I have read the Book of Mormon this way and I heartily concur--it is a wonderful experience. You quickly learn to recognize the voices of Nephi and Jacob and Benjamin and Alma 1 and Alma 2 and Mormon and Moroni. You realize that Helaman must not have liked writing much because there is nothing in his voice (Mormon had to do a lot of describing instead of his preferred quoting in that portion of the book)--it is an amazing experience and I encourage all my students to try it. Grant Hardy's Book of Mormon Reader's Edition makes it easier to read this way because you aren't distracted by the verses and references (which are wonderful to have, but not when you are trying to read straight through). Try it! It will increase your love for this book and the men who wrote it--and of course for Jesus Christ of which it so powerfully testifies.
Brent DuncanDecember 3, 2015
So cool to have been in a place or journey, where you could focus on reading in a long continuous context of thought. I had a similar experience with reading the Book of Mormon and came to the same place of appreciation and empathy for the thoughts and feelings of the writers.
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kateDecember 3, 2015
I have read the Book of Mormon this way and I heartily concur--it is a wonderful experience. You quickly learn to recognize the voices of Nephi and Jacob and Benjamin and Alma 1 and Alma 2 and Mormon and Moroni. You realize that Helaman must not have liked writing much because there is nothing in his voice (Mormon had to do a lot of describing instead of his preferred quoting in that portion of the book)--it is an amazing experience and I encourage all my students to try it. Grant Hardy's Book of Mormon Reader's Edition makes it easier to read this way because you aren't distracted by the verses and references (which are wonderful to have, but not when you are trying to read straight through). Try it! It will increase your love for this book and the men who wrote it--and of course for Jesus Christ of which it so powerfully testifies.
Brent DuncanDecember 3, 2015
So cool to have been in a place or journey, where you could focus on reading in a long continuous context of thought. I had a similar experience with reading the Book of Mormon and came to the same place of appreciation and empathy for the thoughts and feelings of the writers.
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