Latter-day Saint FAIR-Cast

The Documentary Hypothesis, Q (Quelle), manuscript transmission, and more are covered in this episode as Hanna runs down the questions you submitted. This is a deeper dive into Biblical scholarship as well as Latter-day Saint thought around the Bible. Hanna goes through a couple of really important Biblical passages that are meaningful to scholars throughout this episode as well as adding personal insight, making this a fantastic Sunday listen. Remember that you can also submit your questions to hseariac@fairmormon.org to be featured on the podcast! Interviews with scholars coming up next on the podcast, but first, an extended Q&A on the Bible! Hanna Seariac is a MA student in Greek and Latin at Brigham Young University. She is writing a book on the history of the priesthood and another one that responds systematically to anti-LDS literature. She works as a research assistant on a biblical commentary and as a research assistant at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute. She values Jesus Christ, family, friends, hiking, baking, and good ice cream. The post FAIR Voice Podcast #22: Bible Q&A appeared first on FAIR.

In the coming weeks, Hanna will interview Biblical scholars about their thoughts on how the Hebrew Bible and Greek New Testament show important elements of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. This episode provides some terminology and framework for how to move going forward as well as a much needed discussion on exegesis. She answers questions from viewers including a question asked by four different people at the end of the episode. Stay tuned for more interviews and get excited to talk about the Bible! Hanna Seariac is a MA student in Greek and Latin at Brigham Young University. She is writing a book on the history of the priesthood and another one that responds systematically to anti-LDS literature. She works as a research assistant on a biblical commentary and as a producer on a news show. She values Jesus Christ, family, friends, hiking, baking, and good ice cream. The post FAIR Voice Podcast #21: Introduction to the Bible appeared first on FAIR.

Join Hanna for an uplifting General Conference recap before the series of interviews on the Bible begins! Hanna Seariac is a MA student in Greek and Latin at Brigham Young University. She is writing a book on the history of the priesthood and another one that responds systematically to anti-LDS literature. She works as a research assistant on a biblical commentary and as a producer on a news show. She values Jesus Christ, family, friends, hiking, baking, and good ice cream. The post FAIR Voice Podcast #20: General Conference appeared first on FAIR.

In a preview to the next episode on the Witnesses of the Book of Mormon, Hanna provides background information as well as sharing a favorite General Conference talk and answering your submitted questions. Please submit your questions for Hanna to hseariac@fairmormon.org. Hanna Seariac is a MA student in Greek and Latin at Brigham Young University. She is writing a book on the history of the priesthood and another one that responds systematically to anti-LDS literature. She works as a research assistant on a biblical commentary and as a producer on a news show. She values Jesus Christ, family, friends, hiking, baking, and good ice cream. The post FAIR Voice Podcast #19: Witnesses of the Book of Mormon appeared first on FAIR.

This podcast series features past FairMormon Conference presentations. This presentation is from our 2020 conference, held in August. If you would like to watch the video of this and all the other presentations from our 2020 conference, you can still purchase the video streaming. Mark Ashurst-McGee, Joseph Smith’s “New Translation” of the Bible, His Use of Adam Clarke’s Bible Commentary, and the Question of Plagiarism Producing Ancient Scripture: Joseph Smith’s Translation Projects in the Development of Mormon Christianity is available from the FairMormon Bookstore. Mark Ashurst-McGee is a senior historian in the Church History Department and the senior research and review editor for the Joseph Smith Papers, where he also serves as a specialist in document analysis and documentary editing methodology. He holds a PhD in history from Arizona State University and has trained at the Institute for the Editing of Historical Documents. He has coedited several volumes of The Joseph Smith Papers and is also coeditor of Foundational Texts of Mormonism: Examining Major Early Sources (Oxford University Press, 2018). He is also the author of several articles on Joseph Smith and early Latter-day Saint history published in scholarly journals and popular venues. The post FairMormon Conference Podcast #61 – Mark Ashurst-McGee, “Joseph Smith’s ‘New Translation’ of the Bible, His Use of Adam Clarke’s Bible Commentary, and the Question of Plagiarism” appeared first on FAIR.

In today’s episode of FAIR Voice, Hanna talks about the imperative for historicity of Book of Mormon and about the necessity of a spiritual witness. Next episode will cover the witnesses of the Book Mormon (those of the 3 and the 8 witnesses) and we will soon talk about General Conference, the Bible, and other exciting topics. Remember the Q&A segment that just started– submit any questions for Hanna to hseariac@fairmormon.org. Hanna Seariac is a MA student in Greek and Latin at Brigham Young University. She is writing a book on the history of the priesthood and another one that responds systematically to anti-LDS literature. She works as a research assistant on a biblical commentary and as a producer on a news show. She values Jesus Christ, family, friends, hiking, baking, and good ice cream. The post FAIR Voice Podcast #18: Sunday Special on Historicity of Book of Mormon, cont. appeared first on FAIR.

