OLD TESTAMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS

This 99th and final Post is my way of making the articles in this Blog more accessible.

Scriptures and Old Testament Manuals.

LDS Bible.
LDS Triple Combination.
Gospel Doctrine Old Testament Teacher's Manual.
Old Testament Student Manual – Genesis to 2 Samuel.
Old Testament Student Manual – 1 Kings to Malachi.

Chiasms in the Books of the Old Testament.

Genesis.
  • In the Beginning.
    ⋅ The Creation of the Earth.
    ⋅ The Fall of Adam and Eve.
    ⋅ The Creation and the Fall—Chiasms.
    ⋅ The Story of Cain and Abel.
    ⋅ Noah and the Flood.
    ⋅ The Tower of Babel.
  • Abraham.
    ⋅ The Patriarchs.
    ⋅ Timeline from Abraham to Solomon.
    ⋅ Abraham in the Book of Genesis.
  • Jacob.
    ⋅ The Marriages of Isaac and Jacob.
    ⋅ Jacob in the Book of Genesis.
  • Joseph.
    ⋅ Joseph in the Book of Genesis I.
    ⋅ Joseph in the Book of Genesis II.
    ⋅ Joseph in the Book of Genesis III.
Exodus - Chiasms I, Chiasms II.
Leviticus - Chiasms.
Numbers - Chiasms I, Chiasms II.
Deuteronomy - Chiasms.
Joshua - Chiasms.
Judges - Chiasms.
Ruth - Chiasms.
1 Samuel - Chiasms I, Chiasms II, Chiasms III, Chiasms IV.
2 Samuel - Chiasms.
1 Kings - Chiasms.
2 Kings - Chiasms.
1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles - Chiasms.
  • Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles I.
  • Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles II.
  • Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles III.
  • Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles IV.
  • Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles V.
  • Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles VI.
  • Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles VII.
  • Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles VIII.
Ezra - Chiasms.
Nehemiah - Chiasms.
Esther - Chiasms.
Job - Chiasms.
Psalms - Chiasms 1-50, Chiasms 51-100, Chiasms 101-150.
Proverbs - Chiasms.
Ecclesiastes - Chiasms.
Song of Solomon - Chiasms.
Isaiah - Chiasms.
  • Isaiah in the Book of Mormon.
  • Isaiah Chiasms in the Book of Mormon.
  • Chiasms in the Book of Mormon I.
  • Chiasms in the Book of Mormon II.
  • Chiasms in the Book of Mormon III.
  • Chiasms in the Book of Mormon IV.
  • Chiasms in the Book of Mormon V.
  • Types of Christ.
  • The Names of God.
  • References to Christ in the Book of Mormon.
Jeremiah - Chiasms.
Lamentations - Chiasms.
Ezekiel - Chiasms.
Daniel - Chiasms.
Hosea - Chiasms.
Joel - Chiasms.
Amos - Chiasms.
Obadiah - Chiasms.
Jonah - Chiasms.
Micah - Chiasms.
Nahum - Chiasms.
Habakkuk - Chiasms.
Zephaniah - Chiasms.
Haggai - Chiasms.
Zechariah - Chiasms.
Malachi - Chiasms.

Timeline articles.

40000-12000 BP.
10000-9000 BC.
9000-8000 BC.
8000-7000 BC.
7000-6000 BC.
6000-5000 BC.
5000-4000 BC.
4000-3000 BC.
3000-2000 BC.
2000-1000 BC.
1000-900 BC.
900-800 BC.
800-700 BC.
700-600 BC.
600-500 BC.
500-400 BC.
400-300 BC.
300-200 BC.
200-100 BC.
100-1 BC.

Other articles.

Bibliography.
The Plan of Salvation.
The Visions of Eternity.
English and Hebrew Poetry.
The Birthright.
The Use of Stained Glass in LDS Buildings.
The Women of the Old Testament.
Introduction to and List of Ancient Texts and Authors.
The Intertestamental Period.
The 99 Names of God in the Qur'an.
Chiasms in the Qur'an.
The Ali Quli Qara'i (2005) Qur'an. (PDF)

THE INTERTESTAMENTAL PERIOD

This 98th penultimate Post discusses the four hundred year period between Malachi and John the Baptist (the last prophet of the Old Testament), known as The Intertestamental Period.

Posts 82, 84, 86, and 88 covered the ancient history of this same period, but here we will discuss in greater detail events that affected the part of the world known as Judea (or Judæa): Israel, the Northern and Southern kingdoms, Palestine, and the Hasmonean empire, among other names.

Instead of the usual Book of Mormon quote, I offer you the following.

