Old Testament Psalms in the Book of Mormon

Title

Old Testament Psalms in the Book of Mormon

Book Title

Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium)

Publication Type

Book Chapter

Chapter

17

Year of Publication

2013

Authors

Pagination

291-311

Publisher

Deseret Book

City

Salt Lake City

Abstract

In this paper I provide forty-three phrases that have strong connections between the Book of Mormon and Old Testament Psalms. These demonstrate the extent to which the Psalms’ language of praise and worship influenced Book of Mormon authors. I will then provide two extended examples of how these connections can deepen our understanding and appreciation of both texts.

Subject Keywords

Worship
Psalms
Intertextuality
Allusion
Psalm of Nephi
Jacob (Son of Lehi)
Nephi (Son of Lehi)

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