The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ (Maxwell Institute Study Edition)

Front Matter
Front Cover
Frontispiece: "Other sheep I have…"
Dedication
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
Testimony of Three Witnesses
Testimony of Eight Witnesses
Testimony of Emma Smith
Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith
Brief Explanation about the Book of Mormon
Brief History of the Text
Abbreviations
Using the Study Edition
Title Page of the Book of Mormon
By Book / Chapter
The First Book of Nephi
First Nephi 1
First Nephi 2
First Nephi 3
First Nephi 4
First Nephi 5
First Nephi 6
First Nephi 7
First Nephi 8
First Nephi 9
First Nephi 10
First Nephi 11
First Nephi 12
First Nephi 13
First Nephi 14
First Nephi 15
First Nephi 16
First Nephi 17
First Nephi 18
First Nephi 19
First Nephi 20
First Nephi 21
First Nephi 22
The Second Book of Nephi
Second Nephi 1
Second Nephi 2
Second Nephi 3
Second Nephi 4
Second Nephi 5
Second Nephi 6
Second Nephi 7
Second Nephi 8
Second Nephi 9
Second Nephi 10
Second Nephi 11
Second Nephi 12
Second Nephi 13
Second Nephi 14
Second Nephi 15
Second Nephi 16
Second Nephi 17
Second Nephi 18
Second Nephi 19
Second Nephi 20
Second Nephi 21
Second Nephi 22
Second Nephi 23
Second Nephi 24
Second Nephi 25
Second Nephi 26
Second Nephi 27
Second Nephi 28
Second Nephi 29
Second Nephi 30
Second Nephi 31
Second Nephi 32
Second Nephi 33
The Book of Jacob
Jacob 1
Jacob 2
Jacob 3
Jacob 4
Jacob 5
Jacob 6
Jacob 7
The Book of Enos
The Book of Jarom
The Book of Omni
The Words of Mormon
The Book of Mosiah
Mosiah 1
Mosiah 2
Mosiah 3
Mosiah 4
Mosiah 5
Mosiah 6
Mosiah 7
Mosiah 8
Mosiah 9
Mosiah 10
Mosiah 11
Mosiah 12
Mosiah 13
Mosiah 14
Mosiah 15
Mosiah 16
Mosiah 17
Mosiah 18
Mosiah 19
Mosiah 20
Mosiah 21
Mosiah 22
Mosiah 23
Mosiah 24
Mosiah 25
Mosiah 26
Mosiah 27
Mosiah 28
Mosiah 29
The Book of Alma
Alma 1
Alma 2
Alma 3
Alma 4
Alma 5
Alma 6
Alma 7
Alma 8
Alma 9
Alma 10
Alma 11
Alma 12
Alma 13
Alma 14
Alma 15
Alma 16
Alma 17
Alma 18
Alma 19
Alma 20
Alma 21
Alma 22
Alma 23
Alma 24
Alma 25
Alma 26
Alma 27
Alma 28
Alma 29
Alma 30
Alma 31
Alma 32
Alma 33
Alma 34
Alma 35
Alma 36
Alma 37
Alma 38
Alma 39
Alma 40
Alma 41
Alma 42
Alma 43
Alma 44
Alma 45
Alma 46
Alma 47
Alma 48
Alma 49
Alma 50
Alma 51
Alma 52
Alma 53
Alma 54
Alma 55
Alma 56
Alma 57
Alma 58
Alma 59
Alma 60
Alma 61
Alma 62
Alma 63
The Book of Helaman
Helaman 1
Helaman 2
Helaman 3
Helaman 4
Helaman 5
Helaman 6
Helaman 7
Helaman 8
Helaman 9
Helaman 10
Helaman 11
Helaman 12
Helaman 13
Helaman 14
Helaman 15
Helaman 16
Third Nephi: The Book of Nephi
Third Nephi 1
Third Nephi 2
Third Nephi 3
Third Nephi 4
Third Nephi 5
Third Nephi 6
Third Nephi 7
Third Nephi 8
Third Nephi 9
Third Nephi 10
Third Nephi 11
Third Nephi 12
Third Nephi 13
Third Nephi 14
Third Nephi 15
Third Nephi 16
Third Nephi 17
Third Nephi 18
Third Nephi 19
Third Nephi 20
Third Nephi 21
Third Nephi 22
Third Nephi 23
Third Nephi 24
Third Nephi 25
Third Nephi 26
Third Nephi 27
Third Nephi 28
Third Nephi 29
Third Nephi 30
Fourth Nephi: The Book of Nephi
The Book of Mormon
Mormon 1
Mormon 2
Mormon 3
Mormon 4
Mormon 5
Mormon 6
Mormon 7
Mormon 8
Mormon 9
The Book of Ether
Ether 1
Ether 2
Ether 3
Ether 4
Ether 5
Ether 6
Ether 7
Ether 8
Ether 9
Ether 10
Ether 11
Ether 12
Ether 13
Ether 14
Ether 15
The Book of Moroni
Moroni 1
Moroni 2
Moroni 3
Moroni 4
Moroni 5
Moroni 6
Moroni 7
Moroni 8
Moroni 9
Moroni 10
By Source / Subject
The Small Plates of Nephi: 1 Nephi–Omni
The First Book of Nephi, His Reign and Ministry
Nephi₁’s Introduction
Lehi₁’s Commission
Lehi₁ Prophesies to the Jews
Into the Wilderness
Laman₁ and Lemuel’s Murmuring
Nephi₁’s Faithfulness and Blessing
The Brothers Return for the Brass Plates
A Second Attempt to Obtain the Brass Plates
Nephi₁ Gains Possession of the Brass Plates
Zoram₁ Joins Nephi₁ and His Brothers
Lehi₁’s Family Reunited
The Contents of the Brass Plates
Nephi₁ Writes of the Things of God
The Brothers Return for Ishmael₁’s Family
Rebellion in the Wilderness
Lehi₁’s Dream (an allegory): 1 Nephi 8
The Tree and Its Fruit
The River, the Iron Rod, and the Spacious Building
Nephi₁’s Two Sets of Plates
Lehi₁ Prophesies of the Messiah
Lehi₁ Compares the House of Israel to an Olive Tree (a second allegory)
Nephi₁’s Vision (an apocalypse): 1 Nephi 11–14
Nephi₁ Converses with the Spirit of the Lord
An Angel Explains the Meaning of the Tree and the Iron Rod
Nephi₁ Sees the Ministry of Jesus in the Old World
Nephi₁ Sees the Coming of Jesus to the New World
