Types of Literature in the Book of Mormon: Patriarchal Blessings, Symbolic Prophecy, Prophetic Narrative, Prophetic Dialogue

The patriarchal blessings that Lehi bestows upon his children and grandchildren are filled with important doctrinal and historical details and contain many prophetic elements. Lehi and Nephi share the vision of the tree of life, a fine example of symbolic prophecy. Perhaps the finest example of prop...

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Main Author: Sperry, Sidney B. 1895-1977 (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Foundation 1995
In: Journal of Book of Mormon studies
Year: 1995, Volume: 4, Issue: 1, Pages: 95-105
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Summary:The patriarchal blessings that Lehi bestows upon his children and grandchildren are filled with important doctrinal and historical details and contain many prophetic elements. Lehi and Nephi share the vision of the tree of life, a fine example of symbolic prophecy. Perhaps the finest example of prophetic literature in the Book of Mormon deals with the coming of Christ. The prophetic dialogue in the Book of Mormon can be divided into five parts.
Item Description:Auszug aus "Our Book of Mormon" von Sidney B. Sperry
ISSN:2168-3158
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of Book of Mormon studies