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C., J. E. “Dr. Duncan and the Book of Mormon.” The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star 52, no. 35 (1 September 1890): 552-56.
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A defense of the Book of Mormon against the criticism of Dr. Duncan in the Islington Gazette of August 18th. Dr. Duncan, evidently a literary critic, concluded that the Book of Mormon was either a clumsy or barefaced forgery or a pious fraud. The author writes that the Book of Mormon makes clear many doctrines that are dificult to understand in the Bible. Also, the history and gospel taught by the Bible and the Book of Mormon are similar because both were inspired of God. [B. D.]

ID = [81000]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1890-09-01  Collections:  bom,millennial-star  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:49
C., M. J. “Mormonism.” Plainsville Telegraph (March 3, 1831): 4.
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Tells of the conversion of Sidney Rigdon who read the Book of Mormon and “partly condemned it” but after two days accepted it as truthful. He asked for a sign though he knew it was wrong and saw the devil appearing as an angel of light. The author of this article warns against the Book of Mormon and against the deception of the Mormons.

ID = [79818]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1831-03-03  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:24
Cadman, Sadie B., and Sara Cadman Vancik. A Concordance of the Book of Mormon. Monongahela, PA: Church of Jesus Christ, 1986.
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A complete but not exhaustive concordance, listing words alphabetically. Contains also a historical chronology of the events in the Book of Mormon.

ID = [77405]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1986-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:07
Caine, Frederick Augustus. Morumon Kei To Wa Nanzo Ya?. Tokyo: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1909.
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A two-page tract. English title is “What is the Book of Mormon?”

ID = [78091]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1909-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:12
Cake, Lu B. Peepstone Joe and the Peck Manuscript. New York: L. B. Cake, 1899.
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A polemical work against Mormonism. The author enumerates various criticisms of the Book of Mormon related to domesticated animals, the Spaulding theory, contradictions with the Bible, King James English, the Hebrew/Egyptian background, and the testimony of Book of Mormon witness.

ID = [78144]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1899-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:13
Calabro, David M. “An Inviting Exploration.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 30 (2018): 49-56.
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Abstract: This informative and very readable volume, targeted to a Latter day Saint audience, serves as an introduction to the Apocrypha and an exploration of Latter-day Saint views of the books. Even those already familiar with the Apocrypha will find this book insightful in the Latter-day Saint approaches it brings to bear. Even so, the book touches too lightly on some issues, including the extent of the Apocrypha, the phenomenon of pseudonymity, and the reasons for the current exclusion of the Apocrypha from the Latter-day Saint canon.
Review of Jared W. Ludlow, Exploring the Apocrypha from a Latter-day Saint Perspective (Springville, Utah: CFI, 2018). 234 pp. $16.99.

ID = [3605]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2018-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 16568  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:01
Calabro, David M. “Jesus Christ as a Revealer of Ordinances in the Book of Mormon.” In I Glory in My Jesus: Understanding Christ in the Book of Mormon, eds. Hilton, John, III, Nicholas J. Frederick, Mark D. Ogletree, and Krystal V. L. Pierce. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2023.
ID = [81592]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2023-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-books,rsc-sperry  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:53
Calabro, David M. “Joseph Smith and the Architecture of Genesis.” In The Temple: Ancient and Restored. Proceedings of the 2014 Temple on Mount Zion Symposium, edited by Stephen D. Ricks and Donald W. Parry. The Temple on Mount Zion Series. Volume 3. 165–181. Orem and Salt Lake City, UT: The Interpreter Foundation and Eborn Books, 2016.
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During his lifetime, Joseph Smith revealed at least four versions of what I will refer to as the “Genesis account,” which consists of the creation of the world, the experiences of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden, and the events that befell them and their near posterity following the expulsion from the garden. These four versions each differ in important ways from the biblical text in Genesis, and they also differ one from another. The versions of the Genesis account include the following:

(1) scattered references found in the Book of Mormon;
(2) the biblical account as revised in the Book of Moses;
(3) the account in the Book of Abraham; and
(4) the version presented in the temple endowment.

I will focus on the second of these, the Book of Moses, especially chapters 1-7, which were revealed to Joseph Smith from June to December 1830. Many have already pointed out temple-related themes that abound in these chapters.

I will take these discoveries a step further, arguing that Moses 1-7 is fundamentally a ritual text whose elements are adapted to the physical features of the temple of Solomon. I will then discuss how this reading of the Book of Moses might interact with modern scholarship on the biblical book of Genesis, and finally how this reading of Moses can provide insight into ritual performances both ancient and modern

Topics:    Old Testament Scriptures > Genesis
Book of Moses Topics > Temple Themes in the Book of Moses and Related Scripture
Book of Moses Topics > Literary and Textual Studies of the Book of Moses
ID = [2591]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2016-01-01  Collections:  abraham,bom,moses,old-test,smith-joseph-jr  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:54
Calabro, David M. “Lehi’s Dream and the Garden of Eden.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 26 (2017): 269-296.
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Abstract: Lehi’s dream in 1 Nephi 8 and Nephi’s related vision in 1 Nephi 11–14 contain many features related to the biblical garden of Eden, including most prominently the tree of life. A close reading of the features of Lehi’s dream in light of the earliest Book of Mormon text shows further similarities to the biblical garden, suggesting that the setting of Lehi’s dream is actually the garden of Eden. But the differences are also informative. These include both substantive features absent from the biblical Eden and differences in the language used to describe the features. Many of the variant features are also found in other ancient creation accounts. In view of these observations, it is likely the Book of Mormon presupposes a variant account of the garden of Eden. This variant account forms the backdrop for Lehi’s dream and for other references to the garden in the Book of Mormon.

Topics:    Old Testament Scriptures > Genesis
Book of Mormon Scriptures > 1 Nephi
ID = [3682]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2017-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal,moses,old-test  Size: 63951  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:02
Calabro, David M. “‘Stretch Forth Thy Hand and Prophesy‘: Hand Gestures in the Book of Mormon.” Journal of the Book of Mormon and Restoration Scripture 21 no. 1 (2012).
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Often overlooked in scriptural text, hand and arm gestures are often used to convey meanings that complement the verbal lessons being taught. This article discusses the meaning and significance of four specific gestures referred to in the Book of Mormon: stretching forth one’s hand(s), stretching forth the hand to exert divine power, extending the arm(s) in mercy, and clapping the hands to express joys. Beyond the fascinating meanings of these gestures in the Book of Mormon are the correlations that can be seen in the biblical text and in other Near Eastern cultures. Also insightful, specifically in reference to Moses’s hand movements at the Red Sea, is the way in which the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and other extracanonical writings build on each other to give a fuller interpretive picture.

ID = [3275]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2012-01-01  Collections:  bom,farms-jbms  Size: 58981  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:59
Calder, Graydon K. A Brief Preview of the Book of Mormon. Australian Mission: Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, n.d.
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A summary of the contents of the Book of Mormon, with some explanatory notes. The work explains the structure and historical background of the Book of Mormon to the unfamiliar reader.

ID = [77394]  Status = Type = book  Date = 0000-00-00  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:07
Calderwood, David G. “Origins of the Native Americans: A Comparative Evaluation of the Early Chronicle Writings and the Book of Mormon.” Master’s thesis, Austin: University of Texas at Austin, 1999.
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The author aims to compare and contrast the history of Native Americans from academic history to the history of the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Native Americans; Book of Mormon, Native Americans and; Book of Mormon; Native Americans, origins of
ID = [81547]  Status = Type = thesis  Date = 1999-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:53
Caldwell, C. Max. “‘A Mighty Change’” In The Book of Mormon: Alma, the Testimony of the Word, eds. Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate Jr. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1992.
Topics:    RSC Topics > A — C > Conversion
RSC Topics > G — K > Hope
RSC Topics > L — P > Living the Gospel
RSC Topics > Q — S > Repentance
RSC Topics > Q — S > Salvation
ID = [36779]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1992-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 38621  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:46
Caldwell, C. Max. “‘What Think Ye of Christ?’” Ensign, February 1984.
ID = [46536]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1984-02-01  Collections:  bom,ensign  Size: 15589  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:13:07
Calhoon, W. R. “The Book of Mormon.” Saints’ Herald 31 (13 December 1884): 801-2.
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Personal testimony of the importance of the Book of Mormon. Includes a 12-stanza poem by Sr. Randall concerning “the precious boon” of the Book of Mormon. Exhorts RLDS people to “repent and remember the new covenant, even the Book of Mormon”

ID = [80289]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1884-12-13  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:44
Call, Gail. “Antenantiosis in the Book of Mormon.” In Reexploring the Book of Mormon: A Decade of New Research, ed. John W. Welch. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Company, 1992.
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Keywords: Antenantiosis; Jacob (Son of Lehi)
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jacob
ID = [66468]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1992-01-01  Collections:  bom,farms-books  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:21:19
Call, Lamoni. 2000 Changes in the Book of Mormon. Bountiful: Lamoni Call (reprint by Modern Microilm: Salt Lake City), 1898.
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A polemical work against the Book of Mormon. The author assumes a letter perfect and grammar perfect translation of the Book of Mormon through the Urim and Thummim. He therefore presents over 2000 changes in the text of the Book of Mormon since the 1830 edition and concludes that Joseph Smith was therefore uninspired.

ID = [77379]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1898-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:07
Call, Lamoni. “Anti-Mormon Queries.” Bountiful, UT: n.p., 1900.
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A four-page polemical tract asking questions about the Urim and Thummim, the translation processes, and the changes in the Book of Mormon.

ID = [77553]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1900-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:08
Call, Michael J. “Reading Competency in the Book of Mormon: Abish and Other Model Readers.” BYU Studies Quarterly 56, no. 2 (2017): 59.
ID = [10698]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2017-01-02  Collections:  bom,byu-studies  Size: 22892  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:18:08
Callis, Charles A. “Book of Mormon Prophecies Fulilled.” Deseret News (28 August 1943): 7-8.
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Text of radio address that details the numerous prophecies from the Book of Mormon that have since been fulilled, including Nephi’s prophecies about the Gentiles and the gospel, the existence of latter-day believers who will receive the Holy Ghost and endure martyrdom, and the birth of Jesus Christ. “Conirmed by completion,” these prophecies are evidence of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon.

ID = [79216]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1943-08-28  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:20
Callis, Charles A. “The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon.” Deseret News Church Section (25 September 1943): 11, 12.
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On September 21, 1823, an angel of God announced that records of an ancient American people taught by the Savior were to come forth. The inspired records would bring the fulness of the gospel to the house of Israel and to the Gentiles and add a second witness to the Bible.

ID = [80434]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1943-09-25  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:45
Callis, Charles A. Fundamentals of Religion: A Series of Radio Addresses. Independence, MO: Zion’s Printing and Publishing, 1945.
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Includes two addresses about the Book of Mormon: “Book of Mormon Prophecies Fulilled,” pages 102-13, sets forth many prophecies of the Book of Mormon that have been fulilled; and “The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon,” pages 155-70, shows that the Book of Mormon came forth at a time of spiritual unrest and higher criticism of the Bible. Includes a short narrative of the angel Moroni’s visit, the delivering of the gold plates to Joseph Smith, and provides six purposes for which the Book of Mormon was written.

ID = [77812]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1945-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:10
Callis, Charles A. “Power of the Book of Mormon.” Deseret News Church Section (24 June 1939): 2, 7.
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In keeping with the Lord’s promises in the Book of Mormon that the land of America should be free from monarchical forms of government and slavery, the U.S. government has adopted many policies to protect America and fulill the prophecy that it would be a “choice land above all others” (1 Nephi 13:30). Two inspired measures that assist in the preservation of America are the Constitution and the Monroe Doctrine.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 1 Nephi
ID = [79981]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1939-06-24  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:26
Callis, Charles A. “Testimony from the Book of Mormon.” Delivered at the Friday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1946.
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In this article, the author presents his testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Another Testament of Jesus Christ; Book of Mormon; Testimony
ID = [26545]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 1946-10-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,general-conference  Size: 8854  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:20:20
Callis, Charles A. “Vest Pocket Notes on the Book of Mormon.” Deseret News Church Section (24 April, 1, 8, 22 May 1937): 3, 2, 2, 2.
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Announces the number of languages into which the Book of Mormon has been translated, summarizes the book’s contents, and discusses its prophecies concerning the United States.

ID = [80771]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1937-04-24  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:48
Callister, Douglas L. “Book of Mormon Principles: The Gathering of the Lord’s Faithful.” Ensign, October 2004.
ID = [56224]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 2004-10-01  Collections:  bom,ensign  Size: 3575  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:20:39
Callister, Jerry E. “The Wagon Pulled Us Together.” Ensign, December 1994.
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Ether
ID = [51755]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1994-12-01  Collections:  bom,ensign  Size: 4366  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:20:04
Callister, Tad R. “The Book of Mormon: Man-Made or God-Given?” Devotional, Brigham Young University, November 1, 2016.
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Why is it so important for you individually to gain a testimony of the Book of Mormon? Because if you do, it will become your personal iron rod.

Keywords: Book of Mormon; Collection: Joseph Smith the Prophet; Podcast: Joseph Smith; Podcast: Recent Speeches
ID = [70045]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 2016-11-01  Collections:  bom,byu-speeches  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:20:55
Callister, Tad R. “The Book of Mormon—a Book from God.” Delivered at the Sunday Morning Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 2011.
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Together with the Bible, the Book of Mormon is an indispensable witness of the doctrines of Christ and His divinity.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Ether
ID = [21543]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 2011-10-01  Collections:  bom,general-conference  Size: 9679  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:19:31
Callister, Tad R. “The Book of Mormon—a Book from God.” Ensign, November 2011.
ID = [59473]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 2011-11-01  Collections:  bom,ensign  Size: 9742  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:21:02
Callister, Tad R. “A Case for the Book of Mormon.” Paper presented at the 2019 FairMormon Conference. August, 2019.
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Keywords: Alma the Elder; Alma the Younger; Archaeology; Barley; Book of Mormon Authorship; Book of Mormon Historicity; Cement; Doctrine; Eight Witnesses; Emma; Late War; Metal Plates; Prophecy; Smith; Three Witnesses; View of the Hebrews
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
ID = [32676]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 2019-08-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,fair-conference  Size: 33310  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:19
Callister, Tad R. “God’s Compelling Witness: The Book of Mormon.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 2017.
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The Book of Mormon is God’s compelling witness of the divinity of Jesus Christ, the prophetic calling of Joseph Smith, and the absolute truth of this Church.

ID = [22972]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 2017-10-01  Collections:  bom,general-conference  Size: 9267  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:19:34
Callister, Tad R. “God’s Compelling Witness: The Book of Mormon.” Ensign, November 2017.
ID = [62139]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 2017-11-01  Collections:  bom,ensign  Size: 9455  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:21:24
Calton, Terry F. “Book of Mormon Resources from the Religious Educator.” Religious Educator Vol. 11 no. 2 (2010).
ID = [38266]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 2010-01-02  Collections:  bom,rel-educ  Size: 2794  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:56
Campbell, Alexander. “Delusions: An Analysis of the Book of Mormon.” Millennial Harbinger 2 (7 February 1831): 85-96.
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An early attempt to identify speciic problems with the Book of Mormon. Various anachronisms, absurdities and contradictions with the Bible are identiied. The Book of Mormon shows evidence of being a mere product of its environment.

ID = [79360]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1831-02-07  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:21
Campbell, Alexander. Delusions: An Analysis of the Book of Mormon. Pamphlet. Boston: Green, 1832.
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An early attempt to identify speciic problems with the Book of Mormon. Various anachronisms, absurdities and contradictions with the Bible are identiied. The Book of Mormon shows evidence of being a mere product of its environment.

ID = [79359]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1832-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:21
Campbell, Alexander. “The Mormon Bible.” Millennial Harbinger, June 1839.
ID = [77254]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1839-06-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:06
Campbell, Alexander. Mormonism Weighed in the Balances and Found Wanting: Being an Analysis of the Internal and External Evidences of the Book of Mormon. London: Arthur Hall, Virtue, 1849.
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Associates Joseph Smith with false Jewish messiahs and Christian impostors. Gives an overview of the Book of Mormon, claiming the presence of several anachronisms. Calls the Book of Mormon a “romance” Says the Nephites believed in the doctrines of the Calvinists and Methodists. Makes negative comments about Lehi and Mormon. Argues that if the Bible was of God, the Book of Mormon could not have had the same author. Takes issue with the testimony of the Three Witnesses.

ID = [78069]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1849-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:12
Campbell, Les. “E. L. Peay, The Lands of Zarahemla.” Review of Books on the Book of Mormon 6, no. 2 (1994): Article 11.
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Review of The Lands of Zarahemla (1993), by E. L. Peay.

ID = [187]  Status = Type = review  Date = 1994-01-01  Collections:  bom,farms-review  Size: 15129  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:38
Campbell, Lester E. Scripture Index of FARMS Reprints and Preliminary Reports. Provo, UT: The Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1987.
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“This index lists scriptures used in FARMS papers up to early 1987. It is organized according to the subject categories in the FARMS catalog” as follows: (1) The Book of Mormon and the Ancient Near East, (2) The Book of Mormon and Ancient Mesoamerica, (3) The Book of Mormon—commentary, (4) other scriptural studies and materials.

ID = [78232]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1987-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:13
Campbell, Mark. “‘Believe All the Words’: A Key to Spiritual Outpouring.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 51 (2022): 295-316.
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Abstract: In the Book of Mormon, many people received a remarkable spiritual outpouring following a declaration or demonstration of full belief in what they had already received or were about to receive. This paper examines nine examples of this that exhibit strong similarities in both language and substance. These examples demonstrate that the key to receiving a spiritual outpouring is to “believe all the words” of God that one has already received or is about to receive, after which great blessings will follow. However, such full belief must be thoughtful and inspired, not merely credulous. The findings of this paper provide another example of the rich narrative and doctrinal patterns in the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: belief; Book of Mormon; prophets; revelation; spiritual endowment
ID = [12591]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2022-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 45877  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:18:20
Cannon, Abraham H. Book of Mormon Catechism: Questions and Answers on the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Ofice, 1886.
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The work was created to “induce the young people of Zion to search with greater diligence for the valuable truths contained in the revelation so ancient and modern times” Contains 62 pages of basic questions and answers about the Book of Mormon.

ID = [77592]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1886-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:09
Cannon, Abraham H. “Questions and Answers on the Book of Mormon: Designed and Prepared Especially for the Use of the Sunday Schools in Zion.” Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1886.
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Keywords: Book of Mormon, Catechism, Education, Learning, Scripture Study
ID = [76191]  Status = Type = manual  Date = 1886-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:58
Cannon, Donald Q. “In the Press: Early Newspaper Reports on the Initial Publication of the Book of Mormon.” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 16, no. 2 (2007): 4-15, 92-93.
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Cannon’s examination of news articles and stories concerning the publication of the Book of Mormon helps provide a greater understanding of its initial reception. Most news coverage first appeared in Palmyra and the surrounding areas, but articles on the Book of Mormon appeared as far west as Missouri and Arkansas and from Maine to Georgia. Even with this seemingly wide range of coverage, the overall quantity of news articles on the topic reveals how few people knew about the book and the early LDS Church as a whole. Although the majority of the news articles concerning the Book of Mormon were negative, some assumed a neutral stance and a relatively small number were positive about the book and its publication.

Keywords: Book of Mormon; Early Church History; NY; Palmyra; Restoration
ID = [3211]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2007-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,farms-jbms  Size: 41586  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:58
Plewe, Brandon S., S. Kent Brown, Donald Q. Cannon, and Richard H. Jackson, eds. Mapping Mormonism: An Atlas of Latter-day Saint History, 2nd Edition. Provo, UT: BYU Studies, 2012.
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Mapping Mormonism brings together contributions from sixty experts in the fields of geography, history, Mormon history, and economics to produce the most monumental work of its kind. More than an atlas, this book also includes hundreds of timelines and charts, along with carefully researched descriptions, that track the Mormon movement from its humble beginnings to its worldwide expansion. A work of this magnitude rarely comes along. Mapping Mormonism’s first edition proved to be a landmark reference work in Mormon studies; now it is further improved and updated with the latest information in this second edition. This work covers the early Restoration, the settlement of the West, and the expanding Church, giving particular emphasis to recent developments in the modern Church throughout all regions of the world. Of all the books on Church history, Mapping Mormonism may be the single most effective work to date at giving an expansive vision of the rise of the LDS Church⿿a vision as vibrant as those who have led the way in building Zion. In 2012, Mapping Mormonism won the Mormon History Association Best Book Award and the Cartography and Geographic Information Society Best Atlas Award.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Ether
ID = [75300]  Status = Type = book  Date = 2012-01-01  Collections:  bom,byu-studies,church-history  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:52
Hanks, Marion D., and Elaine Cannon. “Era of Youth.” Improvement Era 68, no. 11 (1965): 1041-1052.
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This article tells youth that they can find answers in the scriptures and uses stories and quotes from the Book of Mormon and the Bible to show this.

Keywords: Scripture Study
ID = [76858]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1965-11-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:03
Cannon, Elizabeth Rachel. The Cities of the Sun: Stories of Ancient America Founded on Historical Incidents in the Book of Mormon. Second and Enlarged ed. Salt Lake City: The Deseret News, 1911.
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The end justifies the means, so these stories are designed to increase interest in the Book of Mormon. Hundreds of books have been written founded on the Bible, and there are some wonderfully colorful accounts of the founding of Christianity in Judea, Alexandria, and Rome. It is surprising that more has not been done dealing with the ancient history of the western world. Several of these stories were first published in the Improvement Era, and acknowledgment is made to that magazine for the encouragement it extended to the author, who traveled twice to Mexico and excavated among the ruins there to gain information at first hand. If any boy or girl, after perusing these pages, is inspired to turn direct to the beautiful and simple language of the Book of Mormon itself, the purpose of “The Cities of the Sun” has been accomplished.

Keywords: Abinadi (Prophet), Alma the Elder, Ammon (Son of King Mosiah), Ancient America, Book of Mormon-Fiction, Captain Moroni, Ether, Gadianton Robbers, Hagoth, Jaredite, King Lamoni, King Noah, Missionary Work, Secret Combination
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Mosiah
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Ether
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [75419]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1911-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:53
Cannon, Elizabeth Rachel. “The Gadiantons.” Improvement Era 14, no. 10 (1911): 862-872.
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This article is a fictional account of the Gadianton robbers based on the story in the Book of Mormon. The author uses actual characters such as CeZoram, Hagoth, and Seantum.

