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Dictionary of Proper Names & Foreign Words in the Book of Mormon
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The Temple: Ancient and Restored
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The Temple Symbols, Sermons & Settings
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The Temple Past, Present & Future
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Ancient Temple Worship
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The Temple Plates, Patterns & Patriarchs
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Steadfast in Defense of Faith
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Seek Ye Words of Wisdom
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A Nickname and a Slam Dunk: Notes on the Book of Mormon Names Zeezrom and Jershon
Home > Journals > INTERPRETER > Vol. 8 (2024) nickname, Book of Mormon, Zeezrom, Jershon, dysphemisms Ricks, Stephen D. (2014) "A Nickname and a Slam Dunk: Notes on the Book of Mormon Names Zeezrom and Jershon," Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship: Vol. 8, Article 15. Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/interpreter/vol8/iss1/15 COinS
"The Sacred Embrace and the Sacred Handclasp in Ancient Mediterranean R" by Stephen D. Ricks
Keywords sacred embrace, sacred handclasp, ancient Mediterranean religions Abstract This article describes examples of the sacred embrace and the sacred handclasp in the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms of ancient Egypt, in ancient Mediterranean regions, and in the classical and early Christian world. It argues that these actions are an invitation and promise of entrance into the celestial realms.
Proper Names from the Small Plates: Some Notes on the Personal Names Zoram, Jarom, Omni, and Mosiah
Keywords proper names, small plates, Book of Mormon, personal names, Zoram, Jarom, Omni, Mosiah Abstract With a selection of a few notable examples (Zoram, Jarom, Omni, and Mosiah) that have been analyzed by the ongoing Book of Mormon names project, Stephen Ricks argues that “proper names in the Book of Mormon are demonstrably ancient.” Recommended Citation Ricks, Stephen D.
President's Message
Keywords President Benson, Book of Mormon study, instrument, elect, gathering of Israel Abstract Perhaps no president of the Church in recent memory has stressed the importance of reading and studying the Book of Mormon more often than President Benson.
"Language and Script in the Book of Mormon" by Stephen D. Ricks
Keywords Book of Mormon language, Egyptian, Moroni Abstract In what language was the Book of Mormon written? The most obvious answer is some form of Egyptian. Moroni states that "we have written this record ... in the characters which are called among us the reformed Egyptian" (Mormon 9:32). Nephi confirms this at the very beginning of the record when he says, "I make a record in the language of my father, which consists of the learning of the Jews and the language of the Egyptians" (1 Nephi 1:1).
"The Olive, the Bible, and Jacob 5" by Stephen D. Ricks and John W. Welch
Keywords Book of Mormon studies, olive tree, allegory, Jacob 5, Biblical studies Abstract The allegory of the olive tree in Jacob 5 is one of the most magnificent allegories in all of sacred literature. The essays in The Allegory of the Olive Tree examine this allegory and related topics from many perspectives, and in doing so they not only illuminate the meaning of this portion of the Book of Mormon, they also increase our understanding of much that is contained in the New Testament.
"Notices and Reviews" by Stephen D. Ricks
Keywords CES symposium, Book of Mormon studies, Avraham Gileadi, The Apocalyptic Book of Isaiah Abstract The faculties and administrators of the seminaries and institutes of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints met in August at Brigham Young University to enjoy a three day symposium of the Book of Mormon.
"The Temple in Time and Eternity" by Donald W. Parry and Stephen D. Ricks
Title The Temple in Time and Eternity Description The Temple in Time and Eternity, edited by Donald W. Parry and Stephen D. Ricks, is the second volume in the series Temples Through The Ages. The importance of the temple to a religious community of the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean world can scarcely be exaggerated.
"Warfare in the Book of Mormon" by Stephen D. Ricks and William J. Hamblin
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The Olive, the Bible, and Jacob 5" by Stephen D. Ricks and John W. Welch
Description In the Book of Mormon, the allegory of the olive tree—written by a prophet named Zenos and later quoted by the prophet Jacob to his people—stands out as a unique literary creation worthy of close analysis and greater appreciation. Besides its exceptional length and exquisite detail, this text conveys important teachings, deep emotion, and wisdom related to God’s tender devotion and aspirations for the house of Israel on earth.
The Disciple as Scholar: Essays on Scripture and the Ancient World in Honor of Richard Lloyd Anderson
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The Disciple as Witness: Essays on Latter-day Saint History and Doctrine in Honor of Richard Lloyd Anderson
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Essays in Honor of Truman G. Madsen" by Donald W. Parry, Daniel C. Peterson et al.
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"King Benjamin's Speech Made Simple" by John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks
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"That Ye May Learn Wisdom"" by John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks
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How Anti-Mormons Play Word Games to Attack the L" by Daniel C. Peterson and Stephen D. Ricks
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Questions and Responses for Latter-day Saints" by Donald W. Parry and Stephen D. Ricks
Description Since their initial discovery in 1947, the ancient scrolls found in caves near the Dead Sea have stirred public curiosity. For Latter-day Saints, whose scriptural tradition speaks of sacred records to come forth in the last days, the Dead Sea Scrolls naturally give rise to questions such as: — Are there references to Christ or Christianity in the scrolls? — Do the scrolls contain scripture missing from the Bible? — Is the plan of salvation attested in the scrolls?
Essays in Honor of Hugh W. Nibley, Vol. 2" by John M. Lundquist and Stephen D. Ricks
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