The Design of the Liahona and the Purpose of the Second Spindle

The Liahona was given by the Lord as a communications device for Lehi to determine the appropriate direction of travel. This device contained two pointers, only one of which was necessary to provide directional information. But the Liahona was more than just a simple compass in function, for it addi...

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Main Author: Bunker, Robert L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Foundation 1994
In: Journal of Book of Mormon studies
Year: 1994, Volume: 3, Issue: 2, Pages: 1-11
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