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Rethinking the Encounter between Jacob and Sherem
Title | Rethinking the Encounter between Jacob and Sherem |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2022 |
Authors | Spendlove, Loren Blake |
Journal | Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship |
Volume | 54 |
Pagination | 65–96 |
Keywords | Jacob (Son of Lehi); Sherem; Syntax; Textual Analysis |
Abstract | The Book of Mormon story of Jacob and Sherem has been evaluated and interpreted from many different viewpoints over the years. In his retelling of the story, Jacob crafted a cautionary tale of religious hubris and self-importance that can serve as an important lesson for members of the church today. In this paper I use various methodologies to examine the interaction between Jacob and Sherem — including comparative scriptural analysis, semantics, and Hebraic syntax and structural elements — in an attempt to increase our understanding of the relationship between Jacob and Sherem. |
URL | https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/rethinking-the-encounter-between-jacob-and-sherem/ |
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