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TitleGirded about with a Lambskin
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1997
AuthorsBrown, Matthew B.
JournalJournal of Book of Mormon Studies
Volume6
Issue2
Pagination124-151
KeywordsAncient Israel; Ancient Near East; Apron; Clothing; Egypt; Freemasonry; Mesoamerica; Restoration; Ritual; Smith, Joseph, Jr.
Abstract

The publication of the Book of Mormon brought forward the first of many comparisons between the restorational work of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his surrounding environment, including Freemasonry. One point of comparison has been the lambskin apparel mentioned in 3 Nephi 4:7. I will suggest a possible connection between this item of apparel and ritual clothing that was worn in ancient Israel, Egypt, and Mesoamerica. I will also suggest a possible reason for the use of this item of clothing among the secret combinations in the Book of Mormon. Finally, I will discuss the lambskin apron used in Freemasonic ritual.

URLhttps://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol6/iss2/7

Scripture Reference

3 Nephi 4:7