This BYU Studies article discusses how it might have been possible for Abraham’s writings between 2,000 to 1,800 BC to end up on a papyri created a millennia and a half later which was then translated by Joseph Smith in the 1830s. My study of the Pearl of Great Price made me wonder if Moses, … Continue reading Did Moses Read Abraham?
Based upon the below, I believe the Savior was likely born on December 23, 5 BC. There is certainly not enough evidence to prove this scientifically, but if one is going to go out on a limb, consider going all the way out. December 25th or January 6th Andrew McGowan's article “How December 25 Became … Continue reading Day of the Savior’s Birth: December 23, 5 BC
The following chart, based upon materials gathered elsewhere on the Internet, shows quotations of the Isaiah in the Book of Mormon
The following is a chart of the references of Handle's Messiah to the corresponding scriptures. A text version is shown after the graphic, with HTML links to the verses involved. Part Order Performer Reference I 1 Sinfonia (Overture) (None) I 2 Tenor Recitative Isaiah 40:1-3 I 3 Tenor Air Isaiah 40:4 I 4 Chorus Isaiah … Continue reading Handle’s Messiah Scripture References
Today I have finished my study of Psalms. I have read a Psalm a day for about 150 days, as there are 150 Psalms. I noted on the heading to the book in my written book: “Trying to read the Book of Psalms straight is like having a meal of just desserts. They are too … Continue reading Topic Study: The Book of Psalms
Brother Leaun Otten, my Book of Mormon instructor at BYU, taught me that Nephi and Jacob and others, when quoting Isaiah, “tell us what they will tell us, then they quote Isaiah to tell it to us, and then they tell us what they have told us.” That pattern makes clear how to use the … Continue reading Isaiah Analyzed in the Book of Mormon
Sidney Gilbert's life (1) gives the impression he was a quiet man, as described by Susan Cain (2). I think Heber C. Kimball's comments might reflect a momentary lack of appreciation for introverts (3). The following talk is a classic, and very relevant. After referring to the great acts of Heber and others, the author … Continue reading Sidney Gilbert, Section 53, and Being Quiet
Years ago when struggling with a problem at work, I looked for some guidance from what Covey and Merrill call "Wisdom Literature" (1), and found myself in the Doctrine and Covenants, revelations revealed to Joseph Smith the Prophet in founding The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For some reason I was led to … Continue reading D&C 66:10 “Seek Not To Be Cumbered” Matt 6:34 “The Day Is Sufficient…”
I realized how true the following verses are today recently, as I drove a highway along the Florida Keys. In times past, driving on land was very difficult. Water based travel was much, much faster. From about the time of this revelation, things have been changing such that land and air based travel seems to … Continue reading
I have seen this prophesy being fulfilled more and more throughout my lifetime. "For behold, at that day shall he rage in the hearts of the children of men, and stir them up to anger against that which is good." (Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 28:19-20) 2 Nephi 28
Kip on Character 