Nephi₁ Sees Unbelief and War among Lehi’s Descendants
Nephi₁ Sees a Great and Abominable Church
Nephi₁ Sees the Arrival of Gentiles in the Americas
Nephi₁ Sees the Record of the Jews in the Hands of the Gentiles
The Angel Tells Nephi₁ about the Restoration of the Gospel
Nephi₁ Sees Additional Records to Come Forth
The Angel Assures Nephi₁ That the Gentiles Can Repent
Nephi₁ Sees Two Churches at the Time the Father Will Fulfill His Covenants
Nephi₁ Sees the Apostle John
Inquiring of the Lord
Nephi₁ Explains the Olive Tree
Nephi₁ Explains the Tree, the Iron Rod, and the River
Truth Is Hard for the Wicked
The Daughters of Ishmael₁ Marry
Traveling in the Wilderness with the Liahona
Nephi₁’s Broken Bow
The Death of Ishmael₁
Rebellion and Repentance
To Bountiful₁
Nephi₁ Is Commanded to Build a Ship
Nephi₁’s Brothers Murmur
Nephi₁ Recounts the History of Israel
Nephi₁ Rebukes His Brothers
Preparing the Ship
Sailing to the Promised Land
Two Sets of Plates
Prophecies of Christ from Zenock, Neum, and Zenos
Nephi₁ Reads and Interprets Isaiah: 1 Nephi 19.22–22.31
Introduction to Isaiah₁
Nephi₁’s Quotation of Isaiah 48–49: 1 Nephi 20–21
Prophecy Will Overcome Stubbornness (Isaiah 48.1–11)
God Proclaims the Redemption of Israel (Isaiah 48.12–22)
The Servant of the Lord (Isaiah 49.1–7)
A Mission for the Isles of the Sea (Isaiah 49.8–12)
Israel to Be Restored (Isaiah 49.13–26)
Nephi₁ Interprets Isaiah and Zenos: 1 Nephi 22
The Scattering and Gathering of Israel, Aided by the Gentiles
The Righteous Will Be Preserved from the Coming Destruction
The Second Book of Nephi
Lehi₁’s Last Words: 2 Nephi 1.1–4.12
Lehi₁ Prophesies about the Inhabitants of the Americas
Lehi₁ Exhorts His Sons
Lehi₁’s Charge to His Older Sons and to Zoram₁
Lehi₁ Speaks to His Son Jacob₂
Lehi₁ Teaches All His Sons about the Fall and Human Agency
Lehi₁ Speaks to His Son Joseph₂, Quoting Joseph₁ of Egypt
Nephi₁’s Assessment of Joseph₁’s Prophecies
Lehi₁’s Blessing on the Children of Laman₁ and Lemuel
Lehi₁’s Final Blessings and Death
The Psalm of Nephi₁
Nephi₁ and His Followers Flee
The Nephites Prosper
The Lamanites Are Cursed
The Small Plates of Nephi₁
Jacob₂’s Discourse: 2 Nephi 6–10
Day One: Jacob₂ Interprets Isaiah: 2 Nephi 6–9
Promises to the Gentiles and to God’s Covenant People: An Explanation of Isaiah 49.22–26
Jacob₂’s Quotation of Isaiah 50.1–52.2: 2 Nephi 7–8
Israel’s Iniquities and God’s Power (Isaiah 50.1–3)
God’s Servant Tells of His Humiliation and Vindication (Isaiah 50.4–11)
Comfort for Zion (Isaiah 51.1–16)
Awake, Jerusalem (Isaiah 51.17–52.2)
Jacob₂ Explains the Resurrection and the Judgment
Justice, Mercy, and the Law
Ten Woes
Jacob₂ Exhorts His People to Remember
Jacob₂ Quotes and Interprets Isaiah 55.1–2
Day Two: Jacob₂ Concludes His Discourse: 2 Nephi 10
Jacob₂ Prophesies of Christ and the Restoration of Israel
God’s Promises Concerning the Gentiles and the Americas
Jacob₂’s Assurance: We Have Been Led Away, Not Cast Off
Witnesses of Christ
Nephi₁’s Quotation of Isaiah 2–14: 2 Nephi 12–24
The Mountain of the Lord’s House (Isaiah 2.1–4)
The Day of the Lord (Isaiah 2.5–22)
Judgment against Judah’s Leaders (Isaiah 3.1–15)
Jerusalem to Be Renewed (Isaiah 4.2–6)
The Song of the Vineyard (Isaiah 5.1–7)
Woes and Judgments (Isaiah 5.8–25)
The Coming Invasion (Isaiah 5.26–30)
Isaiah₁’s Commission (Isaiah 6.1–13)
Isaiah₁ Reassures King Ahaz (Isaiah 7.1–9)
The Sign of Immanuel (Isaiah 7.10–17)
Devastation at the Hands of Assyria (Isaiah 7.18–25)
Isaiah₁’s Son as a Sign of the Coming Assyrian Invasion (Isaiah 8.1–18)
From Darkness to the Light of the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 8.19–9.7)
The Anger of the Lord (Isaiah 9.8–10.4)
Assyria, the Rod of the Lord (Isaiah 10.5–11)
God’s Judgment on the King of Assyria (Isaiah 10.12–19)
A Remnant of Israel to Return (Isaiah 10.20–23)
The Destruction of the Assyrian Army (Isaiah 10.24–34)
The Coming Messianic Age (Isaiah 11.1–9)
The Gathering of Israel (Isaiah 11.10–16)
Two Hymns of Praise (Isaiah 12.1–6)
A Prophecy against Babylon (Isaiah 13.1–22)
Mercy for Israel (Isaiah 14.1–3)
God’s Judgment on the King of Babylon (Isaiah 14.4–23)
A Prophecy against Assyria (Isaiah 14.24–27)
A Prophecy against the Philistines (Isaiah 14.28–32)
Nephi₁’s Prophecies and Interpretations of Jacob₂ and Isaiah1: 2 Nephi 25–30
Nephi₁ Explains the Words of Isaiah₁
Nephi₁ Prophesies of Christ and the Jews
Christ and the Book of Mormon
Christ and the Law of Moses
Christ and the Nephites
Christ and the Gentiles
