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The Amazing True Story of How Chiasmus was Discovered in The Book of Mormon

TitleThe Amazing True Story of How Chiasmus was Discovered in The Book of Mormon
Publication TypeVideo
Year of Publication2015
AuthorsWelch, Greg
Date Published1 September 2015
KeywordsChiasmus; Poetry; Structure
Abstract

This video gives a brief description of a writing style called chiasmus, and tells the story of how one 20-year-old Latter-day Saint missionary first discovered its existence in the Book of Mormon.

Finally, the clip covers a little about why this was an important discovery and what chiasmus in The Book of Mormon could mean.
Citation Key975

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Scripture Reference

Mosiah 5:10-12
Alma 36:1-30