In October 2018 General Conference, President Russell M. Nelson invited us to read the Book of Mormon before the end of the year and "mark each verse that speaks of or refers to the Savior." I accepted this invitation. Here are my References to Christ in the Book of Mormon. I put these references into a spreadsheet. I can email it to you if you are interested. Just ask.

CHIASMS IN ZECHARIAH & MALACHI

This 97th Post accompanies Gospel Doctrine lesson 48, "The Great and Dreadful Day of the Lord".

This lesson includes material from Zechariah (chapters 10-14) and Malachi.

See my collections of Chiasms in Zechariah and Chiasms in Malachi.

"I testify that Joseph Smith was and is the prophet of this last dispensation. It was he who, through the gift and power of God, translated this holy book [The Book of Mormon]. This is the book that will help to prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord." (Russell M. Nelson, October 2017.)

ANCIENT TEXTS AND AUTHORS

This 96th Post contains my Introduction to my List of Ancient Texts and Authors.

Notice how there is virtually no true writing until long after Adam and Eve were driven out of the Garden of Eden. People who looked like us, wore clothing, had fire, and used tools, had been around for at least 40 thousand years, but there was little innovation and no writing. See my Post People Before Adam and Eve, and my earlier post from my 2008 To Be Or Not To Be Blog.

I've collected books and online articles about the ancient texts for more then twenty-five years. About ten years ago I tried to summarize what I'd done in a series of Excel spreadsheets. I relied heavily on Wikipedia, which, in my opinion, is the best overall source of unbiased, factual information on the internet.

I had problems with the hyperlinks when I sorted the spreadsheets, so I never finished the project.

Now, ten years later, I've just revised the spreadsheet for the period down to 1 BC. I've checked the links and added some new material, but like almost everything I do, this is a work in progress.

"The Book of Mormon makes the solemn declaration that Jesus is the Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. . . . When you read the Book of Mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the book - from its first chapter to the last - the Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God." (Russell M. Nelson.)

CHIASMS IN THE QUR'AN

This 95th Post shows some examples of Chiasms in the Qur'an.

The Qur'an wasn't written until after AD 600, so it is not part of the Old Testament.

Read the Qur'an. It might help you understand Islam, the source of so much conflict in today's world.

I've collected over twenty English translations of the Qur'an, and I've read it several times. Here is the Al Hilali & Khan translation.

"The Book of Mormon both illuminates the teachings of the Master and exposes the tactics of the adversary. The Book of Mormon teaches true doctrine to dispel false religious traditions—such as the erroneous practice of performing infant baptisms. The Book of Mormon gives purpose to life by urging us to ponder the potential of eternal life and “never-ending happiness.” The Book of Mormon shatters the false beliefs that happiness can be found in wickedness and that individual goodness is all that is required to return to the presence of God. It abolishes forever the false concepts that revelation ended with the Bible and that the heavens are sealed today." (Russell M. Nelson, October 2017.)

CHIASMS IN EZRA, NEHEMIAH, & HAGGAI

This 94th Post accompanies Gospel Doctrine lesson 47, "Let Us Rise Up and Build".

Material from Ezra and Nehemiah is included in this lesson. Haggai is not included in the Gospel Doctrine lessons.

In about 457 BC, Ezra was sent to Jerusalem by king Artaxerxes to teach the laws of God. In about 445 BC, Nehemiah and Haggai were sent to tell the Jews to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and the Temple. (Some sources place Haggai nearly a hundred years earlier.)

See my collections of Chiasms in Ezra, Chiasms in Nehemiah, and Chiasms in Haggai.

"I promise that as you prayerfully study the Book of Mormon every day, you will make better decisions - every day. I promise that as you ponder what you study, the windows of heaven will open, and you will receive answers to your own questions and direction for your own life. I promise that as you daily immerse yourself in the Book of Mormon, you can be immunized against the evils of the day, even the gripping plague of pornography and other mind-numbing addictions." (Russell M. Nelson.)

CHIASMS IN GENESIS

This is my 93rd Post. Some of the Chiasms in Genesis were included in the first twenty Posts, but the book has an even greater wealth of chiastic content. I've divided it into four parts.

In the Beginning - Genesis 1-10.
The Life of Abraham - Genesis 11-25.
The Life of Jacob - Genesis 25-36.
The Life of Joseph - Genesis 36-50.

The Book of Mormon also has an amazing collection of Hebrew Poems.

Chiasms in the Book of Mormon 1: English, Spanish.
Chiasms in the Book of Mormon 2: English, Spanish.
Chiasms in the Book of Mormon 3: English, Spanish.
Chiasms in the Book of Mormon 4: English, Spanish.
Chiasms in the Book of Mormon 5: English, Spanish.