Keywords: CeZoram (Nephite Chief Judge), Fiction, Gadianton Robbers, Hagoth, Seantum
ID = [76929]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1911-08-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:03
Cannon, George Q. “The Abundant Testimonies to the Work of God, Etc.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 22. 1882, 252–259.
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Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, September 18, 1881. Reported By: John Irvine.

ID = [29468]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 1881-08-18  Collections:  bom,jnl-disc  Size: 26478  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:20:39
Cannon, George Q. “Apostasy and Treason.” Juvenile Instructor 6, no. 3 (1871): 23.
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Lengthy retelling of the conflict of Amalickiah and Ammoron against Moroni, Teancum, and Lehi.

Keywords: Amalickiah, Apostasy, Lehonti, Warfare
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [75808]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1871-02-04  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55
Cannon, George Q. “Apostasy and Treason (Concluded).” Juvenile Instructor 6, no. 7 (1871): 54-55.
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Lengthy retelling of the conflict of Amalickiah and Ammoron against Moroni, Teancum, and Lehi.

Keywords: Ammoron, Apostasy, Captain Moroni, Teancum (Nephite Captain), Warfare
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [75812]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1871-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55
Cannon, George Q. “Apostasy and Treason (Continued).” Juvenile Instructor 6, no. 4 (1871): 26-27.
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Lengthy retelling of the conflict of Amalickiah and Ammoron against Moroni, Teancum, and Lehi.

Keywords: Amalickiah, Captain Moroni, Warfare
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [75809]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1871-02-18  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55
Cannon, George Q. “Apostasy and Treason (Continued).” Juvenile Instructor 6, no. 5 (1871): 38-39.
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Lengthy retelling of the conflict of Amalickiah and Ammoron against Moroni, Teancum, and Lehi.

Keywords: Amalickiah, Captain Moroni, Teancum (Nephite Captain), Warfare
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [75810]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1871-03-04  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55
Cannon, George Q. “Apostasy and Treason (Continued).” Juvenile Instructor 6, no. 6 (1871): 42-43.
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Lengthy retelling of the conflict of Amalickiah and Ammoron against Moroni, Teancum, and Lehi.

Keywords: Ammoron, Captain Moroni, Teancum (Nephite Captain), Warfare
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [75811]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1871-03-18  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55
Cannon, George Q. “The Book of Mormon Geography.” Juvenile Instructor 25 (1 January 1890): 18-19.
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Contention over Book of Mormon geography is detrimental to the cause of truth. The reason for this contention is due to the fact that the Book of Mormon is not a geographical primer meant to teach geographical truths. The drawing of Book of Mormon maps is discouraged.

ID = [80358]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1890-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:45
Cannon, George Q. “Book of Mormon Geography.” Instructor 73 (April 1938): 159-60.
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Voices strong objection to the introduction and circulation of maps that attempt to depict the geography of the Book of Mormon. Cannon raises doubts as to the authenticity of a piece entitled the “Route Traveled by Lehi and His Company” that places the landing site of Lehi’s party in Chili.

ID = [79171]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1938-04-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:20
Cannon, George Q. Book of Mormon Stories, Adapted to the Capacity of Young Children and Designed for Use in Sabbath Schools, Primary Association, and for Home Readings. Salt Lake City: George Q. Cannon and Sons Co., 1892- 99.
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“Written for the purpose of presenting the Book of Mormon narrative in language that can be understood by small children” Contains illustrations.

ID = [77645]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1892-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:09
Cannon, George Q. “The Book of Mormon Witnesses—Answers to Questions.” Juvenile Instructor 26 (1 September 1891): 534.
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Offers an explanation why eight of the eleven witnesses were members of two families.

ID = [80389]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1891-09-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:45
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter I.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 11-14. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Nephi’s Character—He Gives God the Glory—Born at Jerusalem—Probable Time of Birth—His Education—Kings Known to Lehi—Ezekiel and Jeremiah and other Prophets—Familiarity of Nephi with Writings of Prophets

Keywords: Education, Jerusalem (Old World), Kingship, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophet
ID = [76075]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter II.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 14-17. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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True and False Prophets—Lehi’s Vision—He Warns the People—They Persecute and Try to Kill Him—Commanded in a Dream to Take His Family into the Wilderness—Came to Red Sea—Camped near it—Built an Altar and Made Offering to the Lord—Laman and Lemuel—Their Unbelief—Shaken and Confounded Before their Father

Keywords: Jerusalem (Old World), Lehi (Prophet), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophecy, Prophet, Vision
ID = [76076]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter III.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 18-21. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Faith of Nephi and its Effects—Sam’s Belief—Revelation with Promise to Nephi—Land of Promise, Choice Above other Lands—Nephi to be a Ruler and a Teacher to his Brethren—Required to Return to Jerusalem—His Willingness—Lehi Gratified at His Faith—Laban and Brass Plates—Angry and Refused to Give Them to Laman—Threatened His Life—Laman and Lemuel Discouraged—Nephi’s Proposition—His Brothers Agree to it

Keywords: Brass Plates, Commandment, Laman (Son of Lehi), Lehi (Prophet), Lemuel (Son of Lehi), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Obedience, Prophet, Sam (Son of Lehi)
ID = [76077]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter IV.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 22-25. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Lehi’s Riches—Laban Covets Them—Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers—They flee for their Lives—Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel—Visited by an Angel—Laman and Lemuel still Murmur—Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls—Laban Lying Drunk—His Sword—Most Famous Weapon in the World—Those who have Seen it—Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban—Personates Him and Obtains Plates—His Brothers Frightened—Laban’s Servant, Zoram—Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness

Keywords: Angel, Brass Plates, Laman (Son of Lehi), Lemuel (Son of Lehi), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Sam (Son of Lehi), Sword of Laban, Zoram (Servant of Laban)
ID = [76078]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter IX.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 44-47. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Popular at Jerusalem to Reject Prophets—Laman and Lemuel did not Believe Predictions Concerning that City—Confidence of Jews in Jerusalem—Glory of the City—The Magnificent Temple—Capture of the City—The Conspirators Chastened—Lehi and Nephi saved

Keywords: Jerusalem (Old World), Laman (Son of Lehi), Lehi (Prophet), Lemuel (Son of Lehi), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophecy, Prophet
ID = [76083]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter V.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 26-29. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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The Status of Zoram—Law of Moses Respecting Bondmen—Character of Laban—Advantages of Taking Zoram into the Wilderness

Keywords: Laban, Law of Moses, Legal, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Servant, Servitude, Zoram (Servant of Laban)
ID = [76079]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter VI.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 30-34. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Return into Wilderness—Joy of Lehi and Sariah—Lehi a Visionary Man—Sariah’s Grief and Murmuring—Her Subsequent Testimony—Sacrifice and Burnt Offerings—The Brass Plates—Their Contents—Lehi a Descendant of Joseph—Value of These Records to his Descendants—Another Colony of Jews—Lost Knowledge of Hebrew Language and of God—Nephi a Great Benefactor—He and Brothers Again Required to Visit Jerusalem—Ishmael and Family—Laman and Lemuel Stir up Mutiny—Want to Return to Jerusalem—Bind Nephi—Intend to Leave him to Perish—Nephi’s Prayer—His Bands Burst—The Others Plead for him—Revulsion of Feeling on Part of his Brothers—Beg his Forgiveness—Rejoin Lehi and Sariah—Thanksgiving and Sacrifices and Burnt Offerings

Keywords: Brass Plates, Genealogy, Ishmael, Joseph (of Egypt), Laman (Son of Lehi), Law of Moses, Lehi (Prophet), Lemuel (Son of Lehi), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Sariah, Scripture, Thanksgiving, Vision
ID = [76080]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter VII.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 35-39. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Lehi’s Dream, or Vision—Rejoices Because of Nephi and Sam—Fears Concerning Laman and Lemuel—His Entreaties to Them—Gathered Seeds and Grain—Five Marriages—Lehi had Faithfully kept Commandments of the Lord—Nephi’s Development—Experience in Wilderness Necessary to Prepare Colony for the Future—Lehi Commanded to Travel—Miraculous Brass Ball, called Liahona—How it Operated—Travel in S. S. E. Direction—Hunt for Game—Led Through most Fertile parts of the Desert

Keywords: Ancient Near East, Arabia, Compass, Dream, Lehi (Prophet), Liahona, Marriage, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Tree of Life, Vision, Wilderness
ID = [76081]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter VIII.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 40-44. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Travel in Desert—Kill Game by the Way—Uncooked Meat their Food—Nephi Breaks his Bow—Fails to Obtain Food—Laman and Others Complain Bitterly—Lehi, also, Murmurs—Nephi Keeps his Patience and Courage—Remonstrates with his Brothers—Makes a Wooden Bow—Lehi very Sorrowful—Sees Writing on the Brass Ball—Nephi Goes for Game in Direction Indicated—Company Filled with Joy through his Obtaining Food—Resume Travel—Ishmael’s Death—His Character—Outbreak and Rebellion of Part of his Children against Lehi and Nephi—Laman proposes to Kill the Two Latter—Attachment to Birthplace

Keywords: Liahona, Nephi (Son of Lehi)
ID = [76082]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter X.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 48-51. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Travel in Easterly Direction—Land Bountiful—“Irreantum,” or Many Waters—Eight Years in Wilderness—Children Born—Diet of Raw Meat—Women Healthy and Strong as Men—Learn to Bear Journeyings Without Murmuring—“Araby the Blest”—Travelers’ description of Land—Company Rest for Many Days

Keywords: Arabia, Bountiful (Old World), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Wilderness
ID = [76084]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XI.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 52-58. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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How Did They Travel?—Had They Vehicles?—Children of Israel used Covered Wagons—Did Lehi and Company use Camels?—Experience of Battalion in California—Custom in Abyssinia—Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert—Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home—Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization—Contrast Between the Two Brothers—Each Left his Impress upon his Nation

Keywords: Ancient Near East, Arabia, Laman (Son of Lehi), Lemuel (Son of Lehi), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Wilderness
ID = [76085]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XII.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 58-63. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Nephi Practically the Leader—Commanded to Build a Ship—Directed to the Ore out of Which to make Tools—Makes a Bellows—Obtains Fire—Fault-finding and Ridicule of his Brethren—His Sadness and their Elation—They Grumble at and Reproach their Father and Him—He Reasons with Them—Enraged, They Attempt to Throw Him in the Sea—Nephi full of Power of God—They dare not Touch Him—They are Shaken Before Him—Fall down to Worship Him—Told by Nephi to Worship God—Nephi Shown by the Lord how he should work Timbers, etc.—Not Worked after the Manner taught by Men—Helped by his Brothers—Ship Finished—Laman and Others Acknowledge Nephi’s Ability to Build a Ship—Mountains as Places of Worship

Keywords: Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophet, Revelation, Ship, Temple
ID = [76086]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XIII.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 64-68. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Lehi Commanded to Embark upon the Ship—Food Prepared for the Voyage—Jacob and Joseph—Did the Ship have Sails?—Voyages and Ships of Egyptians—Dancing and Rudeness of Laman and Others at Sea—Nephi Remonstrates—Is Treated Harshly and Bound Hand and Foot by his Brothers—Lehi and Sariah very Sick—Four Days of Terrible Tempest—Compass Would not Work—Driven Back Before the Wind—Terror of Laman and Lemuel—Nephi’s Patience and Self-Control—The Lord Shows Forth His Power—Nephi Released—The Ship Steered in Right Course—His Prayer Answered and Tempest Quelled—Reach the Promised Land

Keywords: Lehi (Prophet), Liahona, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Promised Land, Ship, Transoceanic Voyage
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jacob
ID = [76087]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XIV.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 68-73. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Land and Pitch their Tents—Place of Landing—Cultivate the Ground—Good Crops—Find Animals of Every Kind—Also Ores—Raise Large Flocks and Herds—“Carneros de la Tierra”—Find the Horse—Was the Horse Extinct When the Whites Discovered America?—Reasons for Thinking it was not—Wild Horses Seen by Sir Francis Drake in 1579—Opinion of Professor Marsh—Horses Seen by Drake, not Spanish

Keywords: Ancient America, Book of Mormon Geography, Ecology, Horses, Nephi (Son of Lehi), South America
ID = [76088]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XIX.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 95-102. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Two Distinct Nations—Intermingled—Mixed Blood in Lamanites—Nephi and Company Settled in an Earthly Paradise—Greatly Prospered—Law of Moses Observed—A Live Religion—Nephi Conversed with the Spirit of the Lord—Heard Voices of the Father and the Son—Understood the Gospel of Jesus—Simplicity and Plainness of His Teachings, Prophecies and Revelations Wonderful Extent and Variety of His Knowledge—Writes of the Days of the Savior as a Contemporary Might—Exactness of the Description of the Great and Abominable Church—Also the Events which Should Take Place in Connection with Zion—Only Two Churches—The Whore of all the Earth should Gather Multitudes among all the Nations of Gentiles to Fight Against the Church of the Lamb—Power of God Poured Out Upon the Latter, His Wrath Upon the Former—They who Fight Against the House of Israel shall War among Themselves and Fall into the Pit they shall Dig to Ensnare the People of the Lord—The Righteous Should Not Perish—Great Value of These Promises to the Latter-day Saints—Secret Combinations—Many Churches to be Built Up—Their Character—The Book of Mormon, How it should be Received—Churches Put Down the Power and Miracles of God—Preach up their own Wisdom and Learning—Contend One with Another—Grind the Poor—Literal Fulfillment as Latter-day Saints can Testify

Keywords: Gospel, Lamanite, Law of Moses, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Nephite, Prophecy, Prophet, Revelation
ID = [76093]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XV.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 74-77. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Animals and Vegetables Valuable to Lehi and Company—The Potato—Abundance of Fruits—Jerusalem Destroyed—Lehi’s Thankfulness for this Choice Land—A Land of Liberty to all who Should be Brought Here if they Would Serve God—Land to be Kept from Knowledge of Other Nations—Remarkably Fulfilled—Promises of the Lord to Lehi Concerning his Descendants and the Land—Present Condition of his Seed Predicted—Prophecies Concerning the Prophet Joseph Smith—Lehi a Great Prophet—Restrains his Children While Living—Rancorous Hatred After his Death Against Nephi—Enraged by his Admonitions—Propose to Kill Him

Keywords: Agriculture, Ancient America, Ecology, Lehi (Prophet), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophecy, Smith, Joseph, Jr.
ID = [76089]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XVI.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 78-81. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Nephi’s Efforts to Save His Brethren—Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness—His Company—His Sisters—Carries Plates of Brass and other Records—The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him—Nephi called a Liar and a Robber—Searches the Scriptures—Two Sets of Plates—Character of Records on Each—Plates made for a Special Purpose—Found by Mormon—Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil—The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare

Keywords: Joseph (of Egypt), Large Plates, Liahona, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Obedience, Small Plates, Sword of Laban
ID = [76090]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XVII.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 82-88. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Travel Many Days in the Wilderness—Call the Land Nephi—Did They Journey Northward?—Location of Land Nephi—River Sidon and Magdalena—Land of Zarahemla—Twenty-two Days’ Travel from Nephi—Did not Land of Nephi Extend Considerably South?—Zeniff’s Return to the Land of Nephi—Was that the Land Settled by Nephi, the First?—Mosiah, King of Zarahemla—Reasons for Thinking Nephi to be Distinguishing Name of an Extensive Region—Nephites Would Spread Over the Country in Four Hundred Years—Did Nephi and Company Travel as far North as Ecuador?—Followed by Lamanites—Jacob and Enos Respecting Lamanites—Nephi’s Description of the Land—Bolivia and Peru—Cities and Settlements Called After Founders—Additional Reasons for Thinking Nephi and Company did not Settle so far North—Boundaries of Lands Occupied by Nephites and Lamanites—South America Called Lehi, North America Called Mulek

Keywords: Ancient America, Nephi (Polity), Nephi (Son of Lehi), River Sidon, South America, Zarahemla (Polity), Zeniff
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jacob
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Enos
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Mosiah
ID = [76091]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XVIII.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 88-94. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Travelers’ Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites—Cradle of an Imperial Race—The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon—Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for—Healthy Climate—Remarkable Longevity—Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni—Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru

Keywords: Ancient America, Book of Mormon Geography, Native Americans, Nephi (Son of Lehi), South America
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jacob
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Enos
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jarom
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Omni
ID = [76092]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XX.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 103-105. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Nephi’s Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates—Nephi Anoints a Man to be King—His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name—Patriarchal Government—Jacob Presided Over the Church—King Mosiah’s Mode of Life—Seers as Well as Kings—Was There a Change of Dynasty?—Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah

Keywords: Church Organization, Government, Jacob (Son of Lehi), King Mosiah, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophet, Recordkeeping, Seership, Small Plates
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jacob
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Mosiah
ID = [76094]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XXI.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 106-108. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Nephi Died—Example of his Life—Internal Evidence of Divinity of his Writings in the Spirit of God which Accompanies Them—An Eventful Career—Admirable in Every Relation—A Born Leader, Successful as a Mechanic, Miner, Seaman, Chemist, Metallurgist, Stockraiser, Agriculturist, Manufacturer and Statesman—Expanded Views of the Rights and Equality of Man—Religious Liberty—The End

Keywords: Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophet
ID = [76095]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Christopher Columbus.” Juvenile Instructor 1, no. 8 (1866): 29.
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Praises Christopher Columbus and shows how he potentially fulfilled a prophecy by Nephi.

Keywords: Columbus, Christopher, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophecy
ID = [75798]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1866-04-15  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 3, no. 1 (1868): 4.
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A didactic editorial lauding Nephi’s obedience and recommending imitation by the youth of the Church.

Keywords: Example, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Obedience
ID = [75800]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1868-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 3, no. 1 (1868): 4.
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A didactic editorial lauding Nephi’s obedience and recommending imitation by the youth of the Church.

Keywords: Example, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Obedience
ID = [76490]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1868-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:00
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 3 (1 January 1868): 4.
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A didactic editorial lauding Nephi’s obedience and recommending imitation by the youth of the Church.

ID = [79406]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1868-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:22
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 3, no. 11 (1868): 84.
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Asserts that the inhabitants discovered by the Europeans in America are descendants of Laman and Lemuel. The Book of Mormon peoples lived principally in Central and South America. LDS church members should recognize the important role of the Indians among the Gentiles.

Keywords: Ancient America, Book of Mormon Geography, Central America, Lamanite, Native Americans, Prophecy, South America
ID = [75807]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1868-06-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 3, no. 11 (1868): 84.
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Asserts that the inhabitants discovered by the Europeans in America are descendants of Laman and Lemuel. The Book of Mormon peoples lived principally in Central and South America. LDS church members should recognize the important role of the Indians among the Gentiles.

Keywords: Ancient America, Book of Mormon Geography, Central America, Lamanite, Native Americans, Prophecy, South America
ID = [76491]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1868-06-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:00
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 3 (1 June 1868): 84.
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Asserts that the inhabitants discovered by the Europeans in America are descendants of Laman and Lemuel. The Book of Mormon peoples lived principally in Central and South America. LDS church members should recognize the important role of the Indians among the Gentiles.

ID = [79407]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1868-06-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:22
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 8, no. 24 (1872): 188.
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Describes a disease called epizootic, which killed many horses in the Eastern states. The Book of Mormon (3 Nephi 21:14) “foretells a time when, if the people would not repent, the Lord would destroy their horses.” Author the asks “who can say that the epizootic has no connection with that threat of divine displeasure?”

Keywords: Disease, Horses, Prophecy
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 3 Nephi
ID = [75815]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1872-11-23  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 8, no. 24 (1872): 188.
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Describes a disease called epizootic, which killed many horses in the Eastern states. The Book of Mormon (3 Nephi 21:14) “foretells a time when, if the people would not repent, the Lord would destroy their horses.” Author the asks “who can say that the epizootic has no connection with that threat of divine displeasure?”

Keywords: Disease, Horses, Prophecy
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 3 Nephi
ID = [76492]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1872-11-23  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:00
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 7 (23 November 1872): 188.
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Describes a disease called epizootic, which killed many horses in the Eastern states. The Book of Mormon (3 Nephi 21:14) “foretells a time when, if the people would not repent, the Lord would destroy their horses” Author the asks “who can say that the epizootic has no connection with that threat of divine displeasure?”

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 3 Nephi
ID = [79408]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1872-11-23  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:22
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 10, no. 25 (1875): 294-295.
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Discusses Korihor and refutes his anti-Christ methods and doctrines. Relates and compares anti-Christ teachings to American popular opinion, concluding that Satan has not changed his tactics through the centuries.

Keywords: Korihor, Oaths, Politics, Secret Combinations, United States History
ID = [75870]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1875-12-11  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:56
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 10, no. 25 (1875): 294-295.
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Discusses Korihor and refutes his anti-Christ methods and doctrines. Relates and compares anti-Christ teachings to American popular opinion, concluding that Satan has not changed his tactics through the centuries.

Keywords: Korihor, Oaths, Politics, Secret Combinations, United States History
ID = [76493]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1875-12-11  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:00
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 10 (11 December 1875): 294-95.
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Discusses Korihor and refutes his anti-Christ methods and doctrines. Relates and compares anti-Christ teachings to American popular opinion, concluding that Satan has not changed his tactics through the centuries.

ID = [79397]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1875-12-11  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:21
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 11, no. 3 (1876): 30.
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Didactic essay, showing how the Ammonite striplings or sons of Helaman are examples of childhood training that might well be exemplified in LDS homes.

Keywords: Ammonite, Example, Stripling Warriors
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Helaman
ID = [75875]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1876-02-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:56
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 11, no. 3 (1876): 30.
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Didactic essay, showing how the Ammonite striplings or sons of Helaman are examples of childhood training that might well be exemplified in LDS homes.

