Dr. Einar C. Erickson
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Even more striking if possible is the fact that the term for overseer, inspector or superintendent is literally translated in the New Testament as Bishop and they were the sons of Aaron who the overseers, inspectors and superintendents

The Dead Sea Scrolls -- Possible Parallels to Mormon Doctrine and Practices - 26 - Zenos the Lost Prophet

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26. ZENOS A LOST PROPHET:
The Olive Tree references and possibly a missing prophet from the Old Testament times but preserved din the Brass Plates, may have some parallels in the BOOK OF HYMNS, OR THE PSALMS OF THANKGIVING. GASTER, pp 175-177 translates some verses, particularly viii, 4-36, which one might compare with Jacob 5:66-76, 7:26, in the Book of Mormon. Some attention needs to be given to this part of the Psalms.

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