Types of Literature in the Book of Mormon: Historical Narrat

Title

Types of Literature in the Book of Mormon: Historical Narrative, Memoir, Prophetic Discourse, Oratory

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

1995

Authors

Sperry, Sidney B. (Primary)

Journal

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies

Pagination

81-94

Volume

4 Issue

1 URL

https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol4/iss1/13

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

Historical narrative in the Book of Mormon is written by laymen, and is the truth as they see it. Of emphasis is the doctrine that blessings follow those who keep the commandments; they will prosper in the land. More than autobiography, the words of the writers could be described as memoirs. Benjamin delivered a wonderful oration which deserves detailed study, and which can be divided into three parts.

Journal

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 4/1 (1995)

King Benjamin

Sermon

Prophet

History

Obedience

Doctrine

Commandment

Narrative

Memoir

Prophetic Discourse

Oratory

Types of Literature in the Book of Mormon: Historical Narrative, Memoir, Prophetic Discourse, Oratory

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