Keywords: Ammonite, Example, Stripling Warriors
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Helaman
ID = [76494]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1876-02-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:00
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 11 (1 February 1876): 30.
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Didactic essay, showing how the Ammonite striplings or sons of Helaman are examples of childhood training that might well be exempliied in LDS homes.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Helaman
ID = [79398]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1876-02-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:21
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 11, no. 5 (1876): 54-55.
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Editorial reflections on the Book of Mormon concepts of America as the choicest of lands and the necessity for righteousness for its inhabitants. Discusses secret combinations.

Keywords: Politics, Prophecy, Secret Combinations
ID = [75877]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1876-03-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:56
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 11, no. 5 (1876): 54-55.
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Editorial reflections on the Book of Mormon concepts of America as the choicest of lands and the necessity for righteousness for its inhabitants. Discusses secret combinations.

Keywords: Politics, Prophecy, Secret Combinations
ID = [76495]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1876-03-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:00
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 11 (1 March 1876): 54-55.
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Editorial reflections on the Book of Mormon concepts of America as the choicest of lands and the necessity for righteousness for its inhabitants. Discusses secret combinations.

ID = [79399]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1876-03-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:21
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 11 (15 August 1876): 186.
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The hostile attitude of the Americans towards the Indians is a remarkable fulillment of Book of Mormon prophecy. LDS chruch members should consider the glorious future of the Lamanites.

ID = [79400]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1876-08-15  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:22
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 13, no. 13 (1878): 150.
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Refers to the dangerous and unstable secret societies that are located throughout Europe and America and relates them to the secret combinations spoken of by Moroni.

Keywords: Oaths, Politics, Secret Combinations
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [75897]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1878-07-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:56
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 13, no. 13 (1878): 150.
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Refers to the dangerous and unstable secret societies that are located throughout Europe and America and relates them to the secret combinations spoken of by Moroni.

Keywords: Oaths, Politics, Secret Combinations
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [76496]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1878-07-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:00
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 13 (1 July 1878): 150.
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Refers to the dangerous and unstable secret societies that are located throughout Europe and America and relates them to the secret combinations spoken of by Moroni.

ID = [79401]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1878-07-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:22
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 14, no. 19 (1879): 222.
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Cannon reports that a German scholar, Professor Rudolph, noted striking resemblances between the leading Semitic languages (Arabic and Hebrew) and the Aymara language, belonging to the Incas in Peru. Cannon suggests that a reading of the Book of Mormon would enlighten the professor.

Keywords: Language, Linguistics, South America
ID = [75900]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1879-10-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:56
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 14, no. 19 (1879): 222.
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Cannon reports that a German scholar, Professor Rudolph, noted striking resemblances between the leading Semitic languages (Arabic and Hebrew) and the Aymara language, belonging to the Incas in Peru. Cannon suggests that a reading of the Book of Mormon would enlighten the professor.

Keywords: Language, Linguistics, South America
ID = [76497]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1879-10-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:00
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 14 (October 1879): 222.
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Cannon reports that a German scholar, Professor Rudolph, noted striking resemblances between the leading Semitic languages (Arabic and Hebrew) and the Aymara language, belonging to the Incas in Peru. Cannon suggests that a reading of the Book of Mormon would enlighten the professor.

ID = [79402]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1879-10-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:22
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 16, no. 9 (1881): 102.
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Civilized manners were not taught to the Lamanites by Laman and Lemuel, and the Lamanites existed in a degenerate condition. On the other hand, due to the instructions of Nephi, the Nephites existed in a more civilized condition.

Keywords: Laman (Son of Lehi), Lamanite, Lemuel (Son of Lehi), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Nephite
ID = [75929]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1881-05-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:56
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 16, no. 9 (1881): 102.
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Civilized manners were not taught to the Lamanites by Laman and Lemuel, and the Lamanites existed in a degenerate condition. On the other hand, due to the instructions of Nephi, the Nephites existed in a more civilized condition.

Keywords: Laman (Son of Lehi), Lamanite, Lemuel (Son of Lehi), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Nephite
ID = [76498]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1881-05-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:00
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 16 (1 May 1881): 102.
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Civilized manners were not taught to the Lamanaites by Laman and Lemuel, and the Lamanites existed in a degenerate condition. On the other hand, due to the instructions of Nephi, the Nephites existed in a more civilized condition.

ID = [79403]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1881-05-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:22
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 17, no. 7 (1882): 104.
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All churches except the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are part of the great and abominable church that was prophesied by Nephi. They will fight against the true church and will fall into the pit that they prepared for the people of the Lord.

Keywords: Great and Abominable Church, Prophecy
ID = [75930]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1882-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:56
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 17, no. 7 (1882): 104.
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All churches except the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are part of the great and abominable church that was prophesied by Nephi. They will fight against the true church and will fall into the pit that they prepared for the people of the Lord.

Keywords: Great and Abominable Church, Prophecy
ID = [76499]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1882-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:00
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 17 (1 April 1882): 104.
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All churches except the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are part of the great and abominable church that was prophesied by Nephi. They will ight against the true church and will fall into the pit that they prepared for the people of the Lord.

ID = [79404]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1882-04-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:22
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 18, no. 3 (1883): 40.
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When the Book of Mormon was published it was assumed that the American Indians were headed for extinction, but the Book of Mormon predicted that they would become a mighty people. This prophecy will yet be fulfilled.

Keywords: Native Americans, Prophecy, United States History
ID = [75937]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1883-02-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:56
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 18, no. 3 (1883): 40.
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When the Book of Mormon was published it was assumed that the American Indians were headed for extinction, but the Book of Mormon predicted that they would become a mighty people. This prophecy will yet be fulfilled.

Keywords: Native Americans, Prophecy, United States History
ID = [76500]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1883-02-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:00
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts.” Juvenile Instructor 18 (1 February 1883): 40.
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When the Book of Mormon was published it was assumed that the American Indians were headed for extinction, but the Book of Mormon predicted that they would become a mighty people. This prophecy will yet be fulilled.

ID = [79405]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1883-02-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:22
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts (15 August 1876).” Juvenile Instructor 11, no. 16 (1876): 186.
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The hostile attitude of the Americans towards the Indians is a remarkable fulfillment of Book of Mormon prophecy. LDS church members should consider the glorious future of the Lamanites.

Keywords: Lamanite, Native Americans, Prophecy
ID = [75886]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1876-08-15  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:56
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts - The Book of Mormon Geography.” Juvenile Instructor 25, no. 1 (1890): 18-19.
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Contention over Book of Mormon geography is detrimental to the cause of truth. The reason for this contention is due to the fact that the Book of Mormon is not a geographical primer meant to teach geographical truths. The drawing of Book of Mormon maps is discouraged.

Keywords: Ancient America, Book of Mormon Geography
ID = [75972]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1890-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Editorial Thoughts - The Book of Mormon Witnesses—Answers to Questions.” Juvenile Instructor 26, no. 17 (1891): 534.
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Offers an explanation why eight of the eleven witnesses were members of two families.

Keywords: Early Church History, Eight Witnesses, Three Witnesses
Topics:    Witnesses of the Book of Mormon > General Articles
ID = [75982]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1891-09-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,witnesses  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “The Indians - Death of Lehi-Nephi Separates from His Brethren.” Juvenile Instructor 1, no. 11 (1866): 43.
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Believes that “all the Indians in North and South America, and the inhabitants of some of the islands in the Pacific Ocean, are descendants of [the Lehite] family, who came away from Jerusalem about 2,400 years” ago.

Keywords: Lamanite, Lehi (Prophet), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Nephite, Persecution
ID = [75799]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1866-06-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55
Cannon, George Q. “The Indians - Death of Lehi-Nephi Separates from His Brethren.” Juvenile Instructor 1, no. 11 (1866): 43.
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Believes that “all the Indians in North and South America, and the inhabitants of some of the islands in the Pacific Ocean, are descendants of [the Lehite] family, who came away from Jerusalem about 2,400 years” ago.

Keywords: Lamanite, Lehi (Prophet), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Nephite, Persecution
ID = [76504]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1866-06-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:00
Cannon, George Q. “The Indians - Laman and Nephi Visit Laban.” Juvenile Instructor 1, no. 3 (1866): 12.
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Believes that “all the Indians in North and South America, and the inhabitants of some of the islands in the Pacific Ocean, are descendants of [the Lehite] family, who came away from Jerusalem about 2,400 years” ago.

Keywords: Brass Plates, Laban (Old World), Laman (Son of Lehi), Nephi (Son of Lehi)
ID = [75795]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1866-02-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55
Cannon, George Q. “The Indians - Laman and Nephi Visit Laban.” Juvenile Instructor 1, no. 3 (1866): 12.
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Believes that “all the Indians in North and South America, and the inhabitants of some of the islands in the Pacific Ocean, are descendants of [the Lehite] family, who came away from Jerusalem about 2,400 years” ago.

Keywords: Brass Plates, Laban (Old World), Laman (Son of Lehi), Nephi (Son of Lehi)
ID = [76505]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1866-02-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:00
Cannon, George Q. “The Indians - Lehi and His Family Continue Their Journey.” Juvenile Instructor 1, no. 7 (1866): 28.
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Believes that “all the Indians in North and South America, and the inhabitants of some of the islands in the Pacific Ocean, are descendants of [the Lehite] family, who came away from Jerusalem about 2,400 years” ago.

Keywords: Bountiful (Old World), Lehi (Prophet), Liahona
ID = [75797]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1866-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55
Cannon, George Q. “The Indians - Lehi and His Family Continue Their Journey.” Juvenile Instructor 1, no. 7 (1866): 28.
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Believes that “all the Indians in North and South America, and the inhabitants of some of the islands in the Pacific Ocean, are descendants of [the Lehite] family, who came away from Jerusalem about 2,400 years” ago.

Keywords: Bountiful (Old World), Lehi (Prophet), Liahona
ID = [76506]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1866-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:00
Cannon, George Q. “The Indians - Nephi’s Second Visit to Jerusalem.” Juvenile Instructor 1, no. 4 (1866): 15-16.
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Believes that “all the Indians in North and South America, and the inhabitants of some of the islands in the Pacific Ocean, are descendants of [the Lehite] family, who came away from Jerusalem about 2,400 years” ago.

Keywords: Daughters of Ishmael, Ishmael, Nephi (Son of Lehi)
ID = [75796]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1866-02-15  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55
Cannon, George Q. “The Indians - Nephi’s Second Visit to Jerusalem.” Juvenile Instructor 1, no. 4 (1866): 15-16.
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Believes that “all the Indians in North and South America, and the inhabitants of some of the islands in the Pacific Ocean, are descendants of [the Lehite] family, who came away from Jerusalem about 2,400 years” ago.

Keywords: Daughters of Ishmael, Ishmael, Nephi (Son of Lehi)
ID = [76507]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1866-02-15  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:00
Cannon, George Q. “The Indians: Death of Lehi.” Juvenile Instructor 1 (1 June 1866): 43.
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Recounts sundry aspects of the Book of Mormon, including an evaluation of the disposition of the Lamanites as opposed to the Nephites.

ID = [80492]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1866-06-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:46
Cannon, George Q. Life of Joseph Smith, the Prophet. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Ofice, 1888, [R] Deseret Book, 1907, 1964, 1972, 1986, 1989.
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A book written for youth that presents faith promoting historical events. Gives the events that led from Moroni’s irst visit to the publication of the Book of Mormon.

ID = [77987]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1989-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:12
Cannon, George Q. The Life of Nephi, Son of Lehi, Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea to the Land Which is Now Known as South America, about Six Centuries before the Coming of the Savior. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Ofice, 1883.
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A biography of Nephi, in which the author narrates Nephi’s story by adding personal insights and scholarly insights.

ID = [78546]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:16
Cannon, George Q. “The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi.” Salt Lake City: Juvenille Instructor Office, 1883.
ID = [75785]  Status = Type = book Series  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 21  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55

Articles

Cannon, George Q. “Chapter I.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 11-14. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Nephi’s Character—He Gives God the Glory—Born at Jerusalem—Probable Time of Birth—His Education—Kings Known to Lehi—Ezekiel and Jeremiah and other Prophets—Familiarity of Nephi with Writings of Prophets

Keywords: Education, Jerusalem (Old World), Kingship, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophet
ID = [76075]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter II.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 14-17. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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True and False Prophets—Lehi’s Vision—He Warns the People—They Persecute and Try to Kill Him—Commanded in a Dream to Take His Family into the Wilderness—Came to Red Sea—Camped near it—Built an Altar and Made Offering to the Lord—Laman and Lemuel—Their Unbelief—Shaken and Confounded Before their Father

Keywords: Jerusalem (Old World), Lehi (Prophet), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophecy, Prophet, Vision
ID = [76076]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter III.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 18-21. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Faith of Nephi and its Effects—Sam’s Belief—Revelation with Promise to Nephi—Land of Promise, Choice Above other Lands—Nephi to be a Ruler and a Teacher to his Brethren—Required to Return to Jerusalem—His Willingness—Lehi Gratified at His Faith—Laban and Brass Plates—Angry and Refused to Give Them to Laman—Threatened His Life—Laman and Lemuel Discouraged—Nephi’s Proposition—His Brothers Agree to it

Keywords: Brass Plates, Commandment, Laman (Son of Lehi), Lehi (Prophet), Lemuel (Son of Lehi), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Obedience, Prophet, Sam (Son of Lehi)
ID = [76077]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter IV.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 22-25. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Lehi’s Riches—Laban Covets Them—Sent his Servants to Kill Laman and his Brothers—They flee for their Lives—Nephi Whipped by Laman and Lemuel—Visited by an Angel—Laman and Lemuel still Murmur—Nephi Leads Them to the City Walls—Laban Lying Drunk—His Sword—Most Famous Weapon in the World—Those who have Seen it—Nephi Constrained to Kill Laban—Personates Him and Obtains Plates—His Brothers Frightened—Laban’s Servant, Zoram—Promises to go With Nephi into the Wilderness

Keywords: Angel, Brass Plates, Laman (Son of Lehi), Lemuel (Son of Lehi), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Sam (Son of Lehi), Sword of Laban, Zoram (Servant of Laban)
ID = [76078]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter V.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 26-29. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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The Status of Zoram—Law of Moses Respecting Bondmen—Character of Laban—Advantages of Taking Zoram into the Wilderness

Keywords: Laban, Law of Moses, Legal, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Servant, Servitude, Zoram (Servant of Laban)
ID = [76079]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter VI.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 30-34. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Return into Wilderness—Joy of Lehi and Sariah—Lehi a Visionary Man—Sariah’s Grief and Murmuring—Her Subsequent Testimony—Sacrifice and Burnt Offerings—The Brass Plates—Their Contents—Lehi a Descendant of Joseph—Value of These Records to his Descendants—Another Colony of Jews—Lost Knowledge of Hebrew Language and of God—Nephi a Great Benefactor—He and Brothers Again Required to Visit Jerusalem—Ishmael and Family—Laman and Lemuel Stir up Mutiny—Want to Return to Jerusalem—Bind Nephi—Intend to Leave him to Perish—Nephi’s Prayer—His Bands Burst—The Others Plead for him—Revulsion of Feeling on Part of his Brothers—Beg his Forgiveness—Rejoin Lehi and Sariah—Thanksgiving and Sacrifices and Burnt Offerings

Keywords: Brass Plates, Genealogy, Ishmael, Joseph (of Egypt), Laman (Son of Lehi), Law of Moses, Lehi (Prophet), Lemuel (Son of Lehi), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Sariah, Scripture, Thanksgiving, Vision
ID = [76080]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter VII.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 35-39. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Lehi’s Dream, or Vision—Rejoices Because of Nephi and Sam—Fears Concerning Laman and Lemuel—His Entreaties to Them—Gathered Seeds and Grain—Five Marriages—Lehi had Faithfully kept Commandments of the Lord—Nephi’s Development—Experience in Wilderness Necessary to Prepare Colony for the Future—Lehi Commanded to Travel—Miraculous Brass Ball, called Liahona—How it Operated—Travel in S. S. E. Direction—Hunt for Game—Led Through most Fertile parts of the Desert

Keywords: Ancient Near East, Arabia, Compass, Dream, Lehi (Prophet), Liahona, Marriage, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Tree of Life, Vision, Wilderness
ID = [76081]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter VIII.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 40-44. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Travel in Desert—Kill Game by the Way—Uncooked Meat their Food—Nephi Breaks his Bow—Fails to Obtain Food—Laman and Others Complain Bitterly—Lehi, also, Murmurs—Nephi Keeps his Patience and Courage—Remonstrates with his Brothers—Makes a Wooden Bow—Lehi very Sorrowful—Sees Writing on the Brass Ball—Nephi Goes for Game in Direction Indicated—Company Filled with Joy through his Obtaining Food—Resume Travel—Ishmael’s Death—His Character—Outbreak and Rebellion of Part of his Children against Lehi and Nephi—Laman proposes to Kill the Two Latter—Attachment to Birthplace

Keywords: Liahona, Nephi (Son of Lehi)
ID = [76082]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter IX.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 44-47. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Popular at Jerusalem to Reject Prophets—Laman and Lemuel did not Believe Predictions Concerning that City—Confidence of Jews in Jerusalem—Glory of the City—The Magnificent Temple—Capture of the City—The Conspirators Chastened—Lehi and Nephi saved

Keywords: Jerusalem (Old World), Laman (Son of Lehi), Lehi (Prophet), Lemuel (Son of Lehi), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophecy, Prophet
ID = [76083]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter X.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 48-51. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Travel in Easterly Direction—Land Bountiful—“Irreantum,” or Many Waters—Eight Years in Wilderness—Children Born—Diet of Raw Meat—Women Healthy and Strong as Men—Learn to Bear Journeyings Without Murmuring—“Araby the Blest”—Travelers’ description of Land—Company Rest for Many Days

Keywords: Arabia, Bountiful (Old World), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Wilderness
ID = [76084]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XI.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 52-58. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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How Did They Travel?—Had They Vehicles?—Children of Israel used Covered Wagons—Did Lehi and Company use Camels?—Experience of Battalion in California—Custom in Abyssinia—Laman and Companions Never Forget Habits Acquired in the Desert—Transmitted Them to Posterity in Their New Home—Nephi Cherished True Knowledge of Civilization—Contrast Between the Two Brothers—Each Left his Impress upon his Nation

Keywords: Ancient Near East, Arabia, Laman (Son of Lehi), Lemuel (Son of Lehi), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Wilderness
ID = [76085]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XII.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 58-63. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Nephi Practically the Leader—Commanded to Build a Ship—Directed to the Ore out of Which to make Tools—Makes a Bellows—Obtains Fire—Fault-finding and Ridicule of his Brethren—His Sadness and their Elation—They Grumble at and Reproach their Father and Him—He Reasons with Them—Enraged, They Attempt to Throw Him in the Sea—Nephi full of Power of God—They dare not Touch Him—They are Shaken Before Him—Fall down to Worship Him—Told by Nephi to Worship God—Nephi Shown by the Lord how he should work Timbers, etc.—Not Worked after the Manner taught by Men—Helped by his Brothers—Ship Finished—Laman and Others Acknowledge Nephi’s Ability to Build a Ship—Mountains as Places of Worship

Keywords: Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophet, Revelation, Ship, Temple
ID = [76086]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XIII.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 64-68. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Lehi Commanded to Embark upon the Ship—Food Prepared for the Voyage—Jacob and Joseph—Did the Ship have Sails?—Voyages and Ships of Egyptians—Dancing and Rudeness of Laman and Others at Sea—Nephi Remonstrates—Is Treated Harshly and Bound Hand and Foot by his Brothers—Lehi and Sariah very Sick—Four Days of Terrible Tempest—Compass Would not Work—Driven Back Before the Wind—Terror of Laman and Lemuel—Nephi’s Patience and Self-Control—The Lord Shows Forth His Power—Nephi Released—The Ship Steered in Right Course—His Prayer Answered and Tempest Quelled—Reach the Promised Land

Keywords: Lehi (Prophet), Liahona, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Promised Land, Ship, Transoceanic Voyage
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jacob
ID = [76087]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XIV.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 68-73. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Land and Pitch their Tents—Place of Landing—Cultivate the Ground—Good Crops—Find Animals of Every Kind—Also Ores—Raise Large Flocks and Herds—“Carneros de la Tierra”—Find the Horse—Was the Horse Extinct When the Whites Discovered America?—Reasons for Thinking it was not—Wild Horses Seen by Sir Francis Drake in 1579—Opinion of Professor Marsh—Horses Seen by Drake, not Spanish

Keywords: Ancient America, Book of Mormon Geography, Ecology, Horses, Nephi (Son of Lehi), South America
ID = [76088]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XV.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 74-77. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Animals and Vegetables Valuable to Lehi and Company—The Potato—Abundance of Fruits—Jerusalem Destroyed—Lehi’s Thankfulness for this Choice Land—A Land of Liberty to all who Should be Brought Here if they Would Serve God—Land to be Kept from Knowledge of Other Nations—Remarkably Fulfilled—Promises of the Lord to Lehi Concerning his Descendants and the Land—Present Condition of his Seed Predicted—Prophecies Concerning the Prophet Joseph Smith—Lehi a Great Prophet—Restrains his Children While Living—Rancorous Hatred After his Death Against Nephi—Enraged by his Admonitions—Propose to Kill Him

Keywords: Agriculture, Ancient America, Ecology, Lehi (Prophet), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophecy, Smith, Joseph, Jr.
ID = [76089]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XVI.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 78-81. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Nephi’s Efforts to Save His Brethren—Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness—His Company—His Sisters—Carries Plates of Brass and other Records—The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him—Nephi called a Liar and a Robber—Searches the Scriptures—Two Sets of Plates—Character of Records on Each—Plates made for a Special Purpose—Found by Mormon—Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil—The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare

Keywords: Joseph (of Egypt), Large Plates, Liahona, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Obedience, Small Plates, Sword of Laban
ID = [76090]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XVII.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 82-88. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Travel Many Days in the Wilderness—Call the Land Nephi—Did They Journey Northward?—Location of Land Nephi—River Sidon and Magdalena—Land of Zarahemla—Twenty-two Days’ Travel from Nephi—Did not Land of Nephi Extend Considerably South?—Zeniff’s Return to the Land of Nephi—Was that the Land Settled by Nephi, the First?—Mosiah, King of Zarahemla—Reasons for Thinking Nephi to be Distinguishing Name of an Extensive Region—Nephites Would Spread Over the Country in Four Hundred Years—Did Nephi and Company Travel as far North as Ecuador?—Followed by Lamanites—Jacob and Enos Respecting Lamanites—Nephi’s Description of the Land—Bolivia and Peru—Cities and Settlements Called After Founders—Additional Reasons for Thinking Nephi and Company did not Settle so far North—Boundaries of Lands Occupied by Nephites and Lamanites—South America Called Lehi, North America Called Mulek

