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Critics have argued that "Timothy" is an unlikely Nephite name, since it is of Greek origin.
To see citations to the critical sources for these claims, [[../CriticalSources|click here]]
Hugh Nibley pointed out:
Compare: Lachoneus
It would thus not be at all surprising for Lehites or Mulekites to be familiar with the name "Timothy" (or a derivative), or even for a "Timothy" to have accompanied Mulek's party of immigrants.
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