The second book of nephi

First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing. Lehi explains that jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon jerusalem. Alma, helaman, third, fourth nephi mormon, ether, and. Nephi is the author of the first two books of the book of mormon, the the story of nephi son of lehi read more. Sectionalzing the second book of nephi book of mormon. The book is usually referred to as second nephi, and is abbreviated 2 ne.

Second nephi, the doctrinal structure kindle edition by nyman, monte s. Second book of nephi i 2 nephi 12 book of mormon study text. He wrote to communicate with the heart and the spirit of man, and persuaded his readers to do good. The lord warns nephi to depart into the wilderness.

Chapter 1 lehi prophesies of a land of liberty his seed shall be scattered and smitten if they reject the holy one of israel. The second book of nephi, book of mormon teacher resource manual 2004, 4780 second nephi is a continuation of nephis writings on the small plates. Chapter 1 and now it came to pass after i, nephi, had made an end of teaching my brethren, our. The second book of nephi book of mormon chapter 27 compare isaiah 29 darkness and apostasy will cover the earth in the last daysthe book of mormon will come forth three witnesses will testify of the book the learned man will say he cannot read the sealed book the lord will do a marvelous work and a wondercompare isaiah 29. He speaks about opposition in all thingsthat without evil there. Book of mormon title page it was written by ancient american prophets for our day mormon 8. These brief, inspiring segments cover second nephi through enos and contain the following scenes.

Nephi is an ancient egyptian name with multiple meanings. And he prophesied concerning us, and our future generations. His own teachings, sermons from his brother jacob, and writings of isaiah are carefully selected and expounded with an emphasis on plainness to. 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. First book of nephi step by step through the book of mormon. The second book of nephi book of mormon chapter 25 nephi glories in plainnessisaiahs prophecies will be understood in the last daysthe jews will return from babylon, crucify the messiah, and be scattered and scourgedthey will be restored when they believe in the messiahhe will first come six hundred years after lehi left jerusalem.

Nephi s journeyings in the wilderness, and so forth. Sunday, august 10, 2008 the second book of nephi 2 nephi 1. He also prophesies of the jews rejection of jesus christ and the future gathering of jews and. Alma, helaman, third, fourth nephi mormon, ether, and moroni. The book has a more doctrinal orientation than the first book of nephi. The story of nephi son of lehi prophet nephi is one of the central figures described in the book of mormon.

Sectionalizing the 2nd book of nephi sectionalizing is grouping verses together into common themes. As with the first book of nephi, this book was written by the son of lehi. Second nephi 2 nephi title the second book of nephi. The law of witnesses in 2 nephi book of mormon central. This is the heritage of the servants of the lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the lord.

Second nephi is the abbreviated title for the second book of nephi in the book of mormon. First and second books of nephi jacob, enos, jarom, omni. This book is the second book of nephi, and is one of the books inside the book of mormon. I, nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore i was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father. Second book of nephi i 2 nephi 12 book of mormon study. The events described at the end of the first book could easily have transpired on the same day or hour as those at the beginning of the second. Lehi and his wife sariah, and his four sons, being called, beginning at the eldest laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi. And now it came to pass that 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. Title, a comprehensive commentary of the second book of nephi.

While other religions have a theological base that determines and establishes their doctrines and beliefs, latterday saints have only begun to study or. The second book contains four prophetic discourses and treatises from three book of mormon prophets, lehi, jacob, and nephi1, as well as substantial excerpts of the prophecies of isaiah from the brass plates. Inspired by the prophet isaiahs remarkable account of the scattering and gathering of gods covenant people, nephi aches to reassure his family by providing a clear understanding of their unbroken place in gods designs. And now, i, nephi, speak concerning the prophecies of which my father hath spoken, concerning joseph, who was carried into egypt. Computed comparison of the second book of nephi to the bible. Neefy is one of the central figures described in the book of mormon. The lord warns nephi to depart into the wilderness, etc. The restoration of israel, both a physical gathering and also a restoration to the true church and fold of god vv. According to the book, it was written by the ancient prophet nephi, who lived around 600 bc. A teaching commentary on the first book of nephi and the second book of nephi by monte s. The actual meaning of nephi and 3 other book of mormon names. 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. A comprehensive commentary of the second book of nephi book.

