Mormon Discussion Podcast Dan McClellan: Discerning Between Data and Dogma
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Dec 5, 2023 
Dr. Dan McClellan, with a rich background in Ancient Near Eastern studies and a doctorate in cognitive science of religion, discusses Mormon doctrine, biblical scholarship, and the benefits of studying the Bible. They delve into Joseph Smith's translation of the Bible, navigating Sunday school, and the rewards and challenges of being a public scholar.
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Talmidge's Godhead System Overlays Text
- Talmidge's biblical systematization imposes distinctions not supported by wider scholarship.\n- Biblical text does not inherently distinguish Elohim as Father and Jehovah as Son consistently.
Bible Study Offers Deep Human Insight
- Studying the Bible explores deep human questions about meaning and suffering.\n- Constructing personal meaning while being cautious of harm to marginalized groups is crucial.
Learn Bible for Cultural Literacy
- Awareness of the Bible is vital to engage meaningfully in Western discourse.\n- A secular approach to Bible-as-literature education benefits society culturally and socially.