The Descendants of Lehi₁ in the Last Days (midrash on Isaiah 29.3–5)
The Gentiles in the Last Days
The Lord Invites and Commands
Nephi₁ Quotes Isaiah 29.6–10: Those Who Fight against Zion
A Sealed Book (midrash on Isaiah 29.11–12)
Nephi₁ Quotes Isaiah 29.13–16: The Lord Knows All
Nephi₁ Quotes Isaiah 29.17–24: Hope for the Future
Nephi₁ Speaks of Corrupt Churches in the Last Days
The Kingdom of the Devil
Woe Pronouncements
The Lord Speaks of the Bible and Additional Scriptures
Descendants of Lehi₁, Gentiles, and Jews
Nephi₁ Quotes Isaiah 11.4–9: The Messianic Age
Nephi₁’s Conclusion—The Doctrine of Christ: 2 Nephi 31–33
A Few More Words
Baptism and the Holy Ghost
Endure to the End
The Words of Christ
Prayer
Nephi₁ Affirms the Truth of His Record
Nephi₁’s Farewell
The Book of Jacob, the Brother of Nephi
Jacob₂’s Introduction
Nephi₁’s Successors
Introduction to Jacob₂’s Temple Discourse
Jacob₂’s Temple Discourse: Jacob 2–3
Jacob₂ Compelled to Admonish with Boldness
Jacob₂ Warns of Riches and Pride
Jacob₂ Condemns Polygamy
Jacob₂ Speaks to the Pure in Heart
The Example of the Lamanites
Jacob₂ Addresses His Future Readers: Jacob 4–6
Writing on Metal Plates
Prophetic Knowledge of Christ
Prophecy and the Jews
Jacob₂ Quotes Zenos’s Allegory of the Olive Tree: Jacob 5
First Decay and Remedy (pruning, digging, and nourishing)
Second Remedy (wild branches grafted in, withered branches burned, young branches transplanted elsewhere)
General Success (additional time and care needed for the third transplant)
Second Decay
Third Remedy (cross-grafting between the main tree and the transplants; the worst branches are burned)
A Plan for One Last Effort (servants are called for additional grafting, pruning, digging, and nourishing; the bad branches are gradually removed)
Success Again
A Prophecy of a Third Decay and the End of the Vineyard
Jacob₂ Interprets Zenos’s Allegory and Bids Farewell
Sherem Preaches against Christ
Relations with the Lamanites
Jacob₂’s Final Farewell and Charge to Enos
The Book of Enos, the Son of Jacob
Enos’s Conversion
Lamanites and Nephites
Enos’s Farewell
The Book of Jarom
Jarom’s Introduction
Precarious Prosperity
The Book of Omni
Omni
Amaron
Chemish
Abinadom
Amaleki₁ Writes of King Mosiah₁ and the People of Zarahemla
Amaleki₁ Writes of King Benjamin
Expeditions to the Land of Nephi
Mormon’s Explanatory Comments: The Words of Mormon
The Words of Mormon
The Small Plates of Nephi₁
King Benjamin’s Achievements
Mormon’s Abridgment of the Large Plates of Nephi: Mosiah–Mormon 7
The Book of Mosiah
Benjamin Teaches His Sons
Benjamin Confers the Kingdom upon Mosiah₂
King Benjamin’s Discourse: Mosiah 2–5
The People Gather at the Temple
Benjamin Recounts His Achievements
Serving God
Benjamin Completes His Reign
Benjamin Gives a Charge to His People
Benjamin Reports an Angel’s Prophecies about Christ
The Angel Explains the Fall and the Atonement
The Angel Concludes with a Warning from the Lord
The Reaction of the People
Those Who Receive Salvation
Believe in God and Love One Another
Benjamin Speaks of Beggars
The People Believe and Enter into a Covenant with God
Children of Christ
Names Recorded and Mosiah2 Consecrated as King
Mosiah₂ Begins His Reign
An Account of the Nephite Colony in the Land of Lehi-Nephi: Mosiah 7–25
A Search Party
An Interview with King Limhi
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Ammon₁ Tells Limhi’s People of Events in Zarahemla
Jaredite Records and Nephite Seers
The History of the People of Zeniff (a flashback): Mosiah 9.1–21.27
Zeniff’s Personal Record: Mosiah 9–10
An Unsuccessful Attempt to Establish a Colony by Force
A Treaty with King Laman₂
First Battle with the Lamanites
Prosperity and Preparations for War
Going Up to Battle a Second Time
Traditions of the Lamanites
Nephite Victory
Wicked King Noah₃
Skirmishes with the Lamanites
The Prophet Abinadi
Abinadi Prophesies of Destruction
Abinadi Arrested and Accused
The Trial of Abinadi: Mosiah 12.17–17.20
Abinadi Questioned about Isaiah 52.7–10
Noah’s Priests Are Questioned by Abinadi: Exodus 20.1–4
An Attempt to Silence Abinadi
The Ten Commandments: Exodus 20.4–17
The Law of Moses
Abinadi Cites Prophecies of Christ: Isaiah 53.1–12
Abinadi Interprets Isaiah 52–53: Mosiah 15–16
Christ as the Father and the Son
The Seed of Christ
The First Resurrection
Redemption and Judgment
Alma₁ Believes
Abinadi Is Slain
Alma₁ Continues Abinadi’s Work
Alma₁ Baptizes
Alma₁ Establishes a Church and Ordains Priests
Alma₁’s People Flee
A Lamanite Invasion Saves Noah₃
The People of Noah₃ in Bondage