Lehi gives his family a final blessing the nephites separate from the lamanites. The second book of nephi usually referred to as second nephi or 2 nephi, is the second book of the book of mormon. He was the son of lehi, a prophet, founder of the nephite people, and author of the first two books of the book of mormon, first and second nephi. The second book of nephi 2 nephi is a work written about 550 b. One meaning is sea captain see john gee, four suggestions on the origin of the name nephi, in pressing forward with the book of mormon, f. 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. I highly recommend both the life of nephi, and the book of mormon.

With the birth of the nephite nation, nephi lays the spiritual foundation for his people in this, his second book. Second book of nephi step by step through the book of mormon. Nephi did not write to satisfy the intellect, although his words may do that. In 2 nephi chapter 2, lehi expounds to jacob, about the redemption and salvation through jesus. While 1 nephi focuses on lehis journey to the promised land, 2 nephi can be thought of. Second nephi mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs.

Nephi is the author of the first two books of the book of mormon, the first and second nephi. Sunday, august 10, 2008 the second book of nephi 2 nephi. The book of mormon stands beside the bible, as a second witness confirming the truth of the teachings in the bible that so many christians and pastors have steered away from or take seriously as being literal. Although the font has a childlike feel to it, the content has been treated with respect and remains unchanged from the original. And behold, in thy childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow, because of the rudeness of thy brethren.

First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver. Look unto the rock from whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit from whence ye are digged. Thou art my firstborn in the days of my tribulation in the wilderness. Jan 21, 2020 prophet nephi is one of the central figures described in the book of mormon. Givens considers 2nd nephi the most important book in the book of mormon. Sep 11, 2014 summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. The second book of nephi an account of the death of lehi. The second book of nephi the remnant church of jesus christ. The second book of nephi the book of mormon wiki fandom. Book of mormon, second nephi, 31 religionwiki fandom. The second book in the series from the maxwell institute the book of mormon. While 1 nephi focuses on lehis journey to the promised land, 2 nephi can be thought of as nephis witness of jesus christ as the savior and redeemer. Brief theological introductions often considered one of the hardest books of scripture to understand, 2nd nephi is the topic of this theological introduction from author terryl givens. Learn the teachings of the prophets in the book of mormon.

Although the atonement of jesus christ is the dominant theme of 2 nephi 9, i have defined four major topics in this as follows. Nyman 2003, hardcover, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. We learn about the redemption and salvation through jesus christ, lehi also speaks about how there is no good without evil. The book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. The original translation of the title did not include the word second. Summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Second book of nephi xii 2 nephi 2830 book of mormon study. And the prophecies which he wrote, there are not many greater. Out of print table of contents free agency and freedom. Great care has been taken to preserve the original intent of the book. First and second books of nephi jacob, enos, jarom, words of mormon, and mosiah in the book of mormon.

In the wake of epic cataclysm, nephi launches a second book of writings. The second book of nephi the remnant church of jesus. We know this is a fitting name for nephi, who built a ship and navigated the seas with the lords help. Second book of nephi v 2 nephi 68 mormons in transition. Reynolds, the narrative between the first and second books written by nephi is continuous. The story of the book of mormon continues in this second collection of videos produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. It is published separately from the other books here because the dyslexiassist font and layout take much more space than the traditional font and layout. Second nephi, the doctrinal structure in the book of mormon symposium series, edited by monte s. Available now is my computed comparison of the second book of nephi to the bible, consisting of 157 pages of sidebyside text comparisons.

Book of mormon, second nephi, 8 religionwiki fandom. Jan 25, 2015 summary of 2 nephi lehi opens second nephi with his prophecies concerning the future of his posterity. His own teachings, sermons from his brother jacob, and writings of isaiah are carefully selected and expounded with an emphasis on plainness to ensure they will be used in everyday life. Nephi tells why christ was baptizedmen must follow christ, be baptized, receive the holy ghost, and endure to the end to be savedrepentance and baptism are the gate to the strait and narrow patheternal life comes to those who keep the commandments after baptism. Book of mormon, second nephi, 2 religionwiki fandom. Book of mormon seminary helps lesson 21 reading from the brass plates 1 nephi 2022. Second nephi is a continuation of nephis writings on the small plates. The original translation of the title did not include the word first.