The Throne-Theophany and Prophetic Commission in 1 Nephi: A

Title

The Throne-Theophany and Prophetic Commission in 1 Nephi: A Form Critical Analysis

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

1986

Authors

Ostler, Blake T. (Primary)

Journal

BYU Studies Quarterly

Pagination

67-95

Volume

26 Issue

4 URL

https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/the-throne-theophany-and-prophetic-commission-in-1-nephi-a-form-critical-analysis/

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

The first chapter of the Book of Mormon, in the words of Hugh Nibley, "has the authenticity of a truly ancient pseudepigraphic writing stamped all over it. It is a well-nigh perfect example of the genre." Indeed, the first chapter of 1 Nephi conforms precisely to a literary pattern that form-critical studies have demonstrated to be the very essence of the prophetic commission in ancient Israel which "gives the individual's credentials as a prophet, messenger and ambassador of the heavenly council."

Journal

Brigham Young University Studies 26/4 (Fall 1986)

Theophany

Vision

Prophet

Dream

Lehi (Prophet)

Isaiah (Prophet)

Ezekiel (Prophet)

Macaiah (Prophet)

The Throne-Theophany and Prophetic Commission in 1 Nephi: A Form Critical Analysis

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