Keywords
1 Timothy, ancient revelation, modern revelation, veil of light
Abstract
Joseph Smith’s First Vision is a favorite target of critics of the LDS Church. Evangelical critics in particular, such as Matt Slick of the Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry, seek to discredit the First Vision on biblical grounds. This article explores biblical theophanies and argues that Joseph’s vision fits squarely with the experience of ancient prophets, especially those who are given the rare blessing of piercing the veil of light and glory within which God dwells, the Hebrew kabod.
Recommended Citation
Stutz, James
(2014)
"Can a Man See God? 1 Timothy 6:16 in Light of Ancient and Modern Revelation,"
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship: Vol. 8, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/interpreter/vol8/iss1/6
