Wait… There’s a DOUBLE Chiasm in the Book of Mormon!?

Cardon Ellis (the host) and Jonah Barnes (an associate professor and expert in apocryphal studies) dive into a fascinating literary discovery from the Book of Mormon—what Jonah Barnes describes as a "double chiasm" or concentric chiasms in Alma chapter 24, specifically in the speech of King Anti-Nephi-Lehi. The duo starts on a light note, joking about seeing chiasms everywhere (even in sandwiches), before digging into the structure and thematic relevance of chiasmus—a literary pattern often associated with Hebrew texts. Jonah Barnes explains that while chiasms are known in the Book of Mormon, he discovered two overlapping or concentric chiasms centering around key verses involving the words “stain” and “brethren.” ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️ 00:00 "Bury Our Weapons Chapter" 05:54 "Atonement: Blood and Liquid Imagery" 06:56 "Joseph Smith and Atonement" 10:34 "Brethren and Chiasm Reflections" 15:10 "Chiasm Analysis and Scribal Insertions" 18:45 Hiawatha Wampum Belt Misalignment 22:51 "Bury the Hatchet Origins" 25:15 Mesoamerica to Northeast Connection 26:51 "Repent and Embrace Forgiveness" 30:17 Monkey, Typewriter, Chiasmus Theory 33:25 "Discussion on Alma 24 Insights" Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @wardradio   Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... Visit us for this and more at: WardRadio.com To subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit:    / @wardradiowomen   To Subscribe to Cardon Ellis' Adventure Channel, please visit:    / @cardonellisadventures   The following authors and/or sponsors are generously offering discounts on their gospel-related publication to Ward Radio listeners. ⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardr... ⚡For a discount on Tiny 3D Temples, Save 15% with code WARDRADIO at checkout or visit tiny3dtemples.com/wardradio ⚡Family: A Rhyming Proclamation for Kids book visit the following link https://plainandpreciouspublishing.co... . Use the code "Ward Radio" for 10% off. ⚡To Order Jonah’s Book, “Lost Gems of Genesis” visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://plainandpreciouspublishing.co... For 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIO For a 5% discount on Go and Do Travel, visit goanddotravel.com and use the promo code WARDRADIO5 #christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeck To support the channel: Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightM... Paypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia CashApp: $WardRadio Follow us at: Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdy Facebook: @WardRadioWorldwide Twitter: WardRadioShow TikTok: WardRadioWorldwide