When it comes to Enos, Jarom, and Omni less is more. Sharon Harris has done more with these little books than I thought possible. Harris makes theological space in these pages for those on the edge of the inside of Mormonism, and in an Ozymandian take reminds us that spirituality isn't measured by your real estate on the gold plates.
Book review: Saints Vol. II
The Church history department didn't disappoint with Saints Vol II. I will say, this one will be harder to talk about around the dinner table (I already sparked one family fight) A gripping tale with complex characters, moral ambiguity, and great pacing.
Book review: “Enoch the Prophet” by Hugh Nibley
I was anti-social and read a whole book on Christmas Eve/Christmas, OK? I come home every year to a stack of Hugh Nibley books I have yet to read, and I knocked one off the list.
Book Review: Joseph Spencer’s “The Vision of All” Part I, A Commentary on Nephi’s Isaiah
I'm always grateful for an honest attempt to explain Isaiah to us lay members of the Church. When reading the Book of Mormon, it is made clear that understanding Isaiah is absolutely vital. But the moment we hit 2 Nephi's extensive quoting of Isaiah, we give up. We're caught in this endless conundrum, always feeling... Continue Reading →
Book review: “Perspectives on Mormon Theology: Apologetics”
Another great book from the publishers at Greg Kofford books. The term apologetics is unfamiliar to some, but it is basically defined as an attempt to defend religious claims. Even if you haven't heard of apologetics, Mormonism at its core requires some form of engagement with it. At its core, Mormonism, like Christianity as a... Continue Reading →