The problems of theism and the love of god, blake ostler explores issues related to soteriology, or the theory of salvation. A meditation on the endowment and love of atonement ebook. Blake ostler has published widely on mormon philosophy in professional academic philosophical journals such as religious studies, international journal for the philosophy of religion, and element. The book does not use trite, insubstantial, and oftanswered arguments in building. A meditation on the endowment and love of atonement in this short volume, blake ostler departs from the more analytically rigorous approach that defined his groundbreaking exploring mormon thought series and instead offers a meditation and reflection on the deeper and more important aspects of mormon theology. The third volume of the series, of god and gods, begins with some 200 pages dedicated to summarizing some of the most persuasive and respected contemporary work in biblical criticism. In this volume, the problems of theism and the love of god, blake shows the problems of more traditional views on soteriology the theology of salvation, such as the arminian view, the reformedcalvinist view, and the catholic. Hello everyone, according to many of my mormon friends, blake ostler is the best apologist the mormon faith currently has, and in their words nobody has been able to refute his arguments.
Association for mormon lettersanyone who thinks seriously about the meaning of lds doctrine should read it. I was wondering if any catholic philosophers or apologists have taken the time to address any of his arguments. Utilizing observations from soren kierkegaard, martin buber, and others, ostler offers further insights on what it means to become alienated from god and to once again have. Over the last fifteen years, work on mormonism in the general field of religious studies has exploded. Catholic responses to blake ostler mormon apologist. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Reviewed by james morse mclachlan blake thought, t. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, as well as in the mormon scholarly publications.
Line upon line brings together for the first time in one book some of the most thoughtful and compelling essays on mormon doctrine and theology that have appeared in recent years. This is a list for books which contribute to the study of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, or mormon church. Written for both mormons and nonmormons interested in the relationship between mormonism and classical theism, his pathbreaking exploring mormon thought. In this volume, the problems of theism and the love of god, blake shows the problems of more traditional views on soteriology the theology of salvation, such as the arminian view, the reformedcalvinist view, and the catholic view on predestination, the. Exploring mormon thoughts tracks 095heavenly mother part 3 by exploring mormon thought published on 20191110t06. Ostler, a mormon, is a practicing attorney specializing in educational law, employment law and intellectual property. Carly fiorina, society for mormon philosophy and theology, valeriano ugolini, trendinga, impulse today, viral mirror. He has published widely on mormon philosophy in journals such as religious studies, international journal for the philosophy of religion, dialogue. There are two circumstances that inform my positive opinion on charles r. Theyre pretty philosophically and theologically heavy, though. Exploring mormon thought free listening on soundcloud. The attributes of god is a critique of classical theism regarding some of the central concepts that have formed the christian.
Join facebook to connect with blake ostler and others you may know. Exploring mormon thought podcast on demand exploring mormon thought is a weekly podcast that features discussions about mormon doctrine and theology that correlate with topics in the books series of the same name written by scholar and theologian blake ostler. He has written numerous articles on the topics of mormon theology. Blake ostlers works chapter 12 of problems of theism and the love of god. In line with the lds lay approach to religion, ostler is not a professional academic, but a salt lake city attorney who studies and writes philosophy at night. Philosophical problems with the mormon concept of god. Blake ostler wrote a great article on ex nihilo creation.
Today we sit down with lds philosopher blake ostler his is the author of many books including his newest fire on the horizon. Ostler is an attorney and independent scholar residing in salt lake city. What began your interest in studying philosophy and theology. Zondervan, 2002 is, by many accounts, a different type of antimormon book. There are far too many works to give even a partial list here, but i will highlight a few of the notable authors. In his preface to the first volume, the attributes of god, ostler explains that the books. Blake ostler has published widely on mormon philosophy in professional academic philosophy journals such as religious studies oxford, england, the international journal for the philosophy of religion netherlands, and element. How latterday saint apologists misinterpret the bible selfpublished, 2001. The attributes of god is a critique of classical theism regarding. Article published in book discourses in mormon theology. Line upon line brings together for the first time in one book some of the most thoughtful and compelling essays on mormon doctrine and theology that have appeared in recent years among the contributors are thomas g.
