Commentary on the book of mormon volumes 17 hardcover january 1, 1973 by sjodahl reynolds author 5. Abinadis commentary on isaiah 53, although sometimes confusing to church members, amplifies the beautiful message of isaiah. The book of mormon describes the actions and teachings of three antichrists. And many of the other prophets have also used plainness when teaching the gospel search the online book of mormon for the word plain to see many references. Book of mormon commentary jacob 7 page 3 of 5 the atonement of the master is the central point of world history. I have often heard critics of the book of mormon make a big stink over the word adieu in the book of mormon. The subject of the chapter is a story that the nephite prophet jacob relates, originally taught by zenos an old testament prophet mentioned only in the book of mormon. Book of mormon commentary jacob 3 page 1 of 4 jacob 3. The isaiah sections are not simple filler, but an integral part of nephis, jacobs, abinadis, and christs discourses, which all serve to fulfill the book of mormons.
Analytical and textual commentary on the book of mormon. Oct 01, 2009 thus did ishmael and his unnamed wife and five daughters 7. Jacob chapter 5 in the book of mormon is a fairly long and complex one. Jacob had concluded his commentary on zenoss allegory in jacob 6. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. The cost the wilderness exacted on jacob is most evident in his final farewell. The allegory of the olive tree jacob 56 in response to the question, how. I think that as many as ninetynine out of every hundred who read the book of mormon, read this parable through without grasping the fullness and meaning of it. Jacob 7 skeptics annotated bible quran book of morman. It represents the commentary following the text introducing the phrase skin of blackness and analyzes the textual data to answer the question of. The words of jacob, the brother of nephi, which he spake unto the people of nephi.
There seems to be a problem where jacob says he gives the plates to my his son enos, who shortly before dying says it has been 179 years since the leaving of jerusalem. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read treasures from the book of mormon, volume one. What are some of the powers of the atonement that jacob mentioned here. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. Since the nephites did not speak french which didnt even exist until centuries later, how can this be justified.
What do we learn about ministering from the account of sherem. This printable kit will help you study and teach jacob 5 7. Those at fault will be brought to justice if they do not repent. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the. Crowell, hebraisms in the book of mormon, in recent book of mormon developments, vol. Jan 07, 2012 book of mormon commentary jacob 7 page 3 of 5 the atonement of the master is the central point of world history. According to richardson, richardson and bentley, the closing word in the book of jacob adieujacob 7. Jacob 7 chapter 7 sherem denies christ, contends with jacob, demands a sign, and is smitten of godall of the prophets have spoken of christ and his atonementthe nephites lived out their days as wanderers, born in tribulation, and hated by the lamanites. May 14, 2014 the book of mormon mosiah 1824 with armand johansen may. Although they should not be considered scripture, they provide very interesting commentary and instruction. From the perspective of the first readers of the book of mormon, this is historical commentary. Book of mormon commentary volume two entitled these records are true is 532 pages in length and covers the books of jacob, enos, jarom, omni, words of mormon and mosiah. Its interesting to note what jacob writes about and then what really happens.
Jacob 5 7 march 1622 study and teaching helps for all ages. Jacobs explicit commentary on the narrative action he is the good prophet. The quotes below were used in my video come, follow me jacob 57 an allegory is a literary, dramatic, or pictorial device in which each literal character, object, and event represents symbols illustrating an idea or moral or religious principle president joseph fielding smith. Pray for your own confirmation and revelation as you read these thoughts. Thus did ishmael and his unnamed wife and five daughters 7. Here are some other blog posts about the allegory and jacobs commentary. I cannot write but a little of my words, because of the difficulty of engraving our words upon plates, he declared, but we know that the things which we write upon plates must remain jacob 4. Mar 15, 2020 sometimes, book of mormon prophets take the role as scriptural commentators rather than scripture producers. Jacob went on to be a righteous leader, and succeeded nephi as prophet to the nephites.
