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Book of Mormon Matters with John W. Welch and Lynne Hilton Wilson: The MIRACULOUS Discovery of Chiasmus in the Book of Mormon!
Summary
- Jack details waking up early one morning with the revelation that the literary form of chiasmus could be present in the Book of Mormon.
- He shares the background of attending a lecture where he learned about the use of chiasmus in the Gospel of Matthew from a book by a Catholic priest, sparking his curiosity.
- He describes purchasing the book on chiasmus and a Catholic Bible to better understand its application in the New Testament.
- Upon reviewing the Book of Mormon, he finds clear examples of chiasmus in Mosiah chapters 4 and 5, confirming his impression.
- He discusses how this discovery significantly impacted his mission work and provided a tool for discussing the Book of Mormon with scholars.
Dig Deeper
Book of Mormon Central, “How Was Chiasmus Discovered in the Book of Mormon? (Mosiah 5:11),” KnoWhy 353 (August 16, 2017).
Bibliographic Citation
Book of Mormon Matters with John W. Welch and Lynne Hilton Wilson: The MIRACULOUS Discovery of Chiasmus in the Book of Mormon!. Springville, UT: Scripture Central, 2024.
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