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The Mormon Culture of Community and Recruitment
The Mormon Culture of Community and Recruitment Source:http://www.allaboutmormons.com/IMG/MormonImages/mormon-scriptures/book-of-mormon-many-languages.jpg Thesis by Tofani Grava Wheaton College, Department of Anthropology Spring, 2011 1 Table of Contents Page Chapter I: Introduction 4 Chapter II: Methodology 8 1. Research Phases 8 2. My Informants and Fieldsites 11 3. Ethical Considerations 12 4. Challenges Encountered 13 Chapter III: Literature Review 15 I. Historical Framework 15 II. Theoretical Framework 17 A. Metatheoretical Framework 17 1. Theories of religion and community 17 2. Religious rituals and rites of passage 19 3. Millenarian movements 21 4. Fundamentalism 22 5. Charisma 24 B. The logic of Faith in Christianity in 21st Century America 25 1. The function of American Churches in contemporary 25 American society 28 2. Modern Techniques of membership recruitment 29 3. Religious conversion III. Analyses of Mormonism 31 A. Processes of socialization and the Mormon subculture 31 1. A Family-oriented theology 31 2. Official Mormon religious rhetoric 32 3. The prophetic figure 34 B. Mormon Conversion 35 1. Missionary work and volunteer labor force 35 2. Mormonism as millenarian 37 IV. Online Communities: Theoretical Overview 38 A. Virtual Culture 38 1. The Interaction logic of virtual communities 38 2. The Virtual Self 40 3. The Interpenetration of public and private spheres 42 4. Virtual Communities as instruments for change 43 43 2 Page B. Religion and Technology in Modern America 46 1. A New Religious Landscape 46 2. Religious representation online 49 3. Praising Technology 51 IV. Twenty-First Century Mormonism and the Internet 54 A. -
How Important Was It to Moroni That
KnoWhy #356 August 23, 2017 Book of Mormon Stillife via Book of Mormon Central How Important Was It to Moroni that We Pray about the Book of Mormon? “And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost. And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.” Moroni 10:4–5 space to write “but few things” at the end of his father’s Context and Content record (Mormon 8:1–5). He exhorts those who do not After his father’s death, Moroni wandered alone for believe in Christ to not deny the revelations and mir- sixteen years (385–401 AD) before beginning to finish acles of God (Mormon 9:1–20). He declares that God Mormon’s record (Mormon 8:6). By the time the final has given a promise “unto all” that those who believe in statements of Moroni 10 were written, Moroni had been 1 Christ can ask the Father about these things, or about wandering for thirty-six years (385–421 AD). During anything, and “it shall be granted him” (Mormon 9:21). this time, we may suppose, Moroni had the opportunity to learn to hear the voice of the Spirit and develop his Perhaps because he lived longer than he expected, Mo- relationship with God. -
Juvenile Instructor 16 (1 April 1881): 82
G. G.001 G. “Old Bottles and Elephants.” Juvenile Instructor 16 (1 April 1881): 82. Discusses earthenware manufacture in antiquity. Points out that some bottles and pottery vessels dug up on the American continent resemble elephants. Also mentions that the discovery of elephant bones in the United States tend to prove the truth of the Jaredite record. [A.C.W.] G.002 G., L. A. “Prehistoric People.” SH 51 (16 November 1904): 106-7. Quoting a clipping from the Denver Post written by Doctor Baum who had conducted expeditions in the southwestern United States, the author wonders why the archaeologists do not read the Book of Mormon to nd answers to their questions about ancient inhabitants of America. [J.W.M.] G.003 Gabbott, Mabel Jones. “Abinadi.” Children’s Friend 61 (September 1962): 44-45. A children’s story of Abinadi preaching to King Noah. [M.D.P.] G.004 Gabbott, Mabel Jones. “Alma.” Children’s Friend 61 (October 1962): 12-13. A children’s story of how Alma believed Abinadi and then organized the Church of Christ after preaching in secret to the people. [M.D.P.] G.005 Gabbott, Mabel Jones. “Alma, the Younger.” Children’s Friend 61 (December 1962): 18-19. A children’s story of the angel that appeared to Alma the Younger and the four sons of Mosiah and how they were converted by this experience. [M.D.P.] G.006 Gabbott, Mabel Jones. “Ammon.” Children’s Friend 62 (February 1963): 18-19. A children’s story of Ammon teaching among the Lamanites. [M.D.P.] G.007 Gabbott, Mabel Jones. -
Conversion of Alma the Younger
