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Book of Mormon Chiasmus - by Donald W Parry (Paperback)

Book of Mormon Chiasmus - by  Donald W Parry (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><em>Book of Mormon Chiasmus: 292 Extraordinary Examples </em>is a collection of impressive chiasmus, an ancient form of Middle Eastern poetry, from the Book of Mormon.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Chiasmus is a form of poetry where ideas are expressed and then repeated in reverse order. Ancient Hebrew poetic writing is filled with chiasmus. For example, the Old Testament has hundreds of chiasms. </p><p><br></p><p>A simple example of chiasmus is found in Matthew 23:12: </p><p><br></p><p><strong>A</strong> Whosoever exalteth himself</p><p><strong>B</strong> Shall be abased;</p><p><strong>B</strong> And he that humbleth himself</p><p><strong>A</strong> Shall be exalted.</p><p><br></p><p>Significantly, chiasmus is also frequently found in the Book of Mormon, which also, ultimately, has ancient Hebrew origins. <em>Book of Mormon Chiasmus</em> brings together nearly three hundred extraordinary examples of chiasmus found in this holy scripture.</p><p><br></p><p>This book will be a welcome addition to the library of anyone who loves the Book of Mormon and desires a deeper understanding of its connections to the Hebrew world.</p>

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