tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386166917208084869.post1346479601958238179..comments2014-03-17T10:09:27.223-07:00Comments on The Burnt-Over Blog: Moving to Nashville, & Reformed Egyptian and the Book of Abraham PapyriSethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669779581167492996noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386166917208084869.post-46401077469359800602009-05-05T13:52:00.000-07:002009-05-05T13:52:00.000-07:00It would also explain Ricky's test scores, in that...It would also explain Ricky's test scores, in that he was cheating off of you.<br /><br />We'll send you our address when we have it.Sethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00669779581167492996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386166917208084869.post-42818760142171358382009-05-05T13:50:00.000-07:002009-05-05T13:50:00.000-07:00I see - I guess I missed a main point, which would...I see - I guess I missed a main point, which would explain a few of my test scores at school.<br /><br />Email me your new address when you can.<br /><br />-TomTom and Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239660488571859734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386166917208084869.post-19329421722783423352009-05-04T10:43:00.000-07:002009-05-04T10:43:00.000-07:00The "hocus pocus" comment makes me think that you ...The "hocus pocus" comment makes me think that you missed my point.<br /><br />In your MBA student scanning, I wonder if you came across this paragraph:<br />"If we are to understand the Book of Abraham, and perhaps all of Restoration scripture involving inspired translation, we need to reconsider inspired translation and the very nature of revelation. What I’m calling for is a reconsideration of scripture as valuable, not because of its verifiability as a historical document, but because of its meaning to us as followers of Christ and Saints of the Restoration. Is the Book of Mormon’s worth based upon how well it stands up to DNA, or in its power to bring us to Christ? Does the Torah have value because Moses wrote it and because it correctly details the creation of the earth, or because of its foundational story which speaks to so many believers of God? When so many are willing to argue over the source, it is disheartening that they never see that content, as Word of God, transcends polity."<br /><br />The whole point is that there is something magical (or mysterious) to mythos, something which transcends our own experience and provides a glimpse into the eternal. Nibley can call that whatever he wants, except scholarship, because he's speaking as a faithful apologist. And so am I, but without the baggage of scriptural inerrancy and historically-based content.Sethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00669779581167492996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386166917208084869.post-46925141549323797612009-05-04T08:28:00.000-07:002009-05-04T08:28:00.000-07:00Wow - Seth the Mormon Scholar! I can't say I didn...Wow - Seth the Mormon Scholar! I can't say I didn't see that coming... I read the part that I would call the executive summary, and then the last few pages and perused the rest. You have some good points in there, although I probably take Nibley's view on the other worldly translation, which probably sounds like hocus pocus to you. Hah. Anyway, make sure you send us your address as soon as you arrive in Nashville, Tugboat has something to send you.<br /><br />T-MacTom and Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239660488571859734noreply@blogger.com