What We Know About One of the Most Prominent Mothers Mentioned in the Book of Mormon

Keywords

women, mothers, domestic management, family migration

Abstract

Sariah is one of the few named women in the Book of Mormon. Her contribution in the family dynamics of Lehi’s party was crucial to the success of the journey to the Promised Land.

Based on clues from the Book of Mormon, Lehi had wealth and standing in the Jerusalem community. That would mean that Sariah would have likely had a comfortable dwelling, perhaps some servants, too. In her responsibilities as the matriarch of the family, she likely managed all operations of domestic activities, including resources to maintain the family home. She probably had a network of female friends who provided mutual support. She had much that anyone could desire for a stable, happy, prosperous life.

Original Publication Citation

What We Know About One of the Most Prominent Mothers Mentioned in the Book of Mormon, Taylor Halverson and Camille Fronk Olson, LDS Living, May 12, 2017.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2017

Publisher

LDS Living

Language

English

College

Marriott School of Business

Department

Marketing

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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