Moroni, as a mortal man, was the last author of the book of mormon, burying the metal plates upon which it was recorded, some 421 years after the birth of christ. Not just for the books principles but also its prophetic accuracy in history. In chapters 5, 7, and 9, we examined the cases of sherem, nehor, and korihor separately, which now puts us in a good position to compare and contrast these three proceedings in greater detail than ever before. Jul 02, 2017 during the month of june, i studied all of the chapters in the book of mormon which were written by moroni. It should be noted that nibleys kherihor is actually herihor. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. Korihor was turned over to higher authority and later got into an argument with the chief judge and governor, alma regarding the existence of god. I kinda like amalickiah and laman and the coriantumr vs. In this and similar stories, nibley is the first to give evidence for metonymy in book of mormon names, though he did not follow through.
He didnt come up with much of a resolution the argument for god was there was evidence for god was everywhere and thus selfevident, and then god gave a sign by performed a miracle, and the atheist admitted he really wasnt an atheist and really knew there was a god. Why was moronis correspondence with pahoran significant. Moroni was the last known survivor of the nephite nation. Korihor is introduced as antichrist because he preached against the prophecies of the coming of christ. He followed in the footsteps of his father, mormon after whom the book of mormon is named as keeper of an ancient record detailing the history and eventual destruction of their people, the nephites, by their enemies, the lamanites. Discussions on the book of mormon joseph smithhistory. The animated book of mormon mormon and moroni tv episode.
Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992, 107128. Lund, an antichrist in the book of mormonthe face may be strange, but the voice is familiar, in the book of mormon. Welch, the trial of korihor, in legal cases in the book of mormon provo. While it doesnt actually cover every verse, it does cover most and includes lots of insights, background information, and references to aid in understanding the reading.
And thus being exceedingly numerous, yea, and receiving strength from day to day, by the command of ammoron they came forth against the people of nephihah, and. The book of mormon beautifully teaches this principle. Its really a great way to do daily book of mormon studycheck it out. Members of the lds church view the book of mormon as a second witness of jesus christ and a guide to living a christlike life. Aug 18, 2016 the concluding chapters of the book of alma alma 6061 include a series of letters written between moroni and the chief judge pahoran. Covering alma 30 through the end of the book of mormon, verse by verse. I would show unto the world that faith is things which are hoped for and not. At the head of the nephite armies at a pivotal time was one moroni, who took the command of all the armies of the nephites at the age of 25. Discussions on the book of mormon testimony of the witnesses and general church history. Father and son as much as any fathers and sons lives are intertwined, so are moronis and his father mormon s, whilst still being separate.
Google and book of mormon central moronis america the. For behold, the aspirit of christ is given to every bman. He did not believe in jesus christ and preached that what the prophets had said about the savior was not true. Fj4 friend moronis special promisebook of mormon stories moroni was the son of mormon. Hugh nibley comments on a possible egyptian name as a source for korihor. While it doesnt actually cover every verse, it does cover most and includes lots of insights, background information, and references to. However, the things that korihor said and did serve as such good general instructions for recognizing how. Now in the book of mormon both paanchi and korihor are involved in such plots and intrigues of priestcraft.
Two is an excellent addition to scripture study time. Hugh nibley mormon and moroni supply the epilogue to the book of mormon, the son drawing freely on his fathers notes and letters. The book of mormon is the keystone of the whole religion. Naughty and nice erik piepenburg march 24, 2011 ben brantley narrates a look at the new broadway musical from the creators of south park. Joseph smith sees a vision of god and jesus christ. Fj4 friend captain moronis flagbook of mormon stories once there was a wicked king. Korihor is an important character in the book of mormon whose rise and fall happen in about 74 b.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. In the closing chapters of the book of mormon we discover a wonderful formula for surviving todays turbulent times. Too bad they dont look at book of mormon central bomc. The catalyst for this exchange was a lamanite victory in taking the city of nephihah. He seeks a sign to be convinced that there is a god. The book of mormon is clear that it was a literal curse on their skin. The full title of kherihor correct name is herihor before he became king in thebes. In this book, bestselling author john bytheway suggests that moronis last words were both intensely personal and universally applicable. Korihor is directly referred to in the book of mormon as an antichrist, because he claimed there will be no christ. The former, to gain the chief judgeship for himself, tried to achieve the assassination of his two elder brothers. Moroni also recorded prophecies of the brother of jared, a jaredite prophet, who helped lead his colony to the new world. The story of korihor book of mormon videos by piano soft.
