“If Thou Doest Well, Thou Shalt Be Accepted” Part II of the episode discusses Cain and Abel in literary and historical perspective, then introduces some ancient traditions about Enoch Part III examines the theology of this story, returns to the assigned reading with an analytical lens, and then tackles the tradition of black skin as… Continue Reading

“If Thou Doest Well, Thou Shalt Be Accepted” Containing some of the most sublime verses in LDS scripture, these chapters also present a study in contrasts. What do we learn by comparing Cain and Enoch? Specifically, how do they treat God and treat their fellow human beings? This lesson focuses especially on Moses 7. What… Continue Reading

“Because of My Transgression My Eyes Are Opened” This portion of the episode discusses the Adam and Eve narrative in historical and literary context, proposes theories of the Fall across the belief spectrum, and brings in insights from psychology to the question of human nature and improvement. Recurring Donation: $5   $10   $25   $50 One Time… Continue Reading

“Because of My Transgression My Eyes Are Opened” We can appreciate the story of Adam and Eve on many levels. It is a story about human nature, about making hard choices, about growing up. This episode explores the role of the Fall in LDS culture and theology, contrasts it with the idea of “original sin”,… Continue Reading

The Creation This portion of the Creation episode explores the worldview of the Ancient Near East details of the Genesis creation accounts theories of authorship of the Books of Moses evolution the origins of the universe Recurring Donation: $5   $10   $25   $50 One Time Donation: $25      $50      $100 Class Reading:Moses 1:27-42; 2; 3;… Continue Reading

The Creation Appreciating the miracle of creation and our responsibility relating to it proves more important than understanding its mechanics, but the latter remains valuable. Sheldon, Danny and Amanda discuss the accounts in Moses and Abraham and the relationship of scripture and science relating to the creation of human beings and the world. Recurring Donation:… Continue Reading

“Thou Wast Chosen Before Thou Wast Born” The Book of Abraham commands fascination, with its theological distinctiveness (plurality of gods and teaching about the pre-existence) and connections to the Egyptian papyri. Not everyone may be aware that many struggle with this book of scripture, however. This episode digs deeply into the value of the Book of… Continue Reading

“Thou Wast Chosen Before Thou Wast Born” The Book of Abraham commands fascination, with its theological distinctiveness (plurality of gods and teaching about the pre-existence) and connections to the Egyptian papyri. Not everyone may be aware that many struggle with this book of scripture, however. This episode digs deeply into the value of the Book… Continue Reading

“This Is My Work and My Glory” This lesson only covers thirty-nine verses, but contains profound doctrine. Specifically, these verses illuminate the nature of God, humanity, revelation, and the Plan of Salvation. I: Sunday School What is the Book of Moses? (historical background) Overview of content Close Reading (focusing on 1:39) Comments on approaching the… Continue Reading

“This Is My Work and My Glory” This lesson only covers thirty-nine verses, but contains profound doctrine. Specifically, these verses illuminate the nature of God, humanity, revelation, and the Plan of Salvation. I: Sunday School What is the Book of Moses? (historical background) Overview of content Close Reading (focusing on 1:39) Comments on approaching the… Continue Reading