Journal
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 6/2 (1997)
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Notes and Communications: “A Visionary Man”
Title
Notes and Communications: “A Visionary Man”
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
1997
Authors
Tvedtnes, John A. (Primary)
Journal
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies
Pagination
260-261
Volume
6
Issue
2
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Abstract
Lehi’s visionary powers are manifest when he “dreamed a dream” or has “seen a vision.” This cognate accusative construction in which the verb is followed by a noun from the same root lends authenticity to the antiquity of the Book of Mormon.
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Subject Keywords
Grammar
Vision
Prophet
Ancient Near East
Dream
Visionary Man
Lehi (Prophet)
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