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Possible Lexical Hebraisms In The Book Of Mormon: (Words Of Mormon - Moroni), Melvin Deloy Pack Jan 1973

Possible Lexical Hebraisms In The Book Of Mormon: (Words Of Mormon - Moroni), Melvin Deloy Pack

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis has been a study of possible lexical Hebraisms occurring in the Book of Mormon in the sections entitled "The Words of Mormon" through "Moroni." A Hebraism was defined as any word or phrase which appeared to be a literal rendering of a Hebrew lexicographic mode of speech, in that the English had a usage or connotation which was not normal; whereas, if translated literally into Hebrew it would represent standard usage.

Nearly two hundred such items were found, some one hundred twenty of which were discussed in the body of the thesis. Of these, nouns contributed over sixty …


J. Bracken Lee And Utah Public Education, Elwin Lee Reynolds Jan 1973

J. Bracken Lee And Utah Public Education, Elwin Lee Reynolds

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this thesis is to examine the two gubernatorial terms of J. Bracken Lee, Governor of Utah 1948-1956, and the effect he had on education during these years. Lee has been accused by his detractors of being opposed to education. He has been defended by his supporters as being a friend whose only desire was to have education operated on a sound fiscal basis. During his two terms as governor he was almost constantly involved in some dispute with the education people in the state and was frequently on the defensive against anti-education charges.


A Geographic Study Of Stone Houses In Selected Utah Communities, Barry M. Roth Jan 1973

A Geographic Study Of Stone Houses In Selected Utah Communities, Barry M. Roth

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis will investigate the spatial location of stone houses and the areal differentiation of several characteristics of stone houses in selected communities. Some differences in cultural and historical factors and in types of building stone, quarries and quarrying techniques will be studied. The thesis will also investigate why stone houses are still in existence and things that owners, residents, and others like and dislike about them.


A Study Of The Opinions Of Lds Athletes Concerning Excellence In Gospel Living Contributing To Excellence In Sports, Robert L. Cummings Jan 1973

A Study Of The Opinions Of Lds Athletes Concerning Excellence In Gospel Living Contributing To Excellence In Sports, Robert L. Cummings

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to show by the use of the opinions of LDS athletes who have excelled in sports whether or not excellence in gospel living contributes to excellence in sports.

Religion has played a role in sports from very early history and has continued to the present time. The degree of religious influence has been determined by the society of the time, whether it played a minor or a positive role.

The results of the study pointed out the following:
The teachings of the LDS Church had a positive influence, according to LDS athletes, on the …


Prophetic Authority In The Teachings Of Modern Prophets, Clifford Gary Bennett Jan 1973

Prophetic Authority In The Teachings Of Modern Prophets, Clifford Gary Bennett

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to identify the extent of prophetic authority as it is understood and taught by those denominated prophets in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The purpose was accomplished by examining four specific areas: (1) What are prophets and what was their authority in the past as articulated in the accepted scriptures of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? (2) What is the foundation of prophetic authority for the present dispensation? (3) How does prophetic authority relate to the member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? (4) How …


The Economic Development Of Moab, Utah, Gary W. Booher Jan 1973

The Economic Development Of Moab, Utah, Gary W. Booher

Theses and Dissertations

Moab, located in southeastern Utah, began as an agricultural village, in accordance with the economy of early Utah. However, Moab's growth was limited by a restricted physical site. The purpose of this study is to trace the development of the economic functions of Moab in relation to its resource base. Despite the physical limitations of the area, agriculture remained the chief economic activity up to the mid-twentieth century. Periodic booms in speculative mining were only temporary and not significant to the permant economy of the community.

However, in the 1950s, a spectacular uranium boom brought unprecedented growth to the town. …


The Historians Corner, James B. Allen Jan 1973

The Historians Corner, James B. Allen

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Spaces In The Sage Emma Lou Thayne, Elouise M. Bell Jan 1973

Spaces In The Sage Emma Lou Thayne, Elouise M. Bell

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Studies In Asian Genealogy Spencer J. Palmer, Ed., Fred W. Rockwood, C. Keith Allred Jan 1973

Studies In Asian Genealogy Spencer J. Palmer, Ed., Fred W. Rockwood, C. Keith Allred

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Introductory Pages, Byu Studies Jan 1973

Introductory Pages, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Changes In Scholastic Achievement And Intelligence Of Indian Children Enrolled In A Foster Placement Program, Linda Ouida Willson Jan 1973

Changes In Scholastic Achievement And Intelligence Of Indian Children Enrolled In A Foster Placement Program, Linda Ouida Willson

Theses and Dissertations

This study examines the long-term effects of the Indian Placement Program on the enrolled students' scholastic achievement as measured by standardized tests given in the schools. It also examines intelligence test scores and changes in them during years in the Program. The following effects on achievement were also examined: sex, age and grade at initial placement, and the child's adjustment as measured by number of foster homes in which he had been placed.


Joseph Fielding Smith: In Memoriam 1876-1972, Byu Studies, Earl E. Olson Oct 1972

Joseph Fielding Smith: In Memoriam 1876-1972, Byu Studies, Earl E. Olson

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Index To Volume 12, Byu Studies Oct 1972

Index To Volume 12, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


End Matter, Byu Studies Oct 1972

End Matter, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Guest Editor's Prologue, Truman G. Madsen Oct 1972

Guest Editor's Prologue, Truman G. Madsen

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Full Issue, Byu Studies Oct 1972

Full Issue, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Joseph Smith's New England Heritage Richard Lloyd Anderson, Donald Q. Cannon Jul 1972

Joseph Smith's New England Heritage Richard Lloyd Anderson, Donald Q. Cannon

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


The Quest For America Geoffrey Ashe, Thor Heyerdahl, Helge Ingstad, J. V. Luce, Betty J. Meggers, And Birgitta L. Wallace, John L. Sorenson Jul 1972

The Quest For America Geoffrey Ashe, Thor Heyerdahl, Helge Ingstad, J. V. Luce, Betty J. Meggers, And Birgitta L. Wallace, John L. Sorenson

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Introductory Pages, Byu Studies Jul 1972

Introductory Pages, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


To The Glory Of God: Mormon Essays On Great Issues Truman G. Madsen And Charles D. Tate, Jr., Eds., Edward Geary Jul 1972

To The Glory Of God: Mormon Essays On Great Issues Truman G. Madsen And Charles D. Tate, Jr., Eds., Edward Geary

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Fire, Mildred T. Hunt Jul 1972

Fire, Mildred T. Hunt

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Sunday Morning In March, Ted Ridenhour Jul 1972

Sunday Morning In March, Ted Ridenhour

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


An Old Woman Clipping Her Nails: An Etching By Rembrandt, Wayne Guymon Jul 1972

An Old Woman Clipping Her Nails: An Etching By Rembrandt, Wayne Guymon

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Nightfall At Nauvoo Samuel W. Taylor, Neal E. Lambert Jul 1972

Nightfall At Nauvoo Samuel W. Taylor, Neal E. Lambert

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Notes And Comments, Byu Studies Jul 1972

Notes And Comments, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


End Matter, Byu Studies Jul 1972

End Matter, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


The Mantle, Dennis Smith Jul 1972

The Mantle, Dennis Smith

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Full Issue, Byu Studies Jul 1972

Full Issue, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Notes On “Lehi's Travels”, Robert J. Matthews Jul 1972

Notes On “Lehi's Travels”, Robert J. Matthews

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Solomon Chamberlain—Early Missionary, Larry C. Porter Jul 1972

Solomon Chamberlain—Early Missionary, Larry C. Porter

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.