Jan 07, 2009 i am a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. From 570 to 560 bc, nephi begins to write his small plates of nephi relegious history as commanded by god see. Second book of nephi x 2 nephi 2324 book of mormon. It focuses on the first principles of the gospel exclusively, including an expression of. In the book of mormon, sam was the third son of lehi, and elder brother to the prophet nephi. And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the b. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities.
The first part is found in 2 nephi 31 and is a complete, selfcontained unit. I argue that 2 nephi 4 is, in fact, a literary psalm, much like those of the old testament for three reasons. Jan 09, 2012 jacob, as found in the book of mormon, 2 nephi, the 9th chapter. This would have covered the time of the prophets ezekiel and daniel who were prophesying in babylon during the captivity. General conference of the church of jesus christ 306,632 views. I therefore call it to your attention and urge you to read carefully again and again that precious explanation harold b.
In the bible dictionary it says, in parables divine truth is presented by comparison with material things. The second book contains four prophetic discourses and treatises from three book of mormon prophets, lehi, jacob, and nephi1, as well as substantial excerpts of the prophecies of isaiah from the brass plates. Lehi explains that jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon jerusalem. Dec 05, 2009 268 videos play all the book of mormon audio full michael dinkelman preparation for the second coming duration. Click the book below to get the summary for that book. Well be tackling the isaiah chapters in 2 nephi in this post. It starts with god i think telling everyone in israel how screwed they are, and then just shifts to lehi babbling endlessly on his deathbed. Words of mormon chapter 1 mosiah chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5. Jesus christ did show himself unto the people of nephi, as the multitude were gathered together in the land bountiful, and did minister unto them. Josephus records how part of isaiahs prophecy was fulfilled.
Which of isaiahs writings are quoted in the book of mormon. And depending on ones definition of racism, it might or might not be. So its your cliff notes which you can rapidly familiarize yourself with everything that happens in the book of mormon. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Lee one of the most enlightening discourses ever delivered in regard to the atonement is found in the ninth chapter. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing. Jacob, as found in the book of mormon, 2 nephi, the 9th chapter.
Volume iv of the critical text of the book of mormon. We learn about the redemption and salvation through jesus christ, lehi also speaks about how there is no good without evil. But, behold, in the last days, or in the days of the gentilesyea, behold all the nations of the gentiles and also the jews, both those who shall come upon this land and those who shall be upon other lands, yea, even upon all the lands of the earth, behold, they will be drunken with iniquity and. Isaiah 5 what does the parable of the vineyard mean. But when its put in greater context not just of that one chapter, but of the whole bookwell, what most antimormons want it to meanits not really there. Posts about 1 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. The second book of nephi 2 nephi is a work written about 550 b.
Second nephi begins with lehi rehearsing and rehashing the same old stories from nephi s first book. But when its put in greater context not just of that one chapter, but of the whole bookwell, what most antimormons want it. Summary of 2 nephi lehi opens second nephi with his prophecies concerning the future of his posterity. An astounding message from god, written by isaiah isaiah 48, for everyone on earth at this time. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire. This chapter contains many intertextual references, which nephi used to. Yea, ye do stand well as if ye were supported by the hand of a god in the defense of your liberty and your property. How is it possible that nephi, in the book of mormon. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and. We could just stop here and the question would be adequately enough answered. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. Thus nephi was well over 40 years old and perhaps around about 50 when he proceeded to make his small plate record which we read in the book of mormon today.
Chapters 33 represent the conclusion of nephis great record. Had lehi been in jerusalem at the time, he would have been one of them. Lehi saw sam in his vision of the tree of life, noting that he ate the precious fruit, symbolizing the righteousness of sam, and that he would be saved. Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together. Nephi supposedly began his second record in the americas during 588 bce about the time of the destruction of jerusalem and continued to 545 bce. An essay on 2 nephi 31 the gospel according to nephi. An analysis of the false precepts and their effects in 2 nephi 28 the enemies of christ. Nephi tells why christ was baptizedmen must follow christ, be baptized, receive the holy ghost, and endure to the end to be savedrepentance and baptism are the gate to the strait and narrow patheternal life comes to those who keep the commandments after baptism. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23. The incredible journey begins god tells lehi in a dream to go into the wilderness with his family sariah, his wife, and four sons, laman, lemeul, sam, and nephilehi and his family leave jerusalemthey walk 400 km to the red sea in 3 dayslehi names a river that flows into the red sea after his evil son, laman, and a valley after his other evil son, lemuellaman and lemuel.
In all our readings and studies of 2 nephi chapters 33, have we possibly. Chapter 1 of 1 nephi reports in very brief but significant terms the essential facts about the call and public ministry of the prophet lehi. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse1 nephi. While studying the rosenvall edition of the book of mormon. The simplest answer, based upon all the available evidence and upon unanimous eyewitness testimony, is translators prerogative. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means. If this is the case, then where did nephi get this verse from. The book of 1 nephi is true because nephi says it is. A book of mormon summary is a short synopsis of every chapter in each book. A stray drop of ink and a quirk of nineteenthcentury penmanship make the difference.
Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published. Furthermore, when christ appeared to the nephites, he gave them the words of malachi, claiming that they did not have them iii nephi 26. And also, the voice of the son came unto me, saying. Book of mormon study questions 2 nephi middaymornings. Book of mormon plain english version1 nephichapter 3. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi. Title page, witness statements, 1 nephi 1 2 nephi 10. Analysis of 2 nephi 4 of the book of mormon 1083 words.
Ive been told that im too deep for some, but if you are willing, id love to have others join me in my quest for a greater understanding of the gospel. Jan 25, 2015 summary of 2 nephi lehi opens second nephi with his prophecies concerning the future of his posterity. Most modern editions of the book have been divided into chapters and verses. As they learn to appreciate its true value and content, it may help them. Lehi and his wife sariah, and his four sons, being called, beginning at the eldest laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi. Elder george reynolds apparently traced this name to an egyptian root. Jan 25, 2010 i know that some people use 2 nephi 5 as proof that the book of mormon is racist. Second book of nephi xii 2 nephi 2830 book of mormon. It seems he mourns because men will not value sacred knowledge enough to. Wherefore, my beloved brethren, i know that if ye shall follow the son. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. And 2 nephi 31 is one of the key texts in the book of mormons presentation of christs gospel.
Posts about 2 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. The longest portion, from mosiah through mormon chapter 7, is a trans lation of. It testifies of his divinity and of the necessity for a redeemer and. By the time of this commandment, nephi had separated himself and his followers from the follows of his rebelous elder brothers, the temple like unto solomons has been constructed and nephi has established. This portion of 1 nephi supposedly ocurred between 600 and 592 b. Online access to the book of mormon critical text project by royal skousen. God will demonstrate his power to those who reject his message. Even something like the fall of adam and eve, which appears to be a failure and. When jerusalem was sacked by the babylonians in 587 bc, the rulers were either killed or taken back to babylon. Behold, are they to be understood according to things which are spiritual, which shall come to. Summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. Jan 28, 2012 book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 28 page 3 of another man in the same institution, having about the same academic credentials, declared. Book of mormon central archive the gospel according to nephi.
I therefore call it to your attention and urge you to read carefully again and again that precious explanation. Mar 12, 2018 nephi is told to get the brass plates. First, it tells in a plain manner of christ and his gospel. He that is baptized in my name, to him will the father give the holy ghost, like unto me. And it came to pass that as the disciples of jesus were journeying and were preaching the things which they had both heard and seen, and were baptizing in the name of jesus, it came to pass that the disciples were gathered together and were united in mighty prayer and fasting. The doctrine of christ in 2 nephi 32 as an approach to the. The incredible journey begins god tells lehi in a dream to go into the wilderness with his family sariah, his wife, and four sons, laman, lemeul, sam, and nephi lehi and his family leave jerusalemthey walk 400 km to the red sea in 3 dayslehi names a river that flows into the red sea after his evil son, laman, and a valley after his other evil son, lemuellaman and lemuel. In chapter 15, isaiah uses a parable of the vineyard. Aug 17, 2018 the simplest answer, based upon all the available evidence and upon unanimous eyewitness testimony, is translators prerogative. I know that some people use 2 nephi 5 as proof that the book of mormon is racist. Each person must follow jesus will full purpose of heart by being baptized and reborn. Nephi quotes isaiah 29the book of mormon is a marvelous work and a wonder 27.
Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse. Nephi tells why christ was baptizedmen must follow christ, be baptized, receive the holy ghost, and endure to the end to be saved repentance. Maurine and scot proctor have taught book of mormon for many years. The book of mormon critical text project the book of. Royal skousen, analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon. But, then, we must get used to strange things if we are to read the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to.
Lehi received prophecies of the destruction of jerusalem. The concept of a body of people united by a common creed, which is what the book of mormon refers to here, is a new testament concept. Sep 11, 2014 summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23 chapter 24 chapter 25 chapter 26 chapter 27 chapter. In the book of mormon, the doctrine of christ is simple and direct. This is even more obvious when the book of mormon speaks of splinter and rival churches i nephi 22. I will show unto the children of men that it is yet a very little while and lebanon shall be turned into a fruitful field. All of these sentiments were expressed by the great prophet nephi in what is arguably the only psalm of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 4. Early in the book of mormon, nephi confided in sam. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. If the book of mormon said only what we wanted it to we wouldnt need it.
Consider how often the words of angels are recorded 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. Though nephi was restrained from saying more, the content of chapter 32 provides. There is no way that nephi could have known about malachis prophecies. Dec 05, 2009 book of mormon 2 nephi chapter 31 duration.