The Narrative of Zosimus and the Book of Mormon

Title

The Narrative of Zosimus and the Book of Mormon

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

1982

Authors

Welch, John W. (Primary)

Journal

BYU Studies Quarterly

Pagination

311-332

Volume

22 Issue

3 URL

https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/the-narrative-of-zosimus-and-the-book-of-mormon/

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

This article demonstrates certain similarities existing between texts in 1 Nephi in the Book of Mormon and a little-known document entitled “The Narrative of Zosimus.” The Narrative’s core material was written originally in Hebrew and appears to be at least as old as the time of Christ, and perhaps much older. There is no evidence that any knowledge about the Narrative of Zosimus existed in any English-speaking land prior to the publication of the Book of Mormon.

Journal

BYU Studies: A Voice for the Community of LDS Scholars 22/3 (Summer 1982)

Ancient Documents

Narrative of Zosimus

Language - Hebrew

The Narrative of Zosimus and the Book of Mormon

Title