In the minds of most people today, the word chariot conjures up images of warriors riding two-wheeled, horse drawn war-chariots into battle. While there are small wheeled figurines" discovered in Central America that demonstrate some form of "chariot", another plausible explanation is the rare Hebrew word afiryon, meaning litter, palanquin, or sedan chair, which is translated as “chariot” in the King James Bible. This was a non-wheeled vehicle wherein a rider was carried by servants. Just such litters or palanquins were known among pre-Columbian Mesoamericans. Read at bit.ly/know126

In the minds of most people today, the word chariot conjures up images of warriors riding two-wheeled, horse drawn war-chariots into battle. While there are small wheeled figurines" discovered in Central America that demonstrate some form of "chariot", another plausible explanation is the rare Hebrew word afiryon, meaning litter, palanquin, or sedan chair, which is translated as “chariot” in the King James Bible. This was a non-wheeled vehicle wherein a rider was carried by servants. Just such litters or palanquins were known among pre-Columbian Mesoamericans. Read at bit.ly/know126

In light of ancient Near Eastern and Mesoamerican practices, the servants bringing the severed arms that Ammon cut off to King Lamoni as “a testimony” of the events they witnessed seems far less fanciful than at first glance. Instead, it would appear that the servants who took the arms were acting conventionally, according to custom. Read at http://bit.ly/know125

In light of ancient Near Eastern and Mesoamerican practices, the servants bringing the severed arms that Ammon cut off to King Lamoni as “a testimony” of the events they witnessed seems far less fanciful than at first glance. Instead, it would appear that the servants who took the arms were acting conventionally, according to custom. Read at http://bit.ly/know125

In light of ancient Near Eastern and Mesoamerican practices, the servants bringing the severed arms that Ammon cut off to King Lamoni as “a testimony” of the events they witnessed seems far less fanciful than at first glance. Instead, it would appear that the servants who took the arms were acting conventionally, according to custom. Read at http://bit.ly/know125

In light of ancient Near Eastern and Mesoamerican practices, the servants bringing the severed arms that Ammon cut off to King Lamoni as “a testimony” of the events they witnessed seems far less fanciful than at first glance. Instead, it would appear that the servants who took the arms were acting conventionally, according to custom. Read at http://bit.ly/know125

Some have wondered how Book of Mormon peoples could have known about synagogues if they did not fully arise until a time after Lehi’s departure from Jerusalem. The structure and function of the modern synagogue appear to have evolved primarily during and after the time of Jesus. That being said, some scholars recognize earlier precedent for the basic idea, at least, of the synagogue (a place of gathering or assembly) ranging as far back as the time before the Babylonian captivity (586 BC). Read at bit.ly/know124

Some have wondered how Book of Mormon peoples could have known about synagogues if they did not fully arise until a time after Lehi’s departure from Jerusalem. The structure and function of the modern synagogue appear to have evolved primarily during and after the time of Jesus. That being said, some scholars recognize earlier precedent for the basic idea, at least, of the synagogue (a place of gathering or assembly) ranging as far back as the time before the Babylonian captivity (586 BC). Read at bit.ly/know124

Some have wondered how Book of Mormon peoples could have known about synagogues if they did not fully arise until a time after Lehi’s departure from Jerusalem. The structure and function of the modern synagogue appear to have evolved primarily during and after the time of Jesus. That being said, some scholars recognize earlier precedent for the basic idea, at least, of the synagogue (a place of gathering or assembly) ranging as far back as the time before the Babylonian captivity (586 BC). Read at bit.ly/know124

Recognizing the way the tragic story of Ammonihah conforms to the law of apostate cities is evidence that both Alma and Mormon were familiar with the legal standards that the law of Moses required. Alma appears to have consciously acted according to each of its requirements, and then Mormon arranged his abridgement to emphasize the complete fulfillment of this law. This case both ties the text to the ancient world and indicates technical legal sophistication on the part of its authors. Read at http://bit.ly/knwh123