Strangest Law Review Story Ever
Nate Oman | February 28, 2008
The Church Historian’s Press and the Argument in Favor of Mordred
Nate Oman | February 25, 2008
The Church issued a press release today annoucing the creation of a “Church Historian’s Press” to handle the publication of the Joseph Smith Papers. (The press release also mentioned “works related to the church’s history and growth.”) I am not quite sure what the rationale for this is. Previous volume of [...]
From Theophany to Ritual
Nate Oman | February 24, 2008
I thought that one of Richard Bushman’s most provocative arguments in Rough Stone Rolling was his interpretation of the temple endowment, and I’ve been surprised that it hasn’t generated more interest.
Thoughts on Architecture and Energy from My Crawlspace
Nate Oman | February 21, 2008
Mormon Law and Islamic Law
Nate Oman | February 19, 2008
Mormonism, so goes a well-worn trope, is more into orthopraxis than orthodoxy. That is, we tend to care more about right conduct — e.g. loyalty to the kingdom, keeping covenants, following commandments, etc. — than right belief — e.g. the precise nature of divine progression or the correct location of Kolob. This raises [...]
Interpretation: Latter-day Saint Perspectives
Nate Oman | February 19, 2008
A Poem for Presidents’ Day
Nate Oman | February 18, 2008
A Presidents’ Day Poem
Nate Oman | February 18, 2008
A poem for Presidents’ Day:
Preaching to the Court House and Judging in the Temple
Nate Oman | February 18, 2008
Preaching to the Court House and Judging in the Temple
Nate Oman | February 16, 2008
For the last year or so, I have been doing research on Mormon church courts in the nineteenth century. Until about 1900, it was expected that Mormons would not sue other Mormons in secular courts, but would take their disputes to their local bishop or high council. I’ve been looking at three inter-related [...]