“They Did Call Him Their King”

Brant Gardner

This secret combination had desired a king which, in the Mesoamerican context, meant a distinctive style of living. These people were adopting the social hierarchies that they saw around them, which included the rise of kings in Mesoamerican city-states. Jacob’s followers were simply following a larger cultural trend.

Second Witness: Analytical & Contextual Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 5

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