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Givens, Terryl.

The Book of Mormon : a very short introduction / Terryl L. Givens. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2009. - x, 140 p. : ill. ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions ; 219 . - Very short introductions ; 219. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 134-135) and index.

The Book of Mormon speaks for itself -- Origins, narrators, and structure -- Themes -- Stories and characters -- The Book of Mormon as literature -- Teachings -- The coming forth of the Book of Mormon -- The Book of Mormon and its audiences -- Joseph Smith and the angel -- The life and reception of the Book of Mormon -- The Book of Mormon in LDS faith and worship -- Book of Mormon wars -- Conclusion: The Book of Mormon in the twenty-first century -- Appendix: Manuscripts, editions, and translations.

ISBN: 9780195369311 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0195369319 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2009002656

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Book of Mormon--Introductions.

LC Class. No.: BX8627 / G57 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 289.3/22