Conversion of Alma the Younger Mosiah 27 I was in the darkest abyss; but now I behold the marvelous light of God. Mosiah 27:29 he first Alma mentioned in the Book of Mormon Before the angel left, he told Alma to remember was a priest of wicked King Noah who later the power of God and to quit trying to destroy the Tbecame a prophet and leader of the Church in Church (see Mosiah 27:16). Zarahemla after hearing the words of Abinadi. Many Alma the Younger and the four sons of Mosiah fell people believed his words and were baptized. But the to the earth. They knew that the angel was sent four sons of King Mosiah and the son of the prophet from God and that the power of God had caused the Alma, who was also called Alma, were unbelievers; ground to shake and tremble. Alma’s astonishment they persecuted those who believed in Christ and was so great that he could not speak, and he was so tried to destroy the Church through false teachings. weak that he could not move even his hands. The Many Church members were deceived by these sons of Mosiah carried him to his father. (See Mosiah teachings and led to sin because of the wickedness of 27:18–19.) Alma the Younger. (See Mosiah 27:1–10.) When Alma the Elder saw his son, he rejoiced As Alma and the sons of Mosiah continued to rebel because he knew what the Lord had done for him. against God, an angel of the Lord appeared to them, Alma and the other Church leaders fasted and speaking to them with a voice as loud as thunder, prayed for Alma the Younger. -
A Third Jaredite Record: the Sealed Portion of the Gold Plates
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies Volume 11 Number 1 Article 10 7-31-2002 A Third Jaredite Record: The Sealed Portion of the Gold Plates Valentin Arts Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms BYU ScholarsArchive Citation Arts, Valentin (2002) "A Third Jaredite Record: The Sealed Portion of the Gold Plates," Journal of Book of Mormon Studies: Vol. 11 : No. 1 , Article 10. Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol11/iss1/10 This Feature Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Journals at BYU ScholarsArchive. It has been accepted for inclusion in Journal of Book of Mormon Studies by an authorized editor of BYU ScholarsArchive. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. Title A Third Jaredite Record: The Sealed Portion of the Gold Plates Author(s) Valentin Arts Reference Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 11/1 (2002): 50–59, 110–11. ISSN 1065-9366 (print), 2168-3158 (online) Abstract In the Book of Mormon, two records (a large engraved stone and twenty-four gold plates) contain the story of an ancient civilization known as the Jaredites. There appears to be evidence of an unpublished third record that provides more information on this people and on the history of the world. When the brother of Jared received a vision of Jesus Christ, he was taught many things but was instructed not to share them with the world until the time of his death. The author proposes that the brother of Jared did, in fact, write those things down shortly before his death and then buried them, along with the interpreting stones, to be revealed to the world according to the timing of the Lord. -
The Book of Mormon to Be the Word of God.” THEBOOK of MORMON
THEBOOK OF MORMON An Account of Its Origin, With Evidences of Its Genuineness and Authenticity TWOLECTURES BY DR. JAMES E. TALMAGE Prepared by Appointment, and Published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Deseret News Press Salt Lake City, Utah 1 Printed in U&A. COPYRIGHTED As Chapters 14 and 16, in “The Articles of Faith” published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. PREFATORY The matter presented in the following pages is published as Chap- ters 14 and 16, in the series entitled “The Articles of Faith,” dealing with the principal doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints, prepared and delivered by Dr. James E. Tnlmage. The two lectures are presented in this separate form for the use and benefit of investigators and students who desire to learn somethinn of the most noted and characteristic volume among the standard works of the Church. From the Articles of Faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Article S-“We believe the Bible to be the word of God, as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.” THEBOOK OF MORMON LECTURE 1 Description and Origin What is the Book of Mormon?-The Book of Mormon is a divinely inspired record, made by the prophets of the ancient peoples who inhabited the American continent for centuries before and after the time of Christ, which record has been translated in the present generation through the gift of God and by His special appointment. -
2017 Book of Mormon Seminary Teacher Manual
