Analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon. And jacob and joseph also, being young, having need of much nourishment, were grieved because of the afflictions of their mother. The second book of nephi 2 nephi is a work written about 550 b. Choose from 500 different sets of book of mormon ether 1 flashcards on quizlet. This meaning applies in this verse see also 2 nephi 21. Jun 17, 2012 book of mormon audio 1 nephi chapter 17 duration. In the book of mormon, nephi tells the biblical story of the fiery serpents, but adds an interesting detail. Artifacts found in jerusalem dated to the 8th7th century bc depict wingedserpents which scholars believe represent the fiery serpents mentioned in the bible. We have history mixed with a bit of spiritual stuff primarily focused around nephi s vision. The marvelous work and a wonder which the lord brings to pass in the last days is the establishment of the kingdom of god on earth, the gathering of israel, and the fulfillment of the covenants that the. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on. Due to covid 19 concerns, our stores are closed to customers. The original translation of the title did not include the word second.
An overview of book of mormon history 1993 duration. With this context and commentary as preparation, nephi then copies from the brass plates those. The books of 1st and 2nd nephi, sometimes referred to as the small plates of nephi, were written by nephi many years after the events they describe happened, when nephi was an old man. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver. As noted above, both the book of nephi and the book of 2 maccabees use the word nephi in their opening chapter. Teachings and commentary on 2 nephi scott woodward. These included the five books of moses, which gave an account of the creation of the world, and also of adam and eveand also a record of the jews from the beginning, even down to the commencement of the reign of zedekiah, king of judah. The version that nephi is quoting makes the verse clearer, showing that jesus christ will bring gladness and joy. Jul 06, 2011 the contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon and the gift and power. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing. The first portion the first six books, ending with omni is a translation from the small plates of nephi.
The scriptural commentary presented here is based on books of scripture recognized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, so youll see scriptures from several books like the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, etc. We also have a limited number of associates in our stores addressing essential needs and functions and, in some stores, are able to serve you curbside if the need arises. An account of lehi, and his wife sariah, and his four sons being called, beginning at the eldest, laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi. This represents the fifth time that nephi has mentioned this doctrine. Times, 222 as taken from commentaries on isaiah in the book of mormon, ed.
Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 6 hunters castle. Because nephi is expounding on isaiah, rather than simply quoting, his words cast a great deal of light on this passage. Book of mormon chapter 14 3 nephi 14 flashcards quizlet. The prophecies of the prophets religious studies center.
A bible the word bible comes from biblea, an original greek word not used by hebrew prophets. Nephi says that understanding isaiah requires that we know the manner. The book of mormon comprises fifteen main parts or divisions, known, with one exception, as books, usually designated by the name of their principal author. This would explain why nephi would add flying to the. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Fair study aidsgospel doctrinebook of mormonlesson.
Alma, helaman, third, fourth nephi mormon, ether, and. On one hunting trip, nephi accidentally breaks his bow, and returns home empty handed, much to the dismay of the rest of the group. Book of mormon charts charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. Due to covid19 concerns, our stores are closed to customers. Who is the son of nephi one of the disciples of jesus christ, usually referred to as fourth nephi or 4 nephi. Commentary on the book of mormon, volume i the small plates. See book of mormon central, why would god choose an uneducated man to translate the book of mormon. The holy bible book 40 matthew kjv dramatized audio duration. Although the transition point is much more 1 nephi 19 rather than 2 nephi. We learn about the redemption and salvation through jesus christ, lehi also speaks about how there is no good without evil.
The savior had more to say and he did not fulfill this commandment until all of his sermon comprising 3 nephi 2022 was given. Lehi explains that jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon jerusalem. Analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon, the fourth volume in professor royal skousen s ongoing book of mormon critical text project, represents the central task of the project. Nevertheless, the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at first he lightly afflicted the land of zebulun, and the land of naphtali, and afterwards did more grievously afflict by the way of. Apparently, he understands that we learn through repetition.
Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon sharman bookwalter hummel, editor selections from all four volumes teachings of the book of mormon by hugh w. The book of nephi the son of nephi, who was the son of helaman third nephi 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. The books of mosiah through 4 nephi are mormons abridgement taken from the large plates see commentary for 1 nephi 9. A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book. Neefy, is one of the fifteen books that make up the book of mormon. John tvedtnes, the book of mormon and other hidden books. It was translated and produced by joseph smith who founded the church in 1830. 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.
Commentary on the book of ether chapters 35 book of mormon. Summary of 2 nephi lehi opens second nephi with his prophecies concerning the future of his posterity. Miner, personal notes see the commentary on the title page. Jan 25, 2015 throughout the remainder of the text for 2 nephi is the teaching of both nephi and jacob. In 1 nephi 14 he summarized the preceding chapters and again concluded with amen. Sep 11, 2014 summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 32 page 2 of 11 the gift of the holy ghost can come only after proper and authorized baptism, and is conferred by the laying.
