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Moroni, A Sketch of the Nephite Republic, VIII
Title
Moroni, A Sketch of the Nephite Republic, VIII
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The Contributor
Publication Type
Magazine Article
Year of Publication
1890
Authors
Roberts, B.H. (Primary)
Pagination
293-296
Date Published
June 1890
Volume
11
Issue Number
8
Abstract
Roberts discusses the failed political attempts by “monarchists” among the Nephites to reform the government to a system more to their liking. The subsequent actions of Captain Moroni relevant to them are discussed, as is Moroni’s role appointed role as a “dictator” in the Roman tradition for the preservation of the people. Amalickiah’s series of successes, leading up to his ignominious assassination at the hands of Teancum is also discussed. Roberts offers brief insights as to how that action is sometimes perceived in modern times, against how it would have been understood anciently.
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