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Improvement Era 73, no. 12 (December 1970)
Smith, Joseph Fielding
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Who Was the Great White God?
Title
Who Was the Great White God?
Magazine
Improvement Era
Publication Type
Magazine Article
Year of Publication
1970
Authors
Petersen, Mark E. (Primary)
Pagination
117–120
Date Published
December 1970
Volume
73
Issue Number
12
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Abstract
This article discusses various native traditions of the Western Hemisphere and Pacific region that refer to a “Great White God.” Several sources are cited and their common points are discussed and compared to 3 Nephi 11. Jesus Christ was the Great White God referred to in all instances.
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Subject Keywords
3 Nephi
Quetzalcoatl
Polynesia
Mythology
Ancient America – Mesoamerica
Ancient America - Mesoamerica
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