065- Wilson, Temple Symbolism

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Duane Wilson, “Temple Symbolism in The Conflict of Adam and Eve.” Studia Antiqua: The Journal of the Student Society for Ancient Studies, Vol. 2, Num. 2 (Fall 2002): 33-51. (Journal in pdf format)

064- Matthews, EM on Fall

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“Fall of Adam.” –Robert J. Matthews. EM: 485-86.

058a-Rockwood, Redemption of Eve.

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Jolene Edmunds Rockwood, “The Redemption of Eve” in Sisters in Spirit: Mormon Women in Historical and Cultural Perspective, ed. Maureen Ursenbach Beecher and Lavinia Fielding Anderson (Urbana of Illinois Press: Urbana and Chicago, 1987): 3-29.

  • This is a longer and more technical version of Rockwood’s “Eve’s Role in the Creation and Fall” above.
  • PDF file.

063-Campbell, Mother Eve.

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Beverly Campbell, “Mother Eve, Mentor for Today’s Women: A Heritage of Honor.” Talk given 2 April 1993 at the 11th annual conference of Collegium Aesculapium (Requires address change.)

062- Eve and the mortal journey

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Beverly Campbell, Eve and the Mortal Journey (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2005)

  • I haven’t read this, but I presume it’s a follow-up to Campbell’s Eve and the Choice Made in Eden.
  • Deseret Book

061-Campbell, Eve and Choice made in Eden

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Beverly Campbell, Eve and the Choice Made in Eden. (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2003)

060-Ricks, Adams Fall

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Stephen Ricks, “Adam’s Fall in the Book of Mormon, Second Temple Judaism, and Early Christianity.” DAS: 595-606.

059- Pritchett

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Bruce M. Pritchett, Jr. “Lehi’s Theology of the Fall in Its Preexilic/Exilic Context.” JBMS 3:2 (1994): 49–83.

  • The Old Testament does not teach the Fall and associated concepts as clearly as the Book of Mormon. Pritchett looks below the surface in this fascinating article.

058-Rockwood, Eve’s role.

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Jolene Edmunds Rockwood. “Eve’s Role in Creation and the Fall.” In Women and the Power Within (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1991) 49-62.

  • This is an excellent article, though I believe she draws firmer conclusions than justified on creation. In absence of a detailed revelation on the process or nature of creation, prophets and apostles have expressed widely different opinions. See Creation.
  • Gospelink (subscription required), or pdf. file here.

057-identical creation accounts

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

The question is sometimes asked, why aren’t the 4 creation accounts identical in every respect?

  • Keith Meservy briefly addresses this question in “Four Accounts of the Creation.” Ensign, January 1986.
  • The EM article on Creation discusses it very briefly.
  • A harmony of the three scriptural accounts of creation. (Harmonies are sometimes useful, but some things aren’t meant to be harmonized.
  • My commentary.

056- Barney, six key concepts

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Kevin Barney, “Examining Six Key Concepts in Joseph Smith’s Understanding of Genesis 1:1″ BYUS 39:3 (2000): 107-124.

  • Highly recommended. Discusses 1) creation as organization from extant matter (ie. not creation ex nihilo), 2) a plurality of divine beings, 3) a supreme God at the head, 4) premortal council in heaven, 5) a god appointed over this world, and 6) persistant plurality throughout Israelite history.

055-BYU Creation packer

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Because it relates to creation, I include this link to the official BYU packet on evolution, which includes “all statements issued by the First Presidency…on the subject of evolution and the origin of man.”

  • For more on this topic, I recommend this page by Marc Schindler, with many statements on both sides of the issue.
  • In essence, the official position seems that there is no official position.
  • Cf. “Origin of Man” in EM:1053-54, Gospelink (subscription required)

054- Ricks, liturgy and Cosmogony

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Stephen Ricks. “Liturgy and Cosmogony: The Ritual Use of Creation Accounts in the Ancient Near East.” TAW: 118-125.

