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Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 27 (2017)
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Barlow on Book of Mormon Language: An Examination of Some Strained Grammar
Title
Barlow on Book of Mormon Language: An Examination of Some Strained Grammar
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2017
Authors
Carmack, Stanford (Primary)
Journal
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
Pagination
185-196
Volume
27
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Abstract
Comments made by Philip Barlow on Book of Mormon language for an Oxford-published book are examined. Inaccuracies are pointed out, and some examples are given that show matching with 1611 King James usage as well as with other earlier usage. One important conclusion that can be drawn from this study is that those who wish to critique the English language of the Book of Mormon need to take the subject more seriously and approach it with genuine scholarship, instead of repeating earlier errors. This has a direct bearing on forming accurate views of Joseph Smith and Book of Mormon translation.
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Subject Keywords
Translation
Grammar
Structure
Early Modern English
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