theology for mormons. Mormon philosophy simplified takes a readable approach to the foundational underpinnings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Womens bodies, womens destinies in janice allreds theology, element. Evangelical debates on universal salvation perspectives in religious studies 40 no. Element journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology contents v. Philosophical and theological possibilities and has been published in sunstone, element. Rethinking mormonisms heavenly mother volume 109 issue 3 taylor g. Loyd isao ericson is the managing editor of greg kofford books and has been published in sunstone, element.
The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology and coeditor of the perspectives on mormon theology series. 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. 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. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, and the claremont journal of mormon studies, which he helped found. New perspectives on phenomenology and theology, ed. Meditations on the endowment and love of atonement. Books which provide a fair analysis of mormonism 5.
Compositor for the notre dame journal of formal logic. It facilitates the sharing and discussion of work by sponsoring an annual conference, and publishing this journal. This volume in the perspectives on mormon theology series is an exploration of mormon. Founding board member of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, 20032007.
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