Types Of Literature in the Book of Mormon: Allegories, Prayers, Songs, Genealogies

The most significant allegory in the Book of Mormon is "The Allegory of the Tame and Wild Olive Tree," which appears in Jacob 5. Six different types of prayers are found in the Book of Mormon. Perhaps the best example of a true song is 'The Song of the Vineyard," actually a quota...

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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: 106-118
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Summary:The most significant allegory in the Book of Mormon is "The Allegory of the Tame and Wild Olive Tree," which appears in Jacob 5. Six different types of prayers are found in the Book of Mormon. Perhaps the best example of a true song is 'The Song of the Vineyard," actually a quotation from Isaiah. There is only one example of an extended genealogy, that of Ether, the last Jaredite prophet.
Item Description:Auszug aus "Our Book of Mormon" von Sidney B. Sperry
ISSN:2168-3158
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of Book of Mormon studies