Nephite Observance of the Performances and Ordinances of God

Title

Nephite Observance of the Performances and Ordinances of God: Pre-Exilic Israelite Religious Patterns in the Book of Mormon

Publication Type

Unpublished Presentation

Year of Publication

1997

Authors

Thomasson, Gordon C. (Primary)

Terms of use

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

This is a report on the discovery of major pre-exilic Israelite feasts, festivals, holy days, and related religious practices within the Book of Mormon, their implications for study of the text, insights into the continuity of religious practices from pre-exilic to modem times, and the potential contribution of the Book of Mormon to the study of pre-exilic Israelite religion.

Pentecost

Passover

Ordinance

Law of Moses

Feast of Tabernacles

Alma the Younger

Amulek

Rosh Hashanah

Burnt Offerings

Nephi (Son of Lehi)

Festivals

Yom Kippur