Notes and Communications: "The Workmanship Thereof Was Exceedingly Fine"

Title

Notes and Communications: "The Workmanship Thereof Was Exceedingly Fine"

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

1997

Authors

Journal

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies

Pagination

73-75

Volume

6

Issue

1

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Abstract

The War Scroll of the Dead Sea Scrolls describes magnificent swords, whose workmanship may parallel that of the sword of Laban. Israelite leaders may well have carried precious swords.

Dead Sea Scrolls
Ancient Near East
Metallurgy
Sword
Sword of Laban

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