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The FARMS Review 15/2 (2003)
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The Charge of "Racism" in the Book of Mormon
Title
The Charge of "Racism" in the Book of Mormon
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2003
Authors
Tvedtnes, John A. (Primary)
Journal
FARMS Review
Pagination
183-197
Volume
15
Issue
2
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Abstract
Some critics of the Book of Mormon reject the ancient text on account of its supposedly racist commentary. In response to these critics, this article incorporates biblical examples and traditions to show how certain words and phrases that could be seen as racist were used to illustrate a larger message.
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Subject Keywords
Racism
Skin Color
Nephites
Skin of Blackness
Lamanites
Lamanite Mark
Lamanite Curse
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