Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship:

The Word of the Lord as a Metonym for Christ

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Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
Published:
12/2/2021
Specs:
Digest / 5.25" x 8.25"
36 pages Saddle-stitched
Category:
Religion
Tags:
Bible, Book of Mormon, church of jesus christ of latter-day saints, lds, linguistics, metonym, Mormonism, Word of God

Abstract: The word of the Lord and the word of God are common expressions in the Bible. Frequently, these phrases refer to the written or spoken covenantal words of God to his people as given through the prophets. However, exegetical study of these expressions has revealed that they also serve as metonyms, or substitutions for the name of God himself. In this paper I explore these metonymous usages of the Word of the Lord and the Word of God as stand-ins for Christ in the Bible and in the Book of Mormon.

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship: The Wo...


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