The Liahona: Miracles by Small Means by Alan Miner
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The Liahona: Miracles by Small Means

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Quick Overview: A dentist-scholar's exploratory study arguing that the Book of Mormon's Liahona may have functioned, in part, as a magnetic compass, drawing on scripture, ancient maritime history, and Joseph Smith's cultural world.
by Alan Miner
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In this speculative work of LDS apologetics, Alan C. Miner investigates whether the Liahona—the 'ball' or 'director' that guided Lehi's family—could have contained a magnetic spindle. Working question by question through the Book of Mormon narrative, ancient Chinese, Indian, Arabian, and Phoenician navigation, Native American origin traditions, and the meaning of 'compass' in Joseph Smith's world, Miner builds a case that the instrument may have been at least partly magnetic. He is careful to affirm that God works miracles while inviting readers to consider fresh historical perspectives.

  • Answers one of the most-asked Book of Mormon questions: what exactly was the Liahona?
  • Takes readers on a globe-spanning tour of ancient navigation from China to Phoenicia to the Frankincense Trail
  • Challenges the 'faith-only' interpretation with a fresh 'small means' magnetic theory
  • Rich, footnote-heavy research from a dedicated Book of Mormon scholar
“And thus we see that by small means the Lord can bring about great things.”

Perfect for a committed Latter-day Saint who loves Book of Mormon studies, apologetics, and deep-dive historical speculation about ancient scripture.

Product Details

Author
Alan Miner
Format
Paperback
Pages
232
Dimensions
6x9 in
Interior
Black and White
Weight
10.1 oz
ISBN
9781462111374
SKU
11374
Imprint
CFI
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