Classics from the Past: Literary Style Used in Book of Mormon Insured Accurate Translation

Authors

Hugh Nibley

Abstract

Responding to an inquiry from a member of a different faith about why the Book of Mormon was translated into the English of the King James Version of the Bible, Nibley discusses the use of biblical language in contemporary society, citing in particular the language of prayer and the use of King James English in the translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls. This article also serves as a platform for Nibley to discuss other issues raised about the Book of Mormon, especially in reference to the King James version of the Bible.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Nibley, Hugh (2011) "Classics from the Past: Literary Style Used in Book of Mormon Insured Accurate Translation," Journal of Book of Mormon Studies: Vol. 20: No. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol20/iss1/6