Blake Ostler articles

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1540

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Blake T. Ostler articles (1980-1990), some of which were published in Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, discuss the LDS Church, and theological and philosophical concepts. "Incoherence of Creatio Ex Nihilo" discusses creation and examines various states of existence. "The Throne-Theophany and Prophetic Commission in 1 Nephi" compares 1 Nephi in the Book of Mormon to the Old Testament and to the nineteenth century vision of God. The third article, "The Mormon Concept of God," explores the argument between the finitist and absolutist concepts of God. The fourth article, "The Prince of Peace," discusses Jewish-Roman conflicts at the time of Christ. "The Idea of Pre-existence in the Development of Mormon Thought" discusses the LDS concept of God as the creator and man as creature. The final article, "The Hope for Zion," addresses the belief that Zion would be a communitarian utopia with a new world government, and that would be the kingdom of God on earth. Ostler is an attorney in Salt Lake City.

Dates

1980-1990

Creator

Ostler, Blake T. (Blake Thomas), 1955- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Blake T. Ostler articles (1980-1990), some of which were published in Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, discuss various aspects of LDS doctrines and theology. Ostler is an attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah.