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Anyone should feel free to add to this list of blog threads discussing scriptures (in some loose and broadly-defined sense).


Feb 2006

Apologetic discussion of seemingly anachronistic use of the term steel describing Nephi's bow. Reviews other apologetic arguments (steel = bronze or strong as in 2 Sam 22:35, Job 20:24, Ps 18:34, and Jer 15:12) and offers a new interpretation based on an alternative reading of the bible phrase proposed by the biblical scholar, Aron Pinker where the Hebrew word translated as "steel" actually means "snake-like or serpentine". Kevin argues Joseph Smith made the same mistake as the KJV of the bible and interpreted the description of the snake-like, serpentine bow as steel.
Thoughts on why God didn't set Adam and Eve up to sin. Summary last paragraph: "Adam and Eve were innocent, and therfore incapable of sin. They fulfilled God’s plan by transgressing the law, and were thereby given the opportunity for growth. Yet through it all, God did not cause them to sin."
Thoughts about Ammon's aristocratic upbringing and how it might've helped him feel comfortable before Lamoni. Mostly personal reflections on parallels in 19th century Russia and on on John's mission in Argentina.
Wonders why Alma seems to give Corianton knowledge in a way that isn't according to the precept upon precept principle....
Discusses theories that Melchizedek is actually Shem or the pre-mortal Christ
A feminist perspective, discusses the synagogue ruler's pharisaism and contrasts it to Jarius' in Mark 5:21.
  • 2006 Feb 16: The JST by Julie M. Smith at T&S
Asks "How authoritative is the JST?" Some examples are given of some complex insights from the JST.
Is it wrong to consort with enemy institutions? Ammon didn't seem to think so....
Speculation that Abraham was the first literal prophet and pre-Abrahamic stories are figurative
Gives references that attempt to dispel the notion that the curse of Cain was a ban from holding the Priesthood (a follow-up to this post, though I couldn't find the podcast link...).
  • 2006 Feb 13: Apocrypha by Kim Siever at Our Thoughts
D&C 91 mentions says there are many truths in the apocrypha--why don't we study it more?
Reflections on the the Articles of Faith, esp. gender in articles 6 & 7
  • 2006 Feb 13: Namesake by Deborah at Exponent II
Retelling and personal reflections on Deborah (Judges 4 and 5).
Claims that "even God is required to have faith".
  • 2006 Feb 13: Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar by Julie M. Smith at T&S (this post is not included on the regular Sunday school list that Julie posts, so it is included here)
Argues that Gen 19:5 is not about homosexuality, as is commonly thought (notice comment #10 by Ben S. provides a well-researched counter-argument)
List of good books that were used (or almost used) as church lesson manuals
Thoughts on the covenant and significance of circumcision, and ultimately the reason Mathoni didn't circumcise their son.
Discussion about the poor among the Zoramites and our ability to humble ourselves (follow-up to T&S post "Is Poverty Satanic")
Discusses the synoptic problem in the first 3 gospels, and the various theories trying to explain their similarities to each other.
Apologetic discussion about the passage in Rev 22:18-19 about not adding to the revelation of John.
Asks whether, in regard to Christ's pre-mortal plan, there might've been not only risk associated with our not using our agency correctly, but also risk that Christ might not successfully atone for sin.
One bible commentator speculates that John the Baptist attracted a large following b/c he was wearing Elijah's actual cloak (handed down through generations by some legends).
  • 2006 Feb 8: Elect by Kaimi Wenger at T&S.
Link to a new LDS blog aggregator called LDSelect; links to other aggregators are also given. (It might be worth thinking about trying to get a Feast wiki feed page that is somehow appropriate for these kind of aggregators, somehow filtering short an minor changes....)
Discussion of scriptures that Mormon culture seems to ignore (e.g. "I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it" plaques vs. the "my yoke is easy my burden is light" scripture).
Analyzes scriptures referring to sheep and concludes that sheep are they that listen to the Lord's voice
Jim's thoughts on how to interpret scripture
Humorous.
Personal essay on how scripture study is a form of worship.
Wonders if chiasm in Alma 36 is really evidence of BOM historicity. Includes links to articles analyzing this chiasmus.
  • 2006 Feb 2: Tagging by Kim Siever at Our Thoughts]
Link to a cool site on scripture tagging.
Based on Dialogue article about creation narrative in story of Noah.

Jan 2006

Discussion of women wearing veils a la 1 Cor 11:10.
BOM evidences
BOM evidences
Discussion of what "sticks" may mean in Ezekiel.
Says "feet" means, in various OT phrases, genitalia, defecating, urine, pubic hair, promiscuity, etc.
Yahweh (Jehovah), El, El-Elyon, El-Shaddai, and Elohim.
  • 2006 Jan 21: Bible Wars by RoastedTomatoes at Latter-day Saint Liberation Front
Earlier historical trends regarding the 1950's changing views on the bible in Protestant churches.
Personal thoughts on becoming more like God, and how this is ingored by other Christians.
Somewhat esoteric discussion of figures in the creation and fall (e.g. is J/E intending God to sound satirical in saying "man has become one of us").
Introduction to the Septuagint.
BOM historicity
Hebrew etymology for: Adam, Eve, Eden, Elohim, and Yahweh.
Introductory: basically the claim, widely believed by scholars, is that there were 4 main authors of the Pentateuch. Gives an example of how this sheds light on Gen 1 and Gen 2.

Dec - Jan 2005

Interesting thoughts on avoiding contention when discussing controversial topics ala 3 Ne 11:29.
Apologetic (BOM historicity)
Thoughts on personal revelation vs. other types of study and meditation.
Discussion of a new book that with strong evidence against Morton Smith's Secret Gospel of Mark--includes a discussion of homose*ual motivations and innuendos regarding M. Smith.
Finds evidence in the Book of Mormon supporting environmental conservation
"The Book of Mormon narrative contains a persistent and pervasive emphasis on the socially marginal at the expense of the central. This narrative convention reflects a deeper “theology of social inversion” at the core of the text."
Thoughts on literal vs. adopted Israel
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