Journal
Rethinking the Encounter between Jacob and Sherem
Title
Rethinking the Encounter between Jacob and Sherem
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2022
Authors
Spendlove, Loren Blake (Primary)
Journal
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
Pagination
65–96
Volume
54
Abstract
The Book of Mormon story of Jacob and Sherem has been evaluated and interpreted from many different viewpoints over the years. In his retelling of the story, Jacob crafted a cautionary tale of religious hubris and self-importance that can serve as an important lesson for members of the church today. In this paper I use various methodologies to examine the interaction between Jacob and Sherem — including comparative scriptural analysis, semantics, and Hebraic syntax and structural elements — in an attempt to increase our understanding of the relationship between Jacob and Sherem.
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