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Samuel's Reliance On Biblical Language, Shon Hopkin, John Hilton Iii
Samuel's Reliance On Biblical Language, Shon Hopkin, John Hilton Iii
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies
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The Zoramites And Costly Apparel: Symbolism And Irony, Parrish Brady, Shon Hopkin
The Zoramites And Costly Apparel: Symbolism And Irony, Parrish Brady, Shon Hopkin
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies
The Zoramite narratives of Alma 31-35 and Alma 43-44 are richly symbolic accounts woven with many subtle details regarding the imporatnce of costly apparel and riches as an outward evidence of pride. This literary analysis focuses on how Mormon as editor structured the Zoramite narrative and used clothing as a metaphor to show the dangers of pride and the blessings afforded by humble adherence to God's teachings and covenants. The Zoramite's pride--as evidenced by their focus on costly apparel, gold, silver, and fine goods (Alma 31:24-25, 28)--competes with the foundational Book of Mormon teaching that the obedient will “ prosper …
Deflected Agreement In The Book Of Mormon, Andrew C. Smith
Deflected Agreement In The Book Of Mormon, Andrew C. Smith
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies
Deflected agreement is a grammatical phenomenon found in Semitic languages—it is ubiquitous in Arabic and found occasionally in Classical Hebrew. Deflected agreement is a plausible explanation for certain grammatical incongruities present, in translation, within the original and printer's manuscripts and printed editions in the Book of Mormon in the grammatical areas of verbal, pronominal, and demonstrative agreement. This finding gives greater credence to the plausibility of the authenticity and historicity of the Book of Mormon. Additionally, the implications of this finding on Book of Mormon scholarship are discussed.