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SteelBlue · 01-12-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by aaronshaf

I'd be glad to write a thoughtful reply to this. But I'll probably have to post it tonight.

Until then, stare at this ;-)

http://beta.lds.org/images/Manuals/t...nfo:o:3319.jpg

Take care,

Aaron

Aaron, go read SleepingInEQ's post on historical inoculation. I think you'll find that there's nobody who posts here regularly who hasn't received that inoculation. I doubt theres anything you could bring to the table that we haven't already discussed amongst each other. Your attempts at shock and awe are going to be rather fruitless around here.

RockyBalboa · 01-12-2007, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaronshaf

I'd be glad to write a thoughtful reply to this. But I'll probably have to post it tonight.

Until then, stare at this ;-)

http://beta.lds.org/images/Manuals/t...nfo:o:3319.jpg

Take care,

Aaron

You need severe psychological counseling.

MikeWaters · 10-23-2005, 03:14 AM

I'm 20 pages into the book. First impression: good writing, going to be a fairly quick read.

cougarstolz · 11-30-2005, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Parrot Head

Joseph had a younger brother named Gob that was an aspiring magician. Sort of an odd fellow. And his magic wasn't very good.

realtall · 12-01-2005, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cougarstolz

he also had a brother who lost his hand to a seal

Lost his hand to a seal? As in an ocean dwelling mammal?

Iceman · 03-07-2006, 06:40 PM

I am about 3/4 done with this book and it is a great insight into the Prophet's life and the experiences that created the Man. I am not a big church historian, although I do enjoy it, so much of the things wrote about in this book were new to me, but increased my understanding of Joseph Smith immensely. So many of us revere him as almost a God on earth, when in reality, he was just a man who became a great man, but not before a learning curve. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would definately recommend it.

Cali Coug · 06-05-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I am about 3/4 done with this book and it is a great insight into the Prophet's life and the experiences that created the Man. I am not a big church historian, although I do enjoy it, so much of the things wrote about in this book were new to me, but increased my understanding of Joseph Smith immensely. So many of us revere him as almost a God on earth, when in reality, he was just a man who became a great man, but not before a learning curve. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would definately recommend it.

I don't know why, but I am having a hard time getting through this one. It feels very slow moving to me. I have learned a lot, though, about Joseph Smith. The book is very informational, just a bit tedious.

bluegoose · 08-24-2006, 12:38 AM

Has Bushman been the BOTBM long enough now?

I'm looking into getting a new church book and am open to any recommendations.

Big Daddy D · 03-14-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam

I am through chapter 3 of the JS bio. So far so good--great background on the magical aspects of the Smith family.

I nominate for our next book "Adventures of a Church Historian" by Leonard Arrington.

FYI: Goatnapper is Arrington's grandson. His cousin is a neighbor of mine.. what a phenomenal family lineage.

LA Ute · 02-12-2007, 05:00 AM

I have been, well, gone from here for over a year and did not realize the board is still around. Sorry, guys!!! Ute4Ever prodded me into returning.

So I will be posting here from time to time.

Dumb question: How does one actually start a thread???

Happy New Year.

LA Ute

03-07-2006, 06:40 PM	#6
Iceman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 6	Great Book I am about 3/4 done with this book and it is a great insight into the Prophet's life and the experiences that created the Man. I am not a big church historian, although I do enjoy it, so much of the things wrote about in this book were new to me, but increased my understanding of Joseph Smith immensely. So many of us revere him as almost a God on earth, when in reality, he was just a man who became a great man, but not before a learning curve. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would definately recommend it.

02-12-2007, 05:00 AM	#10
LA Ute Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 118	Hello from LA Ute I have been, well, gone from here for over a year and did not realize the board is still around. Sorry, guys!!! Ute4Ever prodded me into returning. So I will be posting here from time to time. Dumb question: How does one actually start a thread??? Happy New Year. LA Ute __________________ "Always do right. It will annoy some people and surprise the rest." --Mark Twain

10-23-2005, 03:14 AM	#3
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I'm 20 pages into the book. First impression: good writing, going to be a fairly quick read.

08-24-2006, 12:38 AM	#8
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	Has Bushman been the BOTBM long enough now? I'm looking into getting a new church book and am open to any recommendations.