Category Archives: Literary Views of Scripture

In Tents 21 Jesus and Pilate Part 7

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Harlow Clark

There’s a lot more to say about Jesus and Pilate, and I may come back to the subject, but I want to do a quick summary of the things I’ve learned in this digression. 1) (Part 1) This project started … Continue reading →

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The Book of Mormon: a Biography

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Eric R Samuelsen

One of my favorite books of Bible scholarship, and a terrific dip-your-toes-in-the-water first book for people interested in the subject is Karen Armstrong’s The Bible: A Biography.  It was part of a series called Books That Changed the World, and … Continue reading →

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In Tents # 20 Pilate before Jesus, Part 6

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Harlow Clark

Today, Sept. 23, 2012, stake centers in Utah became extensions of the temple so people could participate in the dedication of the Brigham City temple. We attended the 9 AM session, the first of 3, conducted by L. Tom Perry, … Continue reading →

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In Tents #19 Pilate before Jesus Part 5

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Harlow Clark

Note: I hope to revise this a little later with scripture quotes and citations. I’ll note the updates in the Reply section. He taught me language, and my prophet on’t is, I learned how to pun At the end of … Continue reading →

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In Tents # 18 Pilate’s Trial before Jesus Part 4

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Harlow Clark

In 1979, shortly before the end of my mission my father sent me a letter saying that the bishop of the BYU 29th ward, which he had been serving as high councilor, was being released and the high councilor called. … Continue reading →

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In Tents 17 Pilate’s Trial Before Jesus Part 3

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Harlow Clark

As I mentioned in May, the last parable Jesus tells before going into the temple to deliver his final public sermon–and I think “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees” is best seen as a sermon, a jeremiad, rather than a … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Theory to Practice

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Rachelle Christensen

For this month’s installment of Mysterious Doings, I’ve invited Braden Bell as a guest. I think his viewpoint is wonderful and I hope you enjoy what he has to share with us. Braden Bell I’ve always been intrigued by the … Continue reading →

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In Tents #16 Pilate’s Trial Before Jesus, Part 2

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Harlow Clark

I ended last month’s post with a note about how little power Pilate has, not even the power to force a response from Jesus. That doesn’t mean, however, that Pilate’s power is inconsequential. Jesus’s death is a consequence. But we … Continue reading →

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AML Presidential Address 2012

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Margaret Blair Young

From my early childhood, I remember people with dark skin and black hair in my home.  I understood that they were working with my father on projects in different languages.  Most were Mayan Indians, from various places in Guatemala.  The … Continue reading →

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In Tents # 15, Pilate’s Trial Before Jesus, Part 1

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Harlow Clark

Note: This is out of sequence, but I’m putting it here because I’ve been working on it this month as part of my paper for AML’s annual meeting. I also want to use it as an introduction to the next … Continue reading →

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