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Symbolism
Olsen, Steven L.. "Cosmic Urban Symbolism in the Book of Mormon." BYU Studies Quarterly 23, no. 1 (1983): 79-92.
Hamblin, William J.. "Nephi's Bows and Arrows." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 41-43. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1992.
Parry, Donald W.. "Symbolic Action as Prophetic Curse." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 206-208. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: FARMS/Deseret Book, 1992.
Welch, John W.. "Number 24." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 272-274. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: FARMS/Deseret Book, 1992.
Tvedtnes, John A.. "Rod and Sword as the Word of God." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 32-39. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1999.
Holbrook, Brett L.. "Sword of Laban as a Symbol of Divine Authority." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 93-96. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Compton, Todd. Symbolism In Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow. Vol. 3. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
Lambert, Neal E.. "The Symbolic Unity of Christ's Ministry in 3 Nephi." In The Book of Mormon: 3 Nephi 9-30, This is My Gospel, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 195-209. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1993.
Middleton, Michael W.. "Gathering in the Last Days: Saved in Sheaves, Burned in Bundles." In The Book of Mormon: Fourth Nephi Through Moroni, From Zion to Destruction, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 185-197. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1995.
KnoWhy #14 - What was the Great and Terrible Gulf in Lehi’s Dream? (1 Nephi 12:18). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2016.
Madsen, Truman G.. "The Olive Press: A Symbol of Christ." In The Allegory of the Olive Tree: The Olive, the Bible, and Jacob 5, edited by Stephen D. Ricks and John W. Welch, 1-10. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1994.
Hall, John Franklin. "The Olive in Greco-Roman Religion." In The Allegory of the Olive Tree: The Olive, the Bible, and Jacob 5, edited by Stephen D. Ricks and John W. Welch, 248-261. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1994.
Tvedtnes, John A.. "Olive Oil: Symbol of the Holy Ghost." In The Allegory of the Olive Tree: The Olive, the Bible, and Jacob 5, edited by Stephen D. Ricks and John W. Welch, 427-459. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1994.
Parry, Donald W.. "Nephi's Keys to Understanding Isaiah (2 Nephi 25:1-8)." In Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, edited by Donald W. Parry and John W. Welch, 47-65. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
Hallen, Cynthia L.. "The Lord's Covenant of Kindness: Isaiah 54 and 3 Nephi 22." In Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, edited by Donald W. Parry and John W. Welch, 313-349. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
KnoWhy #34 - Why Does Jacob Choose a “Monster” as a Symbol for Death and Hell? (2 Nephi 9:10). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2016.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Personal Applications of Olive Symbolism. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. Three Trees in the Book of Mormon In Charting the Book of Mormon. Provo, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 1999.
KnoWhy #52 - Why Does Nephi use Isaiah 29 as Part of His Own Prophecy? (2 Nephi 26:16; Isaiah 29:4). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2016.
Gee, John. "A Different Way of Seeing the Hand of the Lord." Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel 16, no. 2 (2015): 11-127.
Bokovoy, David E., and John A. Tvedtnes. Testaments: Links between the Book of Mormon and the Hebrew Bible. Toelle, UT: Heritage Press, 2003.
Bokovoy, David E., and John A. Tvedtnes. "Rod as a Symbol of Power." In Testaments: Links between the Book of Mormon and the Hebrew Bible, 43-44. Toelle, UT: Heritage Press, 2003.
Bokovoy, David E., and John A. Tvedtnes. "Choirs Above." In Testaments: Links between the Book of Mormon and the Hebrew Bible, 132-134. Toelle, UT: Heritage Press, 2003.
KnoWhy #176 - Why Did Helaman Compare Christ to a Rock? (Helaman 5:12). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2016.
Holbrook, Brett L.. "The Sword of Laban as a Symbol of Divine Authority and Kingship." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 2, no. 1 (1993): 39-72.
