Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together. Evolution, eugenics, and racereligionmaking in mormonisms first century joseph r. How almas talk to corianton about not knowing shows how those with faith seek revelation and continue in faith versus those who use or allow doubts to excuse unfaithfulness and sinful behavior grego c 2012 a major part of coriantons problem seems to. The paschal lamb may parallel some of almas references to christ. The book is bound in brown calfskin, with a black label on the spine. However, all of these models however suffer many of the same substantial problems. The exact nature of the nephite year, however, is not described. The book of alma is one part of the book of mormon.
The nephites keep the law of moses, look forward to the coming of christ, and prosper in the landmany prophets labor to keep them in the way of truth. Alma 1 alma 2, helaman 1helaman 2, and nephi 2nephi 3. This chronology outlines the major events in the history of the book of mormon, according to the. Christians will not worry about tomorrow or future events. How alma s talk to corianton about not knowing shows how those with faith seek revelation and continue in faith versus those who use or allow doubts to excuse unfaithfulness and sinful behavior grego c 2012 a major part of coriantons problem seems to. The book of mormon was written between 2500 bc the fall of the tower of babel and 420 ad. They built a city helam but eventually were discovered and put into bondage by the lamanites under the rule of amulon. In his account of one battle, mormon wrote of the heavy blows of the nephites with their swords and their cimeters which brought death at almost every stroke. What impact does alma2 have as a teacher by asking so many rhetorical questions. Book of mormon artifacts and metallurgy life after ministry. Study the chapter headings of the book of mormon to learn about the content. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and.
Science and the construction of mormon whiteness cassandra l. There were animated adaptations of much of the book produced in the 90s as well, called living scriptures, of varying quality. Book of mormon commentary alma 42 page 3 of alma 42. The nephites had created their own monetary system. The lord helped alma and his people escape to zarahemla where king mosiah son of benjamin gives him authority over the church.
May 17, 2016 of him whom he listeth to obey alma 3. The book of mormon movie volume 1 was a film of the first part, at least, though many would rather pretend it doesnt exist. Thus, the relatively large book of alma covers only thirtynine years, while the much smaller books of omni and 4 nephi each cover more than two hundred years. Few individuals have had greater influence upon a civilization than alma 2, son of alma 1. According to the book of mormon, alma was a nephite prophet who established the church of jesus christ in the americas during the reign of the wicked king. One of those mysteries is why what seems to me to be the deepest, most doctrinally profound chapter in the book of mormon, alma, was given as a sermon to the degenerate people of. When a member goes to the internet, perhaps to do research for a sacrament meeting talk. Concerns of the historicity and origin of the book of mormon. Book of mormon, 1830, page 420 the joseph smith papers. This paper looks at the book of mormon through the lens of library science and the concept of archival provenance. Apr 15, 2016 for a short, less technical summary of this article, see alma 36. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse alma mormon resources by chapter and verse.
Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse. This means that 61 percent of the book of mormon about 600 years of history probably took place within a 200 to 400mile radius. One of the book of mormon s greatest figures, he is sometimes referred to as alma the elder as seen on the website of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints to avoid confusion with his son, also named alma, who is often called alma the younger. Alma the elders group, with their flocks and herds, took a few more than 21 days to traverse the distance between these two lands. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Study flashcards on book of mormon chapter summaries at. And the names are given by the nephites, for they did not reckon after the manner of the jews who were at jerusalem. Enos gave his son jarom the small plates and died see enos 1. Thus, the relatively large book of alma covers only thirtynine years, while the much smaller books of omni and 4 nephi each.
The book of mormon chapter summaries flashcards quizlet. Although the book of mormon doesnt directly mention the passover. Most book of mormons or other types of scripture with have a chapter heading, e. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this weeks scripture reading. And in one year were thousands and tens of thousands of souls sent to the eternal world, that they might reap their rewards according to their works, whether they were good or whether they were bad, to reap eternal happiness or eternal misery, according to the spirit which they listed to obey, whether it be a good spirit or a bad one. One of the most frequently cited evidences for the authenticity of the book of mormon as ancient literature and therefore as having been translated miraculously by joseph smith is the presence of a literary feature known as chiasmus or chiasm. Alma appoints nephihah chief judge so that he can devote himself to the ministry. Enos prays for himself, the nephites and the lamanites. Alma preaches in gideon and melek is rejected in ammonihah. And behold, there cannot any man work after the manner of so curious a workmanship. Alma sidney rigdon gives his opinion about the resurrection from the dead.
Do ye not suppose that i know of these things myself. Enos is the third author in the book of mormon after nephi 1 and jacob. Alma 24 and alma 44 by grego 2020 c grego the nephite forces have surrounded the lamanites. The word cimeter is an older spelling of the word scimitar, a curved sword that usually has a cutting edge on the convex or outer side. The majority of it was translated in 1829 and it was first published early in 1830. Mar 19, 2009 update 04092009 note, by the way, that the fatherson name sharing pattern shows up later in the book of mormon. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of.
Behold, i say unto you they are made known unto me by the holy spirit of god. Enos prays mightily and gains a remission of his sinsthe voice of the lord comes into his mind, promising salvation for the lamanites in a future daythe nephites sought to reclaim the lamanitesenos rejoices in his redeemer. The angel of the lord rebukes the young and rebellious alma. In doctrines of salvation, joseph fielding smith reconciled the two. He was a key figure in the rise of the nephite church and republic, serving as the first chief judge in zarahemla, commanderinchief of the nephite army, and high priest c. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. Alma is the longest book in the book of mormon and consists of sixtythree chapters, taking up almost a third of the volume. The book of mormon the book of mormon was translated by joseph smith the prophet from ancient records and gives an account of people who used to live in north and south america, and their wars and. Alma the elders prayers brought an angel to comfort his son, but it was still for young alma to change his life.