Jan 03, 2012 that is the feast of the delicious fruit described in the book of mormon see 1 nephi 11. Jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and unchastitymen may seek riches to help their fellowmenthe lord commands that no man among the nephites may have more than one wifethe lord delights in the chastity of women. Jacob v jacob 7 book of mormon study text mormons in. Willes center for book of mormon studies and the neal. Commentary on the book of mormon volumes 1 7 reynolds, sjodahl on. In chapters 7 and 8, jacob quotes the words of isaiah as contained isaiah 50 and isaiah 51. Joseph fielding smith had such praise for this passage that he said. Jacob 57 march 1622 study and teaching helps for all ages. Richard hopkins notes that according to the prophecies in the old testament e. The phrase raise up seed unto the lord echoes the polygamy escape clause recorded at jacob 2.
This was done not only with mormons abridgment, 192 but also with the small and large plates of nephi, 193 the brass plates obtained from laban, 194 the records kept by the people of limhi see mosiah 8. Using the symbolism of the art world, one might even consider it the mona lisa masterpiece of the book of mormon. Now you might think that there wouldnt be much doctrine of christ in north america 500 years before jesus was born. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1999, chart 155. The fifth chapter in the book of jacob or jacob 5 is the longest single chapter in the book of mormon at 77 verses. For if i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed unto me, i will command my people.
On the selection of the isaiah passages in the book of mormon, in isaiah in the book of mormon, 73, 86. The text suggests new world settlers escaped captivity, which is a little confusing as england offered more political and religious liberty than just about any other country in the world at that time. According to john tvedtnes, in the book of mormon we find that records were frequently kept on metallic plates. Abinadis commentary on isaiah religious studies center. In the book of mormon, many individuals and groups rebelled against the lord and his church. People argue that the nephites could not possibly have known french or this word since it originated around the 14th century. One of the authors of the book of mormon, jacob son of lehi, explained why the nephites kept their secret records on metallic plates. The atonement is the first theme of redemption that he addresses expressly in 9. Included are helps for all ages from young children to adults.
The allegory of the olive tree the house of israe jacob stands up to sherem the antichrist free bonus. Click here for general teachings about the book of mormon. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 2003, 96. Sherem, like others who followed, used much power of speech and flattering words to teach that there should be no christ jacob 7. May 11, 2008 this verse brings the apocalyptic prophecy or historical commentary right up to the summer of 1829, when oliver cowdery was transcribing the text of the book of mormon the things written and hid up by nephis seed as it fell from the lips of joseph smith who was divining the translation of the ancient record by the gift and power of. Explain that jacob 7 recounts jacobs experience with a man named sherem.
Book of mormon gospel doctrine lessons book of mormon. Jacob 7 introduces the first antichrist in the book of mormon see commentary for alma 30. Jacob is the author of the book of jacob in the book of mormon. Consider using this segment from the book of mormon videos as you teach this part see the book of mormon videos. The 9 th edition of the book of mormon, published in 1906 in liverpool includes footnotes on the allegory of the olive tree by orson pratt, sr. May 14, 2020 journal of book of mormon studies 16, no.
Here is an overview of jacobs message to us in these chapters. However, the fact that jacob ends his book with the french word adieu, has actually become another evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Sherem, the first freethought martyr in the book of mormon see the story of korihor for another, tells jacob he is misleading the people in by telling them ca. However, the fact that jacob ends his book with the french word adieu, has actually become another evidence for the truthfulness of. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. According to richardson, richardson and bentley, the closing word in the book of jacob adieu jacob 7. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. A short summary of jacob 5, describing each of the sections of the allegory of the olive tree. Jacob 7, oddly, the formula introduces sherem, the man who demands a sign. Joseph smith translated the book of mormon into english. The prophet joseph smith said, the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book teachings of the prophet joseph smith, 194.
Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published with the permission of the neal a. I have made several posts about it, like here, here, here and here. Dec 05, 2009 book of mormon jacob chapter 7 awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. Romney, in conference report, october 1953, 34 jacob 7. This printable kit will help you study and teach jacob 57. Jacob, enos, amulek, mormon, nephi who preceded christ and king benjamin have all spoken plainly when they taught the people. A careful examination of the book of mormon to share some of my insights and revelations for those who are interested. Jacob through words of mormon, to learn with joy sherem denied the need for christ, used flattery, and accused leaders