Book of Mormon Seminary Teacher Manual Published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake City, Utah Comments and corrections are appreciated. Please send them, including errors, to: Seminaries and Institutes of Religion Curriculum Services 50 East North Temple Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-0008 USA Email: [email protected] Please list your complete name, address, ward, and stake. Be sure to give the title of the manual when you offer your comments. © 2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America Version 2, 11/17 English approval: 10/16 Book of Mormon Seminary Teacher Manual English 14419 000 Contents Introduction to the Book of Mormon Seminary Teacher Manual . xi Our Purpose . xi Lesson Preparation . xii Using the Daily Teacher Manual . xiii Daily Seminary Program (Released-Time and Early-Morning) . xiv Using the Home-Study Lessons . xvi Home-Study Seminary Program . xvi Other Resources . xviii Daily and Home-Study Lessons 1 Title Page, Introduction, and Testimonies of the Three and Eight Witnesses . 1 2 Studying the Scriptures . 6 3 The Role of the Learner . 11 4 The Plan of Salvation . 16 5 Overview of the Book of Mormon . 21 Home-Study Lesson: Studying the Scriptures—Overview of the Book of Mormon (Unit 1) . 26 Introduction to the First Book of Nephi . 30 6 1 Nephi 1 . 33 7 1 Nephi 2 . 37 8 1 Nephi 3–4 . 41 9 1 Nephi 5 . 46 10 1 Nephi 6; 9 . 50 Home-Study Lesson: 1 Nephi 1–6; 9 (Unit 2) . -
Priesthood Concepts in the Book of Mormon
s u N S T O N E Unique perspectives on Church leadership and organi zation PRIESTHOOD CONCEPTS IN THE BOOK OF MORMON By Paul James Toscano THE BOOK OF MORMON IS PROBABLY THE EARLI- people." The phrasing and context of this verse suggests that est Mormon scriptural text containing concepts relating to boththe words "priest" and "teacher" were not used in our modern the structure and the nature of priesthood. This book, printed sense to designate offices within a priestly order or structure, between August 1829 and March 1830, is the first published such as deacon, priest, bishop, elder, high priest, or apostle. scripture of Mormonism but was preceded by seventeen other Nor were they used to designate ecclesiastical offices, such as then unpublished revelations, many of which eventually appearedcounselor, stake president, quorum president, or Church presi- in the 1833 Book of Commandments and later in the 1835 dent. They appear to refer only to religious functions. Possibly, edition of the Doctrine and Covenants. Prior to their publica- the teacher was one who expounded and admonished the tion, most or all of these revelations existed in handwritten formpeople; the priest ~vas possibly one who mediated between and undoubtedly had limited circulation. God and his people, perhaps to administer the ordinances of While the content of many of these revelations (now sec-the gospel and the rituals of the law of Moses, for we are told tions 2-18) indicate that priesthood concepts were being dis- by Nephi that "notwithstanding we believe in Christ, we keep cussed in the early Church, from 1830 until 1833 the Book the law of Moses" (2 Nephi 25: 24). -
Rel a 122H: INTRODUCTION to the BOOK of MORMON (Alma 30–Moroni 10) Winter 2009, Section 45 MW 10–10:50 A.M., 178 JSB
Dr. Eric D. Huntsman Associate Professor of Ancient Scripture 316-L JSB, ext. 2-3359, [email protected] Consultations: MW 11–11:50 a.m.; TTh 9–9:50 a.m. TA: Chris Dawe, [email protected] Rel A 122H: INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF MORMON (Alma 30–Moroni 10) Winter 2009, section 45 MW 10–10:50 a.m., 178 JSB Course Description: Rel 122 is a sequential study of the doctrines, principles, and narrative of the Book of Mormon, beginning with Alma 30 where Rel 121 ended. As “the most correct book,” the Book of Mormon demands our attention both as scripture and as an ancient text, particularly regarding matters of faith and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Accordingly, we will study the Book of Mormon both as another witness of the Savior and as a source for the foundational doctrines regarding the Atonement and the Plan of Salvation. As a text, we will work to appreciate the literary artistry of its authors and abridgers, identifying its structures, imagery, and themes. Above all, this paramount book of scripture will be studied as a testament of the Lord Jesus Christ with the intent to understand his divine mission more fully and to understand and appreciate the Atonement. Rel 122 is taught in harmony with university and course standards (see Appendix A). Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes: This section of Rel 122 has three major objectives, which are in harmony with the College of Religious Education’s Learning Outcomes (see Appendix B): • First, to increase the student’s knowledge of the Book of Mormon—that is, to familiarize him or her with the basic storylines, characters, and concepts in this book of scripture (a factual learning outcome). -
Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Book of Mormon Plates and Records