When i got out earlier the stars were out and it was so gorgeous and it reminded me of alma when he was talking with korihor and talking about how theres a proof that there is a god he mentions the planets and yesterday i talked about the book of mormon and shared some examples of how i. Lessons from the writings of moroni book of mormon study notes. And thus being exceedingly numerous, yea, and receiving strength from day to day, by the command of ammoron they came forth against the people of nephihah, and they did. Temple walk book of mormon answers to faith shakers. Korihor was really big on people lifting up their heads. Moronis promise is not about the book of mormon rational. At the age of twentyfive he had risen to the supreme command of the forces of the commonwealth. A dictionary of the book of mormonmoroni wikisource, the. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Moronis book of mormon promise to a staggering degree, the entire mormon religion hinges upon these 3 verses in the book of mormon moroni 10. Book of mormon stories the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. He was struck dumb and was not released from his curse. Discussions on the book of mormon moroni 810 episode info.
The name korihor in the book of mormon parent page. He was particularly open to applying and adapting the latest military technology. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. The concluding chapters of the book of alma alma 6061 include a series of letters written between moroni and the chief judge pahoran. Temple walk book of mormon answers to faith shakers facebook. To joseph, via the book of mormon, the prophet was revealing a new, prophetic discovery, which he believed would vindicate his prophetic mantel and calling, as time ensued.
He confronted alma the younger and asked for a sign from god. Korihor is among the most poorly written stories in the book. Alma responded to korihor s arguments, stating that all things testified that there is a god. That is, to discover the facts concerning the life of moroni, one does have to reference, know and understand the life of mormon. Alma responded to korihors arguments, stating that all things testified that there is a god. Moroni is the ascribed author of chapters 8 and 9 of mormons record within the larger book of mormon, the entire book of moroni, and the title page of the book of.
Moroni had been commanded by his father to complete the nephite record, which mormon had abridged from previous records. May 04, 2014 the book of mormon is the keystone of the whole religion. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. Faith and knowledge if we will choose to overcome our unbelief and exercise faith, we can gain greater spiritual knowledge, which will in turn. That is because from a very real perspective, mormons consider the alleged fact that the book of mormon is true to be in and of itself more important than any of the alleged truths it contains. Moroni finalizes the book of mormon the book of mormon online.
One of the greatest nephite prophets and military commanders. From information written on the maps, they show that. And now, i, moroni, would speak somewhat concerning these things. Korihor, an antichrist in the book of mormon, led away the hearts of. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc. An angel, moroni, instructs him and shows him where to find an ancient record. If you click on one of the articles in bomcs archive you will also get a more like this sidebar with suggestions for more reading. Korihor told the people they were foolish to believe that jesus would come to the earth and suffer for their sins. The story of korihor is one of the most poorly written stories in the book of mormon. This video is part of a series illustrating the stories of the book of mormon. The story of korihor book of mormon videos youtube. Here are some of the principles i learned, grouped by category. Alma 30 korihor preaches against the prophecies of the coming of christ. Korihor had been preaching, had great success, was on top of the world, got arrested and thrown out of a land, got arrested and had pretrial interview or such.
Korihor by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Korihor was able to preach his views to the people because of the lands freedom of religion. Book of mormon imagery in the korihor story alma 30 book. The parable of korihor of course, there is an immediate problem with the title korihor was a real person, and the events recorded in alma 30 really happened. Moronis vision of the coming forth of the book of mormon.
Moroni is the ascribed author of chapters 8 and 9 of mormon s record within the larger book of mormon, the entire book of moroni, and the title page of the book of. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. Similarly, younger leaders today may have an advantage in using innovative. Comparing sherem, nehor, and korihor book of mormon central. The picture that these two paint of their world, which in their minds has a significant resemblance to our own, is one of unrelieved gloom. While writing about the prophet ethers ministry, moroni adds his own comments about faithhe explains that faith relates to things that are hoped for, but not seen, and that witnesses are not received until after a trial of faith. These prophecies are sealed to come forth at a future day ether 4. It seems to me that the only reason that alma won the confrontation was because in the end he provided solid evidence in the form of smiting that god existed. Book of mormonmoroni 3 chapter 7 1 and now i, moroni, write a few of the words of my father mormon, which he spake concerning faith, hope, and charity. The stake leaders also created a reading schedule with prompts, and one good samaritan coder turned that schedule into an app for both ios and android. Moronis guide to surviving turbulent times deseret book. Moronis age likely played a crucial role in the nephites military successes. During the month of june, i studied all of the chapters in the book of mormon which were written by moroni.
Father and son as much as any fathers and sons lives are intertwined, so are moronis and his father mormons, whilst still being separate. Book of mormon korihor was charged with witchcraft priestcraft. Jul 26, 2016 at the head of the nephite armies at a pivotal time was one moroni, who took the command of all the armies of the nephites at the age of 25. When i got out earlier the stars were out and it was so gorgeous and it reminded me of alma when he was talking with korihor and talking about how theres a proof that there is a god he mentions the planets and yesterday i talked about the book of mormon and shared some examples of how i know. Watching these videos helps us understand how vast the universe and. I think joseph is just throwing in some stuff hed read about, from philosophers over the past centuries.
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