Temple Themes in the Scriptures
by Jeffrey M. Bradshaw

Publications


Books

Bradshaw, J. M. In God's Image and Likeness: Ancient and Modern Perspectives on the Book of Moses, Salt Lake City, UT: Eborn Books, 2010. Flyer (more...)

Bradshaw, J. M. Temple Themes in the Book of Moses, Salt Lake City, UT: Eborn Publishing, 2010. Flyer (more...)

Bradshaw, J. M. Temple Themes in the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood, Salt Lake City, UT: Eborn Publishing, 2012. Flyer (more...)

Peterson, Daniel C., David E. Bokovoy, Mark Alan Wright, Brant A. Gardner, George L. Mitton, John L. Sorenson, Louis C. Midgley, Roger Nicholson, Ralph C. Hancock & Bryce M. Haymond. Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture, Volume 1, 2012. (more...)

Bradshaw, J. M. and D. J. Larsen. In God's Image and Likeness: Enoch, Noah, and the Tower of Babel, Salt Lake City, UT: Eborn Publishing, 2014. Flyer (more...)

Articles

Bradshaw, J. M., and R. J. Head. "Mormonism's Satan and the Tree of Life." Element: The Journal of Mormon Philosophy and Theology 4:2 (2010), pp. 1-54. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Ezekiel Mural at Dura Europos: A tangible witness of Philo's Jewish mysteries?" BYU Studies 49:1 (2010), pp. 4-49. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "Scripture in Depth: Moses 2:26." Mormon Times, 10 March 2010. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. Testimony. "Mormon Scholars Testify, 12 March 2009." Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "Scripture in Depth: Moses 2:3." Mormon Times, 17 March 2010. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "Scripture in Depth: Moses 2:14-15." Mormon Times, 22 April 2010. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. and R. J. Head. "The Investiture Panel at Mari and Rituals of Divine Kingship in the Ancient Near East." Studies in the Bible and Antiquity, vol. 4, 2012, in press. PDF (Original) PDF (Expanded version)

Bradshaw, J.M., Jacob A. Rennaker, and David J. Larsen. "Revisiting the Forgotten Voices of Weeping in Moses 7: A Comparison with Ancient Texts" Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture, vol. 2, 2012, pp. 41-71. Link PDF MP3

Bradshaw, J.M. and David J. Larsen. "Ancient Affinities within the LDS Book of Enoch Part One" Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture, vol. 4, 2013, pp. 1-27. Link PDF MP3

Bradshaw, J.M. and David J. Larsen. "Ancient Affinities within the LDS Book of Enoch Part Two" Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture, vol. 4, 2013, pp. 29-74. Link PDF MP3

Mormon Interpreter

Peterson, Daniel C., David E. Bokovoy, Mark Alan Wright, Brant A. Gardner, George L. Mitton, John L. Sorenson, Louis C. Midgley, Roger Nicholson, Ralph C. Hancock & Bryce M. Haymond. Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture, Volume 1, 2012. Link

Presentations

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Message of the Joseph Smith Translation: A Walk in the Garden." Invited lecture at the 2008 FAIR Conference, Sandy, UT. 7 August 2008. PDF Video Mormon Times Report DVD

Bradshaw, J. M. and D. J. Larsen. "Die Apokalypse Abrahams: Ein antiker Zeuge für das Buch Mose." Invited lecture at the FAIR Germany Conference, Frankfurt, Germany. 28 March 2009. PDF
Video (both English and German): Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7

Bradshaw, J. M. and D. J. Larsen. "L'Apocalypse d'Abraham: Témoin Ancien du Livre de Moïse." Invited lecture at the FAIR France Conference, Strasbourg, France. 29 March 2009. PDF

Head, R. J. and J. M. Bradshaw. "A Mormon Reading of Satan and the Tree of Life." Invited lecture, 2009 Conference of the European Mormon Studies Association, Turin, Italy, 30-31 July.

Bradshaw, J. M. and D. J. Larsen. "The Apocalypse of Abraham: An Ancient Witness for the Book of Moses." Invited lecture at the Eborn Books 2nd Annual Mormon Book Event. 6 August 2009.

