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Kingship and coronation in Book of Mormon
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Questions
Does the Book of Mormon's portrayal of kingship and coronation reveal anything about its ancient origins?
Why should one expect to find "camp meeting" elements, such as those evident during King Benjamin's speech, among ancient Americans?
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Further reading
Printed material
John L. Sorenson, "Kingship and Temple in 2 Nephi 5–10," in Reexploring the Book of Mormon , edited by John W. Welch (Provo, Utah: FARMS, 1992), 66–68.GL direct link
John W. Welch, "Benjamin's Speech : A Classic Ancient Farewell Address," in Reexploring the Book of Mormon , edited by John W. Welch (Provo, Utah: FARMS, 1992), 120–121. GL direct link
John W. Welch, "The Coronation of Kings," in Reexploring the Book of Mormon , edited by John W. Welch (Provo, Utah: FARMS, 1992), 124–126. GL direct link
John W. Welch, "The Ideology of Kingship in Mosiah 1–6," in Reexploring the Book of Mormon , edited by John W. Welch (Provo, Utah: FARMS, 1992), 114–116. GL direct link
John W. Welch, "This Day," in Reexploring the Book of Mormon , edited by John W. Welch (Provo, Utah: FARMS, 1992), 117–119. GL direct link