Adamic language

The Adamic language is a term for the language believed by followers of some religions to have been spoken by all humans from the creation of Adam until the time of the Tower of Babel (as related in the Bible). In previous centuries, many scholars believed that the Adamic language was identical with Hebrew, and that all languages are descended from it. Today it is an open question if a Proto-World[?] language existed.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes in the existence of the Adamic language, but believes it is a different language from Hebrew. Joseph Smith, Brigham Young and other early leaders of the Church claimed to have received several words in the Adamic language in revelations. Some Mormons believe that the Adamic language will be restored as the universal language of humankind at the end of the world.

The name of the Mormon settlement "Adam-ondi-Ahman[?]" in Daviess County, Missouri, U.S., is supposedly in the Adamic language. Also, some allegedly Adamic words were used in the Temple Endowment prior to 1990. While no written copy of them is available, they were pronounced the same as the English words "Pay Lay Ale". The given English translation was "Oh God, hear the words of my mouth." The English translation is used in the rite today.

External links:

• In Search of the Adamic Language, Meridian Magazine (http://www.meridianmagazine.com/sci_rel/010808adamic)