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Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 6/1 (1997)
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Notes and Communications: Drought and Serpents
Title
Notes and Communications: Drought and Serpents
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
1997
Authors
Tvedtnes, John A. (Primary)
Journal
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies
Pagination
70-72
Volume
6
Issue
1
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Abstract
The story of the Jaredites being plagued by “poisonous serpents” at a time of “great dearth” makes sense when one realizes that drought causes rodents and then serpents to migrate.
Jaredite
Drought
Ecology
Environment
Climate
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