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Abstract: The classical formulation of God as the sole, self-existent Being and ground of all that exists poses a philosophical problem. If God is omniscient and omnipotent, why does evil exist? Why does he not save humankind from moral and natural evil? If we embrace the full set of classical assumptions of creedal Christianity, these […] The post Latter-day Saint Theology and the Problem of Evil [https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/latter-day-saint-theology-and-the-problem-of-evil/] first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation [https://interpreterfoundation.org].

In the May 4th Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Martin Tanner, Hales Swift, and Brent Schmidt discuss the Come, Follow Me Doctrine & Covenants lesson for May 26 – June 1 covering D&C 51-57. You can listen to or download the Doctrine & Covenants in Context segment of […] The post Interpreter Radio Come, Follow Me: Doctrine & Covenants 51-57 for May 26 – June 1 [https://interpreterfoundation.org/interpreter-radio-come-follow-me-doctrine-covenants-51-57-for-may-26-june-1/] first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation [https://interpreterfoundation.org].

In the May 11, 2025 episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Mark Johnson, Kevin Christensen, and Martin Tanner. They discuss the Come, Follow Me Doctrine & Covenants lesson for June 2 – June 8; the Abraham and His Family Conference; Matt Roper’s serialized book in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — May 11, 2025 [https://interpreterfoundation.org/interpreter-radio-show-may-11-2025/] first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation [https://interpreterfoundation.org].

Abstract: This paper examines Joseph Smith’s approach to translation, using the Book of Abraham as a case study to explore the interplay between divine revelation and human participation in scriptural production. While the Book of Abraham incorporates both ancient and modern elements, its unique synthesis resists simple categorization as either an unblemished Abrahamic autograph or […] The post Joseph Smith Jr. as a Translator: The Book of Abraham as a Case Study [https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/joseph-smith-jr-as-a-translator-the-book-of-abraham-as-a-case-study/] first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation [https://interpreterfoundation.org].

In the April 27th Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts John Thompson and Martin Tanner discuss the Come, Follow Me Doctrine & Covenants lesson for May 19-25 covering D&C 49 and 50. You can listen to or download the Doctrine & Covenants in Context segment of the April 27th […] The post Interpreter Radio Come, Follow Me: Doctrine & Covenants 49-50 for May 19 – 25 [https://interpreterfoundation.org/interpreter-radio-come-follow-me-doctrine-covenants-49-50-for-may-19-25/] first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation [https://interpreterfoundation.org].