Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. In chapters 23, welch views the nephite sermon in a temple context. The covenants presented in the book of mormon can be found particularly in 3 nephi. This book was first called iii nephi in the 1879 edition and third nephi in the 1920 edition of the book of mormon. The book of nephi the son of nephi, who was the son of helaman and helaman was the son of helaman, who was the son of alma, who was the son of alma, being a descendant of nephi who was the son of lehi, who came out of jerusalem in the first year of the reign of zedekiah, the king of judah. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 18, no. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. In preaching to the people of jerusalem, where they live, lehi is rejected, and the lord commands him to flee into the wilderness with his family. The voice of god introduces jesus christ to the inhabitants of america in 34 ad, as found in the book of mormon. However, these chapters as used by nephi in the book of mormon do exhibit a balance that effectively demonstrates the related concepts of scattering and gathering. Alma 45 heading the account of the people of nephi. 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. Invite the class to follow along, looking for what the coming forth of these things.
It is clear that 3 nephi contains some of the most moving and powerful passages in all scripture. See also book of mormon central, why did jesus deliver a version of the sermon on the mount at the temple in bountiful. This is the third temple mentioned in the book of mormon. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. Richard lloyd anderson has suggested that book of mormon is a. We showcase an extremely comprehensive array of hb mormon and related items. Contrary to the claims of our critics, there are impressive findings that make it difficult to explain away the book of mormon as a nineteenthcentury fraud from joseph smith. Christs interpretation of isaiah 52s my servant in 3 nephi, by gay strathearn, in journal of the book. The words of mormon contains editorial commentary by mormon. Susan easton black, finding christ through the book of mormon, camille williams. Readers may wonder, though, why mormon chose this chapter of all places to reveal his identity to later audiences. Hence, the book of 3 nephi is a very important and significant book of scripture. Explain that 1 nephi 22 is nephis commentary on the words of isaiah found in 1. Christs interpretation of isaiah 52s my servant in 3 nephi.
Mormon intended the writings in 3 nephi for two groups. Cloward, the saviors missionary training sermon in 3 nephi, in the book of mormon. As latterday saints, we know who we are and what god expects us to become. No poll has been taken, and many of us including you agree with hugh nibley that recording in the brass plates and book of mormon was done in egyptian language and script by trained scribes.
Review of books on the book of mormon 31 1991 neal a. Book of mormon central archive a comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. It testifies of jesus christ, his prophets, and the doctrines of salvation. It contains an account of the visit of jesus christ to the inhabitants of ancient america. They see and feel and know, one by one, that he is indeed god of the whole earth. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi.
Elias an epic of the ages by orson f whitney 1904 1st ed hb lds mormon book. Hb mormon for sale vintage advertising collectibles. God said, let us make man in our image, after our likeness. So god created man in his own image, in the image of god created he him. While abridging nephis record, mormon also included his own commentary and testimony see 3. The son of nephi, who was the son of helaman, usually referred to as third nephi or 3 nephi, is one of fifteen books that make up the book of mormon. Modern commentary on an ancient themeadministered by adam, composed in christ, sealed by smith, and published by pratt. No painter, no matter how much of an artist he is, can make a genuine rembrandt. All down through the ages this law has been a fixed and definite one. In 3 nephi 5, mormon digressed into a commentary about record. Nephi is commanded to build a shiphis brethren oppose himhe exhorts them by recounting the history of gods dealings with israelhe is filled with the power of godhis brethren are forbidden to touch him, lest they whither as. The sermon on the mount as contained in both the bible and the book of mormon is the lords blueprint for perfection.
Discussions on the book of mormon 3 nephi 14 originally aired. Through your study of these sacred principles in the book of mormon, you will gain insights that will help you stay faithful and remain on the road to perfection. The book of mormon primarily represents the nephite point of view. Mormon central is created for persons who wish to discover and explore mormon topics. Posts about 3 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. Lehi was an inspired prophet, who led his family out of jerusalem shortly before it was destroyed and was promised a chosen land for his posterity. Gray, a critical and exegetical commentary on the book of isaiah ixxvii, international critical commentary.
Jesus quoted key phrases, often in inverted order, from the sermon on the mount 3 nephi 1214 in subsequent book of mormon chapters 3 nephi 1528, thus demonstrating that the sermon was accepted as an authoritative text establishing and defining jesuss kingdom on earth. This book is an extended treatment of 3 nephi 1118 and, as the title suggests, a comparison with matthew 57. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse1 nephi. In chapter 5, he analyzes differences between the 3 nephi and matthew accounts. Commentary on the book of ether chapters 35 book of.
While an awareness of this balance can be a helpful learning tool for modern students, and may have been intended as a. As you can see from the sample, the format is a segment of scripture, such as a chapter, followed by commentary and cross references. Why is light an appropriate symbol for the birth of christ. Book of mormon commentary 1 nephi 17 hunters castle. He is the author of the first two books in the book of mormon. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published with the permission of the neal a. Why has 3 nephi been called the crown jewel of the book of. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this weeks scripture reading. It is an account of a specific group of people whose ancestors came from jerusalem in the early 6th century b. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. The book of mormon is an ancient text that was written in the western hemisphere in the late 4th and early 5th centuries a. Discussions on the book of mormon 3 nephi 39 originally aired. Welch, seeing third nephi as the holy of holies of the book of mormon, journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 19, no. Its really like a guided tour through the book of mormon.
Richard lloyd anderson has suggested that book of mormon is a guidebook for our age because it collects foundational doctrines, and these are bound together in the central practice of partaking of the sacrament, as portrayed in 3 nephi. The first one was built by nephi, after the manner of the temple of solomon 2 ne 5. And they were marveling and wondering one with another and were shewing one to another the. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of. Welch concluded that christs sermon at the temple in bountiful restores covenantal and. Readers will be inspired and stimulated by the informed commentary that will help them reach deeper and richer meanings in this sublime scripture.
The following year, a tremendous storm of unprecedented magnitude strikes the land. Ezra taft benson it is clear that 3 nephi contains some of the most moving and powerful passages in all scripture. A book of mormon commentary that is thorough and comprehensive. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 29 page 1 of 3 introduction to 2 nephi 29 joseph fielding smith insists that the lord has always followed the law of witnesses in granting new revelation to the people. The 3 nephi text, like that of the entire book of mormon, is shown to be remarkably efficient and to give extraordinary unity and coherence to. Cloward was an instructor in the institute of religion at cedar city, utah, when this was published. Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 volume 8number 1 article 4 1996 monte s. But columbuss voyages also set in motion the series of events leading up to the restoration of the gospel of jesus christincluding the coming forth the book of mormon and its use to restore the children of lehi to a knowledge of their privileged status as covenant people of the lord 1 nephi. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc.
Introduction preface 1 nephi chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5. In 3 nephi 5, mormon digressed into a commentary about record keeping 3 nephi 5. Wade brown, the godinspired language of the book of mormon. Now is the time for her to come forth and assume the dignity and power that were once hers. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon, john w. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. What can we learn from the prayers recorded in the book of mormon. This was an almost impossible task for multiple reasons see the commentary on 1 ne. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on. A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book. Nephi, as the faithful and obedient son, was chosen by the lord to be the ruler and teacher over the family and their people after. His promises to the house of israel and the gentiles can be found in 3 nephi 20.
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