A Preparatory Redemption
Reading Alma 12-13
The twelfth and thirteenth chapters of the Book of Mormon’s Alma contain a theologically rich and often misunderstood text—a brief discourse to the people of Ammonihah exploring the nature of redemption and the establishment of God’s holy order of priesthood.
In this collection of essays, eight scholars examine Alma’s words from a broad range of disciplines and analytical approaches, from literary criticism to philosophy to comparative religious history. Their interpretive experiments open this text up to theological insights that inform devotion and prompt deep inquiry.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Summary Report
The Profession of Nehor and the Holy Order of God: Theology and Society in Ammonihah
Conversing and Calling in Alma 12 and 13
Angels and a Theology of Grace
The Heart in Alma 12 and 13
Obtaining Divine Mercy
Seams, Cracks, and Fragments: Notes on the Human Condition
A Preparatory Redemption
Called and Ordained: A Priesthood of All Believers in Alma 13
Contributors
Publication Information
ISBN 10: 978-0-8425-3025-5
Page Count: 105
Price: $ 15.95