Tag: Mormon 1
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The (s)word of God — Part 2
In part 1, I pointed out how the sword can be a symbol for the word of God. I also proposed that the sword of Laban had particular symbolic value for the Nephites and that it is one of several sacred relics both among Nephites and ancient Israelites, that can all be linked to \”the…
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"The whole face of the land" — a third covenant allusion in Mormon 8:8?
The intricacy of the Book of Mormon constantly surprises me. So often we find deeper layers of carefully-packed information which draw absolutely no attention to themselves. This is a source of excitement for me. It means incredible truths are waiting to be discovered by anyone willing to seek!  The second half of Mormon 8:8 is…
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Tasting
Recently, as I read Alma 36, I noticed the curious use of the word, \”taste\” Yea, and from that time even until now, I have labored without ceasing, that I might bring souls unto repentance; that I might bring them to taste of the exceeding joy of which I did taste…For because of the word which he has imparted unto…
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The Book of Mormon proverb
20 And inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments, ye shall prosper, and shall be led to a land of promise; yea, even a land which I have prepared for you; yea, a land which is choice above all other lands.21 And inasmuch as thy brethren shall rebel against thee, they shall be cut off from the presence of the Lord.…
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Keeping track of the timeline
Many posts have been written about the internal consistency of the Book of Mormon. Those who believe that a poor young farmer invented it and dictated it at record speed without notes or manuscript, would need to answer why he made it so complicated for himself. A collection of revelations of the type \”thus saith…
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Mormon and the Nephite records
I\’m trying to set the record straight (pun intended) for myself with respect to Mormon\’s dealings with the Nephite records. Writing some sort of timeline is helpful: About 310 AD: Mormon is born probably somewhere in the land northward, which usually is not part of the Book of Mormon narrative. We know little of his…
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Mormon breaks the fourth wall, part 2
This is part 2 of a series of posts breaking down what we learn from Mormon\’s long aside found in 3 Nephi 5. Part 1 can be found here. 13 Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to declare his word among his people,…
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