“THE SPIRIT OF GOD: Classic Hymns and Spirituals,” by Jenny Oaks Baker, Shadow Mountain Records, $15.98
Jenny Oaks Baker‘s recent solo album titled “The Spirit of God: Classic Hymns and Spirituals” seeks to honor pioneer legacies of faith.
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Jenny Oaks Baker is a Juilliard-trained musician and the daughter of President Dallin H. Oaks. Her musical talents have led to her being known as “America’s violinist.” Jenny Oaks Baker recently released her 14th solo album, “The Spirit of God.”
The Old Testament is one of the world’s most influential books. While related works such as the Dead Sea Scrolls get plenty of press, the Hebrew Bible doesn’t usually receive the same level of attention. Old Testament theologian Ellen F. Davis discusses her background and the relevance of the Bible today.
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Latter-day Saint Liturgy and Cosmology
The nature of Latter-day Saint priesthood continues to be unfolded. While prophets provide new revelation about priesthood keys, authority, and power, history can also shed light on what priesthood meant to the Prophet Joseph Smith. In this interview, historian Jonathan Stapley discusses his book, The Power of Godliness: Mormon Liturgy and Cosmology.
What is the difference between faith and theology? Join Vanderbilt University Divinity School Dean Emilie M. Townes for a discussion of the issues.
A recent book by Philip Jenkins looks at a tumultuous time in history that contains lessons for believers trying to navigate today’s religious landscape.
“Crucible of Faith: The Ancient Revolution That Made Our Modern Religious World” (Basic Books, $19.99) covers a time period of about two centuries prior to the birth of Christ to a half-century after his death.
So much happened in such a short amount of time such that Jenkins refers to it as a crucible in which different world faiths were shaped.
Daniel Peterson is one of today’s most prominent Latter-day Saint apologists. As the President of the Interpreter Foundation, Peterson has overseen publications such as an 800-page volume of Hugh Nibley stories, and a weekly academic journal called Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. In this interview, the prolific Patheos blogger gives readers a glimpse of his history, explains apologetics, and discusses Krister Stendahl’s concept of “holy envy.” Daniel Peterson also shares a list of some of today’s prominent Latter-day Saint apologists.