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Professional Background

JEFFREY M. BRADSHAW (jbradshaw2@me.com) is a senior research scientist at the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) in Pensacola, FL (www.ihmc.us/groups/jbradshaw). His professional writings have explored a wide range of topics in human and machine intelligence. Jeff is the author of an extensive scholarly commentary on the book of Moses entitled In God's Image and Likeness (Eborn Books, 2010; www.imageandlikeness.net), and a shorter study, Temple Themes in the Book of Moses, that will appear later in 2010. The commentary has been praised by the eminent Old Testament scholar Margaret Barker as "remarkable," by BYU Professor of Ancient Scripture S. Kent Brown as a "most interesting tapestry," by BYU Professor of Ancient Scripture David R. Seely as being of "cosmic scope" with a "wealth of stunning artistic and literary images," and by prominent LDS scientist David H. Bailey as a "uniquely modern and honest treatment." Jeff has presented at Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research (FAIR) meetings in the United States, Germany, and France, and has published in the International Journal of Mormon Studies and Element: A Journal of Mormon Philosophy and Theology. His article on the Dura Europos Ezekiel mural as a witness of ancient Jewish mysteries was published in BYU Studies in April 2010. He writes a weekly column for Meridian Magazine (www.meridianmagazine.com) and also maintains a blog and RSS feed entitled "Temple Themes in the Scriptures" (blog.templethemes.net).

Jeff was a missionary in the Belgium-Brussels mission, and has since served in a variety of Church capacities including early-morning seminary teacher, bishop, high councilor, stake presidency counselor, and temple ordinance worker. He and his wife Kathleen are the parents of four children, and the grandparents of four.

Books

Bradshaw, J. M. "In God's Image and Likeness": Ancient and Modern Perspectives on the Book of Moses, Salt Lake City, UT: Eborn Books, 2010. Flyer

Bradshaw, J. M. Temple Themes in the Book of Moses, Salt Lake City, UT: Eborn Publishing, 2010, in press.Flyer

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. A Brief Gude to Symbolism in Accounts of the Creation and the LIves of Adam and Eve. Pace, FL: Jeffrey M. Bradshaw, 2010.

Articles

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M., and R. J. Head. "Mormonism's Satan and the Tree of Life." Element: The Journal of Mormon Philosophy and Theology 4:2 (2010), pp. 1-54. PDF

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. The Ezekiel Mural at Dura Europos: A tangible witness of Philo's Jewish mysteries? BYU Studies 49:1 (2010), pp. 4-49. PDF

Larsen, D. J. and J. M. Bradshaw. The Vision of Moses as a heavenly ascent: New light from the Apocalypse of Abraham. Article in preparation.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. Scripture in Depth: Moses 2:26. Mormon Times, 10 March 2010. Link

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. Testimony. Mormon Scholars Testify, 12 March 2009. Link

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. Scripture in Depth: Moses 2:3. Mormon Times, 17 March 2010. Link

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. Scripture in Depth: Moses 2:14-15. Mormon Times, 22 April 2010. Link

Presentations

Bradshaw, J. M. The message of the Joseph Smith Translation: A walk in the Garden. Invited lecture at the 2008 FAIR Conference, August 7-8, Salt Lake City, UT. PDF Mormon Times Report DVD

Bradshaw, J. M. and D. J. Larsen. Die Apokalypse Abrahams: Ein antiker Zeuge für das Buch Mose. Invited lecture at the FAIR Germany Conference, Frankfurt, Germany, 28 March 2009. PDF Videos in both English and German:

Bradshaw, J. M. and D. J. Larsen. L'Apocalypse d'Abraham: Témoin Ancien du Livre de Moïse. Invited lecture at the FAIR France Conference, Strasbourg, France, 29 March 2009. PDF

Head, R. J. and J. M. Bradshaw. A Mormon Reading of Satan and the Tree of Life. Invited lecture, 2009 Conference of the European Mormon Studies Association, Turin, Italy, 30-31 July. To appear in the International Journal of Mormon Studies, 2009.

Bradshaw, J. M. and D. J. Larsen. The Apocalypse of Abraham: An Ancient Witness for the Book of Moses. Invited lecture, Eborn Books 2nd Annual Mormon Event, 6 August 2009.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. "The Joy of Our Redemption": Adam, Eve, and the Atonement. Invited presentation, Pensacola Florida Stake Single Adult Conference, 31 October 2009.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. and Larsen, David J. The Ezekiel Mural at Dura Europos and the Mysteries of Aaron, Moses, and Melchizedek. BYU Studies 50th Anniversary Symposium. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University, 13 March 2010. MP3 Video Interview

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. The Tree of Knowledge as the Veil of the Sanctuary: Reflections on Temple Themes in the Book of Moses. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University, Harold B. Lee Library, 4 August 2010.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. The Apocalypse of Abraham: An Ancient Witness for the Book of Moses. Invited presentation at the 2010 FAIR Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, 5-6 August 2010. Link

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. The Book of Moses: A Surprising and Neglected Treasure. Stake Fireside, Seattle North Stake Center, 22 August 2010.

Meridian Magazine Articles

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. Adam, Eve, and the Three Wise Men. Meridian Magazine, 10 December 2009.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. Temple Themes in Luke's Account of the Angels and Shepherds. Meridian Magazine, 17 December 2009.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. Adam and Eve, Christ and Mary at Christmas Time. Meridian Magazine, 23 December 2009.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. The Book of Moses: The Most Surprising and Neglected Scripture. Meridian Magazine, 31 December 2009.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. The Vision of Moses as a Heavenly Ascent. Meridian Magazine, 6 January 2010.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. The Creation and the Garden of Eden as Models for Temple Architecture. Meridian Magazine, 14 January 2010.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. The Temple Symbolism of the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge. Meridian Magazine, 21 January 2010.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. The Tree in the Midst of the Garden and the Temple Symbolism of the "Center". Meridian Magazine, 28 January 2010.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. The False and the True "Keeper of the Gate". Meridian Magazine, 4 February 2010.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. The False Apron and the Tree of Death and Rebirth. Meridian Magazine, 12 February 2010.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. A curse for the serpent and blessings for Adam and Eve. Meridian Magazine, 19 February 2010.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. Was Eve beguiled?. Meridian Magazine, 25 February 2010.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. The Nakedness and the Clothing of Adam and Eve. Meridian Magazine, 4 March 2010.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. Stand Ye in Holy Places and Be Not Moved. Meridian Magazine, 11 March 2010.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. The "Temple Work" of Adam and Eve. Meridian Magazine, 18 March 2010.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. Adam, Eve, and the First Easter. Meridian Magazine, 25 March 2010.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. Three Perspectives on the Atonement. Meridian Magazine, 1 April 2010.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. The Prayer of Adam and Eve. Meridian Magazine, 8 April 2010.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. Adam, Eve, and the New and Everlasting Covenant. Meridian Magazine, 15 April 2010.

Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. The Five Celestial Laws. Meridian Magazine, 22 April 2010.

Interviews

Mikita, Carole. People of Faith: An interview with Jeffrey M. Bradshaw. 3 January 2010. Link

Shill, Aaron. Being a tourist among Old Testament culture. Mormon Times, 11 February 2010. Link