Types of Literature in the Book of Mormon: Patriarchal Bless

Title

Types of Literature in the Book of Mormon: Patriarchal Blessings, Symbolic Prophecy, Prophetic Narrative, Prophetic Dialogue

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

1995

Authors

Sperry, Sidney B. (Primary)

Journal

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies

Pagination

95-105

Volume

4 Issue

1 URL

https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol4/iss1/14

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

The patriarchal blessings that Lehi bestows upon his children and grandchildren are filled with important doctrinal and historical details and contain many prophetic elements. Lehi and Nephi share the vision of the tree of life, a fine example of symbolic prophecy. Perhaps the finest example of prophetic literature in the Book of Mormon deals with the coming of Christ. The prophetic dialogue in the Book of Mormon can be divided into five parts.

Journal

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

Symbolism

Prophecy

Literature

Narrative

Patriarchal Blessing

Prophetic Dialogue

Jacob (Son of Lehi)

Nephi (Son of Lehi)

Zoram (Servant of Laban)

Laman (Son of Lehi)

Lemuel (Son of Lehi)

Lehi (Prophet)

Sam (Son of Lehi)

Joseph (son of Lehi)

Jesus Christ, Prophecies of

Types of Literature in the Book of Mormon: Patriarchal Blessings, Symbolic Prophecy, Prophetic Narrative, Prophetic Dialogue

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