New Light

Title

New Light

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

1999

Authors

Berrett, LaMar C. (Primary), Brown, S. Kent (Primary), and Szink, Terrence L. (Primary)

Pagination

64-70, 79

Volume

8

Issue

1

Abstract

Berrett discusses point by point reasons why an ancient burial complex at Khirbet Beit Lei, sometimes called “Lehi’s cave,” is unlikely to have Book of Mormon connections.

Brown describes a carved altar inscribed to the tribe Nihm discovered in the southwest Arabian peninsula (Yemen)—this location may be the place Nahom where Nephi’s father-in-law, Ishmael, was buried, according to the Book of Mormon record.

The characters on the Anthon transcript reportedly taken by Martin Harris to New York to show to Professor Charles Anthon bear resemblance to characters on two Mexican seals made of baked clay.

Szink identifies another possible Semitic source for the name Alma in the tablets of Ebla uncovered in Syria.

Subject Keywords

Nahom
Harris, Martin
Arabia
Anthon Transcript
Name
Hoax
Alma the Younger
Khirbet Beit Lei
Alma the Elder
Anthon, Charles
Lehi's Cave
Onomastics
Ishmael (Ephraimite)

Bibliographic Citation

Terms of use

Items in the BMC Archive are made publicly available for non-commercial, private use. Inclusion within the BMC Archive does not imply endorsement. Items do not represent the official views of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or of Book of Mormon Central.

© 2024 Scripture Central: A Non-Profit Organization. All rights reserved. Registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 20-5294264