  • Discusses usage of the creation narrative in Jewish temple rituals. Professor Ricks once quipped that he had offered this article to BYU Studies. The secretary he talked to said, “Why would BYU Studies be interested in THAT?” He replied (at least in class,) “If you don’t know, I’m not going to tell you.”
  • Gospelink (subscription required)

053- Carroll, revised typology

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

James L. Carroll, “A Revised Temple Typology” in Hagion Temenos, 2nd Edition, ed. Stephen Ricks, (Provo UT: BYU Press, 2005).

  • “John M. Lundquist’s “Temple Typology” has been highly influential in the past several years. This “Revised Temple Typology” attempts to build upon what he has created by synthesizing several of Lundquist’s publications and by adding several new elements to the typology. Further, the typology is reordered, and organized into three main categories, “the Temple Space,” “The Temple Rites,” and “The Temple and Community.” Short titles have also been added to the typology elements. It is hoped that these changes will improve the use of the typology in teaching situations.”
  • Word file

052- Lundquist, Fundamentals of Temple ideology

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

John M. Lundquist, “Fundamentals of Temple Ideology from Eastern Traditions.” In Revelation, Reason, and Faith: Essays in Honor of Truman C. Madsen, ed. Donald W. Parry, Daniel C. Peterson and Stephen D. Ricks (Provo, UT: FARMS, 2002): 651-701.

051- Lundquist, common temple ideology

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

John M. Lundquist, “The Common Temple Ideology of the Ancient Near East.” In The Temple in Antiquity, ed. Truman G. Madsen (Provo, UT: BYU Religious Studies Center, 1984): 54-78.

050- Lundquist, temple in Isaiah

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

John M. Lundquist, “Temple Symbolism in Isaiah.” In Isaiah and the Prophets, ed. Monte S. Nyman (Provo, Utah: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University): 33-53.

049- Nibley, Return to the TEmple

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“Return to the Temple.” Hugh Nibley. TAC: 42-90.

  • Edited form of presentation made by Hugh Nibley to the Quorum of the Twelve and First Presidency in the Salt Lake City temple. Drawings.
  • Gospelink (subscription required)
  • Cf. Changes in the Temple #6 and Misc. #1.

48- Hauglid, sacred time.

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“Sacred Time and the Temple.”  Brian M. Hauglid. TAW: 636-646.

047-Honey, Chinese plate

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“An Inscribed Chinese Gold Plate in its Context: Glimpses of the Sacred Center.” David B. Honey and Michael Lyon. DAS 19-66.

046- Parry, Seven Promises

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“Seven Promises to those who Overcome: Aspects of Genesis 2-3 in the Seven Letters.” Richard D. Draper and Donald W. Parry. TTE:121-142.

  • Compares the promises made to the faithful in Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 26-28, 3:5, and 12 with the events and symbolism in the Garden of Eden.
  • FARMS link. (Import my copy.)

045- Parry on sacred space

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“Demarcation between Sacred Space and Profane Space: The Temple of Herod Model.”- Donald Parry. TAW: 413-439.

044- Parry, Sinai as Sanctuary

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“Sinai as Sanctuary and Mountain of God.” –Donald Parry. BSAF 1:482-500.

043- Parry, Eden as Temple

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“Garden of Eden: Prototype Sanctuary”- Donald W. Parry. TAW: 126-151.

042- Lundquist, What is a Temple

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“What is a Temple? A Preliminary Typology.” John M. Lundquist. TAW: 83-117.

41- Widtsoe, Temple Worship

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Elder John A. Widtsoe. “Temple Worship” The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine 12 (Apr. 1921): 49-66.

40-Widtsoe, Fundamentals of Temple Doctrine

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Elder John A. Widtsoe. “Fundamentals of Temple Doctrine.” Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine 13 (June 1922):129-35.

39-Widtsoe, Looking Towards the TEmple

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Elder John A. Widtsoe. “Looking towards the Temple” Ensign, January (1972), 56.

038- Widtsoe, Temple and Temple Building

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Elder John A. Widtsoe. “Temple and Temple Building” Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine 12 (July 1921): 113-22.

