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Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 23 (2014)
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Untangling Alma 13:3
Title
Untangling Alma 13:3
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2014
Authors
Berkey, Kimberly M. (Primary)
Journal
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies
Pagination
187-191
Volume
23
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Abstract
Alma 13:3 is occasionally cited by LDS commentators as evidence for the doctrine of premortal foreordination—an interpretation that unfortunately overlooks a key feature of the organization and terminology of Alma 13. This brief note begins to sort out this and other interpretive complexities by proposing that Alma 13:3b–9 be read as a clarifying expansion of Alma 13:3a.
Premortal Life
Alma the Younger
Foreordination
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