3 nephi 11 commentary on the book of mormon

Book of mormon peoples and precolumbian populations maxwell institute brant gardner, a social history of the early nephites fair william j. There it isor, more correctly speaking, there he is. This is the third temple mentioned in the book of mormon. Sep 11, 2014 summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. Knowhys knowhys on 1 nephi 1 knowhys on 1 nephi 2 knowhys on 1 nephi 3. Welch to call it the holy of holies of the book of mormon. One explanation could be that jesus christ is the executor of the plan of salvation to prove. I do not know the meaning of all things 1 nephi 11. Book of mormon 3 nephi chapter 11 awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett.

Joseph smith experienced this firsthand during the translation of the book of mormon. Apr 04, 2014 in similar language in 2 nephi 31, nephi described what he called the doctrine of christ. The symbolic unity of christs ministry in 3 nephi religious studies. When christ appeared to the nephites, his first words were, i am jesus christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world 3 nephi 11. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon. Whats going on in the book of mormon isaiah chapters. The plain and more accessible writings of nephi, jacob, abinadi, and christ act as keys to illuminate isaiah, and the writings of isaiah in turn act as a key to fully unlock the profound nature of book of mormon prophetic thought. Nyman was professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. Holland said of this moment, that appearance and that declaration constituted the focal point, the supreme moment, in the entire history of the book of mormon. This volume is 765 pages and covers first and second nephi. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published. The lamanite army did fight like dragons, and many of the nephites were slain by their hands alma 43. The amount of time he gave to this topic and the fathers specific commands regarding it underscores its importance.

The savior had more to say and he did not fulfill this commandment until all of his sermon comprising 3 nephi 2022 was given. Book of mormon commentary is titled i nephi wrote this record. Olsen lehis dream as a template for understanding each act of nephis vision, by amy eastonflake getting through isaiah with the help of the nephite prophetic worldview, by john w. Instead of using sword, the 20 lds edition of the book of mormon has word of the justice. The magnitude and sacred content of 3 nephi 1126 has brought byu professor john w. The word burning in this scripture signifies a feeling of comfort and serenity teaching and learning by the spirit, ensign, mar. Hamblin, basic methodological problems with the anti mormon approach to the geography and archaeology of the book of mormon maxwell institute. The designations jesus gives himself in 3 nephi religious. Why has 3 nephi been called the focal point, the supreme. Male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. The original translation of the title did not include the word first.

Was mormon guided in his writings by what he found on the small plates of nephi. Its writers informed readers about the content and structure of what would follow, testified to the truthfulness of impending narratives, and occasionally explained that further information would be provided about topics that had only been briefly. This would explain why nephi would add flying to the attributes of the fiery serpents. The messianic message of the book of mormon 1997, 25960. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. The book of mormon tells us that in the last days the gentiles will have a record of the jews containing the covenants of the lord and many of the prophecies of the holy prophets see 1 ne. The beatitude in the new testament that reads blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake. Secret covenant teachings of men and the devil in helaman through 3 nephi 8.

Behold, my a time is at hand 2 i a perceive that ye are weak, that ye cannot b understand all my words which i am commanded of the father to speak unto you at this time 3 therefore, go ye unto your homes, and a ponder upon the things which i have said. 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. This authentic and typical use of the custom in the book of mormon would indicate again that this part of the story in the book of mormon is conc. This one starts off with mormon god bragging about all the people he just burned, drowned, buried alive, etc.

It represents the commentary following the text introducing the phrase skin of. Home the book of mormon third nephi chapter 15b16 verses 15. Comparison of 1 nephi 1114 and 2 nephi 2530 the centrality of nephis vision, by steven l. As i sat pondering in mine heart i was caught away in the spirit of the lord, yea, into an exceedingly high mountain, which i never had before seen, and upon which i never had before set my foot. In addition to joseph smith, the lord provided for eleven others to see the gold plates for themselves and to be special witnesses of the truth and. Daniel ludlow attests that the casting of lots as mentioned by nephi see 1 nephi 3. And it came to pass that when we had gathered in all our people in one to the land of cumorah, behold i, mormon, began to. Jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 23 book. Dec 26, 2019 for more on this, see book of mormon central, how are rod and sword connected to the word of god. Dec 04, 2009 book of mormon 3 nephi chapter 11 awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett.

Artifacts found in jerusalem dated to the 8th7th century bc depict wingedserpents which scholars believe represent the fiery serpents mentioned in the bible. A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book of. Why does nephi include so much isaiah 2 nephi 11 the. I get a little pissed well, maybe a little more than a little and i let god know how i feel about him and his murderous rampage. Nibley s commentary on the book of mormon is based on. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. The blessed statements, or beatitudes, which open the sermon are not so sterile of context in 3 nephi as they are in matthew in the king james version. And blessed are all they who are persecuted for my names sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Only deep and wellfounded faith can abide this sort of selfcriticism. What does the book of mormon mean by skin of blackness. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 638,349 views. Behold, my a time is at hand 2 i a perceive that ye are weak, that ye cannot b understand all my words which i am commanded of the father to speak unto you at this time. The following year, a tremendous storm of unprecedented magnitude strikes the land. And they were marveling and wondering one with another and were shewing one to another the great and marvelous change which had taken place.

