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 tiein to where they fit in respect to the. Below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4. Nephi, putting his trust in the lord, convinces his brothers to believe the angel and go back. Sperry, what the book of mormon is concluded maxwell. Jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 23 book of. The saviors missionary training sermon in 3 nephi religious. It represents the commentary following the text introducing the phrase skin of. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1964, 95. Nephis vision is the type of revelation known in biblical literature as apocalyptic, and it is represented in the new testament most fully by the revelation of john. I nephi wrote this record book of mormon commentary i nephi wrote this record kindle edition by nyman, monte s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jacob teaches about pride and chastity jacob 23 book.
Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse3. And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me, saying. Book of mormon class 3 nephi chapter 11 the willow wood. The revelations of nephi and of john have more in common, however, than merely the apocalyptic form, for nephis vision 1 nephi 14. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, warns his people to stop being prideful and persecuting their brethren. The chronological material listed on the bottom of each page in the book of mormon did not appear in the first edition. Some have argued that the reference to the flaxen cord is an allusion to free masonry. Latterday saint students recognize this as the gospel covenant that was given to those who sustained heavenly fathers plan in the council in heaven. The text suggests new world settlers escaped captivity, which is a little confusing as england offered more political and religious liberty than just about any other country in the world at that time.
Book of mormon symposium series, first nephi, edited by pr cheesman, ms nyman, and cd tate, jr. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. Testimony of the witnesses and general church history. If so, you will find what youre looking for in this commentary written by gospel scholars d. Lehi and his wife sariah, and his four sons, being called, beginning at the eldest laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi. At least six times in the book of mormon the phrase for a wise purpose is used in reference to the making, writing, and preserving of the small plates of nephi see 1 nephi 9. The book of nephi the son of nephi, who was the son of helaman. Davis, pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 638,349 views. 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. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Do you want to expand and deepen your study of the book of mormon. 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. Book of mormon commentary 1 nephi 17 hunters castle.
A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book of. Nephi, the son of helaman, departs out of the land, and his son nephi keeps the recordsthough signs and wonders abound, the wicked plan to slay the righteousthe night of christs birth arrivesthe sign is given, and a new star arises. This volume is the first of a twovolume, readerfriendly exploration of the book of scripture that is the keystone of our religion. Nephi alluded to isaiah while teaching this principle.
Let us go up again unto jerusalem, and let us be faithful in keeping the commandments of the lord. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse1 nephi. I cannot think of anyone more qualified to prepare a commentary on the book of mormon than dr. Jan 01, 2012 note that the book of mormon quotations describe the process as interpretation, whereas the three witnesses statement uses the term translation, the term now generally used in lds discourse. 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. 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.
No painter, no matter how much of an artist he is, can make a genuine rembrandt. Sep 01, 20 the first book in the book of mormon commentary is titled i nephi wrote this record this volume is 765 pages and covers first and second nephi. Figure 1 shows that the book of mormons basic message, according to the title page, centers on the covenant of the lord. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. The heading gives a brief summary of what the book is about. Early christianity and 1 nephi 14 religious studies center. See also, book of mormon central, what makes 3 nephi the holy of holies of the book of mormon. Later in his visit to the book of mormon people, the lord repeated these same principles and labeled them my gospel. Edward butterworth, book of mormon claims and evidences, vol. 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. He included faith, repentance, baptism, the holy ghost, scripture study and enduring to the end.
Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon salt lake. He found that it has nothing to do with masonry and insteadsince flax is a very thin material, it makes for a very apt. And it came to pass that i spake unto my brethren, saying. Book of mormon study guide seminary book of mormon student manual institute. Sep 07, 2019 heading contents heading verse 1 verse 2 verse 3 verse 4 verse 56 verse 7 verse 8 verse 910 verse 1115 verse 1617 verse 1820 ancient style of heading chapters and books of the bible often start with a heading introduction. Nibley s 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 is the third temple mentioned in the book of mormon. John gee, four suggestions on the origin of the name nephi, in pressing forward. And helaman was the son of helaman, who was the son of alma, who was the. The series quotes each verse of book of mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture and prophetic insight. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. Jan 03, 2017 book of mormon commentary 3 nephi 28 3 it is significant to note that when the protection from such transcendent glory was relaxed, that moses was left weak and near helpless.
It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. The voice of god introduces jesus christ to the inhabitants of america in 34 ad, as found in the book of mormon. Although 3 nephi, like most books within the book of mormon, opens. 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. Nephi then sees many nations and kingdoms of gentile nations. We know one such wise purposethe most obvious onewas to compensate for the lost 116 pages of manuscript. It has been adapted and expanded as necessary to make it a freestanding piece. First there is the dull rumble that reminds one of distant thunder, swelling in. Gospel doctrine prep lesson 36, 3 nephi 17 on the morrow. How does the book of mormon compare with ancient egyptian and greek texts that were written as guides for faith adherents of their respective sacred traditions. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah.
Through many years of association i have been impressed with brother nymans thorough understanding of the nature and spirit of the book of mormon and all of the holy scriptures. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used. Sep 11, 2014 summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. From the perspective of the first readers of the book of mormon, this is historical commentary. Nephi is commanded to build a shiphis brethren oppose himhe exhorts them by recounting the history of gods dealings with israelhe is filled with the power of godhis brethren are forbidden to touch him, lest they whither as a dried reed. Bible headings were not added by modern translators, but originated with the original authors of the.