The Astonishing Meaning Behind This Sacred Name for God (+How It Supports LDS Doctrine)

Authors

Andrew C. Skinner, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

Keywords

Names, Religion, Name of God, LDS Doctrine

Abstract

In the following excerpt from To Become Like God: Witnesses to Our Divine Potential, LDS scholar Andrew C. Skinner explains how the meaning of Elohim supports one of Mormonism's most cherished doctrines.

Original Publication Citation

“The Astonishing Meaning Behind This Sacred Name for God (+How It Supports LDS Doctrine)” (www.ldsliving.com/The-Incredible-Meaning-of-Elohim/s/85743), June 30, 2017

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Skinner, Andrew C., "The Astonishing Meaning Behind This Sacred Name for God (+How It Supports LDS Doctrine)" (2017). Faculty Publications. 3500.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/3500

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2017-06-30

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/6310

Publisher

LDS Living

Language

English

College

Religious Education

Department

Ancient Scripture

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor