Review of Two New Theories about the Lamanite Mark Recently Presented in Two Different Forums
Title
Review of Two New Theories about the Lamanite Mark Recently Presented in Two Different Forums
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2024
Authors
Jones, Clifford P. (Primary)
Pagination
155–164
Volume
61
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Abstract
T. J. Uriona has offered two new theories about the meaning of Nephi’s term “skin of blackness” in 2 Nephi 5:21. He suggests that Nephi’s term may indicate impending death and/or it may be a literal reference to diseased or deathly skin. Both theories are based on a motif in an ancient Neo-Assyrian treaty that curses people to have skin as black as pitch and crude oil. I submit that these two theories are inconsistent with the larger context in the Book of Mormon.
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