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Journal of the Book of Mormon and Restoration Scripture 20/1 (2011)
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On Lehi's Trail: Nahom, Ishmael's Burial Place
Title
On Lehi's Trail: Nahom, Ishmael's Burial Place
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2011
Authors
Ricks, Stephen D. (Primary)
Journal
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies
Pagination
66-68
Volume
20
Issue
1
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Abstract
Nahom, a proper name given to the burial place of Ishmael in 1 Nephi 16:34, fits a Book of Mormon milieu based on compelling archaeological, geographical, and historical—and to a lesser extent linguistic and etymological—considerations.
Nahom
Arabia
Language
Ancient Near East
Lehi's Trail
Ishmael (Ephraimite)
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