Ancient Near East

Glimpses of Lehi’s Jerusalem

Glimpses of Lehi’s Jerusalem, Edited by John W. Welch, David Rolph Seely and Jo Ann H. Seely. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 2004.

Illuminating the Sermon at the Temple & the Sermon on the Mount

Welch, John W.. Illuminating the Sermon at the Temple & the Sermon on the Mount. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1999.

Sword of Laban as a Symbol of Divine Authority

Holbrook, Brett L.. "Sword of Laban as a Symbol of Divine Authority." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 93-96. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.

Ammon and Cutting Off the Arms of Enemies

Lundquist, John M., and John W. Welch. "Ammon and Cutting Off the Arms of Enemies." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon: The F.A.R.M.S. Updates, edited by John W. Welch, 180-182. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1992.

Nephi's Keys to Understanding Isaiah (2 Nephi 25:1-8)

Parry, Donald W.. "Nephi's Keys to Understanding Isaiah (2 Nephi 25:1-8)." In Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, edited by Donald W. Parry and John W. Welch, 47-65. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1998.

The Law of Mosiah

Welch, John W.. "The Law of Mosiah." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 158-161. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1992.

The Land of Jerusalem: The Place of Jesus' Birth

Smith, Robert F.. "The Land of Jerusalem: The Place of Jesus' Birth." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 170-172. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1992.

Has the Seal of Mulek Been Found?

Chadwick, Jeffrey R.. "Has the Seal of Mulek Been Found?" Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 12, no. 2 (2003): 72-93, 117-118.

Not Joseph's, and Not Modern

Peterson, Daniel C.. "Not Joseph's, and Not Modern." In Echoes and Evidences of the Book of Mormon, edited by Donald W. Parry, Daniel C. Peterson and John W. Welch, 191-229. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 2002.

Evidences of the Book of Mormon: Nahom

Evidences of the Book of Mormon: Nahom. Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2017.

Liahona: “The Direction of the Lord”: An Etymological Explanation

Curci, Jonathan. "Liahona: “The Direction of the Lord”: An Etymological Explanation." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 16, no. 2 (2007): 60-67, 97-98.

“Stretch Forth Thy Hand and Prophesy”: Hand Gestures in the Book of Mormon

Calabro, David. "“Stretch Forth Thy Hand and Prophesy”: Hand Gestures in the Book of Mormon." Journal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture 21, no. 1 (2012): 46-59.

The Destruction of Ammonihah and the Law of Apostate Cities

Welch, John W.. "The Destruction of Ammonihah and the Law of Apostate Cities." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 176-179. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1992.

Lehi’s Vision of the Tree of Life: Understanding the Dream as Visionary Literature

Swift, Charles. "Lehi’s Vision of the Tree of Life: Understanding the Dream as Visionary Literature." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 14, no. 2 (2005): 52-63, 74-75.

Angels as Guardians of Hidden Books

Tvedtnes, John A.. "Angels as Guardians of Hidden Books." In The Book of Mormon and Other Hidden Books: "Out of Darkness Unto Light", 75-107. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 2000.

Joseph's Environment and the Book of Mormon

Ash, Michael R.. "Joseph's Environment and the Book of Mormon." In Shaken Faith Syndrome: Strengthening One’s Testimony In the Face of Criticism and Doubt, 135-143. 2nd ed. Redding, CA: FairMormon, 2013.

Four Suggestions on the Origin of the Name Nephi

Gee, John. "Four Suggestions on the Origin of the Name Nephi." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 1-5. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1999.

What Were Those Sacrifices Offered by Lehi?

S. Kent Brown. "What Were Those Sacrifices Offered by Lehi?" In From Jerusalem to Zarahemla: Literary and Historical Studies of the Book of Mormon, 1-8. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1998.

Botanical Aspects of Olive Culture Relevant to Jacob 5

Hess, Wilford M., Daniel J. Fairbanks, John W. Welch, and Jonathan K. Driggs. "Botanical Aspects of Olive Culture Relevant to Jacob 5." In The Allegory of the Olive Tree: The Olive, the Bible, and Jacob 5, edited by Stephen D. Ricks and John W. Welch, 484-561. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1994.

The Temple, the Monarchy, and Wisdom: Lehi's World and the Scholarship of Margaret Barker

Christensen, Kevin. "The Temple, the Monarchy, and Wisdom: Lehi's World and the Scholarship of Margaret Barker." In Glimpses of Lehi's Jerusalem, edited by John W. Welch, David Rolph Seely and Jo Ann H. Seely, 449-522. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 2004.

Serpent Symbols and Salvation in the Ancient Near East and the Book of Mormon

Skinner, Andrew C.. "Serpent Symbols and Salvation in the Ancient Near East and the Book of Mormon." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 10, no. 2 (2001): 42-55, 70-71.

New Light: Nahom and the “Eastward” Turn

S. Kent Brown. "New Light: Nahom and the “Eastward” Turn." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 12, no. 1 (2003): 111-112, 120.

Reading 1 Nephi With Wisdom

Halverson, Taylor. "Reading 1 Nephi With Wisdom." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 22 (2016): 279-293.

The Allegory of the Olive Tree and the Use of Related Figurative Language in the Ancient Near East and the Old Testament

Seely, David Rolph. "The Allegory of the Olive Tree and the Use of Related Figurative Language in the Ancient Near East and the Old Testament." In The Allegory of the Olive Tree: The Olive, the Bible, and Jacob 5, edited by Stephen D. Ricks and John W. Welch, 290-303. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies/Deseret Book, 1994.

Newly Found Altars from Nahom

Warren P. Aston. "Newly Found Altars from Nahom." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 10, no. 2 (2001): 56-61, 71.

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