Literary Structures in the Standard Works

Explore the LDS Standard Works through the lens of literary structures, revealing patterns and insights through Ancient Insights.

Discover the beautiful artistry and divine inspiration embedded within scripture through chiasmus, parallelism, and other literary patterns.

Book of Mormon

Discover chiasmus, parallelism, and other literary structures in the Book of Mormon.

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Bible

Examine literary patterns in both the Old and New Testament scriptures.

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Doctrine & Covenants

Analyze the literary structures in modern revelation and doctrine.

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Pearl of Great Price

Study the literary elements in these precious restored scriptures.

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About Literary Structures

Literary structures such as chiasmus, parallelism, merismus, and inclusio reveal the intentional artistry and divine inspiration in scripture. These patterns often emphasize key doctrinal points and enhance understanding of sacred texts.