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Echoes and Evidences of the Book of Mormon

Donald W. Parry, Daniel C. Peterson, and John W. Welch (Editors), Provo, Utah: Foundation for Ancient Research & Mormon Studies (FARMS), 2002, 6x9" softbound, 502 pages. ISBN: 0934893721

The amazing achievements of the last hundred years in technology and science are paralleled by significant strides in Book of Mormon studies. Echoes and Evidences of the Book of Mormon takes inventory of some of the most fascinating ancient elements in the Book of Mormon.

Professor Hugh Nibley once asked: "Does the Book of Mormon have authentic historical backgrounds? Is its local color correct?" As he and others have shown, the Book of Mormon contains numerous "hits" or "bull's-eyes," significant parallels with the ancient world that were often unknowable in the world of Joseph Smith. The sheer number of hits alone is impressive.

In this volume, scholars trained in biblical studies, archaeology, classics, history, law, linguistics, anthropology, political science, philosophy, Near Eastern studies, literature, and other relevant fields present some of their favorite evidences that support the Book of Mormon's claim to ancient origins. The cumulative effect
is weighty.

This book features an article by Elder Neal A. Maxwell and a convenient method for locating specific hits. The contributors have successfully mined the Book of Mormon for:

* points clearly present in ancient sources
* details that are not obvious or commonplace

* patterns that are complex or intricate

* features that are unusual or distinctive

* information that was little known in the 1820s

* insights that require training to detect even today

These uncovered echoes from the past are resounding evidences that the Book of Mormon is an ancient book.

Review Excerpt:

". . . Echoes and Evidences of the Book of Mormon fills a vital gap in the literature production of the Mormon community. Thousands of pages of research have come forth from FARMS, and from other organizations. The everyday student can find it overwhelming. This book pulls much of this together, presents it all in a readable and approachable manner, packages it conveniently and affordably, and now awaits wide reception among
Latter-day Saints.

The apostle Paul, looking out over the vast creation, proclaimed that all people were "without excuse" with regard to belief in God. The evidence was there; they simply had to look for it.

Latter-day Saints are now, likewise, "without excuse." Those whose testimony of the Book of Mormon is based entirely on faith, claiming the evidentiary work is too complicated, too difficult for them, may no longer use this as an excuse. It's all been laid out, ready for your consideration.

Teachers should have this book as a resource in their service to the Church. Church leaders should have this book as they build their own testimonies of the Book of Mormon.

And having purchased this book, each person should decide, individually, how much weight each of the "hits" bears in his or her own quest. I highly recommend you get this book." --Jeffrey Needle, 2002, Reviewer, The Association for Mormon Letters

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