Another testament of jesus christ religious studies center. The lord warns nephi to depart into the wilderness. Nephi, son of lehi mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Second nephi, the doctrinal structure, book of mormon symposium series volume 3, provo, utah.
The second book of nephi 2 nephi is a work written about 550 b. The story of nephi occupies a prominent place in the hearts of the. The book of second nephi is one of the main sources of doctrine within the book of mormon because of the great explanations and teachings of lehi, jacob, isaiah, and nephi on the fall of man, the atonement, the witnesses of jesus christ, and the covenants he made to the house of israel. How are the words of the book of mormon like one that hath a familiar spirit. Because of space limitations in the book of mormon footnotes, much of the. As coauthor robert millet explains, though the story of the book of mormon, the narrative, is true and inspiring, the power of the book of mormon lies in its doctrine and in its precepts.
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. Come to understanding and learn doctrine religious studies center. Read book of mormon books like nonbelievers guide to the book of mormon and latterday scripture for free with a free 30day trial. Although the atonement of jesus christ is the dominant theme of 2 nephi 9, i have defined four major topics in this as follows. Comments on the early nephite period deepen our appreciation for nephis spiritual. This doctrine is also confirmed in the doctrine and covenants 93. 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.
The book of mormon brings men to christ because it is a masterful revelation of him, an additional witness with the new testament that he hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel 2 timothy 1. In it nephi included a revelation he received from the lord showing the reaction of many latterday gentiles to the addition of another book of scripture. Therefore, to study 2 nephi 1224 and help in your understanding of isaiah, use the lds bible. Second nephi, the doctrinal structure in the book of mormon symposium series, edited by monte s. O then, my beloved brethren, come unto the lord, the holy one. Second book of nephi xii 2 nephi 2830 book of mormon study. First nephi, the doctrinal foundation in the book of mormon symposium series, edited by monte s. The book of mormon contains doctrinal and philosophical teachings on a wide range of topics, from basic themes of christianity and judaism to political and ideological teachings. The book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. Remember that jesus is the sole keeper of the gate that leads to god. Insights from my daily study of the book of mormon. And now it came to pass after i, nephi, had made an end of teaching my brethren, our father lehi also spake many things unto them and rehearsed unto them how great things the lord had done for them in bringing them out of the land of jerusalem.
Lehi explains that jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon jerusalem. The words of jacob, the brother of nephi, which he spake unto the people of nephi. Home book of mormon introductory resources on the book of mormon book of mormon study text second book of nephi xiv 2 nephi 32 second book of nephi xiv 2 nephi 32 settings. How important was it to moroni that we pray about the book of mormon. Posts about 1 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church focuses its doctrine and teaching. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. Among the most recognized and admired of the lords prophetservants, nephi was an example of faith, obedience, steadfastness, leadership, and valor in upholding a testimony of jesus christ as the redeemer and savior. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of mormon.
May 09, 2017 15 and it came to pass that there was no contention in the land, because of the love of god which did dwell in the hearts of the people. 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. Second book of nephi xiv 2 nephi 32 book of mormon study. They observe the law of moses as it is recorded in the brass plates.
Second nephi step by step through the book of mormon. In preaching to the people of jerusalem, where they live, lehi is rejected, and the lord commands him to flee into the wilderness with his family. As i contemplate this marvelous structure adjacent to the temple the. In essence, 2 nephi 27 isaiah 29 is a detailed prophecy about the coming forth of the book of mormon. Earlier in the book of mormon we saw nephi as an energetic, dynamic, idealistic young leader, but in his farewell we see a seasoned, mature, disciplined prophetleader, who had a deep sense of his mission. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1989. Dec 05, 2009 268 videos play all the book of mormon audio full michael dinkelman discussions on the book of mormon. He is the author of the first two books in the book of mormon. Why does jesus say that ye must watch and pray always. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. The churchs most distinctive scripture, the book of mormon, was published by. Humans of all sorts are much more the charge of racism in the book of mormon read more. The second book of nephi usually referred to as second nephi or 2 nephi, is the second book of the book of mormon. Nephi included another application of the law of witnesses in 2 nephi 29, when he wrote of at least three sets of scriptures that the lord will bring forth.
In the book of mormon of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, nephi is a prophethistorian. No man can say that this book laying his hand on the bible is true. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing. The book of mormon is full of examples of faith, of which nephi is just one. Feb 10, 2008 1 and now i, nephi, cannot write all the things which were taught among my people. The original translation of the title did not include the word second. Tvedtnes let me begin by noting that, as one trained in anthropology, i abhor the term race and have tried to avoid using it for several decades. The law of witnesses in 2 nephi religious studies center. We learn about the redemption and salvation through jesus christ, lehi also speaks about how there is no good without evil. Thus, the book of mormon doctrine of the fall is labelled an expansion because the fall of adam was never linked with the human condition in preexilic works, as it is in the book of mormon ostler 82.
Mar, 2015 book of mormon, 1837 2nd edition joseph smith and the other church leaders contemplated a second edition of the book of mormon as early as the summer of 1833. First two editions of the book of mormon available. Come to understanding and learn doctrine religious. Atonement 1, introduction to the atonement in the small plates of nephi. In the process of this journey to the promised land, which we eventually discover to be the americas, nephi, the righteous son of lehi, is the only member of the family that does not murmur, or question, the decisions and direction of god. We also have nephi s book, and any and all other such books of the kings of the nephites down and until the time of mosiahs son king benjamin, for that is were the translation of the book of mormon plates picks back up after the translation of the small plates of nephi and mormon s brief one chapter tie in to where they fit in respect to the. Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 volume 2number 1 article 23 1990 monte s. Discover the best book of mormon books and audiobooks. Eames written by nephi 1, an ancient prophet who fled jerusalem with his father, lehi, and lehis family shortly after 600 b. Second nephi, the doctrinal structure kindle edition by monte s. Brigham young summarized this concept concisely as he taught. Chapter 29 is also a prophetic chapter concerning the book of mormon. Beyond this, the book of mormon tells us almost nothing about nephis twenty fiveyear. 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.
Jan 25, 2015 summary of 2 nephi lehi opens second nephi with his prophecies concerning the future of his posterity. I view human beings as a spectrum, with a wide variety of skin colors and other physical features. Comments on the early nephite period deepen our appreciation for nephis spiritual strength. The book of mormon strongly affirms the necessity of opposites. Like its two predecessors, this third book in the byu book of mormon symposium series brings together the scholarship, testimony, and insights of the. Both nephi and mormon emphasized that if a person believed in the bible, heshe would accept and believe the book of mormon. An introductory overview shows 2 nephi to be a major doctrinal part of this other witness for jesus christ. The series quotes each verse of book of mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture and prophetic insight. The restoration of israel, both a physical gathering and also a restoration to the true church and fold of god vv. This book is tough to find in hardback, but, remarkably, its available via kindle, so i was excited to finally read it. 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. Lund, the fall of man and his redemption, in the book of mormon.