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A Brief Survey of Ancient Near Eastern Beekeeping
| Title | A Brief Survey of Ancient Near Eastern Beekeeping |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2008 |
| Authors | Head, Ronan James |
| Journal | The FARMS Review |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 57-66 |
| Keywords | Ancient Near East; Apiculture; Beekeeping; Brother of Jared; Deseret; Honeybee |
| Abstract | The Book of Mormon includes a narration of the Jaredites and records that this people brought honeybees with them from the Old World to the New World. A study of the history of beekeeping in the ancient Near East supports the plausibility of the Jaredites’ story. |
| URL | https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/msr/vol20/iss1/6 |
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Bibliographic Citation
"A Brief Survey of Ancient Near Eastern Beekeeping." The FARMS Review 20, no. 1 (2008): 57-66.
Scripture Reference
Ether 2:3
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