Episode 82: Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5

January 05, 2022 01:20:51
Episode 82: Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5
Latter-day Peace Studies presents: Come, Follow Me
Episode 82: Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5

Jan 05 2022 | 01:20:51

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Hosted By

Ben Petersen

Show Notes

The Latter-day Saint tradition has canonized five different creation accounts. Despite intriguing differences, each of them can function liturgically—as does the temple account in temple worship. Christopher and Ben discuss all four creation accounts as descriptions of the dedication of the cosmos to God’s purposes rather than accounts of material origins. The teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith and the manner of dedicating a temple in antiquity fit well with this understanding of creation accounts. In discussing these creation accounts, Ben and Christopher lay a foundation for a discussion of humanity’s place in the cosmos and God’s purposes for humanity in the next episode.

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