The Throne-Theophany and Prophetic Commission in 1 Nephi: A Form Critical Analysis

Title	The Throne-Theophany and Prophetic Commission in 1 Nephi: A Form Critical Analysis
Publication Type	Journal Article
Year of Publication	1986
Authors	Ostler, Blake T.
Journal	BYU Studies Quarterly
Volume	26
Issue	4
Pagination	67-95
Keywords	Dream; Ezekiel (Prophet); Isaiah (Prophet); Lehi (Prophet); Macaiah (Prophet); Prophet; Theophany; Vision
Abstract	The first chapter of the Book of Mormon, in the words of Hugh Nibley, "has the authenticity of a truly ancient pseudepigraphic writing stamped all over it. It is a well-nigh perfect example of the genre." Indeed, the first chapter of 1 Nephi conforms precisely to a literary pattern that form-critical studies have demonstrated to be the very essence of the prophetic commission in ancient Israel which "gives the individual's credentials as a prophet, messenger and ambassador of the heavenly council."
URL	https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/the-throne-theophany-and-prophetic-commission-in-1-nephi-a-form-critical-analysis/

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