Very good, Brad. I have heard so many comments from those of Jewish background coming into the Church about how little we LDS know the OT, and especially missionaries, don't know enough about it to really talk to Jewish persons in what might be called their language. I didn't. When my wife had me do a frontal attack on the OT, I was largely lost in the names and overblown numbers. Whereas I do not yet know it with the skill that my bros manipulate around BOM scripture, I have come to know areas of very great, indispensable, value - largely at the feet of Dave LeFevre and Lynda Cherry who bring it ALL^ together in beautiful harmony, but also in the attempted completion of Professor LeGrand Baker's great book. A week ago, I had nearly an hour to read in the Temple, and I made very pleasing discoveries in the first few chapters of Jeremiah. It's there!!
* ALL the standard works including the BOM - all in a great tapestry - with the thematic statements of Church authorities and credible scholars. Not just one. And the D&C has such great value way more than just latter day Church history. Many Jewish converts heard God's voice within it.
KathleenApril 6, 2018
We all likewise need to be converted to and instructed by this great book of scriptures. Most inspiring article!
Gail BerkeyApril 5, 2018
I loved reading this article, Brad. Well written - in Old Testament style, even! Interesting insights for sure!
KerriApril 5, 2018
Thank you for a delightful read of your love for the Old Testament! I feel very much the same and loved my opportunity to teach it in seminary as well.
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Daniel BakerApril 6, 2018
Very good, Brad. I have heard so many comments from those of Jewish background coming into the Church about how little we LDS know the OT, and especially missionaries, don't know enough about it to really talk to Jewish persons in what might be called their language. I didn't. When my wife had me do a frontal attack on the OT, I was largely lost in the names and overblown numbers. Whereas I do not yet know it with the skill that my bros manipulate around BOM scripture, I have come to know areas of very great, indispensable, value - largely at the feet of Dave LeFevre and Lynda Cherry who bring it ALL^ together in beautiful harmony, but also in the attempted completion of Professor LeGrand Baker's great book. A week ago, I had nearly an hour to read in the Temple, and I made very pleasing discoveries in the first few chapters of Jeremiah. It's there!! * ALL the standard works including the BOM - all in a great tapestry - with the thematic statements of Church authorities and credible scholars. Not just one. And the D&C has such great value way more than just latter day Church history. Many Jewish converts heard God's voice within it.
KathleenApril 6, 2018
We all likewise need to be converted to and instructed by this great book of scriptures. Most inspiring article!
Gail BerkeyApril 5, 2018
I loved reading this article, Brad. Well written - in Old Testament style, even! Interesting insights for sure!
KerriApril 5, 2018
Thank you for a delightful read of your love for the Old Testament! I feel very much the same and loved my opportunity to teach it in seminary as well.
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