Notes and Communications: The Nephite and Jewish Practice of Blessing God after Eating One’s Fill

Title

Notes and Communications: The Nephite and Jewish Practice of Blessing God after Eating One’s Fill

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

1997

Authors

Crowell, Angela M. (Primary), and Tvedtnes, John A. (Primary)

Journal

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies

Pagination

251-254

Volume

6

Issue

2

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

A Jewish custom of blessing God after eating one’s fill at a meal is reflected in passing in Amulek’s household and when the resurrected Christ blesses the sacrament for the Nephites and thereafter instructs them to pray. They “gave glory to Jesus” on this occasion.

Nephite
Prophet
Prayer
Blessing
Praise
Alma the Younger
Amulek
Jewish
Eating

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