Plato’s Unwritten Doctrine and Christianity 10: Joseph Smith

By December 22, 2016

So in sum, if Platonism shows up in Joseph Smith’s scriptures and revelations (some examples), there may have been biblical precedence for it.

Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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  1. Great series, Steve.

    Comment by WVS — December 22, 2016 @ 11:11 am

  2. Thanks, WVS

    Comment by Steve Fleming — December 22, 2016 @ 11:31 am

  3. […] – Anyone interested in Plato?s relationship to Joseph Smith and Mormon thought should keep an eye on Steve Fleming?s many posts on the subject. One of my favorites is ?Plato, Gender, and Eternal Marriage,? in which he discusses Plato?s notion of eternal marriage and shared wives and children. Also check out Steve?s more recent musings on Plato?s unwritten doctrine here. […]

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