This concept has been obscured in mormon thought in part because of. Maxwell institute, brigham young universitythis may be the most exciting volume to come out on mormon theology ever. He has written numerous articles on the topics of mormon theology, philosophy, and thought. Most christians who critique the mormon view of god do so from a strictly biblical perspective. Exploring mormon thought podcast on demand exploring mormon thought is a weekly podcast that features discussions about mormon doctrine and theology that correlate with topics in the books series of the same name written by scholar and theologian blake ostler. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, as well as in the mormon scholarly publications. Line upon line brings together for the first time in one book some of the most thoughtful and compelling essays on mormon doctrine and theology that have appeared in recent years among the contributors are thomas g. Today we sit down with lds philosopher blake ostler his is the author of many books including his newest fire on the horizon. Association for mormon lettersanyone who thinks seriously about the meaning of lds doctrine should read it.
Blake ostler has published widely on mormon philosophy in professional academic philosophical journals such as religious studies, international journal for the philosophy of religion, and element. But i still want to write a few more posts on blake ostlers exploring mormon thought books before putting the project to bed. He argues that the commitment that god loves us and respects our dignity as. The attributes of god is a positive contribution to christian intellectuals and students of comparative religion. The problems of theism and the love of god, blake ostler explores issues related to soteriology, or the theory of salvation.
Utilizing observations from soren kierkegaard, martin buber, and others, ostler offers further insights on what it means to become alienated from god and to once again have. In this short volume, blake ostler departs from the more analytically rigorous approach that defined his groundbreaking exploring mormon thought series and instead offers a meditation and reflection on the deeper and more important aspects of mormon theology. I want to focus on a concept in the mormon scriptures that is rarely discussed the concept of divinityassuch. First, there are many in mormonism who believe that it doesnt have any theology. There are far too many works to give even a partial list here, but i will highlight a few of the notable authors. Hello everyone, according to many of my mormon friends, blake ostler is the best apologist the mormon faith currently has, and in their words nobody has been able to refute his arguments. Written for both mormons and nonmormons interested in the relationship between mormonism and. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, as well as mormon.
Written for both mormons and nonmormons interested in the relationship between mormonism and classical theism, his pathbreaking exploring mormon thought. Zondervan, 2002 is, by many accounts, a different type of antimormon book. In this, the first volume of a series of works on mormon thought, blake t. The attributes of god is a critique of classical theism regarding. In line with the lds lay approach to religion, ostler is not a professional academic, but a salt lake city attorney who studies and writes philosophy at night. He has published widely on mormon philosophy in journals such as religious studies, international journal for the philosophy of religion, dialogue. Exploring mormon thought podcast free on the podcast app. The author presents a thorough and evenhanded survey of christian intellectual conceptions of the nature of god and the taking theology seriously.
He has written numerous articles on the topics of mormon theology. Over the last fifteen years, work on mormonism in the general field of religious studies has exploded. Most traditional christian nonmormon scholars today understand that the principle of creation ex nihilo was created itself out of nothing actually due to greek philosophical influences around 190. Blake ostler has published widely on mormon philosophy in professional academic philosophy journals such as religious studies oxford, england, international journal for the philosophy of religion netherlands, and element. Ostler is an attorney and independent scholar residing in salt lake city. In volume 2 of the series, exploring mormon thought. Complete works blake ostlers mormon publications site. Exploring mormon thought free listening on soundcloud. Line upon line brings together for the first time in one book some of the most thoughtful and compelling essays on mormon doctrine and theology that have appeared in recent years. Ostler continues s monumental to be a major systematic event in work, the development exploring mormon of mor thought, continues to be a major event in the development of mormon philosophical theology. A meditation on the endowment and love of atonement ebook. A meditation on the endowment and love of atonement in this short volume, blake ostler departs from the more analytically rigorous approach that defined his groundbreaking exploring mormon thought series and instead offers a meditation and reflection on the deeper and more important aspects of mormon theology. Article published in book discourses in mormon theology. Ostler, a mormon, is a practicing attorney specializing in educational law, employment law and intellectual property.
What began your interest in studying philosophy and theology. In this volume, the problems of theism and the love of god, blake shows the problems of more traditional views on soteriology the theology of salvation, such as the arminian view, the reformedcalvinist view, and the catholic view on predestination, the. Radio broadcast discussion theology with blake ostler mormon miscellaneous. Appleby, george boyd, david john buerger, van hale, boyd kirkland, blake ostler, stephen l richards, kent e. Yet blake ostlers heavy book exploring mormon thought. How latterday saint apologists misinterpret the bible selfpublished, 2001. First, in 2001, james patrick holding a pseudonym published a slim volume, the mormon defenders. Lake city, utah, and the author of the multivolume exploring mormon tho. Indeed, many would take exception with using the term antimormon in relation to the book. Ostler explores christian and mormon notions about god. Catholic responses to blake ostler mormon apologist. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Line upon line essays on mormon doctrine gary james bergera, editor.
James white on mormonism general discussions mormon. Blake ostlers works chapter 12 of problems of theism and the love of god. Carly fiorina, society for mormon philosophy and theology, valeriano ugolini, trendinga, impulse today, viral mirror. Blake ostler, in his exploring mormon thought series, has shown both the sound biblical and philosophical footing lds theology has. Theyre pretty philosophically and theologically heavy, though. The journal of the society from mormon philosophy and theology, as well as mormon scholarly publications such as dialogue. The attributes of god is a critique of classical theism regarding some of the central concepts that have. Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 article title. Addressing the future of mormon theology is problematic on many fronts. Ostler these books are the most important works on mormon theology ever written. Exploring mormon thoughts tracks 095heavenly mother part 3 by exploring mormon thought published on 20191110t06. I was wondering if any catholic philosophers or apologists have taken the time to address any of his arguments.
Exploring mormon thought listen to podcasts on demand. Christian apologists have correctly pointed out that mormon theology conflicts with biblical doctrine in a number of important areas, including the nature of god, the plan of salvation, and the nature of man. Reviewed by james morse mclachlan blake thought, t. Revisioning the mormon concept of god, by blake ostler. A meditation on the endowment and love of atonement. Exploring mormon thought is a weekly podcast that features discussions about mormon doctrine and theology that correlate with topics in the books series of the same name written by scholar and theologian blake ostler.
Books which provide a fair analysis of mormonism 5. Blake ostler is a practicing attorney specializing in educational law, employment law, and intellectual property. Blake ostler wrote a great article on ex nihilo creation. Since my engagement will inevitably raise questions about the organization and arguments of ostlers work, let me state my overall assessment of his project at the outset.
This is a list for books which contribute to the study of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, or mormon church. There are two circumstances that inform my positive opinion on charles r. Occasionally, an lds author puts out a slender little book that displays a profound depth and insight that belies its size. Blake ostler has published widely on mormon philosophy in professional academic philosophy journals such as religious studies oxford, england, the international journal for the philosophy of religion netherlands, and element. These books are the most important works on mormon theology ever written. The book does not use trite, insubstantial, and oftanswered arguments in building. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The third volume of the series, of god and gods, begins with some 200 pages dedicated to summarizing some of the most persuasive and respected contemporary work in biblical criticism. First, if youre interested in mormon theology and thought from a deeper level, blake ostlers books are really good. Philosophical problems with the mormon concept of god. Join facebook to connect with blake ostler and others you may know. Ostlers monumental systematic work, exploring mormon thought, continues to be a major event in the development of mormon philosophical theology. In his preface to the first volume, the attributes of god, ostler explains that the books.
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