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Benjamin's Themes Related to the Feast of Tabernacles
Title
Benjamin's Themes Related to the Feast of Tabernacles
Publication Type
Chart
Year of Publication
1999
Authors
Welch, John W. (Primary), and Welch, Greg (Primary)
Number
6-90
Publisher
Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies
City
Provo, UT
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Abstract
Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles, as it is currently celebrated represents the events associated with the exodus from Egypt, although it was probably originally an agricultural celebration. Although it is not possible to know exactly which parts of this celebration were observed in Jerusalem during Lehi's lifetime, there are several significant parallels between the fully developed celebration of Sukkot and King Benjamin's speech and the events associated with it. These elements, shared by both Israelite and Nephite observances, include a pilgrimage to the temple, sitting in tents, reading the law, coronating a king, and renewing the covenant.Subject Keywords
King Benjamin
Feast of Tabernacles
Festival
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