Bradshaw, J. M. "'The Joy of Our Redemption': Adam, Eve, and the Atonement." Invited presentation at the Pensacola Florida Stake Single Adult Conference. 31 October 2009.

Bradshaw, J. M. and Larsen, David J. "The Ezekiel Mural at Dura Europos and the Mysteries of Aaron, Moses, and Melchizedek." BYU Studies 50th Anniversary Symposium. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University. 13 March 2010. MP3 Video Interview

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Tree of Knowledge as the Veil of the Sanctuary: Reflections on Temple Themes in the Book of Moses." Provo, UT: Brigham Young University, Harold B. Lee Library. 4 August 2010.

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Apocalypse of Abraham: An Ancient Witness for the Book of Moses." Invited presentation at the 2010 FAIR Conference, Sandy, UT. 5 August 2010. Link Deseret News Report MP3 Video

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Book of Moses: A Surprising and Neglected Treasure." Stake Fireside, Seattle North Stake Center. 22 August 2010.

Bradshaw, J. M. "Temple Themes in the Book of Moses." Dundee Scotland Stake Fireside. 9 November 2010. Handout

Bradshaw, J. M. "'Standing in the Holy Place': Ancient and Modern Reverberations of an Enigmatic New Testament Prophecy." Presentation at the 2011 EXPOUND Symposium, Provo, UT. 14 May 2011. PDF Video

Bradshaw, J. M. "'Standing in the Holy Place': Ancient and Modern Reverberations of an Enigmatic New Testament Prophecy." Dundee Scotland Stake Fireside. 3 July 2011. Handout

Bradshaw, J. M. and Ronan James Head. "The Ark and the Tent: Temple Symbolism in the Story of Noah." Symposium on The Temple and Mount Zion. Provo, Utah. 22 September 2012. Abstract PDF (Original) PDF (Expanded version) Video

Bradshaw, J. M. and Larsen, David J. "The LDS Book of Enoch as the culminating story of a temple text." Invited Presentation at the Academy for Temple Studies Conference on Enoch and the Temple, Logan and Provo, Utah, 19 and 22 February 2013. PDF

Meridian Magazine

Temple Themes in the Book of Moses


Bradshaw, J. M. "The Book of Moses: The Most Surprising and Neglected Scripture." Meridian Magazine, 31 December 2009. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Vision of Moses as a Heavenly Ascent." Meridian Magazine, 6 January 2010. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Creation and the Garden of Eden as Models for Temple Architecture." Meridian Magazine, 14 January 2010. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Temple Symbolism of the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge." Meridian Magazine, 21 January 2010. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Tree in the Midst of the Garden and the Temple Symbolism of the 'Center.'" Meridian Magazine, 28 January 2010. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "The False and the True 'Keeper of the Gate.'" Meridian Magazine, 4 February 2010. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "The False Apron and the Tree of Death and Rebirth." Meridian Magazine, 12 February 2010. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "A Curse for the Serpent and Blessings for Adam and Eve." Meridian Magazine, 19 February 2010. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "Was Eve Beguiled?" Meridian Magazine, 25 February 2010. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Nakedness and the Clothing of Adam and Eve." Meridian Magazine, 4 March 2010. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "Stand Ye in Holy Places and Be Not Moved." Meridian Magazine, 11 March 2010. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "The "Temple Work" of Adam and Eve." Meridian Magazine, 18 March 2010. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "Three Perspectives on the Atonement." Meridian Magazine, 1 April 2010. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Prayer of Adam and Eve." Meridian Magazine, 8 April 2010. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "Adam, Eve, and the New and Everlasting Covenant." Meridian Magazine, 15 April 2010. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Five Celestial Laws." Meridian Magazine, 22 April 2010. PDF

