 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
|
|
|
||||||||||
|
 |
Guide Home > Doctrinal Issues > Deity > Attributes of Deity > Does God Have a Body?
Additional TopicsThe following are additional topic areas related to Does God Have a Body?. If there is a bracket number after the topic, that number indicates how many actual articles there are related to that subject. If the link for the topic is not live, it simply means the topic is a 'planned area' for future growth. FAIR ResourcesThese links are either to Web pages hosted on the FAIR Website, or to FAIR Papers. FAIR Papers are short articles about specific topics or questions, written by members of FAIR. These articles can be downloaded and read in PDF format and are intended to be distributed by e-mail or print for the general use of our patrons. (To read FAIR Papers you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader. It can be downloaded free from the Adobe Web site.) Click on a title below to visit a FAIR Web page or to read the latest version of a FAIR Paper. Darryl L. Barksdale, "Cherry-Picking in Orchard of God's Word: John 4:24," (2000 FAIR Conference presentation.) An examination of the claim that God is a "spirit." Barry R. Bickmore, "Does God Have a Body In Human Form?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 3 July 2001) The LDS believe that God has a body, as tangible as man's. This FAIR Paper describes the basis for such a belief. Roger Cook, "God's 'Glory:' More Evidence for the Anthropomorphic Nature of God in the Bible," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR) A discussion of the use of the Hebrew word "kabod" in the bible and how its use lends credence to the concept of an anthropomorphic God. Other ResourcesThe resources listed below are related items available on the Web that should be of interest. These links are to information not located on the FAIR Web site. Stephen R. Gibson, "Is God a Spirit in the Book of Mormon?," One-Minute Answers to Anti-Mormon Questions (Bountiful, Utah: Horizon Publishers) If Mormons believe so strongly that God has a body of flesh and bones, why does the Book of Mormon teach that God is a spirit? David L. Paulsen, "The Doctrine of Divine Embodiment: Restoration, Judeo-Christian, and Philosophical Perspectives," BYU Studies (1995-96) The doctrine that God the Father and God the Son are embodied persons, humanlike in form, has rich implications for both philosophical anthropology and theology, and it is one of the most distinctive teachings of the Restoration. While believers find the doctrine elevating and inspiring, critics have challenged it as being non-Christian and philosophically incoherent. I believe the critics are mistaken on both counts. In this paper, I trace the restoration of the doctrine of divine embodiment, showing that the doctrine was clearly articulated from the beginning of the Restoration. Then, I argue that the earliest Christians widely believed that God is embodied, and finally, I examine major philosophical objections to the idea of God having a body of any kind, showing them to be uncompelling. W. John Walsh, William O. Nelson and Stephen E. Robinson; Is God a Spirit?. A compilation of articles examining the claim that the Bible teaches that God is a spirit.
|
|
FAIR is not owned, controlled by or affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All research and opinions provided on this site are the sole responsibility of FAIR, and should not be interpreted as official statements of LDS doctrine, belief or practice. If you like what FAIR does and you agree with our mission, we invite you to support FAIR in any way you are able. You can make a donation, or visit our Membership page for additional support ideas. FAIR only succeeds through the efforts of our gracious volunteers.
|
|
Welcome |
Topical Guide |
FAIR Publications |
Join & Support FAIR |
Message Boards
Last Updated
September 28, 2008
You can send comments/suggestions using our contact page. |
