Book of Mormon Studies Association Conference: Historical Presentations

By October 5, 2020

Our friends at BOMSA are holding their annual conference this week. Be sure to check out all the presentations, but we are particularly excited about the historical presentations (listed below):

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

10:15 PM-12:15 PM

Robin Jensen (JSPP), “A Preliminary Examination in to the Authenticity of the University of Chicago Leaves of the Original Book of Mormon Manuscript (Alma 3:5-4:2; 4:20-5:23)

Janiece Johnson (Neal A. Maxwell Institute), “Scripturalizing the Book: Book of Mormon Authority and the Material Record”

Christopher Jones (BYU), “A Necessary Book for Dark-Skinned People’: Reading the Book of Mormon with the First Missionaries to the Pacific”

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Comments

  1. I’m not seeing anywhere on their website where to watch the conference, or whether registration is required, or whether there is a fee — can you help me find that information, please?

    Comment by Ardis — October 5, 2020 @ 1:46 pm

  2. Ardis: I also couldn’t find that info. I sent an email. I will message you directly with whatever I find out.

    Comment by Edje Jeter — October 5, 2020 @ 8:41 pm

  3. Any update as to how to view this conference?

    Comment by Gary Bergera — October 7, 2020 @ 9:37 am

  4. Email Kim Berkey for Zoom access. If you need her email address just send me a note!

    Comment by J Stuart — October 8, 2020 @ 10:12 am

  5. I, too, would like to view the conference. How do I sign up?

    Comment by Ross Boundy — October 8, 2020 @ 11:50 am

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