OTHER BOOKS

This 92nd Post covers five Old Testament books that are not included in any of the Gospel Doctrine Lessons. Here they are in the order found in the KJV Bible.

Song of Solomon and Chiasms in Song of Solomon.
Obadiah and Chiasms in Obadiah.
Nahum and Chiasms in Nahum.
Habakkuk and Chiasms in Habakkuk.
Zephaniah and Chiasms in Zephaniah.

Russell M. Nelson: "Study of the Book of Mormon is most rewarding when one focuses on its primary purpose—to testify of Jesus Christ." The Book of Mormon is the "only book that the Lord Himself has testified to be true, . . . It will bring you closer to the Lord and His loving power, . . . [The Lord] has promised that those who live by the precepts of this book ‘shall receive a crown of eternal life.’"

CHIASMS IN DANIEL II

This 91st Post accompanies Gospel Doctrine lesson 46, "A Kingdom, Which Shall Never Be Destroyed".

This lesson includes material from Daniel 2.

See my collection of Chiasms in Daniel. This is used in Posts #89 and #91.

"The Lord provided a guide--a spiritual road map--to help us achieve success in our journey. We call that guide the standard works, so named because they--the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price--constitute the standard by which we should live. They serve as a standard of reference, as are standards of time, weights, and measures that are kept in national bureaus of standards" (Russell M. Nelson, "Living by Scriptural Guidance," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 17).

BIBLIOGRAPHY

This 90th post is a Bibliography of the sources of my collection of chiastic materials.

This list is almost entirely made up of articles I gathered thirty years ago. Some of the authors no longer have a web presence. I've tried to find links to as many of them as possible. I'm certain many new investigators have material online that isn't in my collection. I've included links to a couple of other bibliographies that I found while I was compiling my list.

Today I like to document everything, but thirty years ago I was just interested in finding new chiasms, and for the most part I didn't record who discovered and diagrammed each one. Chiasmus Exchange, by Stephen Palmer, and Bible Literary Structure, by Hajime Murai, two of my main sources, mostly don't say where they got their material either. Nos autem culpant.

“The normal way of dealing with the Book of Mormon ‘scientifically’ has been first to attribute to the Book of Mormon something it did not say, and then to refute the claim by scientific statements that have not been proven” (Hugh Nibley, "Since Cumorah," 2nd ed. [Provo: FARMS, 1981], 214.).

CHIASMS IN DANIEL I & ESTHER

This 89th Post accompanies Gospel Doctrine lesson 45, "If I Perish, I Perish".

This lesson includes material from Daniel 1, Daniel 3, Daniel 6, Esther 3-5, and Esther 7-8.

See my collections of Chiasms in Daniel, and Chiasms in Esther.

“Moroni did not promise a manifestation of the Holy Ghost to those who seek to know the truth of the Book of Mormon for hypothetical or academic reasons, even if they ‘ask with a sincere heart.’ The promise of Moroni is for those who are committed in their hearts to act upon the manifestation if it is received. Prayers based on any other reason have no promise because they are not made ‘with real intent’” (Dallin H. Oaks, Pure in Heart [1988], 19–20).

100 TO 1 BC

This 88th post is an outline of information about the period from 100 to 1 BC.

These Outlines of History are just that: Outlines. They contain links to additional information. Each one is a work in progress and none is as complete or as well organized as I would have liked. I hope you enjoy them anyway.

"If you are struggling, confused, or spiritually lost, I urge you to do the one thing I know will get you back on track. Begin again to prayerfully study the Book of Mormon and live its teachings every day, every day, every day! I testify of the profound power in the Book of Mormon that will change your life and strengthen your resolve to follow Christ. The Holy Ghost will change your heart and help you see “things as they really are.” He will show you what you need to do next" (Kevin W. Pearson, General Conference, April 2015).

CHIASMS IN EZEKIEL II

This 87th Post accompanies Gospel Doctrine lesson #44, "Every Thing Shall Live Whither the River Cometh".

This lesson includes material from Ezekiel 43, Ezekiel 44, and Ezekiel 47.

See my collection of Chiasms in Ezekiel. This collection is used for Posts 85 and 87.

"The coming forth of the Book of Mormon is a sign to the entire world that the Lord has commenced to gather Israel and fulfill those covenants that He made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We not only teach that concept, but we get to participate. We do so as we help to gather the elect of the Lord on both sides of the veil" (Russell M. Nelson, New Mission Presidents Seminar, June 2012).