Weighing and Measuring in the Worlds of the Book of Mormon

Title

Weighing and Measuring in the Worlds of the Book of Mormon

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

1999

Authors

Welch, John W. (Primary)

Journal

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies

Pagination

36-45, 86

Volume

8

Issue

2

Terms of use

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

This article addresses the seemingly misplaced discussion of weights and measures in the middle of Alma 11 in the Book of Mormon. Although the interruption initially seems strange, John Welch offers new insights to explain its purpose in the Book of Mormon. For instance, knowledge of the Nephite monetary system supplements a reader’s comprehension of the bribery and corruption that occurred in that society. Evidence of this monetary system also shows a link between Near Eastern civilizations and Book of Mormon civilizations, thus providing further evidence for the divinity of Joseph Smith’s work.

Nephite
Economy
Ancient Near East
Economics
Money
Bribery
Weights and Measures
Corruption

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