Section 2 The Structure of the Book of Mormon Charts 13–25 Structure Chart 13 Book of Mormon Plates and Records Key Scripture Words of Mormon 1:3–11 Explanation Many ancient documents such as King Benjamin’s speech or the plates of brass were quoted or abridged by the ancient authors who compiled the books found on the small and large plates of Nephi. The abridgments, quotations, and original writings of those Book of Mormon historians are displayed on the left-hand and middle columns of this chart and are then shown in relation to the new set of plates produced by Mormon and Moroni that was delivered to Joseph Smith by the angel Moroni. Joseph dictated the original manuscript of the Book of Mormon from the plates of Mormon. Copying that original manuscript, parts of which survive today, Oliver Cowdery prepared a printer’s manuscript (owned by the RLDS Church). The first edition of the Book of Mormon was typeset from that printer’s manuscript. Source Grant R. Hardy and Robert E. Parsons, “Book of Mormon Plates and Records,” in Daniel H. Ludlow, ed., Encyclopedia of Mormonism, 5 vols. (1992), 1:196. Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Book of Mormon Plates and Records Quotation Abridgment Record of Lehi Small Plates of Nephi Plates 1 & 2 Nephi, Jacob, of Brass Enos, Jarom, Omni Benjamin’s Words of Speech Mormon Book of Lehi Record (lost 116 pages) of Zeniff Large Plates of Nephi Records Lehi, Mosiah, Alma, of Alma Helaman, 3 & 4 Nephi Plates of Records of Sons Mormon Mormon of Mosiah Sealed Plates Epistles of (not translated) Helaman, Pahoran, Moroni Ether Records of Nephi3 Records of Moroni the Jaredites Documents Title Page from Mormon The Book Printer’s Original of Mormon Manuscript Manuscript 1830 1829–30 1829 Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Chart 13 Structure Chart 14 Contents of the Plates of Brass Key Scripture 1 Nephi 5:11–14 Explanation The plates of brass contained a copy of the Law (five books of Moses), a history of the Jews, Lehi’s genealogy, and the writings of many prophets. -
Understanding the Book of Alma 1-27 Missionary Map Activity
Understanding The Book of Alma 1-27 Missionary Map Activity 1. Take a look at your map and find the following things: 24. Read Alma 8:1 and make notes on your map. Zarahemla, Land of Ishmael, Nephite side, Lamanite 25. Read the Alma 8’s chapter heading. Make notes on your side, The Land of Jershon, Alma (the Elder the High map. Priest), King Mosiah, Mosiah’s 4 sons, Alma the 26. Read the italicized paragraph before Alma 9 that explains Younger Alma 9-14. Find this on your map and explain what is 2. Get a set of markers or colored pencils. As you go through happening. this activity color code your map. Color code the journeys 27. Draw what happens after their sermon by reading Alma 14’s that people take so they are different than other people’s. chapter heading. Also: write in notes and draw in other pictures to expand on 28. Follow the map by reading Alma 15’s chapter heading. the pictures on the map. Make appropriate notes on your map. 3. Look up Mosiah 25: 19, 23-24. Find where you are on the 29. Read Alma 16’s chapter heading. Draw what happens to map and make notes or draw some new pictures that give Ammonihah. you further information concerning what is taking place in 30. Find Alma and Amulek on your map showing what the end Zarahemla. of the chapter heading is explaining. 4. Now read Mosiah 27:8-10 next to sons of Mosiah and Alma 31. Make a note next to Alma and Amulek what the date is now. -
Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Life Spans of Lehi’S Lineage
Section 3 Chronology of the Book of Mormon Charts 26–40 Chronology Chart 26 Life Spans of Lehi’s Lineage Key Scripture 1 Nephi–Omni Explanation This chart shows the lineage of Lehi and approximate life spans of him and his descendants, from Nephi to Amaleki, who were re- sponsible for keeping the historical and doctrinal records of their people. Each bar on the chart represents an individual record keeper’s life. Although the Book of Mormon does not give the date of Nephi’s death, it makes good sense to assume that he was approximately seventy-five years old when he died. Source John W. Welch, “Longevity of Book of Mormon People and the ‘Age of Man,’” Journal of Collegium Aesculapium 3 (1985): 34–45. Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Life Spans of Lehi’s Lineage Life span Lehi Life span with unknown date of death Nephi Jacob Enos Jarom Omni Amaron Chemish Abinadom Amaleki 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 YEARS B.C. Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Chart 26 Chronology Chart 27 Life Spans of Mosiah’s Lineage Key Scripture Omni–Alma 27 Explanation Mosiah and his lineage did much to bring people to Jesus Christ. After being instructed by the Lord to lead the people of Nephi out of the land of Nephi, Mosiah preserved their lives and brought to the people of Zarahemla the brass plates and the Nephite records. He also taught the people of Zarahemla the gospel and the lan- guage of the Nephites, and he was made king over both Nephites and Mulekites.