Seeing Third Nephi as the Holy of Holies of the Book of Morm

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 URL

https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol19/iss1/6

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Bibliographic Citation

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.

Journal

Journal of the Book of Mormon and Restoration Scripture 19/1 (2010)

3 Nephi

Temple

Unity

Holy of Holies

Silence

Consecration, Law of

Seeing Third Nephi as the Holy of Holies of the Book of Mormon

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