It teaches that the adamic fall was a good event necessary for the progress of humanity. Third nephi, the eleventh subdivision of the book of mormon. According to the book, it was written by the ancient prophet nephi. Jacob said, behold, my beloved brethren, i, jacob, have been called of god, and ordained after the manner of his holy order, and have been consecrated by my brother nephi. Book of mormon, 1840, page v the joseph smith papers. This would explain why nephi would add flying to the attributes of the fiery serpents. About the book the third annual book of mormon symposium at byu in this volume, twentytwo scholars comment knowledgeably on a variety of themes evoked by the prophetic words of isaiah, lehi, nephi, and jacob as given in 2 nephi. Book of mormon, 1841, page i the joseph smith papers.
The second book of nephi usually referred to as second nephi or 2 nephi, is the second book of the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains an important prophecy about a descendant of the. I will discuss the way to perfection near the end of the text, but for now lets turn to the mormon scriptures. Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together. The original translation of the title did not include the word second. Nephi would have recognized his own vision in these themes and understood their. Isaiah also teaches that a remnant of israel will return to the mighty god or the holy one of israel 10. And the days of the children of men were prolonged, according to the will of god, that they might repent while in the flesh. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities.
It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. Many of isaiahs prophecies in the book of mormon are about the last days. The passage under investigation, 2 nephi 2 in the book of mormon, presents a unique philosophy pertaining to the role of the adamic fall, sin in the cosmos, and the role of sin in relation to god. Nephi is regarded by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as a major figure in the book of mormon, as a prophet, political leader, and record keeper. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1999. Lesson manual lds seminary teachers manual for lesson 34. Original 1830 book of mormon page numbers redwith corresponding 1981 current book of mormon verses. Where did joseph smith get his ideas about the physical and spiritual gathering of israel. An extension of the doctrine of the remnants returning would not be clear without the book of mormon retention of the plural lands of promise 2 nephi 24. Nephi invites those who do not believe in his words to believe in christ.
Second nephi, the second subdivision of the book of mormon. Artifacts found in jerusalem dated to the 8th7th century bc depict wingedserpents which scholars believe represent the fiery serpents mentioned in the bible. Come to understanding and learn doctrine religious. In the book of mormon, nephi tells the biblical story of the fiery serpents, but adds an interesting detail. Marsh was led to the book of mormon without knowing it 2 nephi 21. Israel will be gathered when the book of mormon comes forththe gentiles will be established as a free people in americathey will be saved if they believe and obey. Book of mormon videos official trailer 2 nephi enos. The book of mormon videos based on 2 nephi enos will cover what prophets in the ancient americas taught concerning the gospel of jesus.
Page 1 of 80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 the second book of nephi an account of the death of lehi. Contradictions in lds scriptures utah lighthouse ministry. First nephi, the first subdivision of the book of mormon. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. A variety of individuals throughout the book of mormon were named after him, including all of the kings in the early nephite civilization. Smith, gossamer thin, 335338 notes the parallels in 2 nephi 26.
As smith illustrates, a thin string or thread is the most common meaning of flaxen cord in the 19th century translation environment of the book of mormon p. The first time we hear about the curse of dark or black skin in the book of mormon is 2 nephi 5. How does the doctrine of christ relate to the ancient. And having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless having been highly favored of the lord in all my days, yea, having had a great knowledge of the goodness and the mysteries of god, therefore i make a record of my proceedings in my days. The stem of jesse christ will judge in righteousnessthe knowledge of god will cover the earth in the millenniumthe lord will raise an ensign and gather israelcompare isaiah 11. The phrases describe a previous condition and its succeeding condition, pivoting upon causation. Above all, were these words given by the gift and power of god. God has the power to make great things come out of that which appears. The stem of jesse christ will judge in righteousnessthe knowledge of god will cover the earth in the millenniumthe lord will raise an ensign. And now, behold, if adam had not transgressed he would not have fallen, but he would have remained in the. These same themes are prevalent within isaiah 2 14 quoted in 2 nephi 1224. Kent brown, the exodus pattern in the book of mormon, byu studies quarterly 30, no. Nephi s vision of the end times in 1 nephi 14 describes it as a time of gods power and glory, his blessing of the righteous, and his punishment of the unrepentant. Lecture 21 book of mormon 2 nephi 2528 nephi s prophecy of our times hugh nibley mormon by nibley bookofmormon.
Lehi gives his family a final blessing 2 nephi 14 book of mormon by book of mormon videos. Why new testament words and phrases are in the book of mormon part 9. He prophesied about the restoration of the gospel, the prophet joseph smith, the. The lord told nephi that if his brothers rebelled they would be cut off from the presence of the lord 1 nephi 2.
But just as nephi s vision in 1 nephi 14, and just as isaiahs prophecies in 2 nephi 23 and 24 all end in the victory of god, nephi concludes his exposition of isaiahs revelations on a set of very promising notes. Fourth nephi, the twelfth subdivision of the book of mormon. This powerful call for the captive daughter of zion to rise up and shake off the dust and bands of bondage will be quoted again by jesus in 3 nephi 20. Why did the book of mormon prophets quote so frequently from the writings of isaiah. Chapter 21 the messiah will be a light to the gentiles and will free the prisonersisrael will be gathered with power in the last dayskings will be their nursing fatherscompare isaiah 49.
And behold, in thy childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow, because of the rudeness of thy brethren. Small plates of nephi, part of the source material for the book of mormon. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing. The book of mormon seminary manual says this chapter has a theme. The fourth stage is about the end times and final judgement. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The same book of mormon writer, nephi, noted that all people, black and white, bond and free, male and female are acceptable before god 2 nephi 26. What does the book of mormon mean by skin of blackness. How does the doctrine of christ relate to the ancient temple. Thou art my a firstborn in the days of my tribulation in the wilderness. We labor diligently to persuade our children to believe in. The lord warns nephi to depart into the wilderness. The curse is expressed in two antithetically parallel phrases. Thompson, isaiah 5051, the israelite autumn festivals, and the covenant speech of jacob in 2 nephi 610, in isaiah in the book of mormon, ed.
Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 9 originally aired. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. Nephi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches that the scriptures contain the words of christ, and they teach us to do good. In the book of mormon, the daughter of zion appears in quotations of isaiah.
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