037- Richards, UTah Geneaology

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Elder Franklin D. Richards “The Temple of the Lord: The Importance of Temples, Ancient and Modern.” Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine 11 (Oct. 1920): 146-49.

  • I’m not sure which Franklin D. Richards wrote this. One would have been dead for 20 years, and the other 20 years old and serving a mission, so I assume it’s a reprint of something the first one wrote.

036- Cowan bibliography

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Richard O. Cowan and Frank A. Bruno, Bibliography on Temples and Temple Work (Provo: Brigham Young University, 1982)

035-Nelson, Personal Temple Prep.

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Elder Russell M. Nelson, “Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings.” Ensign, May 2001

  • Gives some suggestions for personal temple preparation, including reading portions of the Old Testament.

034- NIbley, What is a TEmple?

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“What is a Temple?” – Hugh Nibley. MEC, 355-383

033- Hinckley, why these temples?

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“Why these Temples?”- President Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign. This article appears in the undated issue devoted to temples.

032- TEmple ordinances, EM.

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“Temple Ordinances.” -Allen Claire Rozsa, EM: 1444-45

031- McKay pamphlet

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“The Purpose of the Temple.” – President David O. McKay. Pamphlet published by the LDS church, 1960(?).

030-Endowment in EM.

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“Endowment.” –Elder Alma P. Burton. EM, 454-456.

028-Between Heaven and Earth

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Between Heaven and Earth- Presentation originally broadcast between October 2002 (?) general conference sessions, featuring both LDS and non-LDS scholars such as Frank Moore Cross (Harvard), Krister Stendahl (Harvard), Lawrence Schiffman (NYU), John Lundquist, Truman Madsen, Elder Boyd K. Packer, and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, among others.

029- Benson, Ensign

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“What I Hope You Will Teach Your Children about the Temple.” President Ezra Taft Benson. Ensign, August 1985: 6-10.

027-Sperry on temples

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“Ancient Temples and their Function.” –Sidney B. Sperry. Ensign, January 1972.

025- EM on Temples

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“Temples.” –Encyclopedia of Mormonism. Abbreviated EM throughout.

024a- Packer, holy temple in Ensign

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“The Holy Temple.” – Elder Boyd K. Packer. Ensign, February 1995.

024- Romney, Gate to heaven

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“Temples- the Gates to Heaven.” – Elder Marion G. Romney. Ensign, March 1971.

023- NIbley, Meaning of the Temple

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“The Meaning of the Temple.” –Hugh Nibley, TAC: 1-41.

022- Nibley, House of Glory

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“A House of Glory.”- Hugh Nibley. TAW: 29-47.

021- Hanks, Christ Manifest

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

“Christ Manifested to His People.”- Elder Marion D. Hanks. TAW: 3-28. Gospelink (subscription required)

020-Levenson, Sinai

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Jon D. Levenson. Sinai and Zion: An Entry into the Jewish Bible (Minneapolis: Winston Press, 1985)

  • Levenson discusses covenant, covenant renewal, and the centrality of covenant, temple, and “law.” It’s a fairly easy read, not technical at all.
  • Amazon

019-Cowan, Temples to Dot the Earth

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Richard O. Cowan. Temples to Dot the Earth (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1989)

18- Edmunds. Through Temple Doors.

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

Edmunds, John K. (President of Salt Lake Temple, 1972-77), Through Temple Doors (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1978)

  • This book is  general, but has some interesting tidbits.
  • Out-of-print.

017-Lundquist, Meeting Place

By: The Monk - March 3, 2006

John L. Lundquist, The Temple: Meeting Place between Heaven and Earth, (W.W. Norton and Co., 1993)

  • This book has many pictures of various sacred centers or temples in the Near East, Asia, South and Mesoamerica, Europe. Lundquist uses these to illustrate one of his major studies, the nearly world-wide temple typology. (See his LDS and non-LDS papers in the typology section.)
  • Lundquist has edited several LDS books, and appears in the video Between Heaven and Earth in the multimedia section.
  • Amazon
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