Recovering the Lost Concept of Truth in the Restoration Scriptures: Another Key to Understanding God's Word

by Blaine L. Hart

Overview

Abstract: The word "truth" has for practical purposes lost one of its original English-language meanings, and this has significant implications for understanding scriptures. The obvious, well- understood meaning is that which is real or factual. However, the earliest meaning in English is that which is true in an entirely different way, in the sense of fidelity, loyalty, and faithfulness. The King James translators frequently used "truth" in this latter sense. The sense of "truth" as "faithfulness" remained well known in the nineteenth century. Some passages in the Book of Mormon and other Restoration scriptures reveal deeper insights when read with this understanding. Pondering both meanings of "truth" in the scriptures can serve as a source of inspiration and learning.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940186106739
Publisher:	Interpreter Foundation
Publication date:	03/08/2024
Series:	Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship , #60
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	254,145
File size:	372 KB

About the Author

Blaine L. Hart is a Professor Emeritus of Radiology. He was raised in Detroit, Michigan, and Logan, Utah. He received a B.A. in Liberal Arts at Utah State University and an M.D. from Vanderbilt University. After life experiences courtesy of the U.S. Navy and further training, he joined the faculty at the University of New Mexico. He has authored or co-authored numerous papers on topics in neuroradiology. Recently retired, he enjoys life with his wife, the former Nancy Jacobson. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.