Keywords: Ancient America, Nephi (Polity), Nephi (Son of Lehi), River Sidon, South America, Zarahemla (Polity), Zeniff
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jacob
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Enos
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Mosiah
ID = [76091]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XVIII.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 88-94. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Travelers’ Descriptions of Land Once Occupied by Nephites—Cradle of an Imperial Race—The Productions of the Land in Modern Times Agree with Description of Same in Book of Mormon—Rapid Recovery from Effects of Disastrous Commotions and Wars Accounted for—Healthy Climate—Remarkable Longevity—Jacob, Enos, Jarom and Omni—Longevity of Indians in Ecuador and Peru

Keywords: Ancient America, Book of Mormon Geography, Native Americans, Nephi (Son of Lehi), South America
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jacob
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Enos
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jarom
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Omni
ID = [76092]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XIX.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 95-102. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Two Distinct Nations—Intermingled—Mixed Blood in Lamanites—Nephi and Company Settled in an Earthly Paradise—Greatly Prospered—Law of Moses Observed—A Live Religion—Nephi Conversed with the Spirit of the Lord—Heard Voices of the Father and the Son—Understood the Gospel of Jesus—Simplicity and Plainness of His Teachings, Prophecies and Revelations Wonderful Extent and Variety of His Knowledge—Writes of the Days of the Savior as a Contemporary Might—Exactness of the Description of the Great and Abominable Church—Also the Events which Should Take Place in Connection with Zion—Only Two Churches—The Whore of all the Earth should Gather Multitudes among all the Nations of Gentiles to Fight Against the Church of the Lamb—Power of God Poured Out Upon the Latter, His Wrath Upon the Former—They who Fight Against the House of Israel shall War among Themselves and Fall into the Pit they shall Dig to Ensnare the People of the Lord—The Righteous Should Not Perish—Great Value of These Promises to the Latter-day Saints—Secret Combinations—Many Churches to be Built Up—Their Character—The Book of Mormon, How it should be Received—Churches Put Down the Power and Miracles of God—Preach up their own Wisdom and Learning—Contend One with Another—Grind the Poor—Literal Fulfillment as Latter-day Saints can Testify

Keywords: Gospel, Lamanite, Law of Moses, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Nephite, Prophecy, Prophet, Revelation
ID = [76093]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XX.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 103-105. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Nephi’s Commandment to Jacob Concerning Small Plates—Nephi Anoints a Man to be King—His Successors in Kingly Dignity Called by his Name—Patriarchal Government—Jacob Presided Over the Church—King Mosiah’s Mode of Life—Seers as Well as Kings—Was There a Change of Dynasty?—Kingly and Priestly Authority United in Mosiah

Keywords: Church Organization, Government, Jacob (Son of Lehi), King Mosiah, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophet, Recordkeeping, Seership, Small Plates
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jacob
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Mosiah
ID = [76094]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Chapter XXI.” In The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi, 106-108. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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Nephi Died—Example of his Life—Internal Evidence of Divinity of his Writings in the Spirit of God which Accompanies Them—An Eventful Career—Admirable in Every Relation—A Born Leader, Successful as a Mechanic, Miner, Seaman, Chemist, Metallurgist, Stockraiser, Agriculturist, Manufacturer and Statesman—Expanded Views of the Rights and Equality of Man—Religious Liberty—The End

Keywords: Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophet
ID = [76095]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. The Life of Nephi, The Son of Lehi. Volume 9 of The Faith-Promoting Series. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1883.
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This book, written by Mormon apostle George Q. Cannon, covers the life of one of the larger figures within Mormon scripture, the prophet Nephi. Utilizing both the Book of Mormon and sources contemporary to his time, Elder Cannon presents a picture of Nephi and what his life, surroundings, and circumstances could have been.

Keywords: Ancient America, Book of Mormon Geography, Doctrine, Ecology, Jacob (Son of Lehi), Jerusalem (Old World), Joseph (Son of Lehi), Laman (Son of Lehi), Lehi (Prophet), Lemuel (Son of Lehi), Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophecy, Prophet, Sam (Son of Lehi), Sariah, South America, Zoram (Servant of Laban)
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jacob
ID = [75409]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1883-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:53
Cannon, George Q. “Nephi’s Character.” The Contributor 13, no. 6 (1892): 289-290.
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The character of Nephi is exemplified by his many accomplishments, skills, and relationships. He was a leader, son, and brother who possessed great love and inspired others. He was a craftsman and hunter who showed ingenuity, industry, and good sense.

Keywords: Nephi (Son of Lehi)
ID = [76026]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1892-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:57
Cannon, George Q. “Nephi’s Character.” Contributor 13 (April 1892): 289-90.
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The character of Nephi is exempliied by his many accomplishments, skills, and relationships. He was a leader, son, and brother who possessed great love and inspired others. He was a craftsman and hunter who showed ingenuity, industry, and good sense.

ID = [79883]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1892-04-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:25
Cannon, George Q. “Predictions in the Book of Mormon—Evidence of Its Divinity—Proof that Joseph Smith Was Inspired—Predictions Concerning the Indians Fulfilled—Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon Foretold—Plainness of Its Teachings—Prediction Relating to Sidney Rigdon—Only Two Churches—Other Prophecies Being Fulfilled.” In Journal of Discourses, Volume 25. 1884, 119–129.
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Discourse by President George Q. Cannon, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City (to the General Conference assembly), Sunday Morning, April 6, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.

ID = [29590]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 1884-04-06  Collections:  bom,jnl-disc  Size: 32571  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:20:39
Cannon, George Q. “Prophecies and Truth of the Book of Mormon.” Juvenile Instructor 10, no. 2 (1875): 16-17.
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Points out that plain and precious truths lost from the Bible are included in the Book of Mormon, specifically truths concerning the mortal ministry of Jesus Christ. Quotes the teachings of Nephi and King Benjamin regarding the Messiah’s earthly advent.

Keywords: Jesus Christ, Birth of, King Benjamin, Nephi (Son of Lehi), Prophecy
ID = [75823]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1875-01-23  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:56
Cannon, George Q. “Prophecies and Truth of the Book of Mormon.” Juvenile Instructor10 (23 January 1875): 16-17.
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Points out that plain and precious truths lost from the Bible are included in the Book of Mormon, speciically truths concerning the mortal ministry of Jesus Christ. Quotes the teachings of Nephi and King Benjamin regarding the Messiah’s earthly advent.

ID = [80013]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1875-01-23  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:43
Cannon, George Q. “A Remarkable Coincidence.” The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star 52, no. 41 (13 October 1890): 641-42.
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Lehi, in his inal farewell to his family, stated that he “must soon lay down in the cold and silent grave, from whence no traveler can return” (2 Nephi 1:14). Inasmuch as similar words appear in the writings of William Shakespeare, Church critics believe that Joseph Smith borrowed the Book of Mormon statement from Shakespeare. However, in the ruins of Mexico similar words have been found to have been used in an ancient funeral speech.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 2 Nephi
ID = [81002]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1890-10-13  Collections:  bom,millennial-star  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:49
Cannon, George Q. “Topics of the Times.” Juvenile Instructor 19 (1 April 1884): 106-8.
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Speaks concerning Martin Harris’s visit with Professor Anthon and David Whitmer as one of the witnesses of the gold plates.

Topics:    Witnesses of the Book of Mormon > David Whitmer
ID = [80735]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1884-04-01  Collections:  bom,history-1820,witnesses  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:47
Cannon, George Q. “Visit to the Land and Hill of Cumorah.” Juvenile Instructor 8, no. 14 (1873): 108-109.
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Keywords: Hill Cumorah, Jaredite, Nephite, Palmyra, NY, Warfare
ID = [75814]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1873-07-05  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55
Cannon, George Q. “Visit to the Land and Hill of Cumorah.” Juvenile Instructor 8 (5 July 1873): 108-9.
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After making a visit to the Hill Cumorah, located near Palmyra, the author presents a description of the hill, and considers the destruction of two Book of Mormon peoples at the site.

ID = [80775]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1873-07-05  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:48
Cannon, George Q. “Who are the Indians?” Juvenile Instructor 1, no. 1 (1866): 1-2.
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Cannon believes that “all the Indians in North and South America, and the inhabitants of some of the islands in the Pacific Ocean, are descendants of [the Lehite] family, who came away from Jerusalem about 2,400 years” ago.

Keywords: Ancient America, Lehite, Native Americans, North America, South America
ID = [75793]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1866-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55
Cannon, George Q. “Who Are the Indians?” Juvenile Instructor 1 (1, 15 January, 1, 15 February, 1 April, 1 June 1866): 1, 2, 12, 15, 28, 43.
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Believes that “all the Indians in North and South America, and the inhabitants of some of the islands in the Paciic Ocean, are descendants of [the Lehite] family, who came away from Jerusalem about 2,400 years” ago.

ID = [80812]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1866-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:48
Cannon, George Q. “Who are the Indians?” Juvenile Instructor 1, no. 2 (1866): 2.
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Cannon believes that “all the Indians in North and South America, and the inhabitants of some of the islands in the Pacific Ocean, are descendants of [the Lehite] family, who came away from Jerusalem about 2,400 years” ago.

Keywords: Lehi (Prophet), Nephi (Son of Lehi)
ID = [75794]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1866-01-15  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:55
Cannon, Hugh J., and Heber J. Grant. “The Book of Mormon.” Improvement Era 32, no. 11 (1929): 879.
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This testimony affirms that Moroni visited Joseph Smith in his room on September 21, 1823, and, among other things, showed Joseph where the plates were hidden. After four years, Joseph received the plates and translated them.

Keywords: Angel Moroni, Book of Mormon, Gold Plates
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [77101]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1929-09-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:05
Grant, Hebert J., and Hugh J. Cannon. “Read Book of Mormon in One Day.” Improvement Era 31, no. 6 (1928): 528.
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An account of Clyde B. Crandall and his reasons for trying to read the Book of Mormon in one day: to understand the story in sequence, to prove that reading the Book of Mormon is not a tedious task, and to meet the challenge and accomplish it.

Keywords: Book of Mormon
ID = [76833]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1928-04-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:03
Cannon, M. Hamlin. “Contemporary Views of Mormon Origins: (1830).” Mississippi Valley Historical Review 31 (September 1944): 261-66.
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Discusses a number of early views of the Mormon religion. E. D. Howe’s Mormonism Unveiled (1834) was not the irst piece of literary criticism against the Mormons as generally assumed. Editor Obadiah Dogberry, of the freethinking newspaper the Reflector, wrote on the Mormons before and after the oficial establishment of the Church (April 6, 1830) and the publication of the Book of Mormon (March, 1830).

ID = [79327]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1944-09-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:21
Avant, Gerry, and Michael C. Cannon. “Valiant ‘Sons’ of Helaman.” Church News 58 (2 July 1988): 14.
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Retells the story of the 2,000 stripling warriors. The Lord helped with military strategy. Helaman was a leader during times of war and peace. President Benson counsels the young men of the Aaronic Priesthood to liken themselves spiritually to the Sons of Helaman.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Helaman
ID = [80767]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1988-07-02  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:48
Caras, Clark H. “Naive to deny pre-Columbian navigators.” Church News 55 (6 October 1985): 7.
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Points out that there were major contacts between the American continent and Asia, European, and Mediterranean peoples before Columbus.

ID = [79865]  Status = Type = newspaper article  Date = 1985-10-06  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:25
Card, Orson Scott. “Dissent and Treason.” Ensign, September 1977.
ID = [43802]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1977-09-01  Collections:  bom,ensign  Size: 25504  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:12:52
Card, Orson Scott. Folk of the Fringe. West Bloomield, MI: Phantasia, 1989.
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Takes Book of Mormon prophecies and weaves a science iction story of their fulillment.

ID = [77795]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1989-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:10
Card, Orson Scott. “Spaulding Again?” Ensign, September 1977.
ID = [43811]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1977-09-01  Collections:  bom,ensign  Size: 6295  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:12:53
Card, Orson Scott. Tales of Alvin Maker. 3 vols. New York: TOR, 1987-89.
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A science iction story that tells of the rise of a prophet with all the characteristics of Joseph Smith.

ID = [78304]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1987-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:14
Card, Orson Scott. “Three Kings and a Captain: Nephite Leaders in the Land of Nephi.” Ensign, January 1977.
ID = [43505]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1977-01-01  Collections:  bom,ensign  Size: 23885  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:12:50
Cardall, Duane V. The Day of the Lamanite. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Institute of Religion, 1 April 1977.
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Shows how Book of Mormon prophecies concerning the Lamanites are beginning to be fulilled.

ID = [78465]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1977-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:15
Cardon, Boyd L. “Book Of Mormon.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, May 24, 1994.
ID = [73806]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 1994-05-24  Collections:  bom,byui-speeches  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:21:25
Cardon, Joseph E., and Samuel O. Bennion, eds. Testimonies of the Divinity of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Its Leaders. Independence, MO: Zion’s Printing and Publishing, 1930.
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Contains testimonies of leaders of the LDS church concerning the Book of Mormon as well as other topics. Included are Joseph Smith and his family members and close associates, the witnesses to the Book of Mormon, and those involved in the translation and publication of the Book of Mormon.

ID = [78315]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1930-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:14
Carlisle, J. E. “Corroborating the Book of Mormon.” The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star 52, no. 20 (19 May 1890): 312-14.
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Argues that archaeological evidences that predate Columbus indicate that two distinct races once inhabited the Americas. This and other indings corroborate the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon.

ID = [81003]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1890-05-19  Collections:  bom,millennial-star  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:49
Carlisle, J. E. “A Modern Miracle.” The Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star 52, no. 37 (15 September 1890): 584-85.
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Author believes that it is as foolish to try to disprove the Book of Mormon as it is the Bible, for both works are built upon revelation. There are, however, many who refuse to accept the teachings of both scriptures.

ID = [81004]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1890-09-15  Collections:  bom,millennial-star  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:49
Carlsen, Earl W. Christ’s Answer to the Atheist, to the Jew: Who Wrote It?. Amherst, WI: Palmer, 1987.
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The Bible and its followers do not provide adequate proof that God exists or that Christ is his Son. The Book of Mormon does provides that proof and testiies of the divinity of Christ. The author presents 52 evidences that support the authenticity of the Book of Mormon, including the use of chiasmus, engraved metal plates, cultural similarities between the ancient Near East and ancient Mesoamerican culture, and word-print analyses. This work is reviewed in H.352.

ID = [77690]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1987-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:09
Carlson, A. Edward, Jr. “‘Isn’t the Bible Enough?’” Ensign, March 1986.
ID = [47499]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1986-03-01  Collections:  bom,ensign  Size: 6621  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:13:13
Carlton, JoAnn, and John W. Welch. “Possible Linguistic Roots of Certain Book of Mormon Proper Names.” Preliminary Report. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1991.
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No abstract available.

Keywords: Abinadi (Prophet); Abinadom (Son of Chemish); Abish; Aha (Son of Captain Zoram); Alma the Elder; Alma the Younger; Amaleki (Son of Abinadom); Amalickiah; Amaron (Son of Omni); Aminadab (Nephite Dissenter); Aminadi (Ancestor of Amulek); Onomastics
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Omni
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
ID = [1522]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1991-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,farms-reports,welch  Size: 15872  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:47
Carmack, John K. “Authorship of the Book of Mormon.” Devotional, Brigham Young University—Idaho, December 6, 1983.
ID = [73380]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 1983-12-06  Collections:  bom,byui-speeches  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:21:21
Carmack, John K. The Book of Mormon Witnesses. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Institute of Religion, 24 October 1986.
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Chronicles the experiences of the Book of Mormon witnesses and reviews their tenacious testimonies.

Topics:    Witnesses of the Book of Mormon > General Articles
ID = [78406]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1986-01-01  Collections:  bom,witnesses  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:15
Carmack, John K. “United in Love and Testimony.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 2001.
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Church members are unified in Christ through love and testimony. This dispensation’s pathway to our Savior is through Joseph and the Book of Mormon.

ID = [19096]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 2001-04-01  Collections:  bom,general-conference  Size: 7146  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:17:36
Carmack, Noel A. “A Picturesque and Dramatic History: George Reynolds’s Story of the Book of Mormon.” BYU Studies 47, no. 2 (2008): 115.
ID = [11264]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2008-01-02  Collections:  bom,byu-studies  Size: 35899  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:18:12
Carmack, Stanford A. “Bad Grammar in the Book of Mormon Found in Early English Bibles.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 36 (2020): 1-28.
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Abstract: This study describes ten types of grammatical usage found in early modern Bibles with correlates in the original text of the Book of Mormon. In some cases Joseph Smith’s own language could have produced the matching grammar, but in other cases his own linguistic preferences were unlikely to have produced the patterns or usage found in the original text. Comparative linguistic research indicates that this grammatical correspondence shouldn’t be a surprise, since plenty of Book of Mormon syntax matches structures and patterns found in Early Modern English.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Topics > Translation and Publication > Early Modern English
ID = [3519]  Status = Checked by JA Type = journal article  Date = 2020-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 59373  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:00
Carmack, Stanford A. “Barlow on Book of Mormon Language: An Examination of Some Strained Grammar.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 27 (2017): 185-196.
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Abstract: Comments made by Philip Barlow on Book of Mormon language for an Oxford-published book are examined. Inaccuracies are pointed out, and some examples are given that show matching with 1611 King James usage as well as with other earlier usage. One important conclusion that can be drawn from this study is that those who wish to critique the English language of the Book of Mormon need to take the subject more seriously and approach it with genuine scholarship, instead of repeating earlier errors. This has a direct bearing on forming accurate views of Joseph Smith and Book of Mormon translation.
There are some errors which is easilier persuaded unto than to some truths.
Henry, Earl of Monmouth (translator)
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ID = [3669]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2017-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 26366  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:02
Carmack, Stanford A. “The Book of Mormon’s Complex Finite Cause Syntax.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 49 (2021): 113-136.
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Abstract: This paper describes and compares the Book of Mormon’s 12 instances of complex finite cause syntax, the structure exemplified by the language of Ether 9:33: “the Lord did cause the serpents that they should pursue them no more.” This is not King James language or currently known to be pseudo-archaic language (language used by modern authors seeking to imitate biblical or related archaic language), but it does occur in earlier English, almost entirely before the year 1700. In the Book of Mormon, the syntax is always expressed with the modal auxiliary verbs should and shall. Twenty-five original examples of this specific usage have been identified so far outside of the Book of Mormon (not counting two cases of creative biblical editing — see the appendix). The text’s larger pattern of clausal verb complementation after the verb cause, 58 percent finite in 236 instances, is utterly different from what we encounter in the King James Bible and pseudo-archaic texts, which are 99 to 100 percent infinitival in their clausal complementation. The totality of the evidence indicates that Joseph Smith would not have produced this causative syntax of the Book of Mormon in a pseudo-archaic effort. Therefore, this dataset provides additional strong evidence for a revealed-words view of the 1829 dictation.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Ether
ID = [6498]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2021-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 49724  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:57
Carmack, Stanford A. “The Case of Plural Was in the Earliest Text.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 18 (2016): 109-137.
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Abstract: Because it is primarily an Early Modern English text (in terms of its English language), the earliest text of the Book of Mormon understandably employs plural was — for example, “the words which was delivered” (Alma 5:11). It does so in a way that is substantially similar to what is found in many writings of the Early Modern period ­— that is, it manifests the syntactic usage, variation, and differential rates typical of that era.
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Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
ID = [4403]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2016-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 641  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:04
Carmack, Stanford A. “The Case of the {-th} Plural in the Earliest Text.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 18 (2016): 79-108.
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Abstract: The earliest text of the Book of Mormon employs the {-th} plural — for example, “Nephi’s brethren rebelleth” — in a way that is substantially similar to what is found in many writings of the Early Modern period. The earliest text neither underuses nor overuses the construction, and it manifests inflectional variation and differential usage rates typical of Early Modern English. The totality of the evidence tells us that the Book of Mormon is most reasonably classified as a 16th- or 17th-century text, not as a 19th-century text full of biblical hypercorrections.
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ID = [4402]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2016-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 776  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:04
Carmack, Stanford A. “A Comparison of the Book of Mormon’s Subordinate That Usage.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 50 (2022): 1-32.
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Abstract: This paper compares the Book of Mormon’s subordinate that usage with what is found in the King James Bible, pseudo-archaic writings, and the greater textual record. In this linguistic domain, the Book of Mormon manifests as thoroughly archaic, and it surpasses all known pseudo-archaic writings in breadth and depth of archaism. The implications of this set of linguistic data indicate that the translation as originally dictated by Joseph Smith cannot plausibly be explained as the result of Joseph’s own word choices, but it is consistent with the hypothesis that the wording was somehow provided to him.
Book of Mormon excerpt with an archaic subordinate that:“after that they had hid themselves, I Nephi crept into the city”
(1 Nephi 4:5)1

Keywords: archaism; Book of Mormon; linguistics
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 1 Nephi
ID = [8434]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2022-00-00  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 64650  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:06
Carmack, Stanford A. “Exploding the Myth of Unruly Book of Mormon Grammar.” Paper presented at the 2015 Exploring the Complexities in the English Language of the Book of Mormon Conference. March 14, 2015.
ID = [6883]  Status = Type = video  Date = 2015-03-14  Collections:  bom,interpreter-website  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:59
Skousen, Royal, and Stanford A. Carmack. “Finishing up the Book of Mormon Critical Text Project: An Introduction to The History of the Text of the Book of Mormon.” Paper presented at the 2016 FairMormon Conference Conference. August, 2016.
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Keywords: Book of Mormon Translation; Conjectural Emendation; Critical Text; Foreign Language Translation; Grammar; Language – Early Modern English; Original Manuscript of the Book of Mormon’ Printer’s Manuscript of the Book of Mormon
ID = [32555]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 2016-08-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,fair-conference  Size: 54488  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:18
Carmack, Stanford A. “How Joseph Smith’s Grammar Differed from Book of Mormon Grammar: Evidence from the 1832 History.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 25 (2017): 239-259.
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Abstract: Some of the grammar of Joseph Smith’s 1832 History is examined. Three archaic, extra-biblical features that occur quite frequently in the Book of Mormon are not present in the history, even though there was ample opportunity for use. Relevant usage in the 1832 History is typical of modern English, in line with independent linguistic studies. This leads to the conclusion that Joseph’s grammar was not archaizing in these three types of morphosyntax which are prominent in the earliest text of the Book of Mormon. This corroborating evidence also indicates that English words were transmitted to Joseph throughout the dictation of the Book of Mormon.

