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The Interpreter Foundation PodcastConversations with Interpreter: Episode 3In this episode of Conversations with Interpreter, our hosts, Avram and Thora Shannon looks at the second part of an article by Jeff Lindsay, a long time contributor to Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, titled “Parallels between the Book of Moses and the Book of Mormon.” Where the previous episode looked at the methodology employed in finding parallels between the Book of Mormon and the Joseph Smith Translation as found in the Book of Moses, this episode discusses specific parallels. The episode highlights new parallels uncovered by Lindsay. We also discuss some of the parallels that...
2026-02-1437 minThe Interpreter Foundation PodcastConversations with Interpreter: Episode 2In this episode of Conversations with Interpreter, our hosts, Avram and Thora Shannon speak with Jeff Lindsay, a member of the Board of Directors of the Interpreter Foundation. Lindsay’s article was published in two parts in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. This episode looks at the first part, where we discuss the methodology behind the article and the implications of it for the Book of Mormon, for Joseph Smith’s New Translation, and for the relationship between the Bible and the Book of Mormon. The article shows places where the Book of Mormon authors are...
2026-02-0734 minThe Interpreter Foundation PodcastConversations with Interpreter: Episode 1In this, the inaugural episode of Conversations with Interpreter, our hosts, Avram and Thora Shannon speak with Dennis Newton about his article, “The Islamic Jesus” in Volume 66 of Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. The article is a review of the book by Mustafa Akyol, The Islamic Jesus: How the King of the Jews Became a Prophet of the Muslims. Dennis is a long-time student of world religions and a past contributor to The Interpreter Foundation. He discusses how Jesus is understood within Islam, and what these perspectives can teach us about faith, respect, and shared trut...
2026-01-3148 min
Scripture ConversationsThe Book of Mormon: Alma’s Teaching in Zarahemla and Gideon in Alma 5-7 Alma 5-7 are Alma’s words and sermons to the people and cities of the Nephites. Why does he leave the chief judgment seat to go preach as the Church’s high priest? What are the problems he is seeing in the Nephite church? What are the solutions? And how do they relate to the modern church? In this episode, BYU professors Dana Pike, Avram Shannon, Shon Hopkin, and Daniel Becerra explore these questions in an inspiring scripture conversation.
2024-06-0325 minScripture ConversationsThe Book of Mormon: King Benjamin’s Speech in Mosiah 2-5 King Benjamin’s speech is one of the most remarkable sermons in the Book of Mormon. Elder Neal A. Maxwell called this speech “a manual of discipleship.” What is King Benjamin teaching us about being a true disciple of Christ regarding service, obedience, and “prosperity”? And what does Benjamin’s experience with an angel and the angel’s words teach us about Christ and being born again by Him? In this episode, BYU professors Nick Frederick, Andrew Skinner, Gaye Strathearn, and Avram Shannon explore these questions in an inspiring scripture conversation.
2024-04-1529 minScripture ConversationsThe Book of Mormon: King Benjamin’s Speech in Mosiah 2-5 King Benjamin’s speech is one of the most remarkable sermons in the Book of Mormon. Elder Neal A. Maxwell called this speech “a manual of discipleship.” What is King Benjamin teaching us about being a true disciple of Christ regarding service, obedience, and “prosperity”? And what does Benjamin’s experience with an angel and the angel’s words teach us about Christ and being born again by Him? In this episode, BYU professors Nick Frederick, Andrew Skinner, Gaye Strathearn, and Avram Shannon explore these questions in an inspiring scripture conversation.
2024-04-0827 minScripture ConversationsThe Book of Mormon: Christ’s Atonement as Taught in the Small Plates of Nephi One of the Book of Mormon’s purposes is to testify to the world that “Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God.” Central to Christ’s divinity is the doctrine of His divine atonement. What does the word atonement mean? How do the prophets in the small plates of Nephi explain and teach about the Lord’s atonement? In this episode, BYU professors Andrew Skinner, Avram Shannon, Jan Martin, and Eric Huntsman explore these questions in an inspiring scripture conversation.
2024-03-1827 min
In Good FaithEp. 165: Jewish Communities in Turkey – Turkey Series, Part IIIn this episode of In Good Faith, we dive deeper into the history of Jewish life in Turkey, including an interview with Avram Sevinti, a leader of the Jewish Community Center in modern Izmir. We'll explore Sardes, the site of an ancient synagogue, and examine statues of the goddess Artemis outside of Ephesus, to better understand the larger society that existed around the Jews. Today we discuss Greek and Roman mythology and how that impacted the Jews living in the area.
To help us with the historical timeline, Steve interviews Luke Drake, an assistant professor of Classical Studies. Dr. Drake...
2023-09-1052 min
Y ReligionEpisode 84: Models of Motherhood (Avram and Thora Shannon)"Mother" is a role that takes on many forms as women guide and nurture the human family. While many of us have mother figures we admire in the present day, what about our motherly role models from the past? In this episode, Professor Avram Shannon from the BYU department of ancient scripture and his wife Thora Shannon examine the examples of several mother figures in the Old Testament, how these women shaped and blessed the whole human family and the House of Israel--and why their examples are crucial for us today. Publications: "Models of Motherhood: Expansive Mothering in the Old...
2023-07-1651 min
Y ReligionModels of Motherhood (Avram and Thora Shannon)"Mother" is a role that takes on many forms as women guide and nurture the human family. While many of us have mother figures we admire in the present day, what about our motherly role models from the past? In this episode, Professor Avram Shannon from the BYU department of ancient scripture and his wife Thora Shannon examine the examples of several mother figures in the Old Testament, how these women shaped and blessed the whole human family and the House of Israel--and why their examples are crucial for us today. Publications: "Models of Motherhood: Expansive Mothering...