Dec 05, 2009 president nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. However while the text is part of the original article, the links are not. Alma baptizes in the waters of mormon, by minerva k. Book of mormon, jarom religionwiki fandom powered by. Alma is teaching that the resurrection is different than what happens to the soul at death, when the spirit is assigned either to happiness in spirit paradise or to misery in spirit prison. Alma gives a powerful discourse on priesthood and foreordination alma the book of mormon is full of mysteries, meaning things i dont understand. Moroni refers to the nephite followers of christ as christians. Alma 5 7 alma chapter 5 contains over 40 questions.
He is best known for his lengthy prayer while hunting in the wilderness, wherein he first asks for personal forgiveness, then for gods blessings upon the nephites, then his blessings upon the lamanites. And there is no navigation, it just goes right into the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the. What took days and weeks to research, can now be done in minutes. He was a descendant of nephi 1, son of lehi, and was the young priest in the court of king noah who attempted a peaceful release of the prophet abinadi. For a short, less technical summary of this article, see alma 36. Fair study aids book of mormon resources by chapter and verse alma. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon.
Book of mormon commentary alma 41 page 1 of 5 alma 41. The pieces of gold and silver described in alma 11. Alma chapter 5 in this sermon presented by mormon as a primary text, alma2 employs an interesting. The high priesthood of the holy order of god alma 4. Why did the angel speak to alma with a voice of thunder. The principle author of the book was alma the younger, from whom it gets its name.
Comparing book of mormon geography models mormon lds. Full text of recollections of fifty years in the ministry. Corresponding chapters in editions of the book of mormon. Alma came to his convictions through fasting and prayer.
Mormon created the book of mormon by abridging the records of his people as they had been kept from approximately 600 b. And i also command you that ye keep a record of this people, according as i have done, upon the plates of nephi, and keep all these things sacred which i have kept, even as i have kept them. Book of mormon population statistics meridian magazine. So an enos 1 enos 2 naming pattern would be consistent with other parts of the book of mormon. How to write the chapters when testing yourself if there is an x, let x equal the chapter number. Book of mormon timeline with dates and locations for. The nephites cared deeply about their records, and mormon documented a thorough chain of custody for the plates he edited. If thou wilt of thyself be destroyed, seek no more to destroy the church of god alma 36. These phrases are identical to the phrases which describe the construction of defensive forts in chapters 4850 and 53 of the book of alma. Book of mormon chronology the encyclopedia of mormonism. Book of mormon prophets, however, use this term in a rather different sense. Behold, i testify unto you that i do know that these things whereof i have spoken are true.
Lesson 14 for a wise purpose enos, jarom, omni, words. They far exceed the heartland models in their ability to synthesize the text with known archaeology. How does the book of mormon help date christs death springville, ut. A witness with the bible here are 14 fundamental doctrines taught in the bible for which the book of mormon adds an additional witness. The word wrappings dont work very well, which might indicate that i am in the wrong font size, but most ebooks should adjust around the preferred font size. When an ending is added, the accent shifts and the original a vowel of the segholate qatl form returns. In my opinion, the internet is the mormon churchs worst nightmare. Beyond the fascinating meanings of these gestures in the book of mormon are the correlations that can be seen in the biblical text and in other near eastern cultures. And now, my son helaman, i command you that ye take the records which have been entrusted with me. The form of alma in the book of mormon reflects the hebrew segholate noun form. How does the book of mormon help date christs death. Were nephite prophets familiar with the passover tradition. Nibley, teachings of the book of mormon, lecture 51.
Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad. First, alma asks if they have remembered their heritage and gods deliverance of their ancestors. Submission through surrendering weapons of war and covenanting peace. Flashback to the story of alma the elder in the wilderness and those he converted 121 bc back to 145 bc describe the two major flash backs in the book of mosiah about 20 days. The book of mormon was primarily written and assembled by mormon, a nephite who lived in the americas during the 4th century a. The work of ancient prophets, an inspired compiler, and a latterday translator brought forth the book of mormon.
Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Each coloured link within the article will lead you to a related topic on a different page on this site. The title refers to alma the younger, a prophet and chief judge of the nephites. Few individuals have had greater influence upon a civilization than alma, son of alma. Alma is the longest book in the book of mormon and consists of sixtythree chapters, taking up almost a third of. These verses from alma indicate that orson pratt, joseph fielding smith, rod meldrum, and many mormons today are misguided in saying that the great plains of the usa are the lands of the book of mormon.
Now my son, here is somewhat more i would say unto thee. The book of alma is the ninth and longest book of the book of mormon, containing sixty three chapters. Book of mormon, 1837, page 416 the joseph smith papers. Lds editions of the book of mormon show dates in nephite years, deduced from the text, at the bottom of the pages. Alma 57 the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ duration. Alma, the testimony of the word collection religious educator john w. Book of mormon, 20 edition, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This chart lists in three groups the first seventeen rhetorical questions alma asks the people of zarahemla in alma 5. The author of this article may or may not agree with the views expressed on those pages. The enos problem in the book of mormon adventures in. Alma 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of alma is known for its account of wars between the lamanites and.
Alma reminds helaman of the liahona, and how it had guided lehis family. The majority of mesoamerican book of mormon geography models seek to correlate the isthmus of tehuantepec or the isthmus of guatemala. And now, my son, i have somewhat to say concerning the thing which our fathers call a ball, or directoror our fathers called it liahona, which is, being interpreted, a compass. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. Book of alma mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Now these are the names of the different pieces of their gold, and of their silver, according to their value. In alma 1, a man named nehor arises and causes great apostasy in the church.