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The ‘Perfect Pattern’: The Book of Mormon as a Model for the Writing of Sacred History
| Title | The ‘Perfect Pattern’: The Book of Mormon as a Model for the Writing of Sacred History |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1991 |
| Authors | Olson, Eric C. |
| Journal | BYU Studies Quarterly |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 7-17 |
| Keywords | Historical Writing; History of the Restoration; Pattern |
| Abstract | The purpose of this article is to consider what pattern for historical writing, if any, the Book of Mormon contains and whether it is a "perfect pattern" for recording the history of the Restoration. |
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Bibliographic Citation
"The ‘Perfect Pattern’: The Book of Mormon as a Model for the Writing of Sacred History." BYU Studies Quarterly 31, no. 2 (1991): 7-17.
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