Nephis Change of Heart

by Dennis Newton

Overview

How long did it take Nephi to compose his portions of the "small account?" Careful text analysis and data mining suggest that "Nephi's" texts may have been composed across periods as great as forty years apart. I propose a timeline with four distinct periods of composition. The merits of this timeline are weighed, and some thoughts are explored as to how this timeline alters the reader's perceptions of Nephi. The net effect is that Nephi becomes more sympathetic, more personable, and more relatable as his record progresses and that the totality of Nephi's writings are best understood and interpreted when the factor of time is considered.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940158461897
Publisher:	Interpreter Foundation
Publication date:	06/17/2016
Series:	Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture , #20
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	30
File size:	570 KB

About the Author

Dennis Newton is presently “retired” from a 25-year career as a professional market researcher. His professional focus has been on quantitative research methods, statistical modeling, and text analytics. He has a BA in English and an MBA from the University of Wyoming. He and his wife are preparing to serve a mission.