The author presents a thorough and evenhanded survey of christian intellectual conceptions of the nature of god and the taking theology seriously. Ostler continues s monumental to be a major systematic event in work, the development exploring mormon of mor thought, continues to be a major event in the development of mormon philosophical theology. This concept has been obscured in mormon thought in part because of. In this short volume, blake ostler departs from the more analytically rigorous approach that defined his groundbreaking exploring mormon thought series and instead offers a meditation and reflection on the deeper and more important aspects of mormon theology. Yet blake ostlers heavy book exploring mormon thought. Most traditional christian nonmormon scholars today understand that the principle of creation ex nihilo was created itself out of nothing actually due to greek philosophical influences around 190. Since my engagement will inevitably raise questions about the organization and arguments of ostlers work, let me state my overall assessment of his project at the outset. In volume 2 of the series, exploring mormon thought. Blake ostler has published widely on mormon philosophy in professional academic philosophy journals such as religious studies oxford, england, international journal for the philosophy of religion netherlands, and element.
Addressing the future of mormon theology is problematic on many fronts. Indeed, many would take exception with using the term antimormon in relation to the book. James white on mormonism general discussions mormon. Christian apologists have correctly pointed out that mormon theology conflicts with biblical doctrine in a number of important areas, including the nature of god, the plan of salvation, and the nature of man.
Complete works blake ostlers mormon publications site. Ostler explores christian and mormon notions about god. Exploring mormon thought listen to podcasts on demand. Most christians who critique the mormon view of god do so from a strictly biblical perspective. Written for both mormons and nonmormons interested in the relationship between mormonism and. I want to focus on a concept in the mormon scriptures that is rarely discussed the concept of divinityassuch. Blake thomas ostler born 1957 is an american philosopher, theologian, and lawyer. Exploring mormon thought is a weekly podcast that features discussions about mormon doctrine and theology that correlate with topics in the books series of the same name written by scholar and theologian blake ostler. Appleby, george boyd, david john buerger, van hale, boyd kirkland, blake ostler, stephen l richards, kent e. Line upon line essays on mormon doctrine gary james bergera, editor. First, in 2001, james patrick holding a pseudonym published a slim volume, the mormon defenders. The closest thing i have found is this brief dialogue that took. Blake ostler, author of the groundbreaking exploring mormon thought series, explores two of the most important and central aspects of mormon theology and practice. But i still want to write a few more posts on blake ostlers exploring mormon thought books before putting the project to bed.
Lake city, utah, and the author of the multivolume exploring mormon tho. The journal of the society for mormon philosophy and theology, as well as mormon. Books which provide a fair analysis of mormonism 5. The attributes of god is a positive contribution to christian intellectuals and students of comparative religion. Ostlers monumental systematic work, exploring mormon thought, continues to be a major event in the development of mormon philosophical theology.
Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 article title. Ostler these books are the most important works on mormon theology ever written. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Blake ostler is a practicing attorney specializing in educational law, employment law, and intellectual property. A meditation on the endowment and love of atonement. He argues that the commitment that god loves us and respects our dignity as. Revisioning the mormon concept of god, by blake ostler. The journal of the society from mormon philosophy and theology, as well as mormon scholarly publications such as dialogue. Blake ostler, in his exploring mormon thought series, has shown both the sound biblical and philosophical footing lds theology has. The attributes of god is a critique of classical theism regarding some of the central concepts that have.
These books are the most important works on mormon theology ever written. First, if youre interested in mormon theology and thought from a deeper level, blake ostlers books are really good. Exploring mormon thought podcast free on the podcast app. Maxwell institute, brigham young universitythis may be the most exciting volume to come out on mormon theology ever. This is my doctrine by common consent, a mormon blog. Occasionally, an lds author puts out a slender little book that displays a profound depth and insight that belies its size. Radio broadcast discussion theology with blake ostler mormon miscellaneous. First, there are many in mormonism who believe that it doesnt have any theology. He has written numerous articles on the topics of mormon theology, philosophy, and thought.
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