Title: A Collection of Insights Flowing from The Book of Mormon
Subject Classification:  Religion and Faith, Society and Culture, Law and Legal Ethics  
BIC Classification: HR, JH, LA
BISAC Classification: REL046000, SOC000000, REL067020
Binding: Hardback, Paperback, eBook
Publication date: 18 Nov 2022
ISBN (Hardback): 978-1-80441-082-0
ISBN (eBook): 978-1-80441-083-7
ISBN (Paperback): 978-1-80441-312-8

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Description

This collection of insights about the Book of Mormon adds to and complements the author’s legal publications about freedom of conscience, evidence and comparative constitutional law. The book includes insights distilled from contemporary anthropology, careful analysis of the doctrine of resurrection taught in the Book of Mormon, philosophical questions about the rule of law which inform life in contemporary society, and how reflection on the pervasive New Testament intertexuality in the Book of Mormon should increase the knowledge of modern readers. Important reading for scholars of religion and faith, and particularly those interested in understanding the beliefs and practices of member of The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints around the world.

Biography

Author(s):  A. Keith Thompson is Professor of Law, Sydney School of Law and Business, The University of Notre Dame, Australia

Reviews

"This book is an astounding collection of gemstones, evincing a lifetime of study and thought. Keith's approach to these topics is reminiscent of Hugh Nibley's approach to Latter-day Saint scholarship, though less polemical and defensive, but drawing together prior research and new thoughts just as thoroughly. For example, the author makes a convincing case that Sherem was a descendent of Zoram, which explains certain textual details, and explores the nature of Zoramite and Nehorite beliefs. He opens new doctrinal understanding in topics like resurrection and priesthood. I also found his arguments for connections between the Lehites and Pacific Islanders and for the identity of the Three Wise Men intriguing, among his other interesting chapters.This book is sure to bring new insights into Book of Mormon study of scholar and layperson alike and is a must-have for students of the Book of Mormon."
- Dr David Hutchison, Google, Palo Alto California

"I, like many converts to Mormonism (LDS) have at times sought more technical insight into the origins of the Book of Mormon text and its relationship to traditional Judeo Christian old and new testament bible texts. Keith Thompson in this work basically consolidates these many thoughts with strong supportive references in a professional analytical manner. I found very incisive the separation of spiritual testimonies of the book of Mormon and its translator Joseph Smith’s prophetic calling. Chapter 8 content provides an interesting insightful challenge in today’s world for all who follow the Judeo Christian religious way of life, be they active or passive. Chapter 10 on the subject of the three wise men seemed an outlier in the context of his overall work. Although it does provoke discussion, I thoroughly recommend this work to those interested in learning more about the relationship between LDS and mainstream Christian religious cultures."
- Gregory Brown, Former Commercial Manager HIH Underwriting

"I already had great respect for the complexity of the Book of Mormon but Thompson opens new, previously unsuspected doors to the sophistication of the book. His scrutiny of the interplay between the Mulekites, Zoramites, Lamanites and Nephites, drawing on ancient Israelite political rivalries and convincingly using them to shed light on Book of Mormon politics highlights the intricacy of the tribal underpinnings of the society it describes, including tensions with respect to religiosity (Christianity vs Judaism), ethnicity and aristocracy, compelling the reader to concede its ancient origins….Thompson lays the groundwork of the historic debate over natural law and legal positivism, and then immerses the reader in a discussion of how different leaders in the Book of Mormon used one or the other…“A Collection of Insights Flowing from The Book of Mormon” has left me with a deeper respect and love for the Book of Mormon, and fascinated by what Thompson and the many other scholars he references have found there which is invisible to the naïve reader but visible to them, because of the application of their particular field of study to the Book of Mormon."
- Grant Owen, Retired Owner and CEO of Owen Pacific, Gold Coast, Australia