ID = [3695]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2017-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 45009  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:02
Carmack, Stanford A. “The Implications of Past-Tense Syntax in the Book of Mormon.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 14 (2015): 119-186.
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Abstract: In the middle of the 16th century there was a short-lived surge in the use of the auxiliary did to express the affirmative past tense in English, as in Moroni «did arrive» with his army to the land of Bountiful (Alma 52:18). The 1829 Book of Mormon contains nearly 2,000 instances of this particular syntax, using it 27% of the time in past-tense contexts. The 1611 King James Bible — which borrowed heavily from Tyndale’s biblical translations of the 1520s and ’30s — employs this syntax less than 2% of the time. While the Book of Mormon’s rate is significantly higher than the Bible’s, it is close to what is found in other English-language texts written mainly in the mid- to late 1500s. And the usage died out in the 1700s. So the Book of Mormon is unique for its time — this is especially apparent when features of adjacency, inversion, and intervening adverbial use are considered. Textual evidence and syntactic analysis argue strongly against both 19th-century composition and an imitative effort based on King James English. Book of Mormon past-tense syntax could have been achieved only by following the use of largely inaccessible 16th-century writings. But mimicry of lost syntax is difficult if not impossible, and so later writers who consciously sought to imitate biblical style failed to match its did-usage at a deep, systematic level. This includes Ethan Smith who in 1823 wrote View of the Hebrews, a text very different from both the Bible and the Book of Mormon in this respect. The same may be said about Hunt’s The Late War and Snowden’s The American Revolution.
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Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [4258]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2015-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 1778  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:03
Carmack, Stanford A. “Is the Book of Mormon a Pseudo-Archaic Text?” Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 28 (2018): 177-232.
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Abstract: In recent years the Book of Mormon has been compared to pseudo-biblical texts like Gilbert J. Hunt’s The Late War (1816). Some have found strong linguistic correspondence and declared that there is an authorial relationship. However, comparative linguistic studies performed to date have focused on data with low probative value vis-à-vis the question of authorship. What has been lacking is non-trivial descriptive linguistic analysis that focuses on less contextual and more complex types of data, such as syntax and morphosyntax (grammatical features such as verb agreement and inflection), as well as data less obviously biblical and/or less susceptible to conscious manipulation. Those are the kinds of linguistic studies that have greater probative value in relation to authorship, and that can determine whether Joseph Smith might have been able to produce Book of Mormon grammar. In order to determine whether it is a good match with the form and structure of pseudo-biblical writings, I investigate nearly 10 kinds of syntax and morphosyntax that occur in the Book of Mormon and the King James Bible, comparing their usage with each other and with that of four pseudo-biblical texts. Findings are summarized toward the end of the article, along with some observations on biblical hypercorrection and alternative LDS views on Book of Mormon language.

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Keywords: Book of Mormon Authorship; Grammar; Historicity; Joseph; Jr.; King James Bible; Late War; Linguistic Analysis; Pseudo-Biblical Style; Smith; Syntax; Translation
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Ether
ID = [3650]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2018-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 64823  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:01
Carmack, Stanford A. “Joseph Smith Read the Words.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 18 (2016): 41-64.
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2 Nephi 27:20, 22, 24
wherefore thou shalt read the words which I shall give unto thee. . .Wherefore when thou hast read the words which I have commanded thee . . .the Lord shall say unto him that shall read the words that shall be delivered him.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 2 Nephi
ID = [4400]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2016-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal,smith-joseph-jr  Size: 1962  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:04
Carmack, Stanford A. “A Look at Some ‘Nonstandard’ Book of Mormon Grammar.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 11 (2014): 209-262.
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Abstract: Much of the earliest Book of Mormon language which has been regarded as nonstandard through the years is not. Furthermore, when 150 years’ worth of emendations are stripped away,
the grammar presents extensive evidence of its Early Modern English character, independent in many cases from the King James Bible. This paper argues that this character stems from its divine translation.

ID = [4290]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2014-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 64984  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:03
Carmack, Stanford A. “The More Part of the Book of Mormon Is Early Modern English.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 18 (2016): 33-40.
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Royal Skousen has done an excellent job of summarizing the use of the construction “the more part of + ‹ NOUN PHRASE ›” (and close variants) in the Book of Mormon at Helaman 6:21 in his Analysis of Textual Variants. In this phrase, the adjective more conveys an obsolete meaning of ‘greater’. My concern here is to compare Book of Mormon usage to that of the King James Bible and the textual record and to place it in its proper time.
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Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Helaman
ID = [4399]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2016-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 634  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:04
Carmack, Stanford A. “On Doctrine and Covenants Language and the 1833 Plot of Zion.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 26 (2017): 297-380.
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Abstract: Contrary to the generally accepted view, it seems likely that much of the wording of the Doctrine and Covenants was transmitted to Joseph Smith as part of the revelatory process. Apparent bad grammar and a limited reading of “after the manner of their language” (D&C 1:24) have led to the received view that “the language of the revelations was Joseph Smith’s.”
This judgment, however, is probably inaccurate. Abundant cases of archaic forms and structures, sometimes overlapping with Book of Mormon usage, argue for a different interpretation of “after the manner of their language.” Scholars have chosen, for the most part, to disregard the implications of a large amount of complex, archaic, well-formed language found in both scriptural texts. As for the 1833 Plot of Zion, transmitted words in Doctrine and Covenants revelations, a key statement by Frederick G. Williams, and a small but significant amount of internal archaic usage mean that the layout, dimensions, and even some language of the city plat were specifically revealed as well.

ID = [3683]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2017-01-01  Collections:  bom,d-c,interpreter-journal  Size: 64800  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:02
Carmack, Stanford A. “Personal Relative Pronoun Usage in the Book of Mormon: An Important Authorship Diagnostic.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 49 (2021): 5-36.
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Abstract: This study compares personal relative pronoun usage in the earliest text of the Book of Mormon with 11 specimens of Joseph Smith’s early writings, 25 pseudo-archaic texts, the King James Bible, and more than 200,000 early modern (1473–1700) and late modern (1701–1800+) texts. The linguistic pattern of the Book of Mormon in this domain — a pattern difficult to consciously manipulate in a sustained manner — uniquely points to a less-common early modern pattern. Because there is no matching of the Book of Mormon’s pattern except with a small percentage of early modern texts, the indications are that Joseph Smith was neither the author nor the English-language translator of this pervasive element of the dictation language of the Book of Mormon. Cross-verification by means of large database comparisons and matching with one of the finest pseudo-archaic texts confirm these findings.

ID = [6495]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2021-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 63474  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:57
Carmack, Stanford A. “Pitfalls of the Ngram Viewer.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 36 (2020): 187-210.
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Abstract: Google’s Ngram Viewer often gives a distorted view of the popularity of cultural/religious phrases during the early 19th century and before. Other larger textual sources can provide a truer picture of relevant usage patterns of various content-rich phrases that occur in the Book of Mormon. Such an approach suggests that almost all of its phraseology fits comfortably within its syntactic framework, which is mostly early modern in character.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Topics > Translation and Publication > Early Modern English
ID = [3525]  Status = Checked by JA Type = journal article  Date = 2020-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 42018  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:00
Carmack, Stanford A. “What Command Syntax Tells Us About Book of Mormon Authorship.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 13 (2015): 175-217.
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Abstract: The variety of command syntax found in the Book of Mormon is very different from what is seen in the King James Bible. Yet it is sophisticated and principled, evincing Early Modern English linguistic competence. Interestingly, the syntactic match between the 1829 text and a prominent text from the late 15th century is surprisingly good. All the evidence indicates that Joseph Smith would not have produced the structures found in the text using the King James Bible as a model, nor from his own language. The overall usage profile of command syntax seen in the Book of Mormon strongly supports the view that the Lord revealed specific words to Joseph Smith, not simply ideas.

ID = [4272]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2015-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 65264  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:03
Carmack, Stanford A. “Why the Oxford English Dictionary (and not Webster’s 1828).” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 15 (2015): 65-77.
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In order to properly consider possible meaning in the Book of Mormon (BofM), we must use the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). Royal Skousen opened the door to this approach, but unfortunately many have resisted accepting it as valid or have not understood the advantages inherent in it. The usual method of consulting Webster’s 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language has serious drawbacks. First, that approach is based on the incorrect assumption that the English language of the text is Joseph Smith’s own language or what he knew from reading the King James Bible (kjb). That incorrect assumption leads us to wrongly believe that nonbiblical lexical meaning in the BofM is to be sought in 1820s American English, or even perhaps from Smith making mistakes in his attempt to imitate biblical language (which is a canard). Second, by using Webster’s 1828 dictionary we can easily be led astray and form inaccurate judgments about old usage and we can miss possible meaning in the text.

ID = [4243]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2015-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal  Size: 28287  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:03
Carmer, Carl. The Farm Boy and the Angel. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1970.
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Chapters 1-7 of this work deal with the Book of Mormon. Discusses the coming forth of the Book of Mormon and points out the secretive nature under which the book came forth. Believes that Joseph Smith was ill-prepared for such a work and was given to grandiose imaginations. This work is reviewed in A.161.

ID = [78479]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1970-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:15
Carmichael, Max. “The Book of Mormon in Our Church Program.” Saints’ Herald 67 (9 February 1921): 129-30.
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Criticisms against the Book of Mormon’s style and lack of unity does not mean that the book does not contain spiritual material. Its plainness and doctrinal content excels the Bible and should have an equal place with the Bible on the pulpit. Its most important purpose is to be a missionary tool.

ID = [80360]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1921-02-09  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:45
Carpenter, Claude I. An Outline of the Book of Mormon. Independence, MO: Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1903, 1981.
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In outline form, this work discusses a number of aspects dealing with the Book of Mormon, including its purpose, coming forth, publication, story, characters, and message. Includes corresponding references to the Book of Mormon and Church history.

ID = [77535]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1981-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:08
Carr, John E. “Q & A: Do people still speak in tongues today?” New Era 5 (March 1975): 48-49.
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One evidence that people today speak in tongues is the translation of the Book of Mormon into the many languages of the world. Also presents other evidences.

ID = [80032]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1975-03-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:43
Carr, John E. “Question & Answer: ‘Do people still speak in tongues today?’” New Era 5, no. 3 (1975): 48-49.
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One evidence that people today speak in tongues is the translation of the Book of Mormon into the many languages of the world. Also presents other evidences.

Keywords: Foreign Language Translation, Gift of Tongues, Missionary Work
ID = [76626]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1975-03-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:01
Carr, John Edward. “For in that Day . . ”: A History of Translation and Distribution, 1965-1980. Salt Lake City: author, 1985.
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Chapter eight details the history of the translation of the Book of Mormon into various languages. Translation languages of the Book of Mormon include Afrikaans, Vietnamese, Braille, and dozens of others.

ID = [77374]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1985-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:07
Carr, Stephen L. “Another Idea for Nephi’s Ship.” Book of Mormon Archaeological Forum, 2012.
ID = [66562]  Status = Type = website article  Date = 2012-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size: 45257  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:21:20
Carr, Stephen L. “Birds Along Lehi’s Trail.” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 15, no. 2 (2006): 84-93, 125-126.
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When Carr traveled to the Middle East, he observed the local birds. In this article, he suggests the possibility that the Book of Mormon prophet Lehi and his family relied on birds for food and for locating water. Carr discusses the various birds that Lehi’s family may have seen on their journey and the Mosaic law pertaining to those birds.

Keywords: Ancient Near East; Animal; Arabia; Law of Moses; Ornithology
ID = [3195]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2006-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,farms-jbms  Size: 37746  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:58
Carrieres, Joseph T. Mormon Controversies: A Balanced Approach. Phoenix, AZ: Sideris Press, 1988.
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Contains the tandem views of a non-vitriolic non-Mormon and a fundamentalist Mormon. Discusses the Three Witnesses, the process of translation, and the feasibility of the Egyptian language for the Book of Mormon.

ID = [78028]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:12
Carruth, William Herbert. “Mormonism and Its Founder.” The Dial 34 (1 January 1903): 1618.
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A brief review of William Linn’s work, The Story of the Mormons and Riley’s, The Founder of Mormonism. Carruth favors Riley’s psychological thesis over the Spaulding theory for the origin of the Book of Mormon. [M.R.

ID = [79822]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1903-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:24
Carter, Charles W. Organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Their Belief. Also the Life and History of Their Prophet, Seer and Revelator, Joseph Smith, During His Brief Life of 38 1/2 Years. Salt Lake City: Utah Lithography, n.d.
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Chapters 2 through 7 pertain to the Book of Mormon. Sets forth the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, including angel Moroni’s visit, its translation and publication. Contains a description of the gold plates and testimonies of Church leaders. Rejects the Spaulding story. Writes concerning the room inside of the Hill Cumorah that was illed with plates and writings.

ID = [78114]  Status = Type = book  Date = 0000-00-00  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:13
Carter, Edward L. “‘Entered at Stationers’ Hall’: The British Copyright Registrations for the Book of Mormon in 1841 and the Doctrine and Covenants in 1845.” BYU Studies 50, no. 2 (2011): 71.
ID = [11070]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2011-01-02  Collections:  bom,byu-studies,d-c  Size: 45974  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:18:11
Carter, Eric. “Book of Mormon in the Battlefield.” Ensign, January 2015.
ID = [60859]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 2015-01-01  Collections:  bom,ensign  Size: 3901  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:21:14
Carter, George F. “Before Columbus.” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 151–63. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
ID = [36979]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 50681  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Carter, Jewelene. “Read Your Book of Mormon.” Ensign, January 2012.
ID = [59556]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 2012-01-01  Collections:  bom,ensign  Size: 2695  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:21:03
Carter, K. Codell, and Christopher B. Isaac. “One Response to a Singularly Worthless Genre.” Review of Books on the Book of Mormon 6, no. 2 (1994): 114-117.
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Review of Refuting the Critics: Evidences of the Book of Mormon's Authenticity (1993), by Michael T. Griffiths

Keywords: Anti-Mormon; Apologetics; Criticism
ID = [183]  Status = Type = review  Date = 1994-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,farms-review  Size: 10185  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:38
Carter, Kate B., ed. Mormondom’s First Woman Missionary Louisa Barnes Pratt: Life Story and Travels Told in Her Own Words. Vol. 8 Salt Lake City: Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, 1974.
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The Book of Mormon was introduced to Louisa Barnes Pratt and her husband by Louisa’s sister. Both were eventually converted, and Louisa became the irst woman missionary in the Church.

ID = [78037]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1974-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:12
Brinley, Douglas E., Perry W. Carter, and James K. Archibald, eds. Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008.
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A symposium titled “The Gospel: The Foundation for a Professional Career Symposium” was held on Brigham Young University campus in March 2007. It was cosponsored by Religious Education and the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology. The purpose of the symposium was to emphasize how important it is for graduates of BYU to live the highest standards of morality and integrity as they leave campus and assume residency and employment in the world community. It was an opportunity to make principles taught by the Latter-day Saint faith find practical application in the lives of graduates. This volume contains the presentations from this symposium. “We live in most interesting times. Scandals in society and infamous episodes in the lives of respected leaders force us to ask hard questions about what matters in people’s lives. We must explore the difficult issue of whether leaders’ private morality is in any way related to their capacity to make responsible and moral judgments in our behalf.”—Robert L. Millet “Both by doctrine and by covenant, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are compelled to be men and women of character, honesty, and integrity in their personal and professional lives. As students attend Brigham Young University, graduate, and move out into the community and various chosen careers, they have an obligation to maintain the highest standards of integrity. In the workplace, whether they are employees or employers, they must be immune to improper incentives, social and corporate pressures, and shortcuts designed to enhance balance sheets at the expense of integrity and sound, acceptable business practices. “Integrity is a matter of behavior, sound thinking, and an attitude that honesty is essential to good business and engineering practices. Adherence to a code of professional integrity has its foundations in the doctrines of the Restoration, particularly the knowledge that we are all sons and daughters of God and face eventual accountability for our words, works, and thoughts (see Alma 12:14). Church membership compels Latter-day Saints to be trustworthy and immune from political, financial, or personal corruption in a world where such traits are fast losing ground to economic expediency and personal greed.”—The Editors ISBN 978-0-8425-2686-9

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Ether
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Articles

Scott, Richard G. “Living the Gospel.” In Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values, eds. Douglas E. Brinley, Perry W. Carter, and James K. Archibald. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008.
Topics:    RSC Topics > L — P > Living the Gospel
ID = [35688]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2008-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books  Size: 31326  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:39
Parkinson, Alan R. “Ethics in Engineering and Technology.” In Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values, eds. Douglas E. Brinley, Perry W. Carter, and James K. Archibald. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008.
ID = [35689]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2008-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books  Size: 17364  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:39
Ball, Terry B. “Faithful Science.” In Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values, eds. Douglas E. Brinley, Perry W. Carter, and James K. Archibald. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008.
Topics:    RSC Topics > D — F > Education
RSC Topics > D — F > Faith
RSC Topics > G — K > Holy Ghost
RSC Topics > L — P > Lifelong Learning
RSC Topics > T — Z > Testimony
ID = [35690]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2008-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books  Size: 26852  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:39
Millet, Robert L. “The Prophets and the Restoration of Integrity.” In Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values, eds. Douglas E. Brinley, Perry W. Carter, and James K. Archibald. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008.
Topics:    RSC Topics > G — K > Honesty
RSC Topics > L — P > Prophets
ID = [35691]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2008-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books  Size: 38888  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:39
Husein, Firoz. “Integrity and Honesty.” In Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values, eds. Douglas E. Brinley, Perry W. Carter, and James K. Archibald. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008.
Topics:    RSC Topics > G — K > Honesty
ID = [35692]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2008-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books  Size: 12452  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:39
Benzley, Stephen E. “Embracing Gospel Principles to Confront Major Global Moral Issues.” In Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values, eds. Douglas E. Brinley, Perry W. Carter, and James K. Archibald. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008.
ID = [35693]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2008-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books  Size: 28576  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:39
Brinley, Douglas E. “Latter-day Saint.” In Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values, eds. Douglas E. Brinley, Perry W. Carter, and James K. Archibald. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008.
ID = [35694]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2008-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books  Size: 25419  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:39
Brooks, Kent R. “Desires, Character, and Principle-Based Decision Making.” In Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values, eds. Douglas E. Brinley, Perry W. Carter, and James K. Archibald. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008.
ID = [35695]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2008-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books  Size: 28401  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:39
Dorius, Guy L. “Integrity.” In Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values, eds. Douglas E. Brinley, Perry W. Carter, and James K. Archibald. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008.
Topics:    RSC Topics > G — K > Honesty
ID = [35696]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2008-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books  Size: 23428  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:39
Hawks, Val. “A Pattern of Integrity.” In Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values, eds. Douglas E. Brinley, Perry W. Carter, and James K. Archibald. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008.
Topics:    RSC Topics > A — C > Agency
RSC Topics > L — P > Obedience
ID = [35697]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2008-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books  Size: 28469  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:40
Judd, Daniel K. “Success and the Second Mile.” In Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values, eds. Douglas E. Brinley, Perry W. Carter, and James K. Archibald. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008.
Topics:    RSC Topics > A — C > Adversity
RSC Topics > G — K > Holy Ghost
RSC Topics > G — K > Jesus Christ
RSC Topics > L — P > Personal Revelation
ID = [35698]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2008-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books  Size: 25722  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:40
Peery, Mary. “Integrity in Leadership.” In Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values, eds. Douglas E. Brinley, Perry W. Carter, and James K. Archibald. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008.
Topics:    RSC Topics > G — K > Honesty
ID = [35699]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2008-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books  Size: 16405  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:40
Richardson, Matthew O. “Losing the Sacred Perspective.” In Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values, eds. Douglas E. Brinley, Perry W. Carter, and James K. Archibald. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008.
ID = [35700]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2008-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books  Size: 28888  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:40
Terry, Ronald E. “Becoming One with Christ.” In Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values, eds. Douglas E. Brinley, Perry W. Carter, and James K. Archibald. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008.
Topics:    RSC Topics > D — F > Faith
RSC Topics > G — K > Grace
RSC Topics > G — K > Happiness
ID = [35701]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2008-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books  Size: 47250  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:40
Winder, Daniel R. “Incorporating Character Education into a BYU Engineering Department.” In Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values, eds. Douglas E. Brinley, Perry W. Carter, and James K. Archibald. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008.
Topics:    RSC Topics > A — C > Agency
RSC Topics > D — F > Education
RSC Topics > G — K > Holy Ghost
ID = [35702]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2008-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books  Size: 29860  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:40
Caswell, Henry. The Prophet of the Nineteenth Century: or the Rise, Progress, and Present State of the Mormons, or Latter-day Saints. London: J.G.F. & J. Rivington, 1843.
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Desires to reveal the fraudulent nature of the Mormon religion. Chapter 2 discusses Solomon Spaulding and the Spaulding Manuscript. Chapter 3 is an account of the publication of the Book of Mormon. The appendix features a summary of the contents of the Book of Mormon with interjections by the author.

ID = [78624]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1843-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:16
Caudle, Kirk L. “Joseph Smith and the Gift of Translation: The Development of Discourse About Spiritual Gifts During the Early Book of Mormon Translation Process (1828-1829).” International Journal of Mormon Studies 6 (2013): 109-131.
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“Although Mormons currently understand spiritual gifts to be inseparably connected with the gift of the Holy Ghost that is not how Joseph Smith apparently understood them before his baptism. … This essay focuses on the earliest ideas of concept of spiritual gifts as contained in the earliest revelations and translations of Joseph Smith from July 1828 through May 1829.”

