Classics from the Past: Literary Style Used in Book of Mormo

Title

Classics from the Past: Literary Style Used in Book of Mormon Insured Accurate Translation

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

2011

Authors

Nibley, Hugh W. (Primary)

Journal

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies

Pagination

69-72

Volume

20 Issue

1 URL

https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol20/iss1/6

Terms of use

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

Responding to an inquiry from a member of a different faith about why the Book of Mormon was translated into the English of the King James Version of the Bible, Nibley discusses the use of biblical language in contemporary society, citing in particular the language of prayer and the use of King James English in the translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls. This article also serves as a platform for Nibley to discuss other issues raised about the Book of Mormon, especially in reference to the King James version of the Bible.

Journal

Journal of the Book of Mormon and Restoration Scripture 20/1 (2011)

Translation

Dead Sea Scrolls

Literature

King James Bible

Literary

Classics from the Past: Literary Style Used in Book of Mormon Insured Accurate Translation

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