Isaiah 214 as contained in 2 nephi 1224, and a significant portion of isaiah. He foretells of the saviors mercy to them through the restoration of the gospel and the coming forth of the book of mormon. Second book of nephi xiii 2 nephi 31 book of mormon study. The restoration of israel, both a physical gathering and also a restoration to the true church and fold of god vv. When compared the book of mormon s use of flaxen cord with biblical and 19th century usages, and with the masonic tow rope ritual supposedly alluded to by the phrase. This would explain why nephi would add flying to the. Second nephi is the abbreviated title for the second book of nephi in the book of mormon. Jacobs father was lehi, a prophet in jerusalem around 600 bc. Here 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. By carefully reading nephi s commentary, looking for patterns in the overall structure of the text, we gain further insight as to why he includes the portions of isaiah into the text of the book of mormon. Watching book of mormon videos is an easy way for your child to learn the stories of the book of mormon. Jacob was the brother of nephi, the second book of mormon prophet.
Book of mormon peoples the encyclopedia of mormonism. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. Jan 21, 2020 the story of nephi son of lehi prophet nephi is one of the central figures described in the book of mormon. Autoadvance to next chapter the second book of nephi. Second nephi, the doctrinal structure kindle edition by nyman, monte s. It is a firstperson narrative, beginning around 600 bc, of a prophet named nephi. Summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. This would explain why nephi would add flying to the attributes of the fiery serpents. How can one justify the change of the wording white and delightsome in 2 nephi 30. Volume 1 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. 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. Second nephi jacob the brother of nephi sherem an antichrist enos enos the son of jacob jarom the son of enos omni jarom omni the son of jarom mosiah mosiah 1 king of zarahemla brother of amaleki king benjamin king of zarahemla coriantumr the last of the jaredites amaron chemish abinadom amaleki had no children words of mormon.
The second book of nephi an account of the death of lehi. And a great and a terrible gulf divideth them, yea, even the sword of the justice of the eternal god and jesus christ, which is the lamb of god. Check out the deal on book of mormon videos 2nd nephi enos at. The book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ.
Second nephi, the doctrinal structure in the book of mormon symposium series, edited by monte s. When compared the book of mormons use of flaxen cord with biblical and 19th century usages, and with the masonic tow rope ritual supposedly alluded to by the phrase. The first book of nephi the book of mormon wiki fandom. At least fifteen distinct groups of people are mentioned in the book of mormon. The second book in the series from the maxwell institute the book of mormon. This book is tough to find in hardback, but, remarkably, its available via kindle, so i was excited to finally read it.
The core of this group were direct descendants of nephi 1, the son of founding father. Secret covenant teachings of men and the devil in helaman through 3 nephi 8. He found that it has nothing to do with masonry and insteadsince flax is a very thin material, it makes for a very apt. Look unto the rock from whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit from whence ye are digged. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. As with the first book of nephi, this book was written by the son of lehi. Lehi and his wife sariah, and his four sons, being called, beginning at the eldest laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi.
The second book of nephi the book of mormon wiki fandom. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992. Lehi on gods law and an opposition in all things religious. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of mormon. As is typical in this series of book of mormon lectures, some are better than other, but there were some really good papers on some of the deep doctrine of second nephi. The book of mormon strongly affirms the necessity of opposites. 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.
Artifacts found in jerusalem dated to the 8th7th century bc depict wingedserpents which scholars believe represent the fiery serpents mentioned in the bible. Second nephi, the doctrinal structure the book of mormon. Nephi prophesies that lehis descendants, the jews, and the gentiles will all fall away from the truth 2 ne. Book of mormon, second nephi, 8 religionwiki fandom. Meet the book of mormon again for the first time in these brief theological introductions. Like its two predecessors, this third book in the byu book of mormon symposium series brings together the scholarship, testimony, and insights of the symposium participants. It represents the commentary following the text introducing the phrase skin of. Volume 2 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. One meaning is sea captain see john gee, four suggestions on the origin of the name nephi, in pressing forward with the book of mormon, f. We know this is a fitting name for nephi, who built a ship and navigated the seas with the lords help. Free copy of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. Wherefore, i know that thou art redeemed, because of the righteousness of thy redeemer. It represents the commentary following the text introducing the phrase skin of blackness and analyzes the.
The book of 2 nephi also contains nephis explanation of the. Jun 11, 2009 the book of mormon strongly affirms the necessity of opposites. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1989. In the book of mormon, nephi tells the biblical story of the fiery serpents, but adds an interesting detail. Book of mormon, second nephi, 31 religionwiki fandom. 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. This is a childrens book, so a child will be the one doing the reading in the book of mormon. And i cannot write but a few things, which i know must surely come to pass.
Now 18, vanderwerken is preparing to serve a mission for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in brazil come september 2018, which is the same month the first installment of the book of mormon videos is scheduled for release. 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. In the wake of epic cataclysm, nephi launches a second book of writings. Nephi is an ancient egyptian name with multiple meanings. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. Terryl givens is author of the volume on what many readers consider to be the most challenging part of the scripturesecond nephi. There are several passages in the book of mormon that especially contribute to our understanding of the atonement, and these are found primarily in 2 nephi. Second nephi mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs.
