This effort along with greatly expanded lecture topics. At this point in the book of alma, chapters 4362, mormon alerted the reader that he would return to an. One powerful dimension of historicity of the book of mormon is the sheercomplexi ty of the record. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a. Youth and adults alike will find the discussion, commentary, and application provided by this work to be extremely useful. This is where i publish my preliminary research notes and ideas concerning warfare in the book of mormon. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published. The book of mormon chapters 17 moronisubscript 2s additions to his fathers records. Aug 03, 2016 in addition to providing a glimpse into nephite and lamanite political and religious culture, the war chapters in the book of mormon can also be seen as evidence for the books historicity.
Nephi told jacob to write the most precious things on the small plates. Jesus obeyed the father by being baptized with water. I needed to know the chapter size so i could plan reading sections for a book of mormon readathon. The most interesting verse for this study is mosiah 9. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon. If you are not familiar with the book of mormon, you may be surprised to read how similar its teachings are to the bible, and also some ways in which it provides a unique testimony of christ. Gift this exciting and inspirational fictional series of novels blending the compelling history found in the war chapters of the book of mormon with the tactical and military insight of author jason mow.
The book of mormon has several parts which each have several chapters. But i must admit, i did not anticipate the perspective and context it would provide me in visualizing the war chapters in the book of mormon. Book of mormon stories the church of jesus christ of. I know the book of mormon is the word of god brought to us through joseph smith. In other words, the war chapters force readers to assume that the scriptures must be read at a level other than literal and historical. Mormon again leads the nephite armies in battles of blood and carnagethe book of mormon will come forth to convince all israel that jesus is the christbecause of their unbelief, the lamanites will be scattered, and the spirit will cease to strive with themthey will receive the gospel from the gentiles in the latter days. The text is divided into smaller books, and these books are named after their primary narrators. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. Blue shortest purple average about 27 verses red longest jacob chapter. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon the author of the book. How did democracy help the nephites conquer their enemies. Alma is the longest book in the book of mormon if you go by pages or chapters. The book of mormon best navigation, active toc joseph smith.
According to the book, it was written by the ancient prophet nephi. Byu brigham young university is operated by the church of jesus christ of latterday. In this talk on cd, john bytheway shows that what we often call the war chapters in the book of mormon are rich in gospel wisdom and spiritual insight. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi anonymous anonymous. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon bytheway, john on. The war chapters series is an epic, fictional series of novels blending the compelling history found in the war chapters of the book of mormon with the tactical and military insight of author jason mow. Book of mormon stories chapter 27 two great crimes youtube.
One group, the lamanites, forgot their beliefs, became heathens, and were the ancestors. It was written for us in our day and will help us specifically if we study it, seeking guidance from its pages. Welch has identified at least 15 major wars or conflicts that spanned the history of book of mormon peoples see chart below. And it came to pass in the eighth year of the reign of the judges, that the people of the church. In my book of mormon class, we have been talking about the war chapters, in alma 4356. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a hero rises.
We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of. Alma is the longest book in the book of mormon and consists of sixtythree chapters. Feb 15, 2014 meet jason mow, a former army paratrooper, swat team member and decorated police officer, and now author. The logic and flow of some of the largest books in restoration scripture began to make sense. The approximate dates and locations of these wars, along with accompanying scriptural references, are listed in this chart. Set to the primary song, this video is a tool to help children and adults learn more about the in the book of mormon. The book records the first 39 years of what the nephites termed the reign of the judges, a period in which the nephite nation adopted a constitutional theocratic government in which the judicial and executive branches of the government were. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The book of mormon s art of war, by kelly gneiting 2012 this book is dedicated to those who, at some future time, will lead others in the strength of the lord. In fact, mormon spends quite an inordinate amount of time in a very relatively short period. Mormon again leads the nephite armies in battles of blood and carnage the book of mormon shall come forth to convince all israel that jesus is the christ the lamanites shall be a dark, filthy, and loathsome people they shall receive the gospel from the gentiles in the latter days. The book ultimately ends in tragedy as, after a long period of righteousness after christs visit, the people fell into wickedness and war. The very first instance of preemptive war occurs very shortly after the nephites left the land of nephi.