Noah₃’s Men Return; Noah₃ Is Killed
Peace with the Lamanites
Stolen Daughters of the Lamanites
Limhi Questions the Captured Lamanite King
Gideon and Limhi Restore the Peace
Afflictions and Defeats
Humility and Relief
Ammon₁ and His Companions Discovered
A Second Account of Limhi’s Search Party
Sorrow for the Past and Plans for the Future
The People of Limhi Escape and Return to Zarahemla
An Account of Alma₁’s People (a flashback): Mosiah 23–24
Alma₁ and His People Flee from King Noah₃’s Armies
Alma₁ Rejects an Offer of Kingship
Mormon₂ Explains Why the Lord Tries His People
The People of Alma₁ in Bondage
The Priests of Noah₃ Teach the Lamanites
Alma₁’s People Persecuted and Comforted
Alma₁’s People Delivered
Reunion at Zarahemla
A Church Is Established at Zarahemla
Young Unbelievers
Questions of Church Discipline
Alma₁ Regulates the Church
An End to Persecutions
Alma₂ and the Sons of Mosiah₂ Are Rebuked by an Angel
Prayers for Alma₂’s Recovery
Alma₂’s Confession
Alma₂ and the Sons of Mosiah₂ Strengthen the Church
The Sons of Mosiah₂ Desire to Preach to the Lamanites
Mosiah₂ Translates the Plates Found by the People of Limhi
Mosiah₂ Entrusts the Records to Alma₂
Mosiah₂ Writes against Kingship
The End of the Monarchy; Alma₂ Appointed as Chief Judge
The Book of Alma, the Son of Alma
Mormon₂’s Abridgment of the Record of Alma₂: Alma 1–44
Nehor Introduces Priestcraft and Slays Gideon
Troubles for the Church
The Church Prospers after Peace Is Restored
The Amlicite Rebellion: Alma 2–3
Amlici’s Unsuccessful Attempt to Be Appointed King
Amlici and His Followers Battle the Nephites
The Nephites Defeat the Amlicites and the Lamanites Near the Valley of Gideon
The Amlicites Take the Lamanite Curse upon Themselves
Another Battle with the Lamanites
Repentance and Recovery
Pride Slows the Progress of the Church
Alma₂ Resigns His Judgeship in Order to Preach
The Preaching Journeys of Alma₂: Alma 5–16
Alma₂’s Sermon at Zarahemla: Alma 5
Remember the Deliverances of Your Fathers
Imagine the Judgment Day
Repent and Prepare
Hearken to the Call of the Good Shepherd
Alma₂’s Testimony
The Words of the Spirit
To Those Who Persist in Wickedness
To Those Who Desire to Follow the Good Shepherd
The Church in Zarahemla
Alma₂ Travels to Gideon
Alma₂’s Sermon at Gideon: Alma 7
Alma₂’s Hopes for the People of Gideon
Alma₂ Testifies of Christ
Repent and Be Baptized
Alma₂’s Hopes Fulfilled
Alma₂’s Concluding Exhortation and Blessing
Alma₂ Preaches and Baptizes in the Land of Melek
Alma₂ Cast Out of Ammonihah
An Angel Commands Alma₂ to Return to Ammonihah
Amulek Joins Alma₂ in Preaching
Alma₂ and Amulek’s Preaching at Ammonihah: Alma 9–14
The Unbelief of the People of Ammonihah
Alma₂’s Sermon at Ammonihah: Alma 9.7–30
Alma₂ Recounts Past Deliverances
Alma₂ Contrasts the Nephites and the Lamanites
Alma₂ Quotes an Angel
The Reaction of the People of Ammonihah
Amulek’s Sermon at Ammonihah: Alma 10–11
Amulek Addresses the Crowd to Bear Witness of an Angel and Alma₂
Lawyers Attempt to Destroy Alma₂ and Amulek
Amulek Rebukes the Lawyers
Amulek’s Words Are Misconstrued
A Digression on the Nephite Legal and Monetary Systems
Zeezrom Questions Amulek
Amulek Explains the Resurrection
Alma₂ Addresses Zeezrom
Alma₂ Answers Zeezrom’s Question about Resurrection and Judgment
Antionah Questions Alma₂ about Adam’s Fall
Alma₂’s Answer to Antionah: Alma 12.22–13.20
Alma₂ Explains the Plan of Redemption
Alma₂ Explains the Ordination of Priests
Alma₂ Cites the Example of Melchizedek
Prepare for the Coming of the Lord
Alma₂ and Amulek before the Chief Judge
Male Believers Are Cast Out; Their Believing Wives and Children Are Killed
Alma₂ and Amulek in Prison
Alma₂ and Amulek Delivered
Alma₂ and Amulek Travel to Sidom and Find the Cast-Out Believers
Zeezrom Is Healed
Alma₂ Establishes a Church at Sidom, Takes Amulek to Zarahemla
Ammonihah Destroyed and Captives Rescued
Alma₂, Amulek, and Others Establish the Church throughout the Land
The Missionary Journeys of the Sons of Mosiah₂ (a flashback): Alma 17–27
Alma₂ Meets the Sons of Mosiah₂ as They Return from Lamanite Lands
The Flashback Begins: The Sons of Mosiah₂ Set Off on Their Missionary Journeys
Ammon₂ in the Land of Ishmael: Alma 17.19–21.23
Ammon₂ Goes to the Land of Ishmael
Ammon₂ Defends the King’s Flocks
The Testimony of King Lamoni’s Servants
Ammon₂ Returns to the King
Ammon₂ Teaches the Gospel to King Lamoni
King Lamoni Is Overcome
The Queen Sends for Ammon₂
The King, the Queen, Ammon₂, and Other Servants Are Overcome
