Journal
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 8/2 (1999)
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Lehi and Jeremiah: Prophets, Priests, and Patriarchs
Title
Lehi and Jeremiah: Prophets, Priests, and Patriarchs
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
1999
Authors
Seely, David Rolph (Primary), and Seely, Jo Ann H. (Primary)
Journal
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies
Pagination
24-35, 85-86
Volume
8
Issue
2
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Abstract
Old Testament prophet Jeremiah and Book of Mormon prophet Lehi were contemporaries, and both preached repentance to the people of Jerusalem. Despite their common love for the truth, these men led very different lives because the first was commanded to remain in Jerusalem and the latter was commanded to leave. This article examines the lives and teachings of Jeremiah and Lehi and compares them to each other, suggesting that Jeremiah’s life symbolizes God’s justice and that Lehi’s life symbolizes God’s mercy.
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Subject Keywords
Mercy
Jerusalem
Prophet
Justice
Repentance
Lehi (Prophet)
Jeremiah (Prophet)
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