D&C 109 The Dedicatory Prayer of the Kirtland Temple – March 27, 1836 Historical Background The following background information provided by Ostler and McConkie is valuable: In preparation for the dedication of the Kirtland Temple, the Prophet Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, and Oliver Cowdery, as well as Warren A. CowderyContinue Reading

3 Prophetic Themes Mormon is fleshing out with Samuel’s prophecies The Nephite destruction in 400 years (One Baktun – Helaman 13)1 Yahweh/Messiah’s coming to the Nephites (Helaman 14) The Lamanite’s future (Helaman 15) Irritation Precedes Instruction Elder Neal A. Maxwell shared how great lessons often come after difficulties: “Nephi’s broken bowContinue Reading

The Facsimiles and Semitic Adaptation of Existing Sources As found in Astronomy, Papyrus, and Covenant, edited by John Gee and Brian M. Hauglid, p. 107-30. Provo, Ut: Farms, 2005. This article points to known cases where Jewish authors adapted Egyptian iconography and scenes to a Jewish point of view andContinue Reading

The Jewish Redaction Theory From the Gospel Topics Essay we read the following: Of course, the fragments do not have to be as old as Abraham for the book of Abraham and its illustrations to be authentic. Ancient records are often transmitted as copies or as copies of copies. TheContinue Reading