KnoWhy #200 - Why Did Jesus Christ Compare Himself to a Hen? (3 Nephi 10:4). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2016.
KnoWhy #207 - Why Did Jesus Say That There Were “Other Sheep” Who Would Hear His Voice? (3 Nephi 15:21; cf. John 10:16). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2016.
Barney, Kevin L.. "On the Etymology of Deseret." BCC Papers 1, no. 2 (2006).
Lindsay, Jeff. "“Arise from the Dust”: Insights from Dust-Related Themes in the Book of Mormon (Part 2: Enthronement, Resurrection, and Other Ancient Motifs from the “Voice from the Dust”)." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 22 (2016): 233-277.
Thomasson, Gordon C.. "Mosiah: The Complex Symbolism and Symbolic Complex of Kingship in the Book of Mormon." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 2, no. 1 (1993): 21-38.
Miller, Jeanette W.. "The Tree of Life, a Personification of Christ." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 2, no. 1 (1993): 93-106.
Lindsay, Jeff. "“Arise from the Dust”: Insights from Dust-Related Themes in the Book of Mormon (Part 3: Dusting Off a Famous Chiasmus, Alma 36)." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 22 (2016): 295-318.
Hunt, Jr, Wallace E.. "Moses' Brazen Serpent as It Relates to Serpent Worship in Mesoamerica." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 2, no. 2 (1993): 121-131.
Bunker, Robert L.. "The Design of the Liahona and the Purpose of the Second Spindle." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 3, no. 2 (1994): 1-11.
Sperry, Sidney B.. "Types of Literature in the Book of Mormon: Patriarchal Blessings, Symbolic Prophecy, Prophetic Narrative, Prophetic Dialogue." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 4, no. 1 (1995): 95-105.
Tvedtnes, John A.. "Notes and Communications: Rod and Sword as the Word of God." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 5, no. 2 (1996): 148-155.
Hallen, Cynthia L.. "Redeeming the Desolate Woman: The Message of Isaiah 54 and 3 Nephi 22." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 7, no. 1 (1998): 40-47, 70-71.
Skinner, Andrew C.. "Serpent Symbols and Salvation in the Ancient Near East and the Book of Mormon." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 10, no. 2 (2001): 42-55, 70-71.
Lesson 13 - Scriptural Use of Symbolism In Scripture Study - The Power of the Word. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2001.
Rust, Richard Dilworth. "Light: A Masterful Symbol." Journal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture 20, no. 1 (2011): 52-65.
Cowan, Richard O.. "Latter-day Saint Temples as Symbols." Journal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture 21, no. 1 (2012): 2-11.
Brady, Parrish, and Shon D. Hopkin. "The Zoramites and Costly Apparel: Symbolism and Irony." Journal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture 22, no. 1 (2013): 40-53.
Lindsay, Jeff. "The Great and Spacious Book of Mormon Arcade Game: More Curious Works from Book of Mormon Critics." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 23 (2017): 161-235.
KnoWhy #306 - How Can One “Feast Upon The Words Of Christ”? (2 Nephi 32:3). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central Staff, 2017.
KnoWhy #310 - Why Did Abinadi Use A Disguise?. Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2017.
How Can One “Feast Upon The Words Of Christ”? (2 Nephi 32:3). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2017.
Olsen, Steven L.. "The Covenant of the Promised Land: Territorial Symbolism in the Book of Mormon." FARMS Review 22, no. 2 (2010): 137-154.
Skinner, Andrew C.. "Autumn, Olives, and the Atonement." Religious Educator 1, no. 1 (2000): 107-121.
KnoWhy #378 - What Does the Book of Mormon Say about the Armor of God? (2 Nephi 1:23). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2017.
Gillum, Gary P.. "Miracles in the Book of Mormon." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 27 (2017): 181-184.
KnoWhy #392 - Why Did the Wise Men Give Jesus Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh? (2 Nephi 2:7). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2017.
KnoWhy #411 - Why Was the Sword of Laban So Important to Nephite Leaders? (Words Of Mormon 1:13). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2018.
KnoWhy #420 - Were Nephite Prophets Familiar with the Passover Tradition? (Mosiah 13:30). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2018.
KnoWhy #421 - Why Did Nephi Include the Story of the Broken Bow? (1 Nephi 16:23). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2018.
Christensen, Kevin, and Shauna Christensen. "Nephite Feminism Revisited: Thoughts on Carol Lynn Pearson's View of Women in the Book of Mormon." FARMS Review of Books 10, no. 2 (1998): 9-61.
Bowen, Matthew L., and Loren Blake Spendlove. "“Thou Art the Fruit of My Loins”: The Interrelated Symbolism and Meanings of the Names Joseph and Ephraim in Ancient Scripture." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 28 (2018): 273-298.
KnoWhy #427 - How Are Rod and Sword Connected to the Word of God? (1 Nephi 11:25). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2018.
Griggs, C. Wilfred. "The Tree of Life in Ancient Cultures." Ensign 18, no. 6 (1988): 26-31.
Kimball, William Clayton. "Partaking of the Fruit." Ensign 10, no. 7 (1980): 16-19.
Chapter 10: 2 Nephi 11–16 In Book of Mormon Student Manual. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2009.
Chapter 3: 1 Nephi 6–11 In Book of Mormon Student Manual. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2009.
KnoWhy #481 - Why Is So Little Said about the Timing of Christ’s Temple Ministry? (3 Nephi 10:18). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2018.
Smith, Gregory L.. "Gossamer Thin: 2 Nephi’s “Flaxen Cord” and the Anti- Masonic Thesis." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 30 (2018): 331-370.
Wilson, Lynne Hilton. "Come Follow Me - Matthew 14-15; Mark 6-7; Luke 13; John 5-6." In Come Follow Me Commentary: The New Testament, 183-209. Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2019.
Wilson, Lynne Hilton. "Come Follow Me - Matthew 16-17; Mark 9; Luke 9." In Come Follow Me Commentary: The New Testament, 211-232. Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2019.
Peterson, Daniel C.. "A Divine Mother in the Book of Mormon? ." In Mormonism and the Temple: Examining an Ancient Religious Tradition, edited by Gary N. Anderson, 109-125. Logan, UT: Academy for Temple Studies, 2013.
Newsletter and Proceedings of the S.E.H.A., no. 152 (March 1982), Edited by Ross T. Christensen and John A. Tvedtnes. Vol. 152. Provo, UT: Society for Early Historic Archaeology, Brigham Young University, 1982.
Baker, LeGrand L.. "What does it mean to be the “salt of the earth”?" Ensign 29, no. 4 (1999).
Mitton, George L.. "The Crucifixion as a Mockery, Witness, and Warning of the Judgment." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 32 (2019): 39-52.
KnoWhy #516 - Why Does the Book of Mosiah Refer to the Exodus Narrative? (Mosiah 11:27). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2019.
Frederick, Nicholas J.. "Review of An Experiment on the Word." Religious Educator 18, no. 2 (2017): 168-172.
Lane, Jennifer C.. "Sitting Enthroned: A Scriptural Perspective." Religious Educator 19, no. 1 (2018): 103-117.
Ray, Brian K.. "Understanding the House of the Lord: A Study of Holy Places in Scripture." Religious Educator 18, no. 3 (2017): 83-93.
Insights, Vol. 11, No. 4 (July 1991) In Insights, Edited by FARMS Staff. Vol. 4. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1991.
Insights, Vol. 19, No. 6 (June 1999) In Insights, Edited by FARMS Staff. Vol. 6. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
McKinlay, Daniel B.. "Matthew B. Brown and Paul T. Smith, Symbols in Stone: Symbolism on the Early Temples of the Restoration." FARMS Review of Books 11, no. 1 (1999): 23-26.
