Synagogues

Synagogues in the

Book of Mormon

Lehi Prophesy Jerusalem MormonThe Book of Mormon anachronistically mentions “synagogues,” which did not exist in Israel until long after Lehi’s departure for the New World.

For discussions of this subject, see the following articles:

John A. Tvedtnes, “Ancient Israelite Synagogues,” on this web site.

See William J. Adams, Jr., “Synagogues in the Book of Mormon,” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 9/1 (2000).