How Can I Trust the Bible When Its Origins Are So Complex?
By imagining how future generations might misinterpret the origins of modern texts, we can learn how to trust in the Bible despite its complex past.
Old Testament
Esau Ended Up with the Birthright (Kind Of)
When we examine the full arc of Jacob and Esau’s story, Jacob’s underhanded obtaining of the blessing becomes a powerful polemic against strife and deceit.
Uruk: A Possible Historical Setting for the Tower of Babel
Does the Tower of Babel story recount an actual historical event? The city of Uruk in early Mesopotamian history bears striking parallels to this biblical tale.
Data: Use of Modern (Non-KJV) Bible Translations among Latter-day Saints
The results of a (very ad hoc) study I conducted on how often Latter-day Saints use non-KJV translations of the Bible, and the main reasons they do or do not.
The King James Version vs. Modern Bible Translations: Pros and Cons
Why is the King James Version (KJV) the official English Bible used by Latter-day Saints? What are its advantages? What are the advantages of supplementing it with a more modern translation? If I do, which modern translation should I use?
Why Ritual Is a Key Part of Worship
“Ritual.” We avoid or even shy away from the word, yet nearly all our acts of worship involve ritual. So what is ritual? Why do we use it, and how does it work?