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Lesson 18-3: An Example of Chiasmus in Mosiah 5:10–12
Title
Lesson 18-3: An Example of Chiasmus in Mosiah 5:10–12
Publication Type
Chart
Year of Publication
2023
Authors
Welch, John W. (Primary), Welch, Greg (Primary), and Jasmin Gimenez Rappleye (Primary)
Number
18-3
Publisher
Scripture Central
City
Springville, UT
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Bibliographic Citation
Welch, John W., Welch, Greg, and Jasmin Gimenez Rappleye. "Lesson 18-3: An Example of Chiasmus in Mosiah 5:10–12", Vol. 18-3.
Springville, UT: Scripture Central, 2023.
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Abstract
King Benjamin uses chiasmus several times in his great speech in Mosiah 2–5. In Mosiah 5:10–12 he emphasizes the central importance of taking upon oneself the name of Christ. In this concluding section of his speech, the people enter into a covenant with God and are called the children of Christ. They receive the name of Christ, which will never be blotted out, except by transgression. Transgression therefore receives the focus as the center of this chiasm, which stands at the center of this final section of the entire speech. Benjamin's skillful use of this literary form shows that he carefully and deliberately prepared his masterful oration.
Originally published as Chart 10-131 in Charting the Book of Mormon.
Covenant
King Benjamin
Chiasmus
Transgression
King Benjamin’s Speech
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