Roulstone, Darren T.. "The Pervasiveness of the Temple in Religious Thought." FARMS Review of Books 13, no. 2 (2001): 79-86.
Spackman, T. Benjamin. "Swimming in Symbols." The FARMS Review 16, no. 2 (2004): 329-336.
Thorne, Sandra A.. "The Armor of God: Understanding the Metaphor." The FARMS Review 20, no. 1 (2008): 95-97.
Insights, Vol. 30, No. 5 (2010) In Insights, Edited by Maxwell Institute Staff. Vol. 5. Provo, UT: Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, 2010.
Peterson, Daniel C.. "Nephi and His Asherah: A Note on 1 Nephi 11:8-23." In Mormons, Scripture, and the Ancient World: Studies in Honor of John L. Sorenson, edited by Davis Bitton, 191-243. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.
Skinner, Andrew C.. "Savior, Satan, and Serpent: The Duality of a Symbol in the Scriptures." In The Disciple as Scholar: Essays on Scripture and the Ancient World in Honor of Richard Lloyd Anderson, edited by Stephen D. Ricks, Donald W. Parry and Andrew H. Hedges, 359-384. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 2000.
Anderson, Sharon Price. "Robes of Righteousness (2 Nephi 9:14; 3 Nephi 11:8)." In The Glory of the Son, 146. Orem, UT: Time Lines Etc., 2019.
Anderson, Sharon Price. "Open Now (2 Nephi 16:6-7)." In The Glory of the Son, 30. Orem, UT: Time Lines Etc., 2019.
Anderson, Sharon Price. "Olive Tree--Olea Europea (Jacob 5:3)." In The Glory of the Son, 53. Orem, UT: Time Lines Etc., 2019.
Anderson, Sharon Price. "Ram’s Horn (Alma 34:29; 3 Nephi 11:13)." In The Glory of the Son, 12. Orem, UT: Time Lines Etc., 2019.
KnoWhy #550 - Why Does Isaiah Prophesy of the Daughter of Zion? (2 Nephi 13:16-17). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2020.
KnoWhy #551 - Why Did Nephi Say the Devil Leads Sinners by a “Flaxen Cord”? (2 Nephi 26:22). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2020.
KnoWhy #552 - How Does the Doctrine of Christ Relate to the Ancient Temple? (2 Nephi 32:4-6). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2020.
Shreeve, Thomas A.. "A Sacred History: External Evidences of the Truth of the Book of Mormon, Chapter XIII." Juvenile Instructor 22, no. 20 (1887): 316-317.
Atwood, Ryan. "Lehi’s Dream and the Plan of Salvation." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 37 (2020): 141-162.
Nibley, Hugh W.. Lesson 20 - Life in the Desert, 3. Lehi's Dream In An Approach to the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1957.
Nibley, Hugh W.. Lesson 10 - Portrait of Laban In An Approach to the Book of Mormon. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1957.
Mitton, George L.. "The Book of Mormon as a Resurrected Book and a Type of Christ." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 42 (2021): 371-396.
Wilson, Lynne Hilton. "Revelations Received in Hiram, Ohio: John Johnson’s Home as D&C 77—The Lord’s Keys to Understanding John’s Book of Revelation." In Hard Questions in Church History: Supplementary Handouts, 189-198. Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021.
Nibley, Hugh W.. "The Arrow, the Hunter, and the State." The Western Political Quarterly 2, no. 3 (1949): 328-344.
Halverson, Taylor, and Tyler J. Griffin. Come Follow Me Insights (Doctrine and Covenants 27-28). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021.
Halverson, Taylor, and Tyler J. Griffin. Come Follow Me Insights (Doctrine and Covenants 77-80). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021.
Halverson, Taylor, and Tyler J. Griffin. Come Follow Me Insights (Doctrine and Covenants 88). Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021.
