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Journal of the Book of Mormon and Restoration Scripture 19/1 (2010)
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Seeing Third Nephi as the Holy of Holies of the Book of Mormon
Title
Seeing Third Nephi as the Holy of Holies of the Book of Mormon
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2010
Authors
Welch, John W. (Primary)
Journal
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies
Pagination
36-55
Volume
19
Issue
1
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Abstract
Third Nephi and its account of the ministry of the resurrected Jesus to the Nephites has long been seen as the pinnacle of the Book of Mormon. This text can also be viewed as the Holy of Holies of the Book of Mormon. Everything in 3 Nephi, especially the ministry of the Savior, echoes themes related to the temple and the presence of the Lord in the Holy of Holies. Themes such as silence, timelessness, unity, awe, and consecration confirm this interpretation.
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Subject Keywords
3 Nephi
Temple
Unity
Holy of Holies
Silence
Consecration, Law of
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