Posts about 2 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. See book of mormon central, why did the book of mormon come forth as a miracle. And it came to pass that as i, nephi, went forth to slay food, behold, i did break my bow, which was made of fine steel. Dec 29, 2008 as i read nephis two books, they fall into a fourfold structure one that is made clear in a number of metadiscursive parts of nephis text. This book was first called iv nephi in the 1879 edition and fourth nephi in the 1920 edition of book of mormon fourth nephi is amount the shorter books in the book of. I believe it may be read and enjoyed by the casual student of the book of mormon who might, for example, find use for it as a reference source. First nephi chapters 19 through 22 introduce us to zenos, zenock, and neum and give us our first quotations from isaiah. Nephi first gives a detailed testimony of the atoning sacrifice of the god of israel, his rejection, and the scattering of gods covenant people, quoting zenos, zenock, and neum chap.
Book of mormon commentary volume two entitled these records are true is 532 pages in length and covers the books of jacob, enos, jarom, omni, words of mormon and mosiah. In the original 1830 edition of the book of mormon, some portions of nephis vision indicate that christ was considered to be the father, not a separate individual. John sorenson, the geography of book of mormon events. Teachings and commentary on 1 nephi scott woodward. Posts about 1 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. Little is known of the prophets zenos, zenock, and neum, although their importance to the book of mormon prophets is evident in that nephi, jacob, alma, amulek, nephi the son of helaman, samuel, and mormon all quote from them.
Book of mormon central archive a comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi. Commentary on the book of mormon, volume i the small plates of nephi. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. Full text of lectures on the history of the jewish church. The lord warns lehi to depart out of the land of jerusalem, because he prophesieth unto the people. Nephi s own commentary on isaiah begins in 1 nephi 19, where he tells us that in order to more fully persuade them nephi s people to believe in the lord their redeemer he would turn particularly to the prophet isaiah see 1 ne.
Listen to and read the first chapter of the book of mormon. This work consists of a rather comprehensive commentary on the verses of the book of mormon. Nephi s books, a deseret book retail store 9700 caughman rd, columbia, south carolina 29209 rated 4. State university of new york albany is the author of second witness. The original books only had occasional verse references. Comparison of 1 nephi 1114 and 2 nephi 2530 sidebyside comparison of isaiah 29 and 2 nephi 26. Jacob and joseph feel sorrow because of their mothers afflictions. Nephi had read the 49 th chapter of isaiah to the entire colony of lehi prior to lehis death and lehis blessing of his children in 1 nephi 21. Translating the book of mormon, both published through greg kofford books. Why is there no mention of the brass plates of laban in. A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book of.
Commentary on the book of mormon, volume i the small plates of nephi on. Between the books of omni and mosiah is an insert called the words of mormon. Nephis books, a deseret book retail store home facebook. And also the prophecies of the holy prophets, from the beginning, even down to the commencement of the. Kelly, skinner, andrew c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Nephi explains that the book of mormon is one of those books out of which the dead were judged 2 ne 25. Isaiah speaks messianicallythe people in darkness will see a great lightunto us a child is bornhe will be the prince of peace and will reign. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
First and second books of nephi jacob, enos, jarom, words of mormon, and mosiah in the book of mormon. 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. Thus, if nephi means the good the name could be metonymic based on nephi s selfdeclaration that he was born of goodly parents 1 nephi 1. Yeah 2 nephi really seems more like a collection of patriarchal blessings, sermons, and commentary.
Nephi preceded his quoting of isaiahs symbolic prophecies by first reciting the clearlyworded predictions about the very god of israel by the prophets zenock, neum, and zenos 1 nephi 19. The books of 1 nephi through omni were recorded on the small plates of nephi. Nephi warns, the words which i have spoken shall stand as a testimony against you. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi is a sacred text of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. Start studying book of mormon chapter 14 3 nephi 14. Isaiah spoke repeatedly of the coming of jesus christ, the messiah 1 nephi 19. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and. King benjamin bore testimony to his sons that the plates of brass, that had been brought from jerusalem and preserved by the hand of god, were true. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, vol. The lord knoweth all things which are to come nephi did not make the small plates until 30 years. The book of mormon has correct doctrine and is a wonderful read. Mormon than on any other major aspect of this new world book of scripture.
The original translation of the title did not include the word first. Additionally, the likely egyptian name npsy, isis is good, occurs on a west semitic stamp seal. 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. He would be lifted up, crucified, and buried in a sepulchre with signs in the heavens and earth at his death 1 nephi 19. Lehi and his wife sariah, and his four sons, being called, beginning at the eldest laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi.
There is, in fact, a significant parallel in wording between 2 maccabees and the book of mormon in that both books use the words the place and call it nephi. Its presence, therefore in chapter 29 of 2 nephi the only place the word bible is mentioned in the book of mormon is regarded as an anachronism by critics of the book of mormon. Discussions on the book of mormon 1 nephi 1922 originally aired. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading verse by verse. As students study 1 nephi 19 today, invite them to look for reasons why jesus christ. Learn book of mormon ether 1 with free interactive flashcards. From chapters 610 they quote much of isaiah, nephi even explains how the words of isaiah will slowly come to understanding as time goes on for they are difficult to understand without the spirit. The book of mormon is certainly verified in many instances and shows itself to be just what joseph smith, true prophet of god, claimed it was, an ancient book written by prophets in america in true mesoamerican codex book fashion. Summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below.