His first words were, i am jesus christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world 3 nephi 11. In mormonism, the three nephites are three wise and kindly men who, from ancient times to today, have helped spread mormon theology. 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. Nephi deliberately chose to quote passages from isaiah that would focus on the house of israel and the abrahamic covenant. Four suggestions on the origin of the name nephi book of. Below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. Jan 01, 2008 so not only does the book of mormon invite a careful and even skeptical reading, it also provides its own criticisms. And it came to pass in the thirty and fourth year, in the first month, on the fourth day of the month, there arose a great storm, such an one as never had been known in all the land. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in. Oct 04, 2016 when christ appeared to the nephites, his first words were, i am jesus christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world 3 nephi 11.

Behold, my soul delighteth in proving unto my people the truth of the coming of christ. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. Of course, nephi does not simply call his parents goodly for the sake of a clever wordplay. These early witnesses were nephi, jacob, and isaiah, and it is not by coincidence that their testimonies appear so conspicuously at.

A nontrivial number of readers have wondered and continue to wonder why he did such a thi. Olsen lehis dream as a template for understanding each act of nephi s vision, by amy eastonflake getting through isaiah with the help of the nephite prophetic worldview, by john w. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. Discussions on the book of mormon 3 nephi 14 originally aired. Sep 07, 2019 1 nephi 1 book of mormon commentary september 7, 2019 3 comments conflict of justice commentary on 1 nephi chapter 1literary style, historical context, archaeological evidencelehis vision of god and jerusalems destruction leads to persecution from the inhabitant of jerusalem. 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. What makes 3 nephi the holy of holies of the book of mormon. See also book of mormon central, why did jesus deliver a version of the sermon on the mount at the temple in bountiful. Book of mormon class 3 nephi chapter 11 the willow wood. The first one was built by nephi, after the manner of the temple of solomon 2 ne 5. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992.

For i will liken his words unto my people, and i will send them forth unto all my children, for he verily saw my redeemer, even as i have seen him. Studying the bible and book of mormon together helps us. This book was first called iii nephi in the 1879 edition and third nephi in the 1920 edition of the book of mormon. Nephi emphasizes his devotion to teaching about jesus christ. A video supplement for come, follow me book of mormon lesson 8. Within the pages are the actual book of mormon verses, so it is not necessary to switch back and forth between books in order to cross reference the commentary with the book of mormon. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used. Lehi and his wife sariah, and his four sons, being called, beginning at the eldest laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi. An analysis of the false precepts and their effects in 2 nephi 28 the enemies of christ. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse. Helaman through 3 nephi 8, according to thy word, edited by monte s. A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book. Prophetic commentary by lehi, nephi, jacob, and the lord himself helps us understand isaiah passages in the book of mormon.

No painter, no matter how much of an artist he is, can make a genuine rembrandt. The focal point, the supreme moment in the book of mormon. In the book of mormon, nephi tells the biblical story of the fiery serpents, but adds an interesting detail. And now i, nephi, write more of the words of isaiah, for my soul delighteth in his words. Oct 29, 2019 when the zoramites and other nephite dissenters aligned themselves with the lamanites, they came up against the nephites in a fierce battle. Dividing the material into convenient topical sections, the book quotes the book of mormon verses in each case and gives a detailed commentary on them. He included faith, repentance, baptism, the holy ghost, scripture study and enduring to the end. Some modern lds commentary including the chapter heading provided in the. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, warns his people to stop being prideful and persecuting their brethren. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. Nephi explains that he likes isaiahs words because of their christcentered teachings.

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. Miner, personal notes see the commentary on words of mormon 1. Comparison of 1 nephi 11 14 and 2 nephi 2530 the centrality of nephi s vision, by steven l. Having gathered his people to cumorah, mormon takes the records on plates of nephi of which he was a contributor, and creates is own set of plates, on which he begins to write a summarized version of the contents of the plates of nephi. Holland he speaks and says simply, with a voice that penetrates the very marrow of your bones, i am jesus christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world. Latterday commentary on the book of mormon compiled by k. We rejoice in christ 2 nephi 1125 transcript in 2 nephi 11, nephi discusses his motivation for including the isaiah chapters. Yea, a commandment i give unto you that ye search these things diligently. I see this as a real strength of the book of mormon and, by extension, a strength of the entire mormon approach to faith and belief. This first volume covers first and second nephi, which contain a concentration of some of the most choice, beautiful doctrinal expressions in the entire record. An analysis of jesus selfdesignations shows 11 different titles with a twelfth one implied. Knowhys knowhys on 1 nephi 8 knowhys on 1 nephi 9 knowhys on 1 nephi 10. At the temple, jesus taught a version of the sermon on the mount, a set of. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and other posts elucidating insights in this.

Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book. It also underscores the overall themes of the book of mormon see 2 nephi 11. Latterday saints, or mormons, believe that, after the death and resurrection of jesus, he came to the new world to spread the gospel message to the indigenous peoples. Book of mormon study guide seminary book of mormon student manual institute chapt er 1. Three of the four etymologies proposed for the name nephi are egyptian. Tammy uzelac hall, the host of lds livings sunday on monday, shares an answer to this and other questions readers might have in their studies of the book of mormon this week.