First nephi second nephi jacob the brother of nephi sherem an antichrist enos enos the son of jacob. Volumes will appear periodically through summer 2020. These brief, inspiring segments cover second nephi through enos and contain the following scenes. Some have argued that the reference to the flaxen cord is an allusion to free masonry.
Man who plays nephi in upcoming book of mormon videos. Yea, he feared lest they should be cast off from the presence of the lord. Lehi explains that jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon jerusalem. 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. The words of jacob, the brother of nephi, which he spake unto the people of nephi. Lehi on gods law and an opposition in all things a. We learn about the redemption and salvation through jesus christ, lehi also speaks about how there is no good without evil. Here are four examples of book of mormon names whose meanings may surprise you and inspire you. If youve been reading the book of mormon along with me, youre now ready to start the book of jacob. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. The second book of nephibook of mormon teacher resource manual. The original translation of the title did not include the word second. The book of 2 nephi includes several additional witnesses of jesus christ see the.
Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols. Book of mormon an account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamaniteswritten to the lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of israel. 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. Sorensen one of the most puzzling and intriguing passages in the book of mormon is 2 nephi 2. 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. The book of 2 nephi will help you understand basic gospel doctrines, such as. Second book of nephi i 2 nephi 12 book of mormon study. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. The book is usually referred to as first nephi and abbreviated as 1 ne. How does it make you feel to know that the things written for our advantage are also written to fulfill the purposes of god. What does the book of mormon mean by skin of blackness.
The book is usually referred to as second nephi, and is abbreviated 2 ne. The second book of nephi usually referred to as second nephi or 2 nephi, is the second book of the book of mormon. Why has 3 nephi been called the focal point, the supreme. Jackson vanderwerken was first cast as nephi for the book of mormon videos when he was just 16. According to the book, it was written by the ancient prophet nephi, who lived around 600 bc. The story of the book of mormon continues in this second collection of videos produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Fresh and inspiring explorations using the lenses of history, theology, philosophy, literary studiesand above all, faith in jesus christ. Book of second nephi in book of mormon in menorah form. Advanced chiasmus or menorah patterns in the book of. Book of mormon genealogy chart lehi a descendant of joseph through manasseh laban sariah ishmael. Helaman through 3 nephi 8, according to thy word, edited by monte s. This episode continues our special series of episodes on the maxwell institutes brief theological introductions to the book of mormon. Those chapters of isaiah contain many prophecies of jesus christ and nephi is trying to help his people understand that the savior would come. And now it came to pass that the people of nephi, under the reign of the second king, began to grow hard in their hearts, and indulge themselves somewhat in wicked practices, such as like unto david of old desiring many wives and concubines, and also solomon, his son.
For your benefit, every chapter of book of mormon stories is being made into a video. Brief theological introductions often considered one of the hardest books. The change in the 1981 edition seems to be an attempt to bring the book of mormon up to speed with the 1978 revelation that allowed black members of the church to hold the priesthood. Under the rule of their second king, the people get prideful and begin practicing polygamy. Behold, my beloved brethren, i, jacob, having been called of god and ordained after the manner of his holy order, and having been consecrated by my brother nephi, unto whom ye look as a king or a protector and on whom ye depend for safety, behold, ye know that i have spoken unto you exceeding many things. He was the son of lehi, a prophet, founder of the nephite people, and author of the first two books of the book of mormon, first and second nephi. In the last days, the lord shall comfort zion and gather israelthe redeemed shall come to zion amid great joycompare isaiah 51 and 52. The second book of nephi is a continuation of this narrative. The book has a more doctrinal orientation than the first book of nephi. 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.
The lord warns nephi to depart into the wilderness. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing. Although the atonement of jesus christ is the dominant theme of 2 nephi 9, i have defined four major topics in this as follows. Unlike the first book of nephi, this book contains a less secular history of the nephite people, but instead discusses visions and prophesies of nephi himself and other ancient. Sep 11, 2014 summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. If not so that there is opposition in all thingsrighteousness could not be brought to pass, neither wickedness, neither holiness nor misery, neither good nor bad. Nephi is the author of the first two books of the book of mormon, the the story of nephi son of lehi read more. The actual meaning of nephi and 3 other book of mormon names. Four nephites, lamanites, jaredites, and the people of zarahemla mulekites played a primary role.
Inspired by the prophet isaiahs remarkable account of the scattering and gathering of gods covenant people, nephi aches to reassure his family by providing a clear understanding of their unbroken place in gods designs. This same ancient israelite practice of using names to express a key theme in a story also applies to names in the book of mormon. Pray for your own confirmation and revelation as you read these thoughts. The second book contains four prophetic discourses and treatises from three book of mormon prophets, lehi, jacob, and nephi1, as well as substantial excerpts. Neefy is one of the central figures described in the book of mormon. Remember that the book of mormon is a second witness a third scriptural witness if the old testament and new testament are separated after the bible of the jesus christ.
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