Experiencing Battle in the Book of Mormon

Title

Experiencing Battle in the Book of Mormon

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

2017

Authors

Deane, Morgan (Primary)

Journal

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

Pagination

237-252

Volume

23 URL

https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/experiencing-battle-in-the-book-of-mormon/

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

Historical chronicles of military conflict normally focus on the decisions and perspectives of leaders. But new methodologies, pioneered by John Keegan’s Face of Battle, have focused attention on the battle experience of the common soldier. Applying this methodology to a careful reading of details within the Book of Mormon shows an experience in battle that is just as horrific as it is authentic.

Journal

Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 23 (2017)

Nephite

Warfare

Military

Culture

Lamanite

War Chapters

Methodology

Experiencing Battle in the Book of Mormon

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