The MIRACULOUS Discovery of Chiasmus in the Book of Mormon!: Book of Mormon Matters with John W. Welch and Lynne Hilton Wilson

Book of Mormon Matters with Lynne and Jack | Episode 20 | 18 min

Summary

  • Jack details waking up early one morning with the revelation that the literary form of chiasmus could be present in the Book of Mormon.
  • He shares the background of attending a lecture where he learned about the use of chiasmus in the Gospel of Matthew from a book by a Catholic priest, sparking his curiosity.
  • He describes purchasing the book on chiasmus and a Catholic Bible to better understand its application in the New Testament.
  • Upon reviewing the Book of Mormon, he finds clear examples of chiasmus in Mosiah chapters 4 and 5, confirming his impression.
  • He discusses how this discovery significantly impacted his mission work and provided a tool for discussing the Book of Mormon with scholars.

Dig Deeper

Book of Mormon Central, “How Was Chiasmus Discovered in the Book of Mormon? (Mosiah 5:11),” KnoWhy 353 (August 16, 2017).