Irene Bates patriarchal blessing theme table
last update: 2018-09-12
(notes)
Irene Bates, in her 1993 Dialogue article on patriarchal blessings (Vol.26, No.3) cataloged the themes she observed in 744 patriarchal blessings. They are as follows:
| Themes | 1833-99 (N=560) | 1900-79 (N=184) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Remain until Second Coming | 57 | 4 |
| 2. See “last days” | 51 | 2 |
| 3. Command elements | 39 | 1 |
| 4. Perform miracles | 30 | 0 |
| 5. Have gift of healing | 60 | 9 |
| 6. Be one of “horns of Joseph” | 29 | 1 |
| 7. Prophesy | 18 | 2 |
| 8. Have visions | 25 | 2 |
| 9. Not taste of death | 6 | 0 |
| 10. Raise the dead | 8 | 0 |
| 11. Avenge blood of prophets | 12 | 0 |