Education Week 2012

[Kenngo1969]

Wish I could go. First time I will miss it in many years. But have to take care of someone who is recuperating from surgery.

Best wishes to your someone for a speedy recovery.

[Kenngo1969]

I hope so. In the past, in the past, I've always just danced around the topic at Ed. Week. This time the issue will be the focus. I'm looking forward to sharing.

In the past in the past, of course, means that such dancing around took place in the distant past as opposed to the recent past! (Sorry, but I had to do it. Reminds me of a story I once heard about a couple who visited Ireland and seeing areas with lines painted on the curbs, decided to ask an Irish policeman what the lines meant. They pointed to an area with one line painted on the curb and asked the policeman what the line meant. "Oh," he said, "it means there's no parkin' there a-tall." Then they pointed to an area with two lines painted on the curb and asked him the same question. "That," he responded emphatically, "means there's no parkin' there a-tall a-tall!" )

[David Bokovoy]

I'm bumping this thread, since Education Week starts tomorrow.

[volgadon]

I'm bumping this thread, since Education Week starts tomorrow.

Best of luck, I hope a recording is made after all.

[tyler90az]

Best of luck, I hope a recording is made after all.

We can hope

[why me]

Shameless plug for those interested. This year I'm teaching an exciting series for Education Week entitled "If You Could Hie to Kolob: The Council of the Gods in Modern Revelation and the Ancient World."

The classes will be held Tuesday through Friday August 14th through 17th from 5:50 to 6:45 in the Wilkinson Center.

Going to be a lot of fun.

Friday covers the topic of Divine Council imagery in the Book of Mormon, and I'm sharing some fun insights that I haven't yet presented publicly.

By the way, for those of us not in the loop where will it be held? There is an assumption that the whole world knows about education week and its location. Wilkinson Hall?

Edited August 13, 2012 by why me

[Calm]

By the way, for those of us not in the loop where will it be held? There is an assumption that the whole world knows about education week and its location. Wilkinson Hall?

There is a reason why it is called "Campus Education Week". http://ce.byu.edu/edweek/

Like the Stampede in Calgary, if you are a local and not attending, this is the time of year you turn to your significant other and say "isn't there something we have to do somewhere else like right now?"

http://map.byu.edu/ (building 90, big building to the right of center when you click on this link, click on the "buildings" button and it comes up with a "90" pushpin or whatever the equivalent is for google maps)

David E. Bokovoy

“If You Could Hie to Kolob:” The Council of the Gods in Modern Revelation and the Ancient World

3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

TThe Council of the Gods

WProphets as Messengers for the Divine Council

ThProphets as Moderators for the Divine Council

FDivine Council Imagery in the Book of Mormon

BTW, if it is still like it was when I was a student, there will be volunteers all over campus to direct those who are lost and likely minibuses as well so you still can park out in the boonies but without having to walk across the continent in the heat to get to class.

Edited August 13, 2012 by calmoriah

[Gohan]

Is there a cost to go?

[Calm]

Yes. These are at the door prices, they are cheaper earlier on:

Program At–the–Door Tuition (August 13–17, 2012) Monday–Friday $74 Tuesday–Friday $64 Senior Citizens (62 and over)

Monday–Friday $71 Senior Citizens (62 and over)

Tuesday–Friday $61 New in 2012:

Tuesday–Friday Marriott Center PLUS (includes daytime Marriott Center classes and campus-wide Evening Classes)

(Marriott Center from 8:30 a.m.–4:05 p.m., then any Evening Classes from 4:30–9:25 p.m.) $42 Tuesday–Friday Mornings

(8:30 a.m.–12:05 p.m.) $31 Tuesday–Friday Afternoons

(12:30 p.m.–4:05 p.m.) $31 Tuesday–Friday Evenings

(4:30 p.m.–9:25 p.m.) $31 One Day Only (Tuesday–Friday) $29 One Morning Only, Monday–Friday

(8:30 a.m.–12:05 p.m.) $16 One Afternoon Only, Monday–Friday

(12:30 p.m.–4:05 p.m.) $16 One Evening Only, Tuesday–Friday

(4:30 p.m.–9:25 p.m.) $16 Monday Full Day

(8:30 a.m.–4:05 p.m.)

http://ce.byu.edu/edweek/registration.cfm

[cinepro]

I've never been to Education Week. Is it like grown-up EFY? Are there dances and talent shows?

[David Bokovoy]

I've never been to Education Week. Is it like grown-up EFY? Are there dances and talent shows?

Yep, that's about right. And I don't know about talent, but I will be performing an interpretive dance, which trust me, is worth the price of admission alone.

[volgadon]

Does it incorporate lexical syntax and at least one element of hitpael?

[David Bokovoy]

Does it incorporate lexical syntax and at least one element of hitpael?

Could there ever be an interpretive dance without at least one element of hitpael?

[volgadon]

Could there ever be an interpretive dance without at least one element of hitpael?

Not if you want a decent score.

[David Bokovoy]

Not if you want a decent score.

