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Today, Hanna interviews Professor John Gee of Brigham Young University.
John Gee is the William Gay Assistant Research Professor of Egyptology at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship. They begin by touching upon the difference between John Gee’s and Brian Hauglid’s claims before going into a greater discussion about the Book of Abraham. John Gee relays the most important evidences for the Book of Abraham, outlines faithful positions on historicity that believers can have, discusses his favorite Abrahamic stories, and much more. He offers a preview of what his FairMormon presentation will be. In a truly great interview, John Gee offers an excellent case for why the Book of Abraham has historical probability and also, why that matters.
Note: At the end, Hanna says “historical probability” and it should be “historical plausibility.”
Hanna Seariac is a MA student in Greek and Latin at Brigham Young University. She is writing a book on the history of the priesthood and another one that responds systematically to anti-LDS literature. She works as a research assistant on a biblical commentary and as a producer on a news show. She values Jesus Christ, family, friends, hiking, baking, and good ice cream.
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Hanna! Sister of welcome announcement! This is such a hugely appreciated thing, especially given the Church Hist Dept leaning Liberal way. Thanks so much. ???
@Glen-Why do you keep bringing up this nonsense about “liberal” leanings with the Church Historical Dept.? Dr.John Gee doesn’t work for the Church Historical Dept.
How does John Gee not understand the term “progressive” in this context as having nothing to do with politics? I wish Hanna would have clarified with the better term, “liberal,” as in liberal theology, which believing the BoA to be inspired fiction certainly is. I’m stunned anyone in the apologetics world wouldn’t understand that word to not refer to anything political but theology. Inspired fiction/19th century production is a liberal position, no matter how “old” it is.
That said, keep up the great work, Hanna!
What is the Hauglid article that both Hanna and John refer to in several places in the interview? Reference please!
@whizzbang, I know Dr. Gee doesn’t work for the Church History Department, and I didn’t imply that he does. I was clearly merely and dearly saying that I am thankful for brother Gee’s voice, his work, and his authentic discipleship — especially in light of the betrayal of certain Hauglid’s and his supporters over at the Church History Department (where Dr. Gee doesn’t work).
Is that nonsense now? Please reconsider you vinegar, cherished moniker’d menace!
There’s a rumor that Hanna is from Montana. . . ?