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Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 4/1 (1995)
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Types of Literature in the Book of Mormon: Allegories, Prayers, Songs, Genealogies
Title
Types of Literature in the Book of Mormon: Allegories, Prayers, Songs, Genealogies
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
1995
Authors
Sperry, Sidney B. (Primary)
Journal
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies
Pagination
106-118
Volume
4
Issue
1
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Abstract
The most significant allegory in the Book of Mormon is “The Allegory of the Tame and Wild Olive Tree,” which appears in Jacob 5. Six different types of prayers are found in the Book of Mormon. Perhaps the best example of a true song is “The Song of the Vineyard,” actually a quotation from Isaiah. There is only one example of an extended genealogy, that of Ether, the last Jaredite prophet.
Allegory
Prayer
Jaredite
Literature
Horticulture
Genealogy
Song
Music
Allegory of the Olive Tree
Song of the Vineyard
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