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Classics from the Past: Literary Style Used in Book of Mormon Insured Accurate Translation

TitleClassics from the Past: Literary Style Used in Book of Mormon Insured Accurate Translation
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsNibley, Hugh W.
JournalJournal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture
Volume20
Issue1
Pagination69-72
Type of ArticleClassics from the Past
KeywordsDead Sea Scrolls; King James Bible; Literary; Literature; Translation
Abstract

Responding to an inquiry from a member of a different faith about why the Book of Mormon was translated into the English of the King James Version of the Bible, Nibley discusses the use of biblical language in contemporary society, citing in particular the language of prayer and the use of King James English in the translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls. This article also serves as a platform for Nibley to discuss other issues raised about the Book of Mormon, especially in reference to the King James version of the Bible.

URLhttps://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol20/iss1/6