Keywords: Smith, Joseph, Jr., spiritual gifts; Seer stones; Doctrine and Covenants, editions and translations; Doctrinal history, Holy Ghost; Spiritual gifts and experiences; Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith’s translation of
ID = [82059]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  bom,d-c,smith-joseph-jr  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:56
Caussé, Gérald. “A Living Witness of the Living Christ.” Delivered at the Saturday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 2020.
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The central message of the Book of Mormon is to restore the true knowledge of the essential role of Jesus Christ in the salvation and exaltation of mankind.

ID = [23289]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 2020-04-01  Collections:  bom,general-conference  Size: 679  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:19:35
Caywood, Charles Sr. I was a Protestant Minister. Independence, MO: Herald Publishing House, n.d.
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Caywood, a Baptist minister, was offered a Book of Mormon to read while visiting the home of his brother. Doubt was replaced with intense interest and conversion came through reading the book.

ID = [77885]  Status = Type = book  Date = 0000-00-00  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:11
Cazier, Donald A. A Study of Nephite, Lamanite, and Jaredite Governmental Institutions and Policies as Portrayed in the Book of Mormon. M.A. thesis, Brigham Young University, 1972.
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Analyzes the Book of Mormon governmental institutions. Considers: “1. The governmental structure under which [the Nephite, Lamanite, and Jaredite] nations lived at different times in their history and the theoretical powers and duties of their oficers. 2. The laws that were enacted and domestic policies which were pursued. 3. The rights enjoyed by the citizens. 4. The ‘foreign policy’ of these nations, where applicable, including military policy. 5. The teachings of Book of Mormon prophets and secular leaders of the various types of government . . . and the lessons which can be drawn from the political experiences of the Book of Mormon peoples”

ID = [77459]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1972-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:07
Ceram, C. W. The First American: A Story of North American Archaeology. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1971.
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Explains (pp. 204-5) that the Book of Mormon does not consider the ancient inhabitants of America to be from the lost ten tribes, but rather from the period of the Tower of Babel, and Israelites from 600 B.C.

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Garrow, Thomas, and Bruce A. Chadwick. “Native Americans.” In Encyclopedia of Mormonism, ed. Daniel H. Ludlow, vol. 3. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
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Keywords: Ancient America, Early Church History, Missionary Work, Native Americans, Prophecy
ID = [74806]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1992-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,eom  Size: 15156  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:21:32
Chadwick, Clinton. “Down the Dark Path: Sherem, Nehor, and Korihor as Archetypal Anti-heroes.” Insight 8 (Fall 1992): 1-4.
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Looks at Book of Mormon anti-Christs within a model set up by Joseph Campbell showing some degree of reversal of the mythic hero type. They are depicted as counterfeits, and experience a tragic “ironic twist of the sacriicial archetype epitomized by Christ”

ID = [79389]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1992-10-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:21
Chadwick, Jeffrey R. “An Archaeologist’s View.” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 15, no. 2 (2006): 68-77, 122-124.
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Seasoned archaeologist Jeffrey R. Chadwick responds to studies done by Warren Aston (see page 8), Richard Wellington and George Potter (see page 26), and Kent Brown (see page 44) pertaining to the trail that the Book of Mormon prophet Lehi took after fleeing Jerusalem. Chadwick uses his archaeological, historical, and scriptural knowledge to comment on the claims made by the other scholars. He specifically analyzes Lehi’s life in Jerusalem, the route Lehi took from Jerusalem to the Red Sea, the Valley of Lemuel, the route from Shazer to Nahom, the route from Nahom to Bountiful, and the building of the ship at Bountiful.

Keywords: Ancient Near East; Arabia; Archaeology; Bountiful; Lehi’s Trail; Nahom; Shazer; Valley of Lemuel
ID = [3193]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2006-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,farms-jbms  Size: 58334  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:58
Seely, David Rolph, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, eds. Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament. Proceedings of The 42nd Annual Brigham Young University Sidney B. Sperry Symposium. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
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The 42nd Annual Brigham Young University Sidney B. Sperry Symposium The Psalmist asks, “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord?” This year’s Sperry Symposium discusses ascending into the Lord’s mountain within the context of theophany, ancient temple worship, sacred space, sacrifice, offerings, and hymns and songs in the text of the Old Testament and the Book of Mormon. The scriptures contain a rich treasury of information of how ancient Israelites and the people in the Book of Mormon worshipped God and expressed themselves through ritual and devotions as found in the Psalms. These explorations of ancient temple worship help us to better understand and appreciate latter-day temple and worship traditions. ISBN 978-1-60907-581-1

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Articles

Jackson, Kent P. “The Old Testament and Easter.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    RSC Topics > A — C > Atonement of Jesus Christ
RSC Topics > D — F > Easter
RSC Topics > L — P > Old Testament
ID = [34889]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  old-test,rsc-books,rsc-sperry,rsc-video  Size: 24369  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Belnap, Daniel L. “‘That I May Dwell among Them’: Liminality and Ritual in the Tabernacle.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    RSC Topics > A — C > Atonement of Jesus Christ
RSC Topics > T — Z > Temples
RSC Topics > T — Z > Worship
ID = [34890]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books,rsc-sperry  Size: 64664  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Douglas, Alex. “The Garden of Eden, the Ancient Temple, and Receiving a New Name.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    Old Testament Scriptures > Genesis
RSC Topics > A — C > Creation
ID = [34891]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  old-test,rsc-books,rsc-sperry  Size: 32920  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. “The Tree of Knowledge as the Veil of the Sanctuary.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament, The 42nd Annual Brigham Young University Sidney B. Sperry Symposium (26 October, 2013), edited by David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick and Matthew J. Grey. , 49–65. Provo and Salt Lake City, UT: BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book, 2013.
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One thing that has always perplexed readers of Genesis is the location of the two special trees within the Garden of Eden. Although scripture initially applies the phrase “in the midst” only to the tree of life (Genesis 2:9), the tree of knowledge is later said by Eve to be located there too (see Genesis 3:3). In the context of these verses, the Hebrew phrase corresponding to “in the midst” literally means “in the center.” How can both trees be in the center?

Topics:    Book of Moses Topics > Chapters of the Book of Moses > Moses 3 — Garden of Eden
Book of Moses Topics > Chapters of the Book of Moses > Moses 4–6:12 — Grand Council in Heaven, Adam and Eve
Book of Moses Topics > Temple Themes in the Book of Moses and Related Scripture
RSC Topics > D — F > Devil
ID = [2678]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-10-26  Collections:  bom,bradshaw,moses,rsc-books,rsc-sperry,rsc-video  Size: 38857  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:55
Shannon, Avram R. “‘Come Near unto Me’: Guarded Space and Its Mediators in the Jerusalem Temple.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    RSC Topics > L — P > Mercy
RSC Topics > L — P > Old Testament
RSC Topics > T — Z > Temples
ID = [34893]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books,rsc-sperry  Size: 47888  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Gaskill, Alonzo L. “Clothed in Holy Garments: The Apparel of the Temple Officiants of Ancient Israel.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    RSC Topics > G — K > High Priest
RSC Topics > G — K > Judgment
RSC Topics > T — Z > Urim and Thummim
ID = [34894]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books,rsc-sperry  Size: 54163  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Calabro, David M. “Gestures of Praise: Lifting and Spreading the Hands in Biblical Prayer.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    RSC Topics > G — K > Heaven
RSC Topics > L — P > Prayer
RSC Topics > T — Z > Worship
ID = [34895]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books,rsc-sperry  Size: 37162  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Lane, Jennifer Clark. “Worship: Bowing Down and Serving the Lord.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    RSC Topics > L — P > Obedience
RSC Topics > L — P > Old Testament
RSC Topics > Q — S > Service
RSC Topics > T — Z > Worship
ID = [34896]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books,rsc-sperry  Size: 33854  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Pike, Dana M. “‘I Will Bless the Lord at All Times’: Blessing God in the Old Testament.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    RSC Topics > G — K > Gratitude
RSC Topics > L — P > Old Testament
RSC Topics > T — Z > Worship
ID = [34897]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  old-test,rsc-books,rsc-sperry,rsc-video  Size: 45530  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Thompson, John S. “The Context of Old Testament Temple Worship: Early Ancient Egyptian Rites.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    RSC Topics > L — P > Old Testament
RSC Topics > T — Z > Worship
ID = [34898]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  old-test,rsc-books,rsc-sperry,rsc-video  Size: 54036  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Halverson, Jared M. “Swine’s Blood and Broken Serpents: The Rejection and Rehabilitation of Worship in the Old Testament.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    RSC Topics > L — P > Obedience
RSC Topics > L — P > Old Testament
RSC Topics > L — P > Ordinances
RSC Topics > Q — S > Sacrifice
RSC Topics > T — Z > Worship
ID = [34899]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  old-test,rsc-books,rsc-sperry  Size: 47901  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Rennaker, Jacob A. “Approaching Holiness: Sacred Space in Ezekiel’s Temple Vision.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    RSC Topics > T — Z > Temples
ID = [34900]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books,rsc-sperry,rsc-video  Size: 41071  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Hardison, Amy Blake. “Theophany on Sinai.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    RSC Topics > A — C > Covenant
ID = [34901]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books,rsc-sperry  Size: 34773  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Muhlestein, Kerry. “Darkness, Light, and the Lord: Elements of Israelite Theophanies.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
ID = [34902]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books,rsc-sperry,rsc-video  Size: 58191  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Smith, Julie M. “‘The Lord . . . Bringeth Low, and Lifteth Up’: Hannah, Eli, and the Temple.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    RSC Topics > A — C > Covenant
RSC Topics > T — Z > Temples
ID = [34903]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books,rsc-sperry  Size: 35625  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Skinner, Andrew C. “Seeing God in His Temple: A Significant Theme in Israel’s Psalms.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    RSC Topics > T — Z > Worship
ID = [34904]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  old-test,rsc-books,rsc-sperry,rsc-video  Size: 46003  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Hilton, John, III. “Old Testament Psalms in the Book of Mormon.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    RSC Topics > A — C > Book of Mormon
RSC Topics > L — P > Old Testament
RSC Topics > Q — S > Salvation
RSC Topics > T — Z > Worship
ID = [34905]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  bom,old-test,rsc-books,rsc-sperry,rsc-video  Size: 48257  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Alford, Kenneth L., and D. Bryce Baker. “Parallels between Psalms 25–31 and the Psalm of Nephi.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    Old Testament Scriptures > Psalms/Proverbs/Ecclesiastes/Song of Solomon
ID = [34906]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  bom,old-test,rsc-books,rsc-sperry,rsc-video  Size: 36551  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Hopkin, J. Arden, and Shon D. Hopkin. “The Psalms Sung: The Power of Music in Sacred Worship.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    Old Testament Scriptures > Psalms/Proverbs/Ecclesiastes/Song of Solomon
RSC Topics > L — P > Ordinances
RSC Topics > Q — S > Sacrament
RSC Topics > Q — S > Sacrifice
RSC Topics > T — Z > Unity
RSC Topics > T — Z > Worship
ID = [34907]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  old-test,rsc-books,rsc-sperry,rsc-video  Size: 51986  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
LeFevre, David A. “‘Give Me Right Word, O Lord’: The JST Changes in the Psalms.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    Old Testament Scriptures > Psalms/Proverbs/Ecclesiastes/Song of Solomon
RSC Topics > D — F > First Vision
RSC Topics > G — K > Joseph Smith
RSC Topics > G — K > Judgment
RSC Topics > T — Z > Zion
ID = [34908]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  old-test,rsc-books,rsc-sperry,rsc-video  Size: 42077  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Chadwick, Jeffrey R. “The Great Jerusalem Temple Prophecy: Latter-day Context and Likening unto Us.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    RSC Topics > T — Z > Temples
RSC Topics > T — Z > Zion
ID = [34909]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  rsc-books,rsc-sperry,rsc-video  Size: 43526  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:28
Cowan, Richard O. “What Old Testament Temples Can Teach Us about Our Own Temple Activity.” In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), eds. David Rolph Seely, Jeffrey R. Chadwick, and Matthew J. Grey, 1–11. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2013.
Topics:    RSC Topics > L — P > Old Testament
RSC Topics > L — P > Ordinances
RSC Topics > Q — S > Sacrifice
RSC Topics > T — Z > Temples
ID = [34910]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2013-01-01  Collections:  old-test,rsc-books,rsc-sperry,rsc-video  Size: 46288  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:29
Chadwick, Jeffrey R. Dating Scripture Events. Provo, UT: BYU Studies, 2019.
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Jeffrey R. Chadwick, in three landmark articles published in BYU Studies Quarterly, discusses accurately dating key scriptural events. The first article (2010) presents evidence from historical and scriptural sources suggesting that Jesus Christ was born in December of the year 5 BC, rather than in April of 1 BC as commonly claimed in traditional Latter-day Saint sources. The second article (2015) is a follow-up to the first and lays out a more complex collection of evidence pointing to the day and date of Jesus’s crucifixion and death as a Thursday early in April of AD 30, thirty-three years and three months after his birth. The third article (2018) assembles a vast array of historical and archaeological data suggesting that the date of Lehi’s departure from Jerusalem must have been late in the year 605 BC, some six hundred years prior to Jesus’s birth in December of 5 BC.

ID = [75270]  Status = Type = book  Date = 2019-01-01  Collections:  bom,byu-studies,new-test  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:52
Chadwick, Jeffrey R. “Dating the Departure of Lehi from Jerusalem.” BYU Studies Quarterly 57, no. 2 (2018): 6-51.
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Dating the departure of Lehi from Jerusalem is problematic and has resulted in various proposed dates, most falling between 597 and 587 BC, which do not allow for 600 years to elapse between the departure and the birth of Christ in late 5 BC or early 4 BC. In this article, the author introduces a variety of evidence to show that Lehi’s departure can be dated to sometime in late 605 BC. Much of this evidence results from an understanding of the state of affairs in ancient Judah during the reigns of Judean kings Josiah, Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, and Zedekiah. The author introduces supporting evidence from the Book of Mormon account and also shows why other dating models reach untenable conclusions.

Keywords: Chronology; Jerusalem (Old World); Lehi (Prophet)
ID = [10633]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2018-01-02  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,byu-studies  Size: 64457  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:18:08
Chadwick, Jeffrey R. “Has the Seal of Mulek Been Found?” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 12, no. 2 (2003): 72-93, 117-118.
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A small stamp seal bearing the inscription belonging to Malkiyahu, son of the king, arguably belonged to Mulek, son of Zedekiah, who accompanied one of the Israelite groups that settled in the New World. Jeremiah 38:6 mentions Malchiah the son of Hammelech, which could also be a reference to this same Mulek. Discussion centers on similar seals, the meaning of Ben Hamelek, the possible age of Malkiyahu, and Book of Mormon claims about Mulek. This seal could conceivably have been left behind in Jerusalem and found centuries later, thus representing an archaeological artifact of a Book of Mormon personality.

Keywords: Ancient Near East; Archaeology; Jerusalem; King Zedekiah; Mulek; Old Testament; Seal
ID = [3127]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2003-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,farms-jbms  Size: 55591  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:58
Chadwick, Jeffrey R. “Khirbet Beit Lei and the Book of Mormon: An Archaeologist’s Evaluation.” Religious Educator Vol. 10 no. 3 (2009).
Topics:    RSC Topics > A — C > Book of Mormon
ID = [38278]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 2009-01-03  Collections:  bom,rel-educ  Size: 75891  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:56
Chadwick, Jeffrey R. “Lehi in the Samaria Papyri and on an Ostracon from the Shore of the Red Sea.” Journal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture 19, no. 1 (2010): 14-21.
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Until the discovery of Ostracon 2071, dating from the fifth century BC, in the 1930s on the shores of the Red Sea, the name Lehi (l?y in the discovered text) had been unattested in any extant document outside of the Book of Mormon. However, Nelson Gluek, along with many other scholars, including Hugh Nibley, vocalized l?y as “La?ai,” which pronunciation would have south Semitic roots. Chadwick argues, instead, that a Hebrew context for the ostracon would be more plausible and that therefore the more likely pronunciation would be “l??y.” He also argues for a Hebrew origin of the compound name ?bl?y, found in the fourth-century BC Samaria Papyri. Both of these names, given their strong Hebrew context, seem to confirm that Lehi was a name in use in ancient Israel and its surrounding areas.

Keywords: Ancient Near East; Language; Lehi (Prophet); Name; Samaria
ID = [3245]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2010-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,farms-jbms  Size: 32073  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:59
Chadwick, Jeffrey R. “Lehi’s House in Jerusalem and the Land of His Inheritance.” In Glimpses of Lehi’s Jerusalem, eds. John W. Welch, David Rolph Seely, and Jo Ann H. Seely, 81—130. Provo, Utah: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 2004.
Topics:    Old Testament Topics > Book of Mormon and the Old Testament
Old Testament Topics > Geography
Old Testament Topics > History
Old Testament Topics > Israel, Scattering and Gathering
Old Testament Topics > Jerusalem
ID = [39688]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2004-01-01  Collections:  bom,farms-books,old-test  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:23:03
Chadwick, Jeffrey R. “The Names Lehi and Sariah—Language and Meaning.” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 9, no. 1 (2000): 32-34, 77.
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Unlike the Old and New Testaments, where a variety of Hebrew and Greek texts exist to aid us, for the Book of Mormon we have only the King James English translation produced by Joseph Smith. The languages of the Book of Mormon were hardly the same throughout the original composition. Chadwick continues the onomastic discussion of the names Lehi and Sariah by suggesting that the Book of Mormon name Lehi matches the spelling in the King James Bible in the place-name Ramath-lehi; therefore the two must necessarily represent the same Hebrew term. He agrees with one of Hoskisson’s meanings for Lehi’s name— “jaw”— and indicates this may be a nickname rather than a proper name. Sariah is attested as a female name in a Near Eastern document. Although not found as a female name in the Bible, it is well documented as a male name in ancient Israel. In this light, the name means “Jehovah is Prince,” meaning Jehovah is the son of a king.

Keywords: Greek; Joseph; Jr.; Language; Language - Hebrew; Lehi (Prophet); Name; Onomastics; Sariah; Smith
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Chadwick, Jeffrey R. “Out of the Dust: All That Glitters Is Not . . . Steel.” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 15, no. 1 (2006): 66-67.
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A previous report characterized a metal blade discovered at the site of biblical Ekron in Israel as a steel short sword dating from the late seventh century BC, shortly before Lehi left Jerusalem, thus corroborating the much-criticized account of Laban’s steel sword in the Book of Mormon. Unfortunately, these assertions are incorrect. Jeffrey R. Chadwick, who is personally acquainted with the excavators who unearthed the blade, explains here that the blade is not a short sword but probably a ceremonial knife. Additionally, the knife is likely from the eleventh century BC and cannot properly be described as steel. Though this artifact does not support the Book of Mormon account of seventh-century steel swords, much better archaeological parallels do exist. Chadwick mentions a meter-long steel sword discovered in Jericho that dates to around 600 BC. This genuinely steel sword from the proper time period makes Nephi’s description of Laban’s sword entirely plausible.

Keywords: Ancient Near East; Arabia; Metallurgy; Steel; Sword; Sword of Laban; Weaponry
ID = [3185]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2006-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,farms-jbms  Size: 6415  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:58
Chadwick, Jeffrey R. “Sariah in the Elephantine Papyri.” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 2 no. 2 (1993).
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The Book of Mormon name Sariah does not appear as a female name in the Bible but has now been identified in a reconstructed form in an Aramaic papyrus. A Jewish woman living at Elephantine in Upper Egypt during the fifth century BC was identified as Sariah daughter of Hoshea.

Keywords: Ancient Near East; Elephantine; Ostracon; Sariah
ID = [2850]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1993-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,farms-jbms  Size: 11200  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:56
Chadwick, Jeffrey R. “Sariah in the Elephantine Papyri.” In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by Welch, John W., and Melvin J. Thorne, 6-10. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
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Keywords: Ancient Near East; Elephantine; Ostracon; Sariah
ID = [75641]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1999-01-01  Collections:  bom,farms-books  Size: 8740  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:54
Chadwick, Jeffrey R. “The Wrong Place for Lehi’s Trail and the Valley of Lemuel.” The FARMS Review 17, no. 2 (2005): 197-215.
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Review of George Potter and Richard Wellington. Lehi in the Wilderness.

Keywords: Ancient Near East; Arabia; Archaeology; Lehi (Prophet); Valley of Lemuel
ID = [515]  Status = Type = review  Date = 2005-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,farms-review  Size: 44709  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:41
Chambers, Robert E. “History of the Mormons.” N.p., 1853.
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A polemical work against Mormonism. The testimony of the Book of Mormon witnesses may be discredited due to the fact that most of them were members of the Smith and Whitmer families. The 1834 Anthon denial is cited. The Spaulding theory is accepted by the author as the most likely source behind the Book of Mormon, which he inds full of errors of grammar and anachronisms.

ID = [77864]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1853-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:11
Champoux, Jennifer. “The Book of Mormon Art Catalog.” Brigham Young University Studies Quarterly 62, no. 1 (2023): 116.
ID = [81626]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2023-01-01  Collections:  bom,byu-studies  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:53
Chandler, Clay. “Scrying for the Lord: Magic, Mysticism, and the Origins of the Book of Mormon.” Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought 36, no. 4 (Winter, 2003): 43-78.
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In this controversial article, Chandler posits that Joseph Smith employed his knowledge and use of magic in obtaining the gold plates and translating the Book of Mormon. He presents three theories in an effort to understand the many complexities known about Joseph’s translating the plates. These theories, linking magic with the creation of the Book of Mormon, run the gamut from pious deceiver to true believer and mystic. In Chandler’s view, ’magic opened a door for Joseph Smith into the world of religious mysticism and, as a tool for producing the Book of Mormon, may have set him on the path to becoming a prophet.’

Keywords: Book of Mormon, controversies; Smith, Joseph, Jr., occult; Book of Mormon, origins
ID = [81979]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2003-12-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:56
Chandler, Neal. “Book of Mormon Stories That My Teacher Kept from Me.” Dialogue 24 (Winter 1991): 13-30.
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In the mood of whimsy the author discusses various aspects of story telling in and about the Book of Mormon. Refers to a current school in textual criticism that claims that the main subject of a book is what it does not say. For the Book of Mormon the subject of sex is the missing ingredient.

