Written to the Lamanites: Understanding the Book of Mormon through Native Culture and Religion

by Gary P. Gillum

Overview

Latter-day Saints have always been encouraged to seek the truth wherever it can be found. With the Book of Mormon being written especially to the Lamanites, we can assume that the more we know about Lamanite and Native American culture, the more we can understand, appreciate and gain insights as we read that inspired scripture. In this article the writer has compared examples from Native American culture and history to what we read in the Book of Mormon and experience as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Most importantly, as we read through the eyes of a Native American, we can appreciate the divinity and authenticity of the Book of Mormon, since Joseph Smith could not have known Native American culture and history in the way it is described herein.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940148407263
Publisher:	Interpreter Foundation
Publication date:	08/02/2013
Series:	Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture , #6
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	18
File size:	163 KB

About the Author

Gary P. Gillum is Ancient Studies, Philosophy and Religion Librarian-Emeritus at Brigham Young University. He has compiled, edited, indexed, reviewed, and archived Hugh Nibley’s writings for over thirty-five years. He has also published extensively in BYU Studies, Dialogue, and Library Journal (over 60 reviews of new publications on Islam, Judaism, and Christianity). He and his wife Signe are the parents of a blended family of 17 children and 78 grandchildren. They now reside in Catalina, Arizona. He can be reached at .