Jasmin and Neal Rappleye of Book of Mormon Central join Hanna for an exciting conversation about Book of Mormon historicity. Jasmin is the Web Architect and Content Manager for Book of Mormon Central. She administrates all the web properties of Book of Mormon Central and provides computer support for our users. She also serves as their chief Graphic Designer and the Peer Review Coordinator for the publication of KnoWhys. She enjoys creating new ways to visualize the Book of Mormon, and enjoys managing Book of Mormon’s volunteers. She graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Ancient Near Eastern Studies. At Book of Mormon Central, she gets to combine her passion for religion in antiquity with her visual and technical skills. She enjoys creating new ways for users to digitally interact with the study of the Book of Mormon. Neal Rappleye has been doing on going research on the Book of Mormon for several years. His work has been published by Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture, FairMormon, the Book of Mormon Archaeological Forum, LDS.net, and Meridian Magazine. He presented at the 2014 and 2016 Book of Mormon Lands Conferences, and is the co-recipiant of the 2013 John Taylor Defender of the Faith Award from FairMormon. He maintains a personal blog, Studio et Quoque Fide (By Study and Also By Faith), http://www.studioetquoquefide.com/. As a Research Project Manager for Book of Mormon Central, Neal selects, writes, and reviews content for KnoWhys, and oversees the production of the accompanying social media products. As Operations Manager, Neal oversees the daily tasks and operations of the Book of Mormon Central staff. Hanna Seariac is a MA student in Greek and Latin at Brigham Young University. She is writing a book on the history of the priesthood and another one that responds systematically to anti-LDS literature. She works as a research assistant on a biblical commentary and as a producer on a news show. She values Jesus Christ, family, friends, hiking, baking, and really good ice cream. The post FAIR Voice Podcast #17: Jasmin and Neal Rappleye appeared first on FAIR.

On this episode, Hanna talks about her own conversion, her views on Catholicism, and starts talking about what she is doing in anticipation for General Conference. She encourages you to submit your own General Conference preparation tips to hseariac@fairmormon.org. She also announces a new Q&A section; email her at hseariac@fairmormon.org any questions that you have for her about topics related to the gospel of Jesus Christ, apologetics, etc. with the subject “Q&A” and she will answer them on every Sunday Special. Next up after this episode is the Book of Mormon historicity series. Hanna Seariac is a MA student in Greek and Latin at Brigham Young University. She is writing a book on the history of the priesthood and another one that responds systematically to anti-LDS literature. She works as a research assistant on a biblical commentary and as a producer on a news show. She values Jesus Christ, family, friends, hiking, baking, and really good ice cream. The post FAIR Voice Podcast #16: Sunday Special on Catholicism and Hanna’s Conversion appeared first on FAIR.

Joseph Lawal, a Classics and Philosophy student, as well as the creator of LDSPhilosophy (YouTube channel) comes on to speak about developing a worldview within apologetics to close off the philosophy series. Joseph illustrates what a worldview is, why it is effective, and how to develop one. This fascinating conversation helps us understand the interconnectedness of our beliefs. Next up on FAIR Voice is all things Book of Mormon apologetics! Hanna Seariac is a MA student in Greek and Latin at Brigham Young University. She is writing a book on the history of the priesthood and another one that responds systematically to anti-LDS literature. She works as a research assistant on a biblical commentary and as a producer on a news show. She values Jesus Christ, family, friends, hiking, baking, and really good ice cream. The post FAIR Voice Podcast #15: Worldview Apologetics with Joseph Lawal appeared first on FAIR.

Emily and Andrew Jordan, hosts of Outpost of Heaven: the podcast, focus on building critical interfaith relationships while remaining grounded in their faith in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Here, they share some stories and experiences that they have had while building these relationships and how they balance these efforts with missionary work. We have a good conversation about how to be an example to all and engage in faithful inclusive work. Next up on the podcast, we will have discussions about developing faithful worldviews and have our first two series: Book of Mormon historicity followed up by a yet to be announced exciting series. Stay tuned! Hanna Seariac is a MA student in Greek and Latin at Brigham Young University. She is writing a book on the history of the priesthood and another one that responds systematically to anti-LDS literature. She works as a research assistant on a biblical commentary and as a producer on a news show. She values Jesus Christ, family, friends, hiking, baking, and really good ice cream. The post FAIR Voice Podcast #14: Interfaith Relationships and Missionary Work appeared first on FAIR.