Tango Posted October 21, 2010 Posted October 21, 2010 Some might find this of interest:http://www.mormontim...m_source=voicesHow you came to the conclusion that:22 And I answered him, saying: Yea, it is the love of God, which sheddeth itself abroad in the hearts of the children of men; wherefore, it is the most desirable above all thingsHas anything remotely related to "Asherah", has brought you to a new level in paranoia magical thinking. Sorry, your really lost on this one.
David Bokovoy Posted October 21, 2010 Posted October 21, 2010 How you came to the conclusion that:22 And I answered him, saying: Yea, it is the love of God, which sheddeth itself abroad in the hearts of the children of men; wherefore, it is the most desirable above all thingsHas anything remotely related to "Asherah", has brought you to a new level in paranoia magical thinking. Sorry, your really lost on this one.I disagree. I'm going to share a post I made on this topic a year or so ago on Dan's article since it provides some clarity on some of the concerns raised against Dan's reading.In 1998, Daniel Peterson published a fascinating proposal concerning a possible Book of Mormon allusion to the Northwest Semitic goddess Asherah. Peterson
Daniel Peterson Posted October 21, 2010 Author Posted October 21, 2010 Has anything remotely related to "Asherah", has brought you to a new level in paranoia magical thinking. Sorry, your really lost on this one.Okay. That's it.My evidence and arguments have been refuted. And respectfully, too. Game over.
JDave Posted October 21, 2010 Posted October 21, 2010 Game over.Hopefully not...Does your paper have some discussion on Nephi's explanation for the tree? If not, does David Bokovoy's description match well with your thoughts?When Nephi understands the various religious meanings connected with the sacred tree, he provides his own explanation, specifically stating that the tree
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