William J. Hamblin surveys the use of metal plates to compose religious writings from the ancient Mediterranean.
- Type
- Academic / Technical Report
- Hearsay
- DirectSecondary
- Reference
William J. Hamblin, "Sacred Writing on Metal Plates in the Ancient Mediterranean," FARMS Review 19, no. 1 (2007), 37-54
- Scribe/Publisher
- FARMS Review
- Audience
- Reading Public
PDF- Transcription
Abstract Significant evidence reveals that bronze and other metals were historically used for writing sacred texts. This article uses that information to demonstrate the plausibility that the Book of Mormon prophet Lehi would have followed the same practice.
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