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The Significance of the Chronological Discrepancy between Alma 53:22 and Alma 56:9
Title
The Significance of the Chronological Discrepancy between Alma 53:22 and Alma 56:9
Publication Type
Report
Year of Publication
1990
Authors
Sorenson, John L. (Primary)
Document Number
SOR-90b
Institution
Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies
City
Provo, UT
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Abstract
John Sorenson analyzes the extent and significance of the discrepancy between two reports of the same event in the Book of Mormon and explores how the two versions may have arisen. He looks at the scope of the problem and the fallibility of the historical record before analyzing the problem and offering a resolution. He also provides a reconciled chronology of the years in question and discusses some lessons we can learn from the discrepancy.
Subject Keywords
Chronology
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