Temple Themes in the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood


Bradshaw, J. M. "Why Do We Participate in Temple Ordinances?" Meridian Magazine, 12 April 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "A Christ-Centered View of the Plan of Happiness." Meridian Magazine, 18 April 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "Knowledge as the Principle of Salvation." Meridian Magazine, 25 April 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "How Are We Physically and Spiritually Reborn in the Temple?" Meridian Magazine, 9 May 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "What is the Endowment? Becoming 'the Sons of Moses and of Aaron'." Meridian Magazine, 16 May 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "Passing the Angels Who Stand As Sentinels." Meridian Magazine, 25 May 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Meaning of the Atonement." Meridian Magazine, 30 May 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "Becoming 'the Seed of Abraham': The Sealing and Healing Power of Elijah." Meridian Magazine, 6 June 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Church and Kingdom: Becoming Priests and Kings." Meridian Magazine, 19 June 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Elect of God: Receive the More Sure Word of Prophecy." Meridian Magazine, 12 July 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "'All That My Father Hath Shall Be Given Unto Him': Receiving the Kingdom." Meridian Magazine, 18 July 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Second Comforter: The Father Teacheth Him." Meridian Magazine, 26 July 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Parable of the Unjust Judge: 'Weary Him Until He Blesses You'." Meridian Magazine, 2 August 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "What are the Three Degrees Within the Celestial Kingdom?" Meridian Magazine, 9 August 2012. Link

Temple Themes in the Story of Noah


Bradshaw, J. M. "Taking the Stories of Adam, Eve, and Noah Seriously." Meridian Magazine, 16 October 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "Temple Symbolism in the Form of Noah's Ark." Meridian Magazine, 23 October 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "Temple Symbolism and Noah's Ark." Meridian Magazine, 16 November 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "Temple Symbolism in the Garden of Noah." Meridian Magazine, 30 November 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "Temple Symbolism and the Tent of Noah." Meridian Magazine, 13 December 2012. Link

Bradshaw, J. M. "A Strange Story Explained: Temple Symbolism and the Garment of Noah." Meridian Magazine, 24 January 2013. Link

Temple Themes in Christmas Carols


Bradshaw, J. M. "Adam, Eve, and the Three Wise Men of the Nativity". Meridian Magazine, 10 December 2009. PDF (Also in Spanish here, thanks to Juan Reta.)

Bradshaw, J. M. "Temple Themes in Luke's Account of the Angels and Shepherds." Meridian Magazine, 17 December 2009. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "Adam and Christ, Eve and Mary at Christmas Time." Meridian Magazine, 23 December 2009. PDF

Holiday Perspectives


Bradshaw, J. M. "Adam, Eve, and the First Easter." Meridian Magazine, 25 March 2010. PDF

Bradshaw, J. M. "The Reality of Jesus' Divine Birth and of His Glorious Return." Meridian Magazine, 24 December 2012. Link

Interviews and Reviews

Larsen, David. "In God’s Image and Likeness: An Interview with author Jeffrey M. Bradshaw." Interview on the Heavenly Ascents Blog. 8 December 2009-13 January 2010.
Part 1 (The writing of "In God's Image")
Part 2 (The book of Moses as a temple tutorial)
Part 3 (On the use of apocrypha and pseudepigrapha)
Part 4 (Scholarship on the the book of Moses)
Part 5 (Science and Mormonism; lessons learned from the book of Moses)

Mikita, Carole. "People of Faith: An interview with Jeffrey M. Bradshaw." Interview on KSL Radio's "People of Faith" program. 3 January 2010. MP3

Shill, Aaron. "Being a tourist among Old Testament culture." Mormon Times, 11 February 2010. Article

Larsen, David. "Temple Themes in the Book of Moses: Jeffrey M. Bradshaw Answers Questions About His New Book." Interview on the Heavenly Ascents Blog. 20 August 2010. Interview

Morrill, Kaylene. "LDS scientist learns by study and by faith." Deseret News. 26 April 2011. Article PDF (also published in Mormon Times, PDF).

Hauglid, Brian M. "A New Resource on the Book of Moses: Review of Jeffrey M. Bradshaw, In God's Image and Likeness: Ancient and Modern Perspectives on the Book of Moses". Mormon Studies Review, 23:1 (2011), pp. 57-60. PDF

Mitton, George L. "Book Review: Temple Themes in the Book of Moses, by Jeffrey M. Bradshaw". Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture, 2012. pp 57-59. Link MP3

"Ancient Christian Temple Evidence." Drive Time Live, The Mills Crenshaw Show. KTKK 630 AM radio. 18 July 2012, 4:00-5:00 PM MDT.