Article Title

Sherem's Accusations against Jacob

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Keywords

Jacob 7, Sherem, ancient Israelite criminal law, Nephites, Book of Mormon studies, death penalty

Abstract

An interesting encounter is reported in Jacob 7 between Sherem and Jacob. In light of the ancient Israelite criminal law that was in force among the Nephites at this time and at least to the reforms of Mosiah (2 Ne. 5:10; Jarom 1:5; Mosiah 17:7-8; Alma 1:17), it is evident that Sherem's accusations were serious allegations. On three accounts, he accused Jacob of offenses punishable by death.

Recommended Citation

(1991) "Sherem's Accusations against Jacob," Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship: Vol. 11: No. 1, Article 3.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/insights/vol11/iss1/3