The fourth nephite book

The other three groups are the lamanites, jaredites and mulekites. The nook book ebook of the the fourth nephite by jeffrey s. This paper looks at the book of mormon through the lens of library science and the concept of archival provenance. Jan 02, 2020 according to the book of mormon, they were caught up into heaven, although mormon was told that there would be another change made at the second coming of christ to give them immortality. The book of mormon records the exact date of the destruction which occurred at the death of the savior. Every once in a while a book takes me completely by surprise and i close the pages with a smile on my face. Nyman, editors go to book show citation moroni, the last of the nephite prophets h. The fourth nephite, book 2 return to palmyra 1st edition. The three nephites are understood to be translated beings, persons who do not experience pain or death until their resurrection to immortality. In only 49 verses, the book of 4 nephi narrates a period of nearly 300 years.

Rent the fourth nephite, book 2 return to palmyra 1st edition 9781609080525 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used. Football star kaleo steele is caught under the high scho. Time passes, and all those that repent, are baptized and receive the holy ghost are welcome in the church founded by jesus disciples. Fourth nephi is amount the shorter books in the book of mormon, containing only a single chapter, but it covers almost three centuries of the history of the nephites.

E b stevens, narrator when he jeopardizes his football scholarship, high school student kaleo is transported from presentday salt lake city to early nineteenthcentury palmyra, new york, where he meets the prophet joseph. The top half of the front page is gold metallic paper with rusty holes, like the golden plates and the rest of the cover illustration is perfect. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets book of mormon. When he jeopardizes his football scholarship, high school student kaleo is transported from presentday salt lake city to early nineteenthcentury palmyra, new york, where he meets the prophet joseph smith and learns for himself the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Fourth nephite series brings church history to life for lds teens. College scouts will be in the stands, watching and deciding if kaleo is good enough for a scholarship. He finished his fathers inspired abridgment of the nephite millenniallong history. There is something powerful in the pages of the fourth nephite. Three periods of nephite civilization receive the greatest attention. A few days later my wife called and told me that this son of ours was telling her how much he was enjoying the book. In only 49 verses, the book of 4 nephi narrates a period of nearly 300 yearsalmost onethird of the entire nephite history covered by the book of mormon.

Initially, he didnt like their answer something with the action. See more of a weekly letter to your missionary by jeff erickson on facebook. This graph shows which centuries each nephite book covers, presenting nephite chronology as a whole. Fourth nephi through moroni, from zion to destruction, edited by monte s. Nephite dissenters and lamanites join forces and take the land of zarahemla. The nephites cared deeply about their records, and mormon documented a thorough chain of custody for the plates he edited. Mar 03, 2016 as already discussed, much can be gained by comparing the themes in the nephite prophetic view with nephis quotes from isaiah. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets book of mormon central. Deseret book kaleo steele is starting to cut seminary and hang out with some new friends. Thus, the relatively large book of alma covers only thirtynine years, while the much smaller books of omni and 4 nephi each cover more than two hundred years. Neefy, is one of the fifteen books that make up the book of mormon. In the book of mormon, the nephites were a group of people descended from or associated with nephi, a prophet who left jerusalem at the urging of god circa 600 bc and traveled with his family to the western.

According to john pratt, that jesus was thirty when he began his ministry is independently verified by the combined witnesses of john and the book of mormon. E b stevens, narrator when he jeopardizes his football scholarship, high school student kaleo is transported from presentday salt lake city to early nineteenthcentury palmyra, new york, where he. Who is the son of nephione of the disciples of jesus christ, usually referred to as fourth nephi or 4 nephi. Hardcover, 263 pages published august 4 th 2010 by deseret book company isbn 160641657x 4. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Perhaps more than any other part in the book of mormon, this section powerfully portrays the cycle through which the ancient inhabitants of america passed many timesthe cycle. From zion to destruction from zion to destruction by monte s. Jeffrey s savage when he jeopardizes his football scholarship, high school student kaleo is transported from presentday salt lake city to early nineteenthcentury palmyra, new york, where he meets the prophet joseph. Latterday saints, or mormons, believe that, after the death and resurrection of jesus, he came to the new world to spread the gospel message to the. In the book of mormon, the nephites were a group of people descended from or associated with nephi, a prophet who left jerusalem at the urging of god circa 600 bc and. I hope your children and grandchildren have similar experiences. Moroni also recorded prophecies of the brother of jared, a jaredite prophet, who helped lead his colony to the new world. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets religious studies.

However, ideas of archival science and provenance are recent developments in the western world, unknown to biblical. It was carried out in a complex mixture of religious ritual and ideology. The lord chose moroni to complete the nephite dispensation of the gospel of jesus christ. Moronis last entry in the book of mormon was likely written about a.

