The ‘Perfect Pattern’: The Book of Mormon as a Model for the Writing of Sacred History

Title

The ‘Perfect Pattern’: The Book of Mormon as a Model for the Writing of Sacred History

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

1991

Authors

Olson, Eric C. (Primary)

Pagination

7-17

Volume

31

Issue

2

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to consider what pattern for historical writing, if any, the Book of Mormon contains and whether it is a "perfect pattern" for recording the history of the Restoration.

Subject Keywords

Historical Writing
Pattern
History of the Restoration

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