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Glimpses of Lehi's Jerusalem
Imagine Jerusalem around 600 B.C., the world of Lehi, Sariah, Laban, Zoram, Josiah, and Jeremiah. How did people live? What motivated them? And what eventually destroyed their city? The answers to such questions guide us to a better understanding of the words of Lehi, Nephi, and Jacob in the Book of Mormon. In Glimpses of Lehi's Jerusalem, modern readers get a vivid look at revealing events in this crucial quarter century in world history in Judah as well as Egypt, Babylon, and Arabia. The reader is presented with a picture of typical home life in Jerusalem for those in the wealthier stratum of society, to which Lehi and his family belonged, with a special emphasis on a woman's life at this time and on the economic concerns of men in its primarily agrarian economy. The book examines the extent and nature of literacy, with particular attention given to inscriptions from this era. These reveal a surprising degree of influence from Egypt that is not clearly documented in the Bible. Apparently, Lehi's facility with Egyptian, as well as Hebrew, was not uncommon for educated people in his time and of his social standing. Such conclusions as this from archaeology, paleography, and linguistics enrich the historical record and, more than incidentally, disarm those critics of the Book of Mormon who find no biblical basis for its claims of Egyptian language combined with Hebrew learning. Other influences from Egypt are also evident in the matierial culture of Judah emerging from archaeological digs dating to the seventh and early sixth centuries BC. This book will certainly present solid, scholarly context for the words of Nephi, Jacob, and subsequent Book of Mormon prophets in reference to their Israelite origins. It will add depth and perspective to Old Testament studies as well, and its list of suggested readings provides a starting point for further research of a fascinating yet understudied period of scriptural history. In the metaphors of Joseph of Egypt, it will enhance the reader's understanding of both the branches that run over the wall and the root from which they sprang (Genesis 49:22). Nineteen distinguished scholars unite their expertise in twenty-two chapters to portray the city and its times, including politics, culture, archaeology, women, agriculture, literacy, law, history, prophecy, and religion from the vantage points of Israel, Egypt, Babylon, and Arabia. Title: Glimpses of Lehi's Jerusalem Retail Price: Your Price: Only $23.95
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John W. Welch, David Rolph Seely and JoAnn H. Seely (Editors), Provo, Utah: Foundation for Apologetic Information & Research, 2004, 6.5x9.25" hardbound, 657 pages with illustrations.