Book of mormon, history of warfare in the encyclopedia. As the final installment in the book of mormon symposium series, this volume examines the last four books of the nephite record. Book of mormon, history of warfare in the encyclopedia of. Fourth nephi son of nephi 3 jacob king of the wicked band, founder of jacobugath gidgiddoni chief captain of all the nephites malachi mormon son of mormon aaron king of the lamanites king of the lamanites gidgiddonah nephite general moronihah nephite general limhah nephite general total of 21 more sons and daughters cumenihah nephite. In mormonism, the three nephites are three wise and kindly men who, from ancient times to today, have helped spread mormon theology. According to the book of mormon a nephite is a member of one of the four main groups of settlers of the ancient americas. This book was first called iv nephi in the 1879 edition and fourth nephi in the 1920 edition of book of mormon. In the 1948 edition of the book of mormon, we see the following chapter heading. The book of mormon tells us that jesus lived very nearly thirtythree nephite years 3 nephi 2. The fourth nephite effect the greater view series book 1 kindle edition by erickson, jeffrey.

Generations of prophecy are fulfilled when jesus christ visits the people of the book of mormon following his crucifixion and resurrection. Rent the fourth nephite, book 2 return to palmyra 1st edition 9781609080525 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. It succinctly highlights the contrast between the peoples righteousness. As the final installment in the book of mormon symposium series, this volume examines the last four books of the nephite. Scholars have narrowed down the date of the crucifixion to only two likely days, either fri 5 apr ad 30 or fri 1 apr ad 33. The book of mormon is a religious text of the latter day saint movement. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1995. These prophecies are sealed to come forth at a future day ether 4. I think the fact that the author uses the very words of joseph smith creates a powerful spirit that even a 14yearold boy cant deny.

Moronihah defeats the lamanites and retakes zarahemla, and coriantumr is slain. The fourth nephite kindle edition by savage, jeffrey s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Football star kaleo steele is caught under the high school bleachers with the wrong group of friends. The book of mormon is a religious record, and for the people of the book of mormon, as in nearly all ancient cultures, warfare was fundamentally sacral. I enjoyed reading the fourth nephite and am looking forward for the next. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the fourth nephite. In his short time among these other sheep, christ teaches about the path of discipleship, inaugurating a centurieslong period of righteous peace and prosperity in nephite society. As already discussed, much can be gained by comparing the themes in the nephite prophetic view with nephis quotes from isaiah. Mormon, the compiler and abridger of the book of mormon, was himself a military commander. I have met jeffrey and his wife and two book signings and decided it was time to read his books. I had to make a movie trailer for school and i decided to read the fourth nephite thank you jeffrey scott savage for the wonderful book.

He is later known as the angel moroni, who presented the golden plates to joseph smith, who translated the plates upon which the book of mormon was originally written. This is the chapter heading in the 1981 lds edition of alma 11, the nephite monetary system is set forthamulek contends with zeezrom. I have a 14yearold son who is not particularly fond of church books. The building of these fortifications can be divided into four nephite periods and one lamanite period. The fourth nephite effect the greater view series book 1.

Judges and their compensationnephite coins and measureszeezrom confounded by amulek. Fourth nephi step by step through the book of mormon. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the fourth nephite effect the greater view series book 1. Fourth nephi through moroni, from zion to destruction charles d. I absolutely love the first book the fourth nephite and cannot wait for the second book to be released. The fourth nephite effect the greater views series. Here are a few of the many reasons i loved the first book, the fourth nephite. I finally convinced him to read the fourth nephite. The fourth nephite book king county library system. Savage met with deseret book publishers in july 2008, he asked for a book idea. The term is used throughout the book of mormon to describe the religious, political, and cultural traditions of the group of. And it came to pass that the thirty and fourth year passed away, and also the thirty and fifth, and behold the disciples of jesus had formed a church of christ in all the lands round about. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets religious. Adapted from church educational system, book of mormon student manual.

The fourth nephite series is one i now have my eye on, awaiting book two. The fourth nephite kindle edition by savage, jeffrey s. Book of mormon timeline brigham young universityidaho. Lds editions of the book of mormon show dates in nephite years, deduced from the text, at the bottom of the pages.

As a publisher im always bringing home books for my children to read. Nov 17, 2016 i had to make a movie trailer for school and i decided to read the fourth nephite thank you jeffrey scott savage for the wonderful book. Scholars have narrowed down the date of the crucifixion to only two likely days, either fri. The exact nature of the nephite year, however, is not described. I would recommend this book for teenagers and older.