Tracing Ancient Threads in the Book of Moses, Volume 1
Tracing Ancient Threads in the Book of Moses, Volume 1

Author: David Seely

Publisher:

Published: 2021-08-02

Total Pages: 642

ISBN-13:

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"The Book of Moses is an ancient temple text as well as the ideal scriptural context for a modern temple preparation course." -- Elder Bruce C. Hafen The two volumes of this book contain the proceedings of the "Tracing Ancient Threads in the Book of Moses" conferences, held on September 18-19, 2020 and April 23-24, 2021. The conferences were sponsored by the Interpreter Foundation, Brigham Young University Religious Education, Book of Mormon Central, and FAIR. The contributors embrace the idea that authentic history sits behind the records of Joseph Smith's visions, teachings, translations, and revelations. Here you will discover extraordinary new findings that reveal the inspired origins, temple contexts, and literary qualities of the Book of Moses. CONTRIBUTORS Elder Bruce C. Hafen Marie K. Hafen Richard L. Bushman Jackson Abhau Matthew L. Bowen Jeffrey M. Bradshaw S. Kent Brown David Calabro Stanford A. Carmack Ryan Dahle Kristine Frederickson Terryl L. Givens Matthew J. Grow Kent P. Jackson David J. Larsen Jeff Lindsay Jared Ludlow Kerry Muhlestein Daniel C. Peterson Jasmin G. Rappleye Noel B. Reynolds Jonathon Riley David Rolph Seely Jo Ann H. Seely Avram R. Shannon Stephen O. Smoot John W. Welch Stephen T. Whitlock

The Story of Moses
The Story of Moses

Author: Karima Sperling

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9780991300303

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This is an engaging and graceful book that relates the familiar story of Moses in a new and thought-provoking way according to Islamic traditional sources. It is interesting both because it provides an unusual perspective on an old tale but also because it provides a rare insight into true Islamic and Sufi thinking. It is beautifully designed and enhanced with over 50 original and colorful paintings. This is what others had to say about it: "In a world in which resentment and hostility have replaced tolerance and understanding - this lovely book speaks from the heart of traditional Islam about the spiritual lessons to be drawn from the story of the prophet Moses who unites us all." - Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan "A truly beautiful book, well presented with seemingly simple yet illuminating illustrations! I was so immersed in it that it was difficult to put down until the end! Lessons learnt from these stories retold encourage readers to reflect on our own life journeys in our quest to reach the Divine Presence. Indeed a must-read!" - HH Raja Eleena binti Sultan Azlan Shah of Perak, Malaysia "As one of the great scholars of Islam said, "The Wisdom of Moses is manifold." And, indeed, the story of this Prophet has accompanied mankind in so many different ways and was told with so many intentions. He is mostly remembered for speaking with God and for bringing his people into the presence of the Divine. But his story was not only told to remember the joy of being close to God, but also, and especially in recent times, to convey the unwillingness to accept this closeness. This book tells the story, not as someone wants it to be, but as it was given by the Divine Storyteller Himself. Not as an expression of my or your preferences, but as an invitation to reflect and as a means to "make firm your heart." Because that is most needed. And that is most excellently accomplished through "The Story of Moses" you have before you, because its intention is not to impose but to serve." - Steffen A.J. Stelzer, Chair of the Department of Philosophy, The American University in Cairo

Gregory of Nyssa (CWS)
Gregory of Nyssa (CWS)

Author: Saint Gregory (of Nyssa)

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780809121120

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Here is an award-winning, new translation that brings to light Gregory's complex identity as an early mystic. Gregory (c. 332-395) was one of the Greek Cappadocian Fathers, along with St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen. +

Walking the Bible
Walking the Bible

Author: Bruce Feiler

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2014-11-25

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0062390899

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“An instant classic. . . . A pure joy to read.” —Washington Post Book World Both a heart-racing adventure and an uplifting quest, Walking the Bible presents one man’s epic journey- by foot, jeep, rowboat, and camel- through the greatest stories ever told. From crossing the Red Sea to climbing Mount Sinai to touching the burning bush, Bruce Feiler’s inspiring odyssey will forever change your view of history’s most legendary events. The stories in the first five books of the Bible, also known as the Torah, come alive as Feiler searches across three continents for the stories and heroes shared by Christians and Jews. You’ll visit the slopes of Mount Ararat, where Noah’s ark landed, trek to the desert outpost where Abraham first heard the words of God, and scale the summit where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Using the latest archeological research, Feiler explores how physical location affects the larger narrative of the Bible and ultimately realizes how much these places, as well as his experience, have affected his faith. A once-in-a-lifetime journey, Walking the Bible offers new insights into the roots of our common faith and uncovers fresh answers to the most profound questions of the human spirit. “Smart and savvy, insightful and illuminating.” —Los Angeles Times “An exciting, well-told story informed by Feiler’s boundless intellectual curiosity . . . [and] sense of adventure.” —Miami Herald

The Life of Moses
The Life of Moses

Author: James Montgomery Boice

Publisher: P & R Publishing

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781596387539

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A compilation of material not published before from a series of sermons preached by Boice between January 1993 to February 1994 in Sunday evenings services at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. -- Cf. page xiii.

Opening the Books of Moses
Opening the Books of Moses

Author: Diana V. Edelman

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-01

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1134945868

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Opening the Books of Moses presents an introduction to the first five books of the Bible. It is written for any student engaged in the scholarly study of these most central of biblical texts. The aim throughout is to examine the books with a view to illuminating the ideas, beliefs and experiences of the time. This broad overview provides: a survey of the current state of Pentateuchal research; an analysis of how the texts were shaped by their time and audience; an outline of Jewish areas in the Persian period; the study concludes with an analysis of key concerns in the study of the Pentateuch, notably the Torah, geography, ethnicity, the nature of Yahweh and other deities, theories of cult, treaties and oaths, and Moses himself.

Exodus; a Commentary
Exodus; a Commentary

Author: Martin Noth

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 1962

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13:

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Exodus is seen in its relation to the preceding Genesis and to the succeeding three books of the Pentateuch. Unlike Genesis, which dealt with individuals, Exodus is primarily concerned with Israel collectively and with the basic elements of Israel's faith. The author shows that the central motifs are the flight from Egypt, especially the crossing of "the sea", and the theophany and covenant at Sinai. The exegesis deals with the narrative as it appears in its final form but, in order to clarify the story, the author makes constant references to the successive stages in its literary development, and throughout the commentary he distinguishes the literary strands -- notably those know as J, E, and P -- that are woven into the fabric of the book.

Essential Torah
Essential Torah

Author: George Robinson

Publisher: Schocken

Published: 2006-10-31

Total Pages: 621

ISBN-13: 0805241868

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Whether you are studying the Bible for the first time or you're simply curious about its history and contents, you will find everything you need in this "accessible, well-written handbook to Jewish belief as set forth in the Torah" (The Jerusalem Post). George Robinson, author of the acclaimed Essential Judaism, begins by recounting the various theories of the origins of the Torah and goes on to explain its importance as the core element in Jewish belief and practice. He discusses the basics of Jewish theology and Jewish history as they are derived from the Torah, and he outlines how the Dead Sea Scrolls and other archaeological discoveries have enhanced our understanding of the Bible. He introduces us to the vast literature of biblical commentary, chronicles the evolution of the Torah’s place in the synagogue service, offers an illuminating discussion of women and the Bible, and provides a study guide as a companion for individual or group Bible study. In the book’s centerpiece, Robinson summarizes all fifty-four portions that make up the Torah and gives us a brilliant distillation of two thousand years of biblical commentaries—from the rabbis of the Mishnah and the Talmud to medieval commentators such as Rashi, Maimonides, and ibn Ezra to contemporary scholars such as Nahum Sarna, Nechama Leibowitz, Robert Alter, and Everett Fox. This extraordinary volume—which includes a listing of the Torah reading cycles, a Bible time line, glossaries of terms and biblical commentators, and a bibliography—will stand as the essential sourcebook on the Torah for years to come.

Moses and the Exodus (Yesterday's Classics)
Moses and the Exodus (Yesterday's Classics)

Author: J. Paterson Smyth

Publisher: Bible for School and Home

Published: 2017-02-07

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9781599154961

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The second volume in The Bible for School and Home series which follows Moses from his infancy all the way to his passing, through the special training he received that prepared him to become the deliverer, leading the Israelites out of Egypt, and guiding them as they wandered in the wilderness. All eight volumes in The Bible for School and Home series, used in Charlotte Mason's schools, are intended for parents and teachers to use in preparing Bible lessons for the children in their charge. Each of the volumes contains two dozen or more lessons, preceded by the same lengthy introduction to sound teaching practices, a section which is well worth reading. For each lesson, Smyth specifies the Biblical passages to cover, then provides background information you can incorporate in your telling of the story to gain the interest of your children, carefully framed questions you can use to draw their attention to the main points, and ways you might direct the conversation to stir their affections and their actions.