What was one of the main causes of warfare in the book of mormon. The book of enoch, is an ancient, noncanonical jewish work. This is the second time i have read this book and it is still marvelous. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ. Patrick mason, david pulispher, richard bushman, ed. The book of mormon chapter summaries flashcards quizlet. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Online shopping for book of mormon from a great selection at books store. In particular, the book of mormon contains a dense series of chapters that follow a great war between the two principle groups, the nephites and lamanites. With sweeping landscapes, characters of depth and dimension, both real and fictional, and a deep understanding of the emotions and moral conflicts only someone who has fought in war can express, jason exposes the reader to a side of humanity few will ever see. Book of mormon stories chapter 26 the doctrine of christ. In the book of mormon, righteous leaders of armies were both chief captains of the armies and prophets.
Feb 07, 20 let us know if youd like to receive your own digital copy of the book of mormon, andor if these messages encourage and assist you spiritually as well. If your friend will read the whole book of mormon it will be the best of all. The first portion the first six books, ending with omni is a translation from the small plates of nephi. Suddenly, the war chapters became more than just war chapters. And the inevitable answer must include something along these lines. Many chapters in the book of mormon refer to the peoples bondage and deliverance both spiritual and physical.
Although the book of mormon is largely chronological, there are some chapters, such as the words of mormon, that provide commentary on the preceding events. Both groups descended from two brothers, nephi and laman, who left jerusalem around 600 b. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book of mormon is written to all to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, mormon tells us this on the title page of the book of mormon. Jason has written a series of books called the war chapters. A case for readers biblesand readers books of mormon. How many chapters are in the book of mormon answers. May 28, 2019 personally i like alma chapter 4 because it talks about judgementalsm in the church due to pride in the membership. Having names and dates for these wars can help readers keep all of this confusing action straight. The book of mormon comprises fifteen main parts or divisions, known, with one exception, as books, usually designated by the name of their principal author. Book of mormon map alma 3649 the red headed hostess. Book of mormon stories the ethics of war and peace.
Alma was delivered from the bonds of sin through the atonement of jesus christ. A book of mormon prophet named alma the elder worries about his son, who is rebelling against god and setting a bad example for the people. What we often call the war chapters in the book of mormon give us important insights into how to defeat satan in our day. The book of mormon resembles the bible in its length and complexity and in its division into books named for individual prophets. Moses spoke face to face with god on mount sinai, and upon his return to the obstinate israelites one. One powerful dimension of historicity of the book of mormon is the sheer complexity of the record. Nephi and jacob worked hard to teach others to come to jesus, partake of the goodness of god, and enter into gods rest. Sep 26, 2010 this of course depends on whether you are going by pages, chapters, verses, words, etc. A comprehensive resource for the study of the book of mormon.
Although the book of mormon is a complex record, it is still very clear and purposeful. The original translation of the title did not include the word second. Despite the relative simplicity of these narratives, however, there is something to be learned from the book of mormon on issues of war and peace. These chapters have inspired me, taught me and are perennial favorites. The title refers to alma the younger, a prophet and chief judge of the nephites.
Was it because mormon was a military man, or was he attempting to instill in his readers an underlying theme. Finally, this book endeavors to expound on the war chapters for the intent that they were given. This is specifically for alma 36 49 which will start you on what is often referred to as the war chapters and are some of my favorite chapter to teach because mormon jam packed these stories with principles that are incredibly applicable to us. Blue shortest purple average about 27 verses red longest jacob chapter 5 is definitely the longest.
The book of mormon frequently discusses warfare from 1 nephi to moroni. The chapters are anywhere from two to ten pages long. This book explores the war chapters within the book of mormon and puts into perspective the principles pertaining to warfare that mormon has recorded in plain sight. Sep 25, 2010 i would also go with 3 nephi chapter 11, then on through chapter 28, detailing christs postresurrection appearances in the ancient americas. Wildcard searching if you want to search for multiple variations of a word, you can substitute a special symbol. The son of alma usually referred to as the book of alma, is one of the books that make up the book of mormon. The original books only had occasional verse references. This book shatters the myths that surround the romanticism of war, confounds the war hawks who beat its rhythmic drums, and lays down gods law as outlined in the doctrine and covenants and the book of mormon. While the author is a faithful member of the church, this book should not be used in the place of true scripture study, prayer and reflection. All the books are listed in order and each book is highlighted when it is said. Nephis words were written to you and to all who read this book. I consider this book to be one of the finest treatments of the war chapters in the book of mormon now available. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching. Just as the bibles present chapter and verse notation system is a later addition of bible publishers to books that were originally solid blocks of undivided text, the chapter and verse markers within the books of the book of mormon are conventions, not part of the original text.
