Daniel C. Peterson is a professor of Islamic Studies and Arabic in the Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages at Brigham Young University and currently serves as editor-in-chief of BYU's Middle Eastern Texts Initiative. He is a member of the executive council of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship at Brigham Young University.
Peterson is known for his work as an apologist and scholar on subjects dealing with claims of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon), of which he is a member. He has served as the editor of the FARMS Review, a periodical produced by the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. Peterson is a regular participant in online fora about Mormonism where he discusses the LDS faith and its apologetics. One of his most recent projects has been the development of a website featuring the testimonies of LDS scholars.
In this episode, Dr. Peterson discusses: Upbringing; Mission to Switzerland; Marriage and Family; College in the U.S. and Middle East; Becoming an Islamist; Beginnings of Apologetics Career.
I feel the same about John Dehlin. While I love hearing the stories, I feel like he has some weird agenda instead of letting these people tell their stories.
MsFlashion 1 month ago
I was able to download a PDF version of "Added Upon" by Nephi Anderson. Will have to read it. Thank you, Google and Bro. Peterson.
carlosenriqueulloa 1 month ago
What is saturday's warrior??
TheSkepticChristian 5 months ago
I am glad John Dehlin was NOT conducting this interview. I always feel like that guy is part of some ponzi scheme.
omiolo 6 months ago 2
@BornAgainstMormons Yeah, Steve Benson. There is ANOTHER bitter destructive ANTImormon.
omiolo 6 months ago 2
Hahaha oh wow
dr0dread 6 months ago
Dan Peterson has a great sense of humor. When dealing with Steve Benson, one has to have a great sense of humor.
BornAgainstMormons 6 months ago 2