“They Dwindle in Unbelief”

Brant Gardner

Redaction: These verses repeat Moroni’s earlier concepts but without adding substance to his argument. Such repetition is typical of oral discourse or stream-of-consciousness writing, not carefully crafted argument. This style supports the hypothesis that Moroni is writing as ideas present themselves, not from an outline. In a conversation or spontaneous lecture, we frequently emphasize our argument by repeating the important points, rather than developing new aspects of the argument.

Second Witness: Analytical & Contextual Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 6

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