Ever wondered why the book of mormon authors included so many chapters on warfare. Let us know if youd like to receive your own digital copy of the book of mormon, andor if these messages encourage and assist you spiritually as well. I also love king benjamins address, mosiah chapters 25. Heres the book of mormon chapters categorized by length. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon may 1 2004. The book was originally published in march 1830 by joseph smith when he was 24 years old. Another testament of jesus christ, according to newsroom the episodes will be released on fridays between march and may 15, excluding april general conference and easter weekends. Alma the younger and the sons of mosiah persecute the. Aug 31, 2008 the war chapters contains about 8% of the entire book of mormon. While the book of mormon war chapters teach us principles that can help guide us in actual temporal warfare including justification for war betweens nations and i would suggest between individuals, these chapters also teach us principles in spiritual warfare against satanas hosts. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which contains 239 chapters, each of which is divided into smaller books titled after the individuals named as primary authors. May 24, 2018 the book of mormon s chapter and verse divisions did not exist in the first edition and were not translated from the plates by joseph smith jr and the ancient writers certainly had no intention to divide their words in this way. Why are so few women mentioned in the book of mormon.
As you study the books of enos, jarom, omni, and words of mormon, look for ways you can receive guidance from the lord as enos did. A concise history of the mormon battalion in the mexican war. Each book contains between one and thirty chapters, and they are printed in chronological order. The book of mormon itself reveals several of these interesting glosses that could be covering up important people or events like tyrion was left out of westeros history books. The book of mormon comprises fifteen books, all named for their primary narrator or protagonist. Lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon kindle edition by bytheway, john. They multiplied and eventually split into two groups. Although he took command of an army at the tender age of sixteen, mormon was no warmonger.
No one can read the book of mormon without wondering why the war chapters are there. Why are there so many war chapters in the book of mormon. My top 10 chapters in the book of mormon the gospel home. The book contains only one chapter although it covers more than two centuries of nephite history from ca 323 bc to bc, according to footnotes. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing. John bytheway has highlighted lessons from the war chapters in the book of mormon, alma 4362, delving for application to our personal warfare against satan. Between the books of omni and mosiah is an insert called the words of mormon. In righteous warriors, john bytheway shows that the war chapters in the book of mormon are packed with spiritual lessons for fighting our personal battles. What is the best bookchapter in the book of mormon.
Lund, rumors of war by dean hughes, no unhallowed hand by gerald n. These books are meant to serve as catalysts to inspire the reader to further study the war chapters in the book of mormon. Greg kofford books, 2012, is a more recent addition but it has very few chapters on the book of mormon and only one from a military historian. Apr 26, 2010 here is another book of mormon map for your study. Chapters 43 to 62 record the struggles of the nephite people during a war.
The book of mormon war stories read as mythic narratives with brave heroes and cunning villains, clear lines dividing the good from the bad and the oppressed from the oppressor. The amazing achievement of the book of mormon is not. Could it be that a book written for our day would have to prepare us to survive in a time of wars and rumors of war, a time when satan is at war with everything that is good. The story of enos demonstrates gods willingness to bless and direct us in response to personal prayer. Millet, former dean of religious education at byu, coauthor, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. In addition to providing a glimpse into nephite and lamanite political and religious culture, the war chapters in the book of mormon can also be.
The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. Additionally, the passages of isaiah found in the book of mormon are set in poetic form, allowing you to more easily see where the difference in poetry and prose lie. However, enoch was alive during the antediluvian period as recorded in. The book of alma is the longest of all the books of the book of mormon, consisting of 63 chapters. A discourse before the new west education commission. The book of mormon war chapter headings i have compiled a list from several john bytheway talks and my own thoughts on why the war chapters were included in the book of mormon. Brother bytheway also shows the power we can draw from our faith, obedience, and covenants when we face worldly enemies. For more on mormon s service in the military and how that affects the book of mormon, see book of mormon central, why are there so many war chapters in the book of mormon. The book of mormon testifies of christ and his mission here on the earth. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading righteous warriors. This is a spot for civilians, military historians, members of the lds church and anybody else who enjoys studying the military aspects of the book of mormon and its impact on the lds church, society and the field of military history. The total of all those chapters combined will be 239 chapters in the whole book of mormon.
Captain moroni and preparation for war confronting evil. Alma is the longest book in the book of mormon and consists of sixtythree chapters, taking up almost a third of the volume. The amazing achievement of the book of mormon is not the fact that it is a big book contain. The war chapters describe some intrigue, which caused dissensions amongst the the nephites, so the lamanites gained some ground over the nephites. Every book works towards the texts purpose of bringing men closer to god and jesus.
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