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Epistolary Form in the Book of Mormon
| Title | Epistolary Form in the Book of Mormon |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Smith, Robert F. |
| Journal | FARMS Review |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 125-135 |
| Keywords | Epistle; Language; Mormon (Prophet); Moroni (Son of Mormon); Structure; Writing |
| Abstract | The claim that a personal letter in the Book of Mormon mimics a form indicative of modern rather than ancient composition is critiqued. The majority of letters in the Book of Mormon follow the ancient Hittite-Syrian, Neo-Assyrian, Amarna, and Hebrew epistolary format in which the correspondent of superior rank is always listed first. Other clues to ancient composition are noted. |
| URL | https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/msr/vol22/iss2/6 |
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Bibliographic Citation
"Epistolary Form in the Book of Mormon." FARMS Review 22, no. 2 (2010): 125-135.
Scripture Reference
Moroni 8:2-30
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