ID = [79223]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1991-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:20
Charles, Melodie Moench. “Book of Mormon Christology.” In New Approaches to the Book of Mormon: Explorations in Critical Methodology, edited by Metcalfe, Brent Lee, 81-114. Salt Lake City: Signature Books, 1993.
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“Members of this Sunday school class, like many other Mormons, presumed that the beliefs, religious practices, mindset, and cultural understanding of Book of Mormon personalities were very similar to their own. This presumption is understandable. Mormonism claims to be a restoration of the church Jesus established in the New Testament, [p.82] and it claims that this New Testament church taught the same Christian gospel that Adam and Noah knew and taught (Moses 5: 6-15; 8: 19-24). Some Mormons teach that righteous people at all times are inspired by God with correct religious knowledge: therefore Abinadi’s religious knowledge must match our own regardless of what his words say.” [From Author]

Keywords: Doctrinal history, Jesus Christ; Book of Mormon, use and influence; Book of Mormon, textual development; Comparative religion, Protestantism
ID = [82116]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1993-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:57
Charles, Melodie Moench. “Scriptural Precedents for Priesthood.” Dialogue 18 (Fall 1985): 14-20.
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Lists and discusses the qualiications for holding the priesthood as given in the Book of Mormon.

ID = [80147]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1985-10-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:43
Charlesworth, James H. “Messianism in the Pseudepigrapha and the Book of Mormon.” In Reflections on Mormonism: Judaeo-Christian Parallels, ed. Truman G. Madsen, 99–137. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1978.
Topics:    Old Testament Topics > Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha [including intertestamental books and the Dead Sea Scrolls]
ID = [37139]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1978-01-01  Collections:  bom,old-test,rsc-books  Size: 92154  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:48
Chase, Daryl. Sidney Rigdon—Early Mormon. Ph.D. dissertation, University of Chicago, 1931.
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A historical examination of the life of Sidney Rigdon that discusses the theories concerning the origin of the Book of Mormon. Concludes that Sidney Rigdon had no contact with Joseph Smith nor the Spaulding Manuscript prior to 1830.

ID = [78250]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1931-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:14
Chase, Lance D. “Spaulding Manuscript.” In Encyclopedia of Mormonism, ed. Daniel H. Ludlow, vol. 3. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
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Keywords: Book of Mormon Authorship, Latter-day Saint History (1820-1846), Spaulding, Solomon
ID = [75073]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1992-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,eom  Size: 5435  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:55:51
Chatburn, T. W., and William Pooler. “Two Living Witnesses Who Saw David Whitmer.” The Rod of Iron 1 (May 1924): 19-20.
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Two individuals report that David Whitmer possessed a strong, personal testimony of the Book of Mormon gold plates.

Topics:    Witnesses of the Book of Mormon > David Whitmer
ID = [80752]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1924-05-01  Collections:  bom,history-1820,witnesses  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:47
Chatelain, Jeremy J. “The Early Reception of the Book of Mormon in Nineteenth-Century America.” In The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon, eds. Dennis L. Largey, Andrew H. Hedges, John Hilton III, and Kerry Hull. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2015.
Topics:    RSC Topics > A — C > Church History 1820–1844
ID = [34713]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2015-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-books,rsc-sperry  Size: 62668  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:27
Checketts, Darby, and Sharon Checketts. Scripture Focus for Everyday Living. Provo, UT: Cornerstone Pro- Dev Press, 1992.
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A scripture study program. Contains ifty-two post-on-the-wall scriptural thoughts (one for each week of the year) designed to inspire, teach, and motivate students of the Book of Mormon.

ID = [78231]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1992-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:13
Checketts, Darby, and Sharon Checketts. Scripture Focus for Everyday Living. Provo, UT: Cornerstone Pro- Dev Press, 1992.
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A scripture study program. Contains ifty-two post-on-the-wall scriptural thoughts (one for each week of the year) designed to inspire, teach, and motivate students of the Book of Mormon.

ID = [78231]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1992-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:13
Cheesman, Paul R., and Millie Foster Cheesman. Ancient American Indians: Their Origins, Civilizations and Old World Connections. Bountiful, UT: Horizon, 1991.
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The goals of the authors are to show “(1) the origins of the American Indians, (2) cultural parallels between the Old and the New World, and (3) temples, mounds, and ruins in prehistoric North America” Includes photographs and illustrations. This work is reviewed in R.007.

ID = [77544]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1991-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:08
Cheesman, Millie Foster. Book of Mormon Pioneers. Provo, UT: Promised Land Publications, 1975.
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Consists of poetry, each poem dedicated to one of the prophets or heroes in the Book of Mormon.

ID = [77632]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1975-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:09
Cheesman, Paul R., and Millie Foster Cheesman. Early America and the Polynesians. Provo, UT: Promised Lands Publications, 1975.
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Through the employment of quotes from authorities of the Church, scientiic data, and photographic presentations of Polynesia, the author discusses the possibilities that the Polynesians were descendants of Lehi.

ID = [77765]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1975-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:10
Cheesman, Paul R. “An Analysis of the Kinderhook Plates.” N.p., n.d.
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A thorough analysis of the history and authenticity of the Kinderhook plates is presented. The author concludes that the evidence is inconclusive as to whether or not they are authentic. Includes extensive appendix of known data on the problem.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Ether
ID = [77506]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 0000-00-00  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:08
Cheesman, Paul R., and Millie Foster Cheesman. Ancient American Indians: Their Origins, Civilizations and Old World Connections. Bountiful, UT: Horizon, 1991.
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The goals of the authors are to show “(1) the origins of the American Indians, (2) cultural parallels between the Old and the New World, and (3) temples, mounds, and ruins in prehistoric North America” Includes photographs and illustrations. This work is reviewed in R.007.

ID = [77544]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1991-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:08
Cheesman, Paul R. “Ancient Writing in the Americas.” Brigham Young University Studies 13, no. 1 (1972): 80-90.
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After approximately 140 years, public and scholarly opinion are finally beginning to concede the possibility that writing did indeed exist among the ancient Americans. While I have been waiting for this shift to occur among those who don’t have the Mormons’ axe to grind, I have been collecting every available evidence to support my belief in the existence of such writing. My own findings and the findings of others not only establish the fact that writing did exist in ancient America, but they also indicate that metal plates were frequently used as a medium for this writing and that the writings themselves often denote Old World, specifically Hebrew, origins.

Keywords: Ancient America; Mesoamerica; Writing System
ID = [9543]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1972-01-04  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,byu-studies  Size: 666  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:14
Cheesman, Paul R. “Ancient Writing on Metal Plates.” Ensign, October 1979.
ID = [44674]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1979-10-01  Collections:  bom,ensign  Size: 3060  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:13:00
Cheesman, Paul R. Ancient Writing on Metal Plates: Archaeological Findings Support Mormon Claims. Bountiful, UT: Horizon, 1985.
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The Book of Mormon was translated from gold plates. Correspondingly, many examples of writings on metal plates and other pre-Columbian writings have been discovered since the time of Joseph Smith. Such items lend credence to the gold plates of the Book of Mormon.

ID = [77546]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1985-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:08
Cheesman, Paul R. “Answers to Questions Regarding Archaeological Evidences of the Book of Mormon.” New Era 5 (March 1975): 49-50.
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Gives evidences of a high civilization in Meso and South America, including towers seen by Cortez, highways up to 9,000 miles in length that cross South America, and metallurgy including gold, silver, and copper all of which lend support to the Book of Mormon.

ID = [79055]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1975-03-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:19
Cheesman, Paul R. “Archaeology and the Book of Mormon.” Instructor 103 (November 1968): 428-32.
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The author reviews archaeological evidences of the Book of Mormon and other inds that clarify understanding of the Book of Mormon. The subjects reviewed include: ancestry of the American Indian, the calendar, iron, elephants, and horses.

ID = [79072]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1968-11-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:19
Cheesman, Paul R. “Book of Helaman.” In Encyclopedia of Mormonism, edited by Daniel H. Ludlow, 1:152-53. 5 vols. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
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The book of Helaman records the period preceding the birth of the Savior. It was written by Helaman and was abridged by Mormon who inserts his own commentary. The most prominent person in the book is Nephi2. Also included are prophecies and teachings of Samuel the Lamanite and the rise of the Gadianton robbers.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Helaman
ID = [80912]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1992-01-01  Collections:  bom,eom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:48
Cheesman, Paul R. Book of Mormon Lands: A Photographic Essay. Salt Lake City: Blaine Hudson Printing, 1978.
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A photographic essay of Book of Mormon lands. “With a little effort the reader will become immersed in the beauty of the ancient citadels and landscapes and sense their relationship to the spirit of the scriptures [the Book of Mormon]” This work is reviewed in U.014.

ID = [77623]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1978-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:09
Cheesman, Paul R., ed. The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture. Proceedings of The First Annual Book of Mormon Symposium at BYU. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
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The First Annual Book of Mormon Symposium at BYU Joseph Smith called it “the most correct . . . book on earth” and “the keystone of our religion.” Both correctness and keystone are reflected in these papers presented at the Religious Studies Center’s first annual Book of Mormon Symposium at BYU. The foremost consideration is the book’s message about Jesus Christ and His mission and teachings. ISBN 0-8849-4637-1

ID = [33385]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size:   Children: 15  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:21

Articles

Ludlow, Daniel H. “The Challenge of the Book of Mormon.” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 1–20. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
Topics:    RSC Topics > G — K > Holy Ghost
RSC Topics > L — P > Learning
RSC Topics > Q — S > Scriptures
RSC Topics > T — Z > Testimony
ID = [36970]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 39959  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Matthews, Robert J. “What the Book of Mormon Tells Us about Jesus Christ.” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 21–43. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
Topics:    RSC Topics > A — C > Atonement of Jesus Christ
RSC Topics > G — K > Jesus Christ
RSC Topics > Q — S > Resurrection
ID = [36971]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 49543  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Millet, Robert L. “The Ministry of the Father and the Son.” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 44–72. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
Topics:    RSC Topics > D — F > Elohim
RSC Topics > G — K > God the Father
RSC Topics > G — K > Godhead
RSC Topics > G — K > Jesus Christ
ID = [36972]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 66729  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
McConkie, Joseph Fielding. “A Comparison of Book of Mormon, Bible, and Traditional Teachings on the Doctrines of Salvation.” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 73–90. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
Topics:    RSC Topics > A — C > Bible
RSC Topics > A — C > Book of Mormon
RSC Topics > D — F > Doctrine
RSC Topics > L — P > Old Testament
RSC Topics > Q — S > Scriptures
ID = [36973]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 35706  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Jackson, Kent P. “The Beginnings of Christianity in the Book of Mormon.” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 91–99. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
Topics:    RSC Topics > L — P > Prophets
RSC Topics > T — Z > Testimony
ID = [36974]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 17737  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Turner, Rodney. “The Three Nephite Churches of Christ.” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 91–99. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
Topics:    RSC Topics > L — P > Prophets
ID = [36975]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 61021  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Ricks, Stephen D. “Fasting in the Book of Mormon and the Bible.” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 127–136. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
Topics:    Old Testament Topics > Fasting
RSC Topics > D — F > Fasting
RSC Topics > L — P > Prayer
ID = [36976]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,old-test,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 15078  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Dahl, Larry E. “Faith, Hope, Charity.” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 137–50. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
Topics:    RSC Topics > A — C > Charity
RSC Topics > D — F > Faith
RSC Topics > G — K > Hope
ID = [36977]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 28158  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Brown, Gayle O. “Love in the Book of Mormon.” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 151–63. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
Topics:    RSC Topics > A — C > Book of Mormon
RSC Topics > A — C > Charity
RSC Topics > L — P > Love
ID = [36978]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 26160  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Carter, George F. “Before Columbus.” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 151–63. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
ID = [36979]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 50681  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Totten, Norman. “Categories of Evidence for Old World Contacts with Ancient America.” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 187–205. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
ID = [36980]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 41587  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Cheesman, Paul R. “Cultural Parallels between the Old World and the New World.” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 206–17. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
ID = [36981]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 22572  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Christianson, James R. “The Bering Strait and American Indian Origins.” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 218–36. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
ID = [36982]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 38232  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Horton, George A., Jr. “Book of Mormon—Transmission from Translator to Printed Text.” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 237–55. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
ID = [36983]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 37277  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Black, Susan Easton. “‘Lest Ye Become As the Nephites of Old’” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 256–268. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
Topics:    RSC Topics > L — P > Obedience
ID = [36984]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 27701  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Cheesman, Paul R. “A Cultural Analysis of the Nephite-Lamanite-Mulekite Civilizations from The Book of Mormon.” PhD diss., Provo, UT: Brigham Young University, 1967.
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A literary analysis of the Book of Mormon civilizations that deconstructs certain cultural aspects that are presented within the pages of the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Mormon thought, Book of Mormon geography; Book of Mormon, literary context; Book of Mormon; Native Americans, Mormon views of
ID = [81548]  Status = Type = thesis  Date = 1967-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:53
Cheesman, Paul R. “Cultural Parallels between the Old World and the New World.” In The Book of Mormon: The Keystone Scripture, ed. Paul R. Cheesman, 206–17. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988.
ID = [36981]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 22572  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Cheesman, Paul R. Early America and the Book of Mormon: A Photographic Essay of Ancient America. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book , 1972.
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A photographic essay of Mesoamerica and the narrow coastal region and highlands of the Middle Andes, which includes Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia.

ID = [77764]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1972-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:10
Cheesman, Paul R., and Millie Foster Cheesman. Early America and the Polynesians. Provo, UT: Promised Lands Publications, 1975.
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Through the employment of quotes from authorities of the Church, scientiic data, and photographic presentations of Polynesia, the author discusses the possibilities that the Polynesians were descendants of Lehi.

ID = [77765]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1975-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:10
Cheesman, Paul R. “External Evidences of the Book of Mormon.” In By Study and Also By Faith, Volume 2, edited by John M. Lundquist and Stephen D. Ricks, 73-90. Vol. 2. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1990.
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This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.
An exploration into Quetzalcoatl—the white, bearded, blue-eyed king of gods for many ancient cultures—and what that might represent in regards to the Book of Mormon and its message.

Keywords: Ancient America; Ancient America - Mesoamerica; Book of Mormon Geography; External Evidence; Metal Plates; Recordkeeping
Topics:    Hugh W. Nibley Topics > Hugh Nibley > Scholarship, Footnotes, Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, CWHN, Editing > Book of Mormon
ID = [2354]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1990-01-02  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,farms-books,nibley  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:53
Cheesman, Paul R. Great Leaders of the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Promised Land Publications, 1970.
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Every major leader and character of the Book of Mormon is spotlighted with a short history, a poem, and a portrait.

ID = [77834]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1970-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:10
Cheesman, Paul R. “Helaman 2.” In Encyclopedia of Mormonism, ed. Daniel H. Ludlow, vol. 2. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
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Keywords: Helaman (Son of Alma the Younger)
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Helaman
ID = [74568]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1992-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,eom  Size: 3491  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:21:30
Larson, Clinton F., Stuart Heimdal, and Paul R. Cheesman. Illustrated Stories from the Book of Mormon. Provo, UT: Promised Land Publications, 1967.
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This is a sixteen-volume work for young readers. Major events are narrated and illustrated.

ID = [77889]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1967-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:11
Cheesman, Paul R. The Keystone of Mormonism: Early Visions of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Provo, UT: Eagle Systems International, 1988.
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Examines the details of the accounts of the early visions of Joseph Smith. Skeptics have a problem with the time that elapsed before the accounts were written. It is suggested that the sacred nature of the visions required a time of secrecy. Some of the accounts were written by intimate associates of the prophet who may have received details in the oral account given them that Joseph’s own written account did not include, or these authors may have put in their own embellishments. There are some discrepancies, but the basic elements are consistent. Discusses the part played by the Urim and Thummin in the translation of the Book of Mormon. This work is reviewed in P.302.

ID = [78526]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1988-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:15
Cheesman, Paul R. The Keystone of Mormonism: Little Known Facts About the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1973.
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A review of the “primary and secondary accounts which pertain to the coming forth of the Book of Mormon” The author’s goal is for readers to discover the divine literature of the Book of Mormon and to consider its historical and theological aspects.

ID = [78527]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1973-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:15
Cheesman, Paul R. “Lehi’s Journeys.” In The Book of Mormon: First Nephi, the Doctrinal Foundation, eds. Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate Jr. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1989.
ID = [36903]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1989-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-bom,rsc-books  Size: 22153  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:47
Cheesman, Paul R. “Monuments of Vanished Peoples.” Ensign, September 1972.
ID = [41401]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1972-09-01  Collections:  bom,ensign  Size: 7823  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:12:36
Hutchins, Barbara, and Paul R. Cheesman. Pathways to the Past. Bountiful: Horizon, 1984.
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A travel guidebook to Middle America that links several Book of Mormon sites with present day locations.

ID = [78141]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1984-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:13
Cheesman, Paul R., and Barbara Hutchins. Pathways to the Past: A Guide to the Ruins of Mesoamerica. Bountiful, UT: Horizon, 1984.
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A tour guide intended for the novice LDS audience. Maps, photographs, and directions are provided. Also included are the author’s interpretations of how certain Mesoamerican sites and ruins correspond to the Book of Mormon.

ID = [78142]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1984-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:13
Cheesman, Paul R. “The Power to Repent.” Instructor 104 (December 1969): 436-37.
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Writes concerning the doctrine of repentance. Helaman 13-15 (see especially Helaman 13:38) indicates that as individuals choose evil, their power to choose is taken away until destruction is made sure. As individuals choose righteousness, their power to choose increases. The concepts of freedom and free agency are directly related.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Helaman
ID = [80604]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1969-12-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:46
Cheesman, Paul R. “Q & A: Is there anything that has been found among the archaeological evidences that would sustain or support the Book of Mormon?” New Era 5 (March 1975): 49-50.
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Proof of the Book of Mormon lies in the spiritual realm. However, there is evidence that supports it: architecture, cement, highways, weapons of war, metallurgy, medicine, and highly organized priesthood. There are many native legends that tell of a Christ-like god whose teachings resemble Christ’s.

ID = [80033]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1975-03-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:43
Cheesman, Paul R. “Question & Answer: ‘Is there anything that has been found among the archaeological evidences that would sustain or support the Book of Mormon?’” New Era 5, no. 3 (1975): 49-50.
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Proof of the Book of Mormon lies in the spiritual realm. However, there is evidence that supports it: architecture, cement, highways, weapons of war, metallurgy, medicine, and highly organized priesthood. There are many native legends that tell of a Christ-like god whose teachings resemble Christ’s.

Keywords: Ancient America, Archaeology, Architecture, Cement, Medicine, Mesoamerica, Metallurgy, Priesthood, Transportation, Warfare
ID = [76627]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1975-03-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:01
Cheesman, Paul R. “The Ruins of Monte Alban.” Instructor 105 (July 1970): center insert.
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The ruins of Monte Alban (“sacred mountain”)

ID = [80626]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1970-07-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:47
Cheesman, Paul R., and Wilfred C. Griggs, eds. Scriptures for the Modern World. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Religious Studies Center, 1984.
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Three Book of Mormon articles treated in this volume deal with Moroni, the allegory of the Olive Tree, and external evidences of scriptures.

ID = [78235]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1984-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:13
Cheesman, Paul R. “The Stone Box.” Improvement Era 69, no. 10 (1966): 876-878, 900.
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Prior to Joseph Smith’s encounter with the stone box that contained the gold plates, no record existed that described the stone boxes of antiquity. The author includes descriptions of various stone boxes that have subsequently been found in Central and South America.

Keywords: Ancient America – Mesoamerica, Ancient America – South America, Archaeology, Cement Box, Gold Plates, Recordkeeping
ID = [76769]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1966-10-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:02
Cheesman, Paul R. These Early Americans: External Evidences of the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1974.
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Presents numerous archaeological, anthropological and ethnological data to support ideas found in the Book of Mormon. Discusses such topics as Quetzalcoatl, the wheel, stone boxes, language, and ancient writing. This work is reviewed in S.517.

ID = [78707]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1974-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:17
Cheesman, Paul R. “Transatlantic Crossings: A New Look.” Ensign, January 1975.
ID = [42523]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1975-01-01  Collections:  bom,ensign  Size: 7277  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:12:43
Cheesman, Paul R. “View of the Hebrews.” N.p., n.d.
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Examines the claim that Joseph Smith used Ethan Smith’s book View of the Hebrews to write the Book of Mormon. After comparing the two books the author concludes that “for any person to suggest that the Book of Mormon thesis was adopted from ideas found in the View of the Hebrews suggests that a proper comparison was not attempted”

ID = [78750]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 0000-00-00  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:17
Cheesman, Paul R. “The Wheel in Ancient America.” BYU Studies Quarterly 9, no. 2 (1968): 185-197.
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The wheel is a basic mechanical device regarded by most scholars as one indication of a higher civilization. The earliest known use of the wheel is depicted on a limestone relief in Mesopotamia and indicates the use of a cart dating c. 3500 BC. For many years, scientific investigation has failed to produce information supporting the use of the wheel in Ancient America. Lately, however, there have been some artifacts found which are of serious interest to the student in this field, which is further supported by

Keywords: Ancient America; Wheels
ID = [9740]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1969-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,byu-studies  Size: 603  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:16
Cheesman, Paul R. The World of the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1978.
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Discusses many subjects concerning external evidences of the Book of Mormon, including the relevance of the bearded white God to Jesus Christ, geography of the Book of Mormon, ancient ruins from Central and South America, ancient writing, stone boxes, the wheel, horses, and medicine. This work is reviewed in I.005.

ID = [78703]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1978-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:17
Cheney, Richard L. “April 2007 Commencement Address.” Commencement, Brigham Young University, April 26, 2007.
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As you leave your alma mater, you’ll carry many fond memories of your years on this campus. You’ll recall the long hours of hard work in the library and the lab, the sound of the national anthem in the morning and evening, and the teachers and the friends who have enriched your life.

