The Fall, Atonement and Evolution

​How have Latter-day Saints made sense of evolution? How has that understanding changed over time? And how has evolution shifted how the church has interpreted the fall and atonement? Join us for a presentation and conversation with Ben Spackman, a leading historian and writer on these topics.

​When: Sunday, Nov 23, 6pm

​Where: 31 Vinal Ave Somerville

​Ben Spackman has a PhD in American Religious History, and a MA in Old Testament Languages and Literature. He specializes in the early chapters of Genesis, both their ancient meaning and modern interpretations, particularly as appears in evolution/creationism conflict. Ben also speaks frequently about the assumptions and connections between revelation, prophets, scripture, and interpretation. Ben has presented research at the Joseph Smith Papers, Sperry Symposium, BYU Education Week, FAIR Conferences, the Mormon History Association, and others. He has taught volunteer Institute for 15 years, given firesides and lectures worldwide, and appears regularly on various youtube videos and podcasts, including the Church's official Saints podcast (Vol 3, ep21). Ben is a co-editor and contributor to the recent (any day now!) volume The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ and Evolution (BYU). His materials are collected at BenSpackman.com