King Benjamin's Speech: "That Ye May Learn Wisdom

King Benjamin's Speech: "That Ye May Learn Wisdom by Welch, John W.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780934893305.

For readers of the Book of Mormon, King Benjamins speech is a treasure trove of inspiration, wisdom, eloquence, and spiritual insight. King Benjamins Speech: “That Ye May Learn Wisdom” is the most substantial collection of studies ever to focus exclusively on this landmark address.The contributors examine this speech in the multifaceted contexts in which it was delivered: as a classic speech of a departing leader near the time of his death, as the focus of an annual festival season mandated anciently under the law of Moses, as part of a covenant renewal ceremony delivered within the sacred precinct of the Nephite temple in Zarahemla, and as preparation for the coronation of a new king.Historical and linguistic tools and information are employed in these essays to help the reader to better grasp the speechs historical setting, its doctrinal implications, its literary qualities, its influence then and now, and its overall brilliance. This book contains the complete text of the speech along with detailed notes, cross-references, textual commentary, and a select bibliography.