Keywords: Gratitude; Opportunity
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
ID = [69574]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 2007-04-26  Collections:  bom,byu-speeches  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:21:41
Cherry, Alexander. Article on ‘Book of Mormon and Latter Day Work’ begun by Brother Alexander Cherry and continued by Brother Charles Ashton. Monongahela, PA: Gilkey and Underwood, 1936.
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Discusses the present whereabouts of the posterity of Judah, Joseph, Manassah, and Ephraim. The land of America is the “land blessed of the Lord” above all lands. Believes that the American Indian will be used in the latter days in revealing the mysteries of the Lord.

ID = [77565]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1936-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:09
Cheville, Roy A. Book of Mormon Speaks for Itself. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1971.
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Explores twelve separate aspects of the Book of Mormon, investigating such topics as how “the book speaks of God in history, the book centers on the universal Christ, and the book predicts the ministry of the Holy Spirit”

ID = [77639]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1971-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:09
Cheville, Roy A. Meet Them in the Scriptures. Independence, MO: Herald House, 1960.
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Examines the personalities of important persons in the scriptures, including characters of the Book of Mormon.

ID = [78010]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1960-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:12
Cheville, Roy A. “Overviews of the Book of Mormon.” Gospel Quarterly Series 52 (January-March 1950): 3-70.
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A lesson manual for young Book of Mormon students, consisting of thirteen lessons on the Book of Mormon and a variety of maps at the end. Lessons address the nature of the Book of Mormon, its coming forth, religion and government of the Nephites, and other topics.

ID = [79960]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1950-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:25
Cheville, Roy A. Scriptures From Ancient America. Independence, MO: Herald Publishing House, 1964.
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Establishes the criteria for religious writings that would be placed in a world Library of Sacred Writings—they must have survival quality, an applicable conception of man, usability in ceremonies, devotions, and memorial occasions, quotability, elasticity and expandability (symbolic and igurative language), and a functional conception of divinity. The Book of Mormon meets the criteria to belong in such a library. It is a Hebrew collection of scriptures that supplements and supports the Bible and contributes much to the modern world. The history and story of the Book of Mormon is included.

ID = [78236]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1964-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:13
Cheville, Roy A. They Made a Difference. Independence, MO: Herald Publishing House, 1970.
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Contains history and testimonies of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who had a signiicant impact on the restoration movement. Includes Joseph Smith, the witnesses of the Book of Mormon, those who were converted to the Church by the Book of Mormon, used it as a missionary tool, and supported and helped in its translation and publication.

ID = [78709]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1970-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:17
Cheville, Roy A. “Torchbearers of the Book of Mormon.” Gospel Quarterly Series 54 (April-June 1946): 9-79.
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A series of thirteen lessons dealing with the Book of Mormon that are directed towards the Sunday Schools of the RLDS church. Also includes a Book of Mormon chronology chart.

ID = [80736]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1946-04-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:47
Chidester, C. Richard. “How can we be ‘born again,’ or as King Benjamin phrased it, how can we be ‘spiritually begotten’ of Christ? (Mosiah 5:7.).” Ensign, April 1996.
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Mosiah
ID = [52394]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1996-04-01  Collections:  bom,ensign  Size: 4471  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:20:10
Child, A. Lon. “Plates of the Book of Mormon.” Juvenile Instructor 85 (August 1950): 256-57.
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Features a chart and explanation of the different sets of plates identiied in the Book of Mormon, including the brass plates, the twenty-four gold plates, the small and large plates of Nephi, Mormon’s abridgment of Nephi’s large plates, and Moroni’s abridgment of Jaredite record.

ID = [79973]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1950-08-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:25
Childress, Harvey. “Did Smith Translate Egyptian?” Christian Soldier 4/9 (14 August 1942): 1-3.
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Believes that Joseph Smith was not an Egyptologist and could not/did not translate the Book of Mormon that was written in the Egyptian language.

ID = [79367]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1942-08-14  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:21
Childs, Larry G. “Epanalepsis in the Book of Mormon.” Preliminary Report. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1986.
ID = [8342]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1986-01-01  Collections:  bom,farms-reports  Size: 998  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:06
Childs, Larry G. “Epanalepsis in the Book of Mormon.” In Reexploring the Book of Mormon: A Decade of New Research, ed. John W. Welch. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Company, 1992.
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Keywords: Ancient Near East; Epanalepsis; Literary Device; Repetition; Repetitive Resumption
ID = [66489]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1992-01-01  Collections:  bom,farms-books  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:21:19
Childs, Larry G. “Present Participle Adjuncts in the Book of Mormon.” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 6, no. 1 (1997): 24-38.
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Participle adjuncts in the Book of Mormon are compared with those in the other writings of Joseph Smith and with English in general. Participle adjuncts include present participle phrases, e.g., “having gained the victory over death” (Mosiah 15:8); present participle clauses, e.g., “he having four sons” (Ether 6:20), and a double-subject adjunct construction, known as the coreferential subject construction, where both subjects refer to the same thing, as in “Alma, being the chief judge . . . of the people of Nephi, therefore he went up with the people” (Alma 2:16). The Book of Mormon is unique in the occurrences of extremely long compound adjunct phrases and coreferential subject constructions, indicating that Joseph Smith used a very literal translation style for the Book of Mormon.

Keywords: Grammar; Joseph; Jr.; Language; Participle Adjunct; Smith; Translation
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Mosiah
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Ether
ID = [2944]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1997-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,farms-jbms  Size: 31046  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:56
Choate, Jane McBride. “The Brother of Jared Saw the Finger of God.” Friend 18 (November 1988): 48-49.
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The great faith of the brother of Jared permitted him to see the inger of God (Ether 1-6).

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Ether
ID = [80420]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1988-11-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:45
Choate, Jane McBride. “Teancum: Fighter for Freedom.” Friend 18 (May 1988): 48-49.
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Teancum, Nephite military leader, ights and voluntarily gives his life for the liberty of his people.

ID = [80229]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1988-05-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:44
Chou, Po Nien (Felipe), and Petra Chou. “‘To Every Nation, Kindred, Tongue, and People’” In The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon, eds. Dennis L. Largey, Andrew H. Hedges, John Hilton III, and Kerry Hull. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2015.
Topics:    RSC Topics > L — P > Missionary Work
ID = [34715]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2015-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-books,rsc-sperry  Size: 78512  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:27
Chou, Po Nien (Felipe), and Petra Chou. “The Translation of the Mongolian Book of Mormon and Other Latter-day Scriptures.” Mormon Historical Studies 20, no. 2 (Fall, 2019): 149-171.
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“The one hundredth published translation of the Book of Mormon was the Mongolian translation. Just a few short years after Mongolia was dedicated for the preaching of the gospel, the translation of the Mongolian Book of Mormon was completed and available to the people of Mongolia. Sister Munkhtsetseg (Monica) Dugarsuren helped to translate the Book of Mormon into Mongolian. This article provides the conversion story of Munkhtsetseg (Monica) Dugarsuren and her service at the mission office in Mongolia. Next, the article examines her struggle to decide whether to serve a mission or help translate the Book of Mormon into Mongolian. Her faith and sacrifice to translate during and after her mission are discussed, as is the subsequent publication of the Mongolian Book of Mormon.” [Author]

Keywords: Mongolia; Asia, East, Mongolia; Book of Mormon; Book of Mormon, editions and translations
ID = [82036]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2019-09-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:56
Chou, Po Nien (Felipe), and Petra Chou. “‘To Every Nation, Kindred, Tongue, and People’” In The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon, eds. Dennis L. Largey, Andrew H. Hedges, John Hilton III, and Kerry Hull. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2015.
Topics:    RSC Topics > L — P > Missionary Work
ID = [34715]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2015-01-01  Collections:  bom,rsc-books,rsc-sperry  Size: 78512  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:27
Chou, Po Nien (Felipe), and Petra Chou. “The Translation of the Mongolian Book of Mormon and Other Latter-day Scriptures.” Mormon Historical Studies 20, no. 2 (Fall, 2019): 149-171.
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“The one hundredth published translation of the Book of Mormon was the Mongolian translation. Just a few short years after Mongolia was dedicated for the preaching of the gospel, the translation of the Mongolian Book of Mormon was completed and available to the people of Mongolia. Sister Munkhtsetseg (Monica) Dugarsuren helped to translate the Book of Mormon into Mongolian. This article provides the conversion story of Munkhtsetseg (Monica) Dugarsuren and her service at the mission office in Mongolia. Next, the article examines her struggle to decide whether to serve a mission or help translate the Book of Mormon into Mongolian. Her faith and sacrifice to translate during and after her mission are discussed, as is the subsequent publication of the Mongolian Book of Mormon.” [Author]

Keywords: Mongolia; Asia, East, Mongolia; Book of Mormon; Book of Mormon, editions and translations
ID = [82036]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2019-09-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:56
Christ for the Cults. Book of Mormon Vs. the Bible (or common sense). San Juan Capistrano, CA: Christian Research Institute, 1970?.
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A polemical pamphlet that compares the Book of Mormon with the Bible in order to show the falsity of LDS religion.

ID = [77661]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1970-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:09
Christensen, Alberta Huish. “Little Known Facts, Volume 2.” Denver, CO: n.p., 1955.
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Provides brief facts and statements regarding Book of Mormon geography. Deals with the location of the last battle, the location of the Hill Cumorah, the Nephite wilderness, and other geographical items.

ID = [77992]  Status = Type = manuscript  Date = 1955-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:12
Christensen, Alberta Huish. “The Present Status.” Saints’ Herald 71 (16 July 1924): 677-78.
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The Book of Mormon discusses both the seer and priestcraft. Mosiah 5:79-80 presents the deinition of a seer. Priestcraft is confounded by both the written word and by the living prophet, seer, and revelator who holds powers from God.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Mosiah
ID = [80605]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1924-07-16  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:46
Crowell, Angela M., Allen J. Christensen, and John L. Sorenson. “Parallelism, Merismus, and Difrasismo.” In Reexploring the Book of Mormon: A Decade of New Research, ed. John W. Welch. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Company, 1992.
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Keywords: Ancient America - Mesoamerica; Annals of the Cakchiquels; Language - Hebrew; Parallelism; Poetry; Popol Vuh; Structure
ID = [66464]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 1992-01-01  Collections:  bom,farms-books,sorenson  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:21:19
Christensen, Ann Nicodemus. “‘Where Are the Prophets?’” Ensign, September 1989.
ID = [49210]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1989-09-01  Collections:  bom,ensign  Size: 2472  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:13:25
Christensen, Bart L. Challenged. Nuneaton, England: Nuneaton Newspapers, 1920s or 1930s.
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A tract defending Mormonism and the Book of Mormon. Refers to archaeological evidence.

ID = [77680]  Status = Type = book  Date = 1920-01-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:09
Christensen, Craig C. “A Book with a Promise.” Delivered at the Sunday Afternoon Session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 2008.
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I pray that we will continue to use the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ to share the gospel message with family and friends.

ID = [20748]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 2008-04-01  Collections:  bom,general-conference  Size: 7851  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:19:29
Christensen, Craig C. “Put Your Trust in God: The Admonition of Alma to His Sons.” Commencement, Brigham Young University, August 11, 2016.
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I invite you to consider how you will demonstrate your trust in God throughout your lives. What will you do to show God that you trust Him above everything else—above your own wisdom and especially above the wisdom of the world?

Keywords: Parenthood; Self-Discipline; Trust
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
ID = [70029]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 2016-08-11  Collections:  bom,byu-speeches  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:20:55
Christensen, Craig C. “What Would Mormon and Moroni Say to You Today?” Graduation, Brigham Young University—Idaho, May 21, 2020.
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Moroni
ID = [72095]  Status = Type = talk  Date = 2020-05-21  Collections:  bom,byui-speeches  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:21:11
Christensen, Harold T. “Speculations on Polynesian Origins.” Improvement Era 38, no. 11 (1935): 672-674, 711.
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The author believes that the Polynesians are of the blood of Israel and that they journeyed from the American continent at the time Hagoth built his ships.

Keywords: Hagoth, Polynesia, Transoceanic Contact, Transoceanic Voyage
ID = [77108]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1935-11-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,improvement-era  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:05
Christensen, Janeen. “The Oxford Handbook of Mormonism.” BYU Studies Quarterly 55, no. 2 (2016): 205.
ID = [10779]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2016-01-02  Collections:  bom,byu-studies  Size: 3071  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:18:09
Christensen, Joe J. “‘Abiding by Its Precepts’” In Living the Book of Mormon: Abiding by Its Precepts, eds. Gaye Strathearn and Charles Swift. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2007.
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I submit that anyone who reads the Book of Mormon and receives a testimony of its truthfulness by the power of the Holy Ghost will be motivated to live a life more consistent with the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. He or she will become a better person. The Book of Mormon is action oriented. It is motivational. As long as the Spirit continues to strive with such individuals, their consciences will not let them be completely at peace until they improve their lives. Abiding by the precepts, teachings, and commandments taught so clearly in its pages will help a person proximately in this life and ultimately in the life to come. As a result, I resonate positively to the theme of this symposium: “Living the Book of Mormon: Abiding by Its Precepts.”

Keywords: Doctrine; Joseph; Jr.; Precept; Pride; Salvation; Scripture Study; Smith
Topics:    RSC Topics > G — K > Grace
RSC Topics > Q — S > Salvation
RSC Topics > Q — S > Sin
ID = [35800]  Status = Type = book article  Date = 2007-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,rsc-books,rsc-sperry,rsc-video  Size: 46455  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:22:40
Christensen, Joe J. “Everyman’s Vital Questions.” Instructor 103 (March 1968): 126-28.
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The Book of Mormon is “doctrinally relevant” in today’s world as it provides answers to vital questions concerning Christ’s divinity, mission, resurrection, the essential nature of baptism, the power of the Holy Ghost, God as a God of miracles, and the reality of a inal day of judgment.

ID = [79426]  Status = Type = magazine article  Date = 1968-03-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:56:22
Christensen, Kevin. “The Big Picture.” Sunstone 15 (April 1991): 3-4.
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Argues with John Kunich over the article “Multiply Exceedingly: Book of Mormon Population Sizes” (Sunstone 14 [June 1990]: 27-44). Suggests that Kunich fails to deine the problem of population size, to control appropriately the statistics, and to understand Lamanite lifestyles.

ID = [80275]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1991-04-01  Collections:  bom  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 18:54:44
Christensen, Kevin. “Dan Vogel, Origins and the Book of Mormon.” Review of Books on the Book of Mormon 2 (1990): Article 28.
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Review of Origins and the Book of Mormon (1986), by Dan Vogel.

ID = [84]  Status = Type = review  Date = 1990-01-01  Collections:  bom,farms-review  Size: 89283  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:38
Christensen, Kevin. “The Deuteronomist De-Christianizing of the Old Testament.” The FARMS Review 16, no. 2 (2004): 59-90.
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Review of Melodie Moench Charles. “The Mormon Christianizing of the Old Testament.” In The Word of God: Essays on Mormon Scripture

Keywords: Criticism; Deuteronomist Reforms; Jerusalem (Old World); Lehi (Prophet); Temple Theology; Theology
ID = [480]  Status = Type = review  Date = 2004-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,farms-review,old-test  Size: 69779  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:40
Christensen, Kevin. “Hindsight on a Book of Mormon Historicity Critique.” FARMS Review 22, no. 2 (2010): 155-194.
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Review of William D. Russell. “A Further Inquiriy into the Historicity of the Book of Mormon.” Sunstone, September-October 1982, 20-27.

Keywords: Authorship; Historicity
ID = [660]  Status = Type = review  Date = 2010-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,farms-review  Size: 91879  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:42
Christensen, Kevin. “Jacob’s Connections to First Temple Traditions.” Insights 23, no. 4 (2003).
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In a previous report I showed how the Book of Mormon’s portrayal of Nephi, son of Lehi, compares favorably to a preexilic Hebrew wisdom tradition reconstructed by biblical scholar Margaret Barker.1 This report highlights further connections between the Book of Mormon and traditions from ancient Israel that Barker asserts “have been lost but for the accidents of archaeological discovery and the evidence of pre-Christian texts preserved and transmitted only by Christian hands.”

Keywords: Book of Mormon; traditions; Jacob; temple
Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jacob
ID = [66715]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2003-01-04  Collections:  bom,farms-insights  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:21:21
Christensen, Kevin. “Light and Perspective: Essays from the Mormon Theology Seminar on 1 Nephi 1 and Jacob 7.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 31 (2019): 25-70.
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Abstract: The Mormon Theology Seminar has produced two volumes of essays exploring 1 Nephi 1 on Lehi’s initial visions, and Jacob 7 on the encounter with Sherem. These essays provide valuable insights from a range of perspectives and raise questions for further discussion both of issues raised and regarding different paradigms in which scholars operate that readers must navigate.
Review of Adam S. Miller, ed., A Dream, a Rock, and a Pillar of Fire: Reading 1 Nephi 1 (Provo, Utah: Maxwell Institute, 2017), 140 pp., $15.95.

Review of Adam S. Miller and Joseph M. Spencer, eds., Christ and Antichrist: Reading Jacob 7 (Provo, Utah: Maxwell Institute, 2017), 148 pp., $15.95.

[I]t would be foolish to ignore an avenue that could potentially provide new insights into the Book of Mormon narrative.
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Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > 1 Nephi
Book of Mormon Scriptures > Jacob
Old Testament Scriptures > 1 & 2 Kings/1 & 2 Chronicles
Old Testament Scriptures > Jeremiah/Lamentations
ID = [3588]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2019-01-01  Collections:  bom,interpreter-journal,old-test  Size: 64648  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:16:01
Christensen, Kevin. “Nephi, Wisdom, and the Deuteronomist Reform.” Insights 23, no. 2 (2003).
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Biblical scholar Margaret Barker has argued that Judaism was reformed initially in response to the discovery of the “book of the law” (2 Kings 22: 8; 2 Chronicles 34:14) in King Josiah’s time (reigned 640–609 B.C.) and later in response to the destruction of the Israelite monarchy and the experience of the exile. Those reforms were carried out by a priestly group known to scholars as the Deuteronomists, credited with editing the books of Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings (to celebrate Josiah and to address aspects of later Jewish history) and leaving a distinct imprint on the Hebrew Bible.

Keywords: Hebrew Bible; history; Book of Mormon; tradition
ID = [66703]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2003-01-02  Collections:  bom,farms-insights  Size:   Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 10:21:21
Christensen, Kevin, and Shauna Christensen. “Nephite Feminism Revisited: Thoughts on Carol Lynn Pearson’s View of Women in the Book of Mormon.” FARMS Review of Books 10, no. 2 (1998): 9-61.
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Review of “Could Feminism Have Saved the Nephites?” (1996), by Carol Lynn Pearson

Keywords: Abish; Daughter of Jared (Son of Omer); Daughters of the Lamanites; Doctrine; Eve; Fall of Adam; Feminism; Inclusiveness; Isabel; King Lamoni’s Wife; Mormon (Prophet); Mothers of the Stripling Warriors; Narrative; Sariah; Symbolism; Wisdom; Womenhood
ID = [302]  Status = Type = review  Date = 1998-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,farms-review  Size: 113012  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:39
Christensen, Kevin. “‘Nigh unto Death’: NDE Research and the Book of Mormon.” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 2 no. 1 (1993).
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This article suggests that contemporary near-death research casts light on several episodes in the Book of Mormon. Alma’s conversion while “nigh unto death” fits a common pattern of experience. Modern researchers have noticed distinctive aftereffects among those who have experienced a near-death experience (NDE). In the Book of Mormon, both Alma and the resurrected Christ demonstrate these aftereffects. Lehi’s dream invites comparison with the otherworld journey literature of many nations. Nephi’s interpretation of Lehi’s dream casts light on the tension between the literal and the symbolic elements of visionary experience. Finally, just as accurate out-of-body observations made by NDErs argued for the reality of their experiences, so the testable aspects of the Book of Mormon give Joseph Smith a significance apart from others who may have experienced similar visions.

Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Alma
ID = [2826]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 1993-01-01  Collections:  bom,farms-jbms  Size: 42130  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:56
Christensen, Kevin. “Paradigms Crossed.” Review of Books on the Book of Mormon 7, no. 2 (1995): 144-218.
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Review of New Approaches to the Book of Mormon: Explorations in Critical Methodology (1993), edited by Brent Lee Metcalfe.

Keywords: Criticism; Historicity; Paradigm
ID = [218]  Status = Type = review  Date = 1995-01-01  Collections:  bmc-archive,bom,farms-review  Size: 100871  Children: 0  Rebuilt: 9/26/24 9:15:39
Christensen, Kevin. “Playing to an Audience: A Review of Revelatory Events.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 28 (2018): 65-114.
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Review of Ann Taves, Revelatory Events: Three Case Studies in the Emergence of New Spiritual Paths Princeton University Press, Princeton, 2016, 366 pages with notes and index $29.93 (paperback).
Abstract: Ann Taves’s book offers a comparative look at the origins of three groups, among them Mormonism. While she does not address the issue of competing explanations by each group about their origins or how to best navigate among them in terms that are not self-referential, that crucial circumstance is modeled by Thomas Kuhn in The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. So I, too, have a pattern that applies to my arguments just as much it does to those offered by Professor Taves. Where her book attempts to solve the puzzle of Joseph Smith, my review offers a test of her rules for puzzle solving. This includes comparisons with the standard approach to document testing cited by Hugh Nibley, looking at key aspects of her argument and treatment of sources, and by considering Richard L. Anderson’s crucially relevant study of imitation gospels compared to the Book of Mormon. My own response should be tested not just as secular or religious, but against standards that are dependent on neither secular nor religious grounds. That is, to be valid, my response should argue “Why us?” in comparison to her case, rather than just declare that what she offers is “Not us.” We can decide situationally whether to define key concepts such as religion, spirituality, theology, and ministry or sit back and track how others are defining them. Either stance has its strengths and liabilities. Each allows us to see some things while obscuring others. The key is to figure out what we want to see under any given circumstances.
The current paradigm is going toward a non-faith-based study, which has no future. By this I do not mean simply that the study is not faith-based; it is based on non-faith, so criticism does not mean close study; it so often means destructive study. New paradigms emerge from those aware of the crisis, who recognize the situation is not likely to be remedied by the methods that caused it.

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Topics:    Book of Mormon Scriptures > Ether
ID = [3644]  Status = Type = journal article  Date = 2018-01