Farley, S. Brent. "Job: Parallels with the Savior." Ensign 10, no. 10 (1980): 26-27.
Lund, Gerald N.. "Understanding Scriptural Symbols." Ensign 16, no. 10 (1986): 22-27.
Matthews, Robert J.. "What is the symbolic meaning of the term rock in the scriptures?" Ensign 14, no. 1 (1984): 51-52.
Morton, Ermel J.. "Is it true that the Brazen Serpent lifted up by Moses in the wilderness symbolized Christ?" Ensign 13, no. 9 (1983): 49.
Nelson, William O.. "Symbols from the Scriptures That Testify of Christ." Ensign 3, no. 6 (1973): 24-27.
Pratt, John P.. "Passover—Was It Symbolic of His Coming?" Ensign 24, no. 1 (1994): 38-45.
Pratt, John P.. "The Restoration of Priesthood Keys on Easter 1836, Part 2: Symbolism of Passover and of Elijah’s Return." Ensign 15, no. 7 (1985): 55-64.
Read, Lenet Hadley. "All Things Testify of Him: Understanding Symbolism in the Scriptures." Ensign 11, no. 1 (1981): 4-7.
Read, Lenet Hadley. "The Ark of the Covenant: Symbol of Triumph." Ensign 10, no. 6 (1980): 20-24.
Read, Lenet Hadley. "Elijah and Elisha: Foreshadowing the Latter-day Work." Ensign 18, no. 3 (1988): 24-28.
Read, Lenet Hadley. "Symbols of the Harvest: Old Testament Holy Days and the Lord’s Ministry." Ensign 5, no. 1 (1975): 32-36.
Hoskisson, Paul Y.. Oil, Consecrated In Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow. Vol. 3. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
Matthews, Robert J., John W. Welch, Clark V. Johnson, and James R. Harris. Jesus Christ in the Scriptures In Encyclopedia of Mormonisn, Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow. Vol. 2. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
Parry, Donald W.. Washings and Anointings In Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow. Vol. 4. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
Scott, David Randall. "The Book of Jonah: Foreshadowings of Jesus as the Christ ." BYU Studies Quarterly 53, no. 3 (2014): 161-180.
Calabro, David. "A Deeper Understanding of the Temple in 175 Entries." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 50 (2022): 93-98.
Rappleye, Neal. "Serpents of Fire and Brass: A Contextual Study of the Brazen Serpent Tradition in the Book of Mormon." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 50 (2022): 217-298.
Welch, John W.. "The Temple on the Mount." In The Sermon on the Mount in the Light of the Temple, 15-39. Farnham, UK: Ashgate, 2009.
Mitton, George L.. "Joseph Smith at the Veil: Significant Ritual, Symbolism, and Temple Influence at Latter-day Saint Beginnings." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 58 (2023): 51-106.
Widtsoe, John A.. "Do Cherubim and Seraphim Have Wings?" Improvement Era 52, no. 7 (1949): 449.
Wilson, Lynne Hilton. "Hebrews 7–13: The Price and Promise of the Temple." In Come, Follow Me Commentary: The New Testament (Second Edition). Springville, UT: Scripture Central, 2023.
Ricks, Stephen D.. "Oaths and Oath Taking in the Old Testament." In The Temple in Time and Eternity, edited by Donald W. Parry and Stephen D. Ricks, 43-53. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, Brigham Young University, 1999.
Welch, John W., Greg Welch, and Jasmin Gimenez Rappleye. Lesson 15-2: Personal Applications of Olive Symbolism. Springville, UT: Scripture Central, 2023.
Wilson, Lynne Hilton. "Revelation 1–5: Christ’s Covenant Fulfilled." In Come, Follow Me Commentary: The New Testament (Second Edition). Springville, UT: Scripture Central, 2023.
Griffin, Tyler J.. Scripture Study Insights with Tyler Griffin: 2 Nephi 20–25. Springville, UT: Scripture Central, 2024.