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Book of Mormon Conversations, with the John A. Widtsoe Foundation—1 Nephi

Sunday, August 23
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
ONLINE

In this week’s Book of Mormon Conversation, John A. Widtsoe Foundation board member Laura Redford will be speaking with BYU Professor Dr. Joseph M. Spencer about his brief theological introduction to the first book of Nephi.

In this brief theological introduction, philosopher and theologian Joseph M. Spencer investigates the central themes and purposes of a book he calls a “theological masterpiece.” What was Nephi trying to accomplish with his writings? How can readers today make better sense of Nephi’s words? What can an ancient seer offer readers in the twenty-first century? Spencer introduces a Nephi for our moment, a complex prophet with an urgent message for a world in turmoil.

Joseph M. Spencer earned a PhD in philosophy at the University of New Mexico and has published extensively on Latter-day Saint scripture and theology in BYU Studies Quarterly, the Journal of Philosophy and Scripture, and the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies where he serves as associate editor. Spencer is co-editor of the book series Groundwork: Studies in Theory and Scripture. His other books include Reading Nephi Reading Isaiah and For Zion: A Mormon Theology of Hope.

We encourage attendees to respectfully participate in the discussion chat, submit questions, and enjoy a dynamic conversation about Book of Mormon principles and how they inspire us to develop and improve our lives and communities.

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https://www.crowdcast.io/e/bookofmormonconversations1nephi

Contact Information
Maxwell Institute
mi@byu.edu