2023-07-1651 min
followHIMJS-Matt 1: Matt 24-25; Mark 12-13; Luke 21 Part 2 • Dr. Avram Shannon • May 22 - May 28Dr. Avram Shannon continues to examine the Gathering of Israel, the building of Zion and preparing for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.00:00 Part II– Dr. Avram Shannon00:12 Literal and figurative Gathering of Israel01:45 Everyone will know when Jesus returns03:30 Road to Emmaus and expectations of the Messiah05:31 First and Second Coming of Jesus07:49 Like the days of Noah09:15 “No man knoweth.”10:46 Elder Ballard addresses when Jesus will return12:19 How we are to wait for Jesus’s return13:46 Ten virgins...
2023-05-171h 02
followHIMJS-Matt 1: Matt 24-25; Mark 12-13; Luke 21 Part 1 • Dr. Avram Shannon • May 22 - May 28How do we prepare to receive the Savior? Dr. Avram Shannon examines Joseph Smith–Matthew, the signs of Jesus’s Second Coming, and the power of faith.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Avram Shannon01:39 Introduction of Dr. Avram Shannon03:21 Background to the Olivet Discourse06:58 Joseph Smith Translation09:17 JST restoration of ancient text or clarification10:05 Matthew 24 response to a specific set of questions12:02 Temple stones and the Law14:33 End of the world vs end of worldly16:55 When does Jesus return?18:35 Bar Kokhba21:5...
2023-05-1747 min
The Scriptures Are RealChrist and the Pharisees Roundtable Part 1 (week of Feb. 27, 2nd to listen to)In this special episode Kerry interviews Trevan Hatch and Avram Shannon to understand their points of views on who the Pharisees are, their impact on Jewish culture at the time of Jesus, and how they interact with the Savior. They don't always fully agree, but together they explore how the Pharisees are often misunderstood, how understanding their role in Jewish life can help us understand the New Testament, how misunderstanding them can lead to anti-Semitism, and other topics.Make sure you listen to part two of this roundtable.We reference the book "A Stranger in...
2023-02-261h 15
The Scriptures Are RealAvram Shannon on Jeremiah (week of Oct. 10, first to listen to)In this episode Avram and Kerry discuss the background to the book of Jeremiah and Jeremiah's call and what all of this has to do with us.You can find a chart correlating the chapters in Jeremiah the the historical chapters of 2 Kings, and a chart putting all of the chapters of Jeremiah in chronological order (as best we can) at Kerry's website: https://www.outofthedust.org/old-testament-aids/. Kerry and Avram mention the book "Glimpses of Lehi's Jerusalem," which can be found at https://mi.byu.edu/book/glimpses-of-lehi-s-jerusalem/.We are grateful for...
2022-10-091h 09
The Scriptures Are RealAvram Shannon on the Law of Moses and Holiness (week of April 25, second to listen to)Kerry and Avram discuss the purpose of the Law of Moses and what it means to be holy and what that has to do with us today.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing this podcast, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.
2022-04-251h 27
The Scriptures Are RealAvram Shannon on the Abrahamic Sacrifice of Isaac (week of Feb. 14)Dr. Avram Shannon and Dr. Muhlestein discuss the story of the messengers coming to Abraham, and also the near sacrifice of Isaac. They discuss what the Abrahamic Sacrifice really means and what it has to do with us. This is a theme that we will find repeated in the Old Testament
2022-02-131h 05
followHIMMoses 7 -- Part 2: Dr Avram ShannonDr. Avram Shannon continues to discuss the creation of a Zion people, a God that weeps, and man's redemption through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/episodesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producers/SponsorsDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: MarketingLisa...
2022-01-2348 min
followHIMMoses 7 -- Part 1: Dr Avram ShannonWhat will spur the Saints to build Zion? Dr. Avram Shannon joins Hank Smith and John Bytheway on the podcast and discusses the commandment to build Zion and how it parallels the City of Enoch and is an antitype to Cain’s city. The Savior’s return to Zion, the end of contention, and who will build and reside in Zion are all discussed in this compelling episode.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/episodesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com...
2022-01-221h 06
The Jewish Drinking ShowMedieval Rabbis on Gentile Wine, featuring Prof. David FreidenreichWith gentile wine being seen as off-limits in the times of the Mishnah and Talmud, how did post-Talmudic rabbis advise on this matter? Joining the 83rd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show is Professor David Freidenreich.Prof. Freidenreich is the Pulver Family Professor of Jewish Studies at Colby College, where he serves as director of the Jewish Studies program and associate director of the Center for Small Town Jewish Life. After receiving a B.A. from Brandeis University, he earned his Ph.D. at Columbia University and rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary. His award-winning first...
2021-11-1046 min
Jewish DrinkingLibation Wine in the Mishnah and ToseftaIn the 71st episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Professor Avram Shannon discusses libation wine (יין נסך) in the Mishnah and Tosefta with Rabbi Drew Kaplan.For show notes and more: http://jewishdrinking.com/libationwine1/
2021-05-2529 min
The Jewish Drinking ShowEpisode 71: Libation Wine in the Mishnah and ToseftaIn the 71st episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Professor Avram Shannon discusses libation wine (יין נסך) in the Mishnah and Tosefta with Rabbi Drew Kaplan.For show notes and more: http://jewishdrinking.com/libationwine1/Support the showThank you for listening!If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at Drew@JewishDrinking.coml'chaim!
2021-05-2529 min