Journal of Book of Mormon Studies
Keywords
Bible, Joseph Smith Translation, New Testament, Books, Gospels, Jesus Christ, Teachings, Book of Mormon, 3 Nephi, Visit to the Nephites, Teaching
Abstract
The Sermon on the Mount in 3 Nephi parallels the accounts in Matthew and Luke, although it is closer to Matthew. The sermon was addressed partly to a general audience and partly to the twelve disciples exclusively, although the crowd heard it. In many cases the account in 3 Nephi clarifies the New Testament accounts; in particular, the Joseph Smith Translation and Book of Mormon explain the Lord’s Prayer.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Sperry, Sidney B.
(1995)
"The Book of Mormon and the Problem of the Sermon on the Mount,"
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies: Vol. 4:
No.
1, Article 18.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol4/iss1/18