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Theisms and the Restoration
Theology is something that comes between different branches of the Restoration.
Ramus Stein
Dec 14, 20213 min read
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Homoousios and the Restoration
From the beginning the Restoration distinguished itself from "orthodox" Christianity in its theology. As Prof. Ronald V. Huggins has...
Ramus Stein
Jun 6, 20216 min read
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What does it mean to be a Restorationist?
Restorationism, broadly defined, is a movement that seeks to bring back primitive Christianity.
Ramus Stein
May 4, 20216 min read
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Brother Brigham as Impediment
Theology must help us understand how humanity relates to the divine world--that is why it exists.
Ramus Stein
Feb 21, 20216 min read
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Abraham, Thou Art One of Them
One of the worst things we can do when reading a text is assume that we know what it means.
Ramus Stein
Feb 20, 20214 min read
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Prayer of Joseph
When God calls Jacob Israel, He is not necessarily giving him a new name; He may be recognizing him by his prior angelic name.
Ramus Stein
Jan 1, 20214 min read
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The Gospel of Joseph
Some of the strength of this restoration of covenant and temple derives from its rich connection to the patriarch Joseph.
Ramus Stein
Nov 27, 20204 min read
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Multiple Mortal Probations?
It is possible that these exalted beings who laid down their lives voluntarily were thought to be the same as the heads of dispensations.
Ramus Stein
Nov 2, 20205 min read
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What's In A Name?
We have not sufficiently appreciated Joseph Smith's sophisticated, indeed esoteric, understanding of names and their significance.
Ramus Stein
Oct 29, 20205 min read
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Who Was That Angel After All?
If the angel was as Jesse Smith claims his source identified him, then he would be "the Angel of the Lord."
Ramus Stein
Oct 24, 20206 min read
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Safety, Secrecy, and Sacredness
Today we continue to mourn the loss of Tom Kimball, guide at the Kirtland Temple, and former employee of Signature Books.
Ramus Stein
Oct 15, 20204 min read
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The Need for Theology
If we fail to make theological sense out of the Restoration, we will remain lost in endless, granular arguments of historical fact.
Ramus Stein
Sep 30, 20204 min read
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Purpose of Polygamy?
Joseph Smith used the sealing power as a tool to bring the blessings of his ancestral priesthood to others.
Ramus Stein
Sep 29, 20205 min read
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Story of the Plates
Joseph Smith's recovery of the Gold Plates symbolized the inauguration of a new age dedicated to the restoration of the temple.
Ramus Stein
Sep 22, 20204 min read
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Exemplary Scripture
Joseph Smith writing about Nephi is very similar to a Jewish author of the sixth century BC writing about Abraham.
Ramus Stein
Sep 18, 20205 min read
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History and Faith
History is not "the fine print." Evolving views of history do not reveal a breach of contract.
Ramus Stein
Sep 17, 20205 min read
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The Pan-Restorationist Temple
Imagine ex-LDS people who have joined the Community of Christ but miss the LDS temple being able to go to a Pan-Restorationist temple to par
Ramus Stein
Sep 16, 20205 min read
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Priesthood Authority
One of the indispensable pillars of the Restoration is priesthood authority. Different branches of the Restoration emphasize priesthood . .
Ramus Stein
Sep 15, 20205 min read
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The Art of Scripture
Recent scholarly debates are reshaping people's understanding of scripture. The questions surrounding scripture are manifold and complex....
Ramus Stein
Aug 19, 20205 min read
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Kingdom over Church
I have a fancy word for you: ecclesiolatry. What does it mean? The worship of the church. One Christian writer who has had interesting...
Ramus Stein
Aug 18, 20204 min read
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