One of the most interesting LDS books I've read in a long time is Adam S. Miller’s Future Mormon: Essays in Mormon Theology (Salt Lake City, UT: Greg Kofford Books, 2016). My detailed review was just published at MormonInterpreter.com: "A Brighter Future for Mormon Theology: Adam S. Miller’s Future Mormon," Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 21 (2016): 119-146. On the same day, The Interpreter also published another review by Ralph C. Hancock, "Beyond Agency as Idolatry," Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 21 (2016): 147-153, which I like and recommend.

Miller, a professor of philosophy and a highly respected LDS thinker, gives us much to discuss and learn from in his short collection of essays. I especially liked his deep reading of Jacob 7, which nicely illustrates just how much there is to learn and consider in the Book of Mormon when we go beyond superficial reading. I also greatly appreciate his emphasis on and understanding of grace and charity. At the same time, there are some areas where I must disagree, particularly on his critique of Terryl Givens on the topics of the premortal existence and Darwinism. I hope you'll take a look and share your comments, and I also hope you'll read and think about Miller's important work.

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