Studies in the Bible and Antiquity
Abstract
This article illustrates that for Latter-day Saints, the Book of Mormon can function as an interpretive guide to Isaiah’s writings. The analysis explores some ways in which the Book of Mormon can aid in identifying textual meaning in the story of Isaiah’s prophetic commission, especially on the topic of Christ and covenants. Lehi’s call narrative in the Book of Mormon shares much in common with Isaiah 6. Based on analogy with Lehi’s comparable dream, LDS readers can connect the seraph that interacts personally with Isaiah to Jesus Christ—that is, the Being with great luster who descends out of heaven to meet with the Book of Mormon prophet.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Bokovoy, David E.
(2011)
"On Christ and Covenants: An LDS Reading of Isaiah's Prophetic Call,"
Studies in the Bible and Antiquity: Vol. 3, Article 3.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/sba/vol3/iss1/3