Alma 36-38 – Podcast Ep 279 Show Notes

Alma 36-40 – Principles of effective parenting

Alma 36-38 Quotes and Notes

For a brief explanation of chiasmus, go here.

For a visual demonstration (PDF) of the chiastic structure of Alma 36, go here.

For Scripture Central’s excellent video of John Welch explaining his personal discovery of chiasmus in the text of the Book of Mormon, go here. John’s son Greg Welch also has an excellent presentation here.

For more information on Alma 37 as a text that is written in code, teaching us about ascension, the temple, and our discipleship, with links and notes to further your study, see Alma 37 as Temple Text.

Alma 37.23 – Gazelem

For more on the possible meanings and constructions of the word gazelem, see The Book of Mormon Onomasticon

Alma 36-38 – Slides

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  1. Where is the teaching from Neal A Maxwell where he references pride possibly coming from a righteous desire to emulate Father in Heaven? I can’t find it. Thanks!

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