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Title | I Have A Question? I have heard that the sizes of the Nephite and Lamanite populations indicated in the Book of Mormon do not make sense. What do we know about their numbers? |
Publication Type | Magazine Article |
Year of Publication | 1992 |
Authors | Sorenson, John L. |
Magazine | Ensign |
Volume | 22 |
Issue Number | 9 |
Pagination | 27-28 |
Date Published | September 1992 |
Keywords | Lamanite; Nephite; Population |
Abstract | Discusses population growth among Lehi’s colony, both natural and through assimilation of resident groups. Mentions Sherem as proof of “outsiders,” but concludes that information in the Book of Mormon record is too limited for a clear picture to be constructed. |
URL | https://www.lds.org/ensign/1992/09/i-have-a-question/what-do-we-know-about-the-numbers-of-nephites-and-lamanites?lang=eng |
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