You know, I've been doing a lot of research as of late into the topic of Jesus as Jewish Rabbi. In the process, I remembered a statement you made a couple years ago on the need for a study on the way the Book of Mormon sermons reflect Rabbinic traditions and exegetical techniques. You, of course, were absolutely correct, and I sincerely hope you're putting together some articles.

[Ron Beron]

Yep, that's about right. And I don't know about talent, but I will be performing an interpretive dance, which trust me, is worth the price of admission alone.

If that includes your pink and green tutu I'll be there!

[volgadon]

You know, I've been doing a lot of research as of late into the topic of Jesus as Jewish Rabbi. In the process, I remembered a statement you made a couple years ago on the need for a study on the way the Book of Mormon sermons reflect Rabbinic traditions and exegetical techniques. You, of course, were absolutely correct, and I sincerely hope you're putting together some articles.

Thanks for the encouragement, I've got a few items along those lines which I could turn into an article. One of them is the revelation at Sinai underscoring part of Alma's discourse to the Zoramite poor which I mentioned briefly a few days ago. Michael Fishbane, in a book I know you've used, has demonstrated the remarkable vitality of certain traditions extending from the Bible, to the Midrash, and to the Zohar, so positing the same for the BoM isn't fantastical. At the very least, they seem to pick up on similar hints and subtexts in the Bible.

As for Jesus as a Jewish sage, I recommend Philip Sigal's "The Halakhah of Jesus of Nazareth According to the Gospel of Matthew," which looks at how Jesus formulated his teachings on such matters of law like marriage and Sabbath observance.

[Robert F. Smith]

Thanks for the encouragement, I've got a few items along those lines which I could turn into an article. One of them is the revelation at Sinai underscoring part of Alma's discourse to the Zoramite poor which I mentioned briefly a few days ago. Michael Fishbane, in a book I know you've used, has demonstrated the remarkable vitality of certain traditions extending from the Bible, to the Midrash, and to the Zohar, so positing the same for the BoM isn't fantastical. At the very least, they seem to pick up on similar hints and subtexts in the Bible.

As for Jesus as a Jewish sage, I recommend Phillip Sigal's "The Halakhah of Jesus of Nazareth According to the Gospel of Matthew," which looks at how Jesus formulated his teachings on such matters of law like marriage and Sabbath observance.

One can find it online at http://berryosfiles.com/adoniqam/Judaism/The%20halakhah%20of%20Yeshua%20of%20Natsereth.pdf .

[Gohan]

Thinking I'm going to catch the bus and drop by Wednesday after I get off work. Looking forward to it.

[David Bokovoy]

Thinking I'm going to catch the bus and drop by Wednesday after I get off work. Looking forward to it.

Awesome. Make sure you stop by and say hello.

Edited August 14, 2012 by David Bokovoy

[David Bokovoy]

Thanks for the encouragement, I've got a few items along those lines which I could turn into an article. One of them is the revelation at Sinai underscoring part of Alma's discourse to the Zoramite poor which I mentioned briefly a few days ago. Michael Fishbane, in a book I know you've used, has demonstrated the remarkable vitality of certain traditions extending from the Bible, to the Midrash, and to the Zohar, so positing the same for the BoM isn't fantastical. At the very least, they seem to pick up on similar hints and subtexts in the Bible.

As for Jesus as a Jewish sage, I recommend Philip Sigal's "The Halakhah of Jesus of Nazareth According to the Gospel of Matthew," which looks at how Jesus formulated his teachings on such matters of law like marriage and Sabbath observance.

This sounds fascinating. I hope you'll pass it on to me when you're done. A study like this would be perfect for the new journal.

[David Bokovoy]

One can find it online at http://berryosfiles....f Natsereth.pdf .

Thanks for the link, Bob. I haven't yet read this, but will this week.

Best,

--DB

[Robert F. Smith]

David Bokovoy's Ed Week presentation earlier this evening was superb. I was surprised that he so often quoted from B. H. Roberts, Bruce McConkie, Joseph Fielding Smith, Brigham Young, Joseph Smith, et al., and I was particularly taken with his typological interpretation of the astronomical references in the Book of Abraham -- thus identifying Kolob with Christ, and the stars with the heavenly council (and sons of God). Very interesting.

[David Bokovoy]

David Bokovoy's Ed Week presentation earlier this evening was superb. I was surprised that he so often quoted from B. H. Roberts, Bruce McConkie, Joseph Fielding Smith, Brigham Young, Joseph Smith, et al., and I was particularly taken with his typological interpretation of the astronomical references in the Book of Abraham -- thus identifying Kolob with Christ, and the stars with the heavenly council (and sons of God). Very interesting.

Thank you, Bob. Honestly, that means so much coming from you. I was looking for you, but didn't see you.

[volgadon]

David Bokovoy's Ed Week presentation earlier this evening was superb. I was surprised that he so often quoted from B. H. Roberts, Bruce McConkie, Joseph Fielding Smith, Brigham Young, Joseph Smith, et al., and I was particularly taken with his typological interpretation of the astronomical references in the Book of Abraham -- thus identifying Kolob with Christ, and the stars with the heavenly council (and sons of God). Very interesting.

Sounds wonderful, I've been collecting a lot of resources on that. Almost made it down this year!