Rare Possessions: From The Archives of Book of Mormon Central

Oct 11 2024 77 ep. 20 mins 222
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The Rare Possessions Podcast digs into the Scripture Central Library to find valuable works that focus on the Book of Mormon and other Restoration scripture.

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The Sermon at the Temple

Oct 11 2024 4 mins  
To read the article, go here: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/the-sermonatthetemple This article presents a fresh perspective on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount by exploring its parallels in the Book of Mormon, specifically in 3 Nephi 11-18, which it calls the "Sermon at the Temple." It suggests that the Sermon is best understood within the context of covenant-m

Thieves and Robbers

Sep 26 2024 2 mins  
To read this chapter, go here: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/thieves-androbbers In ancient Near Eastern law, there was a big difference between a thief and a robber: thieves were locals dealt with by the courts, while robbers were dangerous outsiders handled militarily, often executed on the spot. This distinction is key in the Book of Mormon, explaining

"Thus Saith the Lord": Prophetic Language in Samuel’s Speech

Sep 11 2024 3 mins  
To read this chapter, go here: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/thus-saiththelordpropheticlanguageinsamuelsspeech Samuel the Lamanite's speeches are packed with powerful prophetic language, giving us a glimpse into how ancient prophets communicated divine warnings. In Helaman 13–15, he uses six key speech forms to declare God’s will: phrases like "Thus

The Case of an Unobserved Murder

Sep 05 2024 3 mins  
To read the chapter, go here: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/the-case-of-an-unobserved-murder In The Case of an Unobserved Murder, John W. Welch uncovers a fascinating legal drama from Helaman 7-9. When Nephi prophesied that Seantum had killed his brother, he not only revealed the crime but predicted the very evidence that would convict him. Despite ancie

Purpose of the War Chapters in the Book of Mormon

Aug 30 2024 6 mins  
To read the chapter, go here: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/purpose-war-chapters-book-mormon The "war chapters" in the Book of Mormon, particularly in the book of Alma, are less about military conflict and more about spiritual warfare and deliverance. They highlight how faith in God and righteousness lead to divine protection, even against overwhelming od

In Honor of William J. Hamblin - "Warfare in the Book of Mormon"

Dec 29 2019 28 mins  
This episode is in memorium of Dr. William J. Hamblin, who was a historian, retired professor, and a valiant defender of the Book of Mormon, who passed away unexpectedly on December 10th, 2019. Guest Stephen Smoot, a BMC researcher and writer, joins Nick and Jared in this episode where they discuss the life and work of Professor Hamblin. Specifically, they also discuss his short

"The Purposes for Which the Book of Mormon was Written" by Elder B.H. Roberts

Dec 29 2019 23 mins  
"The Purposes for Which the Book of Mormon was Written" is a short chapter from the book, "New Witnesses for God: Volume II - The Book of Mormon" by Elder B.H. Roberts. This is a good introduction to the supplemental material for the Come, Follow Me Curriculum for 2020 available in the Book of Mormon Central Archives. For the complete text of this episode, click here: https://a

"What Do We Know About the Wise Men?" by John A. Tvedtnes

Dec 23 2019 10 mins  
From the FARMS Newsletter "Insights", comes a Christmas themed article from scholar John A. Tvedtnes entitled, "What Do We Know About the Wise Men?" Read the full text on the Book of Mormon Central Archive: https://archive.bookofmormoncentral.org/content/what-do-we-know-about-wise-men

"An Interesting Account of Several Remarkable Visions," by Orson Pratt - Part 3

Nov 22 2019 31 mins  
This is the third in a three-part series focusing on Orson Pratt's remarkable missionary tract "An Interesting Account of Several Remarkable Visions" published in 1840. This tract included one of the first publications of the First Vision, and later influenced other documents such as the Wentworth Letter. We are joined in this series by guest Dr. Steven C. Harper, the editor-in-ch

"An Interesting Account of Several Remarkable Visions," by Orson Pratt - Part 2

Nov 09 2019 29 mins  
This is the second in a three-part series focusing on Orson Pratt's remarkable missionary tract "An Interesting Account of Several Remarkable Visions" published in 1840. This tract included one of the first publications of the First Vision, and later influenced other documents such as the Wentworth Letter. We are joined in this series by guest Dr. Steven C. Harper, the editor-in-c