Abish Summons the People
Those Who Had Been Overcome Revive; Many Believe Their Words
Ammon₂ and King Lamoni Travel to Middoni
Ammon₂ and Lamoni Meet Lamoni’s Father, the King over All the Land
Ammon₂ and Lamoni Rescue Ammon₂’s Brethren
Aaron₂ in Jerusalem₂ and Middoni (a flashback within the Alma 17–27 flashback): Alma 21.1–21.17
Aaron₂ Preaches in Jerusalem₂
Aaron₂ and His Brethren Imprisoned and Rescued
Ammon₂ and Lamoni Return to the Land of Ishmael
Aaron₂ Teaches the King over All the Land (Lamoni’s Father) in the Land of Nephi
The King Is Overcome and Then Raised
A Digression on the Geography of the Promised Land
A Proclamation Protecting the Sons of Mosiah₂
The Origin of the Anti-Nephi-Lehies
The Anti-Nephi-Lehies Choose Pacifism
King Anti-Nephi-Lehi’s Address
The Anti-Nephi-Lehies Bury Their Weapons
Lamanites Are Converted by the Pacifism of Slain Anti-Nephi-Lehies
Ammonihah Destroyed
The Descendants of Amulon and the Other Priests of Noah₃
More Lamanite Conversions
Ammon₂ Rejoices in Missionary Success
Ammon₂ Boasts of God
Ammon₂ Recounts the Missionaries’ Conversion and Labors
The Anti-Nephi-Lehies Flee to the Nephites
A Second Account of Alma₂ Meeting the Sons of Mosiah₂
The Anti-Nephi-Lehies Are Given the Land of Jershon
A Tremendous Battle
Alma₂’s Fifteenth-Year Summary
A Meditation by Alma₂ on Missionary Work
Peace in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Years
Korihor, an Anti-Christ (in Zarahemla and Jershon)
Korihor and Giddonah₂ (in Gideon)
Korihor and Alma₂ (in Zarahemla)
Korihor Asks for a Sign
The End of Korihor
Alma₂ in Antionum (among the Zoramites2): Alma 31–35
A Mission to the Zoramites₂
The Zoramite Manner of Worship
Alma₂’s Prayer concerning the Zoramites₂
Alma₂’s Discourse to the Poor among the Zoramites₂: Alma 32–33
Some Success among the Poor
Alma₂ Speaks of Humility and Belief
Alma₂ Describes an Experiment in Faith
Alma₂ Quotes the Prophet Zenos on Prayer
Alma₂ Quotes Prophets Who Have Spoken of the Son of God
Amulek’s Discourse to the Poor among the Zoramites₂: Alma 34
Amulek Explains the Plan of Redemption through Christ
Amulek Urges the Zoramites₂ to Pray
Amulek Urges the Zoramites₂ to Repent
Repentant Zoramites₂ Are Cast Out
The Zoramites₂ Ally Themselves with the Lamanites
Introduction to Alma₂’s Testimony to His Sons
Alma₂’s Testimony to His Sons: Alma 36–42
Alma₂’s Words to Helaman₂: Alma 36–37
Remembering and Knowing
Alma₂ Recounts His Conversion
Alma₂ Reports His Post-Conversion Faithfulness
Alma₂ Commands Helaman₂ to Keep and Preserve the Sacred Records
Alma₂ Instructs Helaman₂ concerning the Jaredite Plates and Interpreters
Alma₂ Counsels Helaman₂
Alma₂ Describes the Liahona as a Type
Alma₂’s Words to Shiblon₂: Alma 38
Alma₂’s Counsel to Shiblon₂
Alma₂’s Words to Corianton: Alma 39–42
Corianton’s Sins
Alma₂ Speaks of the Coming of Christ
The State of the Soul between Death and the Resurrection
Alma₂ Teaches Corianton about the Resurrection
Alma₂ Explains the Plan of Restoration
Alma₂ Explains the Justice of God and the Probation of Humankind
Justice and Mercy
Alma₂’s Counsel to Corianton
The Zoramite War: Alma 43–44
Preparations for War
Moroni₁ Outprepares the Lamanites
An Ambush Is Set
The Battle at the River Sidon
An Offer of Peace
The Offer Rejected and Then Accepted
Mormon₂’s Abridgment of the Record of Helaman₂: Alma 45–62
Alma₂ Prophesies of the Destruction of the Nephites
Alma₂’s Last Words and Departure
An Unsuccessful Attempt at Reform
The Amalickiahite Wars: Alma 46–62
The First Amalickiahite War: Alma 46–49
Amalickiah
The Title of Liberty
Mass Dissensions Averted
Amalickiah Becomes Chief Commander of the Lamanite Army
Amalickiah Becomes King of the Lamanites
Amalickiah Incites the Lamanites to War
Preparations of the Nephites
Mormon₂’s Encomium to Moroni₁
Nephite Attitudes toward War
The Lamanites Are Surprised by Nephite Fortifications
The Battle of the City of Noah
More Nephite Preparations
The Nephites Prosper
The Revolt of Morianton₂
Pahoran₁ Becomes Chief Judge
The Second Amalickiahite War: Alma 51–62
The King-Men and the Freemen
The Lamanites Prepare to Attack Again
The King-Men Are Compelled to Fight
A Series of Stunning Nephite Defeats
Teancum Kills Amalickiah
The Lamanites under King Ammoron Begin a Two-Front War
The City of Mulek Retaken (East)
The Lamanite Leader Jacob₃ Is Slain; Many Lamanites Taken Prisoner (East)
Prisoners and Fortifications (East)
A Digression on Helaman₂’s Two Thousand Stripling Soldiers (West)
Moroni₁’s Letter on Exchanging Prisoners (East)
Ammoron’s Reply (East)
The City of Gid Is Retaken, along with Nephite Prisoners (East)
More Nephite Precautions and Preparations (East)
Helaman₂’s Letter to Moroni₁: Alma 56–58
Helaman₂ and His Two Thousand Join Antipus (West)
The Lamanites Hold Back While the Nephite Army Strengthens (West)
Helaman₂ Describes a Battle with Lamanites from the City of Antiparah (West)
Helaman₂ Retakes the City of Antiparah (West)
Helaman₂ Retakes the City of Cumeni but Loses Prisoners (West)
Helaman₂ Describes a Miraculous Preservation (West)
Gid’s Report of the Lost Prisoners (West)
Helaman₂ Receives Inadequate Support (West)
Helaman₂ Retakes the City of Manti (West)
Helaman₂ Describes Their Precarious Situation (West)
Moroni₁’s Reaction to Helaman₂’s Letter (East)
The Nephites Lose the City of Nephihah (East)
Pahoran₁’s Reply to Moroni₁: Alma 61
Pahoran₁ Reports a Coup
A Request for Military Assistance
Moroni₁’s Letter to Pahoran₁: Alma 60
Governmental Negligence
Possible Causes of Negligence
Repent or Face Consequences
Moroni₁ and Pahoran₁ Defeat Pachus and His Followers
Moroni₁ and Pahoran₁ Retake the City of Nephihah (East)
Moroni₁ Retakes the Land of Lehi
Teancum Kills Ammoron and Is Slain; the Lamanites Driven Out (East)
Thirty-First-Year Summary
Postwar Recovery
Mormon₂’s Abridgment of the Record of Shiblon₂: Alma 63
The Passing of a Generation
Nephite Expansion into the Land Northward
The Records Are Passed On
Another Battle
The Book of Helaman
Conflict over the Judgment-Seat
Pahoran₂ Is Assassinated; Pacumeni Appointed
The Lamanites Capture Zarahemla
The Lamanites Are Defeated
The Origins of the Gadianton Robbers
Nephite Migrations
Mormon₂ Comments on Nephite Records
The Judgeship of Helaman₃
Problems with Pride
Lamanites and Nephite Dissenters Capture the Land Southward
Mormon₂’s Spiritual Interpretation of Nephite Losses and Victories
The Nephites Recognize the Cause of Their Weakness
Nephi₂ Yields Up the Judgment-Seat
Remembering the Words of Helaman₃
Nephi₂ and Lehi₄ Preach to the Nephites and Lamanites
Nephi₂ and Lehi₄ in a Lamanite Prison: Miraculous Fire
Nephi₂ and Lehi₄ in a Lamanite Prison: Baptism by Fire
Lamanite Missionaries Convert Their Brethren; the Lamanites Return Nephite Lands
The Righteousness of the Lamanites and the Joy of the Church
The Nephites and Lamanites Mingle and Prosper
The Gadianton Robbers Reappear
Secret Oaths and Covenants from the Author of All Sin
Nephites and Lamanites Respond Differently to the Gadianton Robbers
The Ministries of Nephi₂ and Samuel₂: Helaman 7–16
Nephi₂’s Lament; the Gadianton Robbers in Control of the Government
Nephi₂ Preaches from a Tower
The Reaction of Gadianton Judges and Others
Nephi₂ Cites the Example of Moses
Nephi₂ Refers to Other Ancient Prophecies of Christ
Nephi₂ Reveals an Assassination
Five Men Are Sent to Confirm Nephi₂’s Revelation
Nephi₂ Is Falsely Accused of Murder
Nephi₂ Reveals the Murderer
Nephi₂ Is Vindicated
The Lord Speaks to Nephi₂ and Gives Him Power
Nephi₂ Preaches Again to the People
Nephi₂ Prays for the Lord to Send a Famine
Nephi₂ Prays for the Famine to End
The Nephites and Lamanites Prosper and Argue
A Resurgence of the Gadianton Robbers
Mormon₂’s Reflections on Human Weakness and God’s Power
Samuel₂’s Prophecy: Helaman 13–15
Samuel₂, a Lamanite, Prophesies of the Destruction of the Nephites
Samuel₂ Quotes the Lord on Hidden Treasures
Samuel₂ Criticizes the Nephites’ Acceptance of False Prophets
Regret Will Come Too Late
Samuel₂ Gives Signs of Jesus’s Birth
Samuel₂ Gives Signs of Jesus’s Death
Samuel₂ Contrasts the Nephites and the Lamanites
Samuel₂ Converts Some Nephites and Escapes Unharmed
The People Reject Signs and Wonders
Third Nephi: The Book of Nephi, the Son of Nephi, Who Was the Son of Helaman
Nephi₂ Transmits the Records to Nephi₃
Samuel₂’s Prophecies Seem to Fail
The Signs of Jesus’s Birth Are Fulfilled
Reactions to the Signs
The Gadianton War: 3 Nephi 1.27–5.6
Increasing Wickedness
The Nephites and Lamanites Combine against the Gadianton Robbers
Giddianhi, the Leader of the Robbers, Sends a Letter to Lachoneus₁
Lachoneus₁ Prepares His People for War
The Nephites Gather Together
The War with the Robbers Resumes
The Nephites Win a War of Attrition
The Nephites Give Thanks and Believe
The End of the Robbers
Mormon₂’s Editorial Comments
Mormon₂ Reiterates Prophecies
The Nephites Rebuild and Prosper
Inequality Breaks Up the Church
Prophets Are Assassinated; a Secret Combination Forms to Protect the Murderers
The Central Government Collapses
Jacob₄ Becomes the King of the Secret Combination; the Tribes Establish a Tenuous Peace
Nephi₃ Preaches Repentance and Performs Miracles
The Signs of Jesus’s Death
A Voice Proclaims the Extent of the Destruction
The Voice of Jesus Christ Proclaims His Mission
Jesus’s Voice Laments Unaccepted Mercies
The Reaction of the People
Mormon₂ Comments on the Fulfillment of Prophecy
Jesus’s Ministry among the Nephites: 3 Nephi 11–28
Jesus Appears to the Nephites
Jesus Calls Twelve Disciples and Instructs Them on Baptism
The Doctrine of Christ
Jesus’s First Sermon to the Nephites (on the law): 3 Nephi 12.1–18.39
Jesus Speaks to the Multitude
A Nephite Version of the Sermon on the Mount: 3 Nephi 12.3–14.27
The Beatitudes (Matthew 5.3–12)
The Witness of Believers (Matthew 5.13–16)
The Fulfillment of the Law (Matthew 5.17–48)
Sincere Piety (Matthew 6.1–24)
Jesus Instructs the Twelve to Rely on God for Sustenance (Matthew 6.25–34)
Parables of Discipleship (Matthew 7.1–27)
More on the Fulfillment of the Law
Jesus Explains John 10.16 to the Twelve
Jesus Quotes the Father on the Gentiles and Scattered Israel
Jesus Heals the Sick
Jesus Prays and Blesses the Children
Jesus Institutes the Sacrament
Instructions to the Multitude on Prayer and Fellowship
Instructions to the Twelve on Fellowship
Jesus Ascends to Heaven
A Greater Multitude Gathers; Nephi₃ Baptizes the Twelve
Jesus’s Second Sermon to the Nephites (on the prophets): 3 Nephi 19.15–26.14
Jesus Returns and Prays concerning the Holy Ghost
The Twelve Are Transformed; Jesus Prays concerning Purification
Jesus Administers the Sacrament Again
Jesus Prophesies Concerning the Gentiles and Lehi₁’s Descendants in the Latter Days, Quoting Micah 5.8–9 and 4.12–13
Jesus Quotes Acts 3.22–26 and Explains the Covenant of the Father
Jesus Quotes Isaiah 52.8–10, 1–3, 6–7, 11–15: The Restoration of Zion; God’s Servant to Suffer and Be Exalted
The Book of Mormon Will Be a Sign for the Gathering of Israel (an interpretation of Isaiah 52.13–15)
Jesus Quotes Micah 5.8–15: God Will Fight Alongside a Remnant of Jacob
Righteous Gentiles in the Latter Days
Jesus Quotes Isaiah 54.1–17: Reassurances to Israel and a Promise of Restoration
Jesus on the Words of Isaiah₁
Jesus Quotes Malachi 3: The Messenger of the Covenant Tithes and Offerings; God Will Spare His Own
Jesus Quotes Malachi 4: Judgment and Covenant Renewal
Jesus Expounds All Things
Mormon₂ Forbidden to Give a Full Account
Jesus Departs; Infants Speak the Following Day; the Twelve Baptize
Jesus Instructs the Twelve Disciples: 3 Nephi 27.1–28.12
Jesus Appears to the Twelve and Names His Church
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
Records and Judgment
Promises and Encouragement
Jesus Grants the Individual Requests of the Twelve and Departs
Mormon₂ Writes of the Three Disciples
The Book of Mormon as a Signal of Covenant Fulfillment
Mormon₂ Speaks the Words of Christ to the Gentiles
Fourth Nephi: The Book of Nephi, Who Is the Son of Nephi—One of the Disciples of Jesus Christ
A New Society
The Sources of Fourth Nephi: Nephi₄, Amos₁, and Amos₂
Divisions among the People
A Great Division
The Return of the Gadianton Robbers
Ammaron Inherits the Records and Hides Them
The Book of Mormon (chapters 1–7)
Mormon₂ to Receive the Records
War between the Nephites and Lamanites
Wickedness Prevails
The Nephites Retreat
Sorrow without Repentance
Mormon₂ Updates the Records
The Land Is Divided
A Chance for Repentance
Nephite Victories Lead to War Fever
Mormon₂ Refuses to Lead His People into War
Mormon₂’s Message to Latter-Day Israel and the Gentiles
The Nephites Attack the Lamanites and Are Defeated
Nephite Gains and Losses; Great Wickedness
The Beginning of the End
The Nephites Retreat
A Message to Lamanites and Gentiles in the Last Days
Preparations for the Last Battle
The Last Battle
Mormon₂’s Lamentation
Mormon₂’s Counsel to Latter-Day Lamanites
Moroni’s Additions to His Father’s Record: Mormon 8–Moroni 10
The Book of Mormon (chapters 8–9)
Moroni₂ Finishes His Father’s Book: Mormon 8–9
The End of the Nephites
The Record to Come to Light according to the Lord’s Promises
The Day When the Record Will Come Forth
A Message for Those Who Do Not Believe in Christ
A Message for Those Who Do Not Believe in Revelations or Miracles
Moroni2 Quotes Jesus (Mark 16.15–18); Signs Follow Belief; Doubt Not
The Language of This Record
The Book of Ether
Moroni₂’s First Editorial Comment: Abridging the Twenty-Four Plates
The Genealogy of Ether
Jared₁ and His Brother Appeal to the Lord
The Jaredites Begin Their Travels
Moroni₂’s Second Editorial Comment: The Decrees of God concerning the Land
Chastening in the Wilderness
Air and Light for the Barges
Sixteen Small Stones
The Brother of Jared₁ Sees the Premortal Christ
Moroni₂’s Third Editorial Comment: A Perfect Knowledge of God
A Sealed Vision of All Things
Moroni₂’s Fourth Editorial Comment
The Sealed Portion of the Gold Plates
The Lord Promises Additional Revelations to Those Who Believe
A Message to the Future Translator
The Jaredites Sail to the Promised Land
The People Multiply
The People Desire a King
The Chronicle of Jaredite Kings: Ether 6.28–11.23
The Reign of Orihah
The Reign of Kib (Corihor₁ rebels; Shule restores)
The Reign of Shule (Noah₂ and Cohor₁ rebel; Nimrod₂ restores)
The Reign of Omer (Jared₂ rebels; Esrom and Coriantumr₁ restore)
The Reemergence of Secret Combinations
Moroni₂’s Fifth Editorial Comment: Secret Combinations
The Overthrow and Restoration of Omer (Jared₂ and Akish rule in the interim)
The Reign of Emer (righteousness leads to prosperity)
The Reigns of Coriantum₁ and Com₁
The Reign of Heth₁ (wickedness brings famine and poisonous snakes)
The Reign of Shez₁ (Shez₂ Rebels)
The Reign of Riplakish (the people rebel)
The Reign of Morianton₁
The Reigns of Kim, Levi₂, Corom, and Kish
The Reign of Lib₁ (the Jaredites are blessed and industrious)
The Reign of Hearthom to the Reign of Com₂ (prophets warn of destruction)
The Reign of Shiblom₁ [or Shiblon₁] (his rebellious brother kills the prophets)
The Reigns of Ahah and Ethem (new prophets arise)
The Reign of Moron (two mighty men rebel)
Coriantor’s Life in Captivity; More Prophecies of Utter Destruction
The Reign of Coriantumr₂: Ether 12–15
The Prophet Ether
Moroni₂’s Sixth Editorial Comment
On Faith
Moroni₂ Talks with the Lord about the Gentiles, the Book of Mormon, and His Weakness
Farewell
Ether Prophesies of a New Jerusalem
Ether in Hiding
Shared Fights with Coriantumr₂
The Brother of Shared Fights with Coriantumr₂ and Gains the Throne
Coriantumr₂ Attempts to Regain His Kingdom from Lib₂
Shiz Pursues Coriantumr₂
Preparations for the Last Battle
The Destruction of the Jaredites
The End of Ether
The Book of Moroni
A Few More Things
Moroni₂’s Instructions for Church Order and Ordinances: Moroni 2–6
The Gift of the Holy Ghost
Ordinations
The Sacrament: Blessing the Bread
The Sacrament: Blessing the Wine
Baptism
Church Order
Moroni₂ Quotes Mormon₂’s Sermon on Faith, Hope, and Charity: Moroni 7
Distinguishing between Good and Evil
Mormon₂ on Faith
Mormon₂ on Hope and Charity (with a quotation of 1 Corinthians 13.4–7)
Moroni₂ Quotes a Letter from Mormon₂: Moroni 8
Mormon₂ on Infant Baptism
Mormon₂ Writes about the Destruction of the Nephites
Moroni₂ Quotes a Second Letter from Mormon₂: Moroni 9
The Hard Hearts of the Nephites
The Wickedness and Suffering of the Nephites
Mormon₂’s Words of Farewell to Moroni₂
Moroni₂’s Exhortation to the Lamanites: Moroni 10.1–23
Pray for a Manifestation of the Truth
The Gifts of God (with shared phrasing from 1 Corinthians 12)
Moroni₂’s Farewell to All the Ends of the Earth: Moroni 10.24–34
Remember These Things
Come unto Christ
Back Matter
Maps and Charts
Possible Routes of Lehi’s Journey
“Mormon’s Map”
Book of Mormon Plates and Records
Record Keepers in the Book of Mormon
Key Families in the Book of Mormon
Jaredite Kings
Time Line of Nephite History
Chronology of the Translation
Joseph Smith’s Statements on the Book of Mormon
Preface to the First Edition (1830)
Church Conference (1831)
Letter to Noah C. Saxton (1833)
Church Conference (1834)
Letter to the Elders of the Church (1835)
Editorial in the Elders’ Journal (1838)
History (1838)
Meeting of the Twelve (1841)
Letter to John Wentworth, editor of the Chicago Democrat newspaper (1842)
Letter to James Arlington Bennet (1843)
Stories of the Translation
Emma Smith (1856)
Martin Harris (1870)
Lucy Mack Smith (1845)
Oliver Cowdery (1834)
David Whitmer (1882)
Mary Musselman Whitmer (1888)
Elizabeth Ann Whitmer Cowdery (1870)
General Notes
Anachronisms
Chronology
Coherence
Demographics
Geography
Language
Translation
Witnesses
Further Reading
Literary Parallelism
Index of Names
Aaron–Ammon, people of
Ammonihah, city of–Cherubim
Christ–Gazelem
Geba–Jacob₁
Jacob₂–Laish
Lamah–Melek, land of
Messiah–Nephi₂
Nephi₃–Plates of Nephi₁, Large
Plates of Nephi₁, Small–Shilom, land of
Shim, hill–Zoramites₂
Reference Guide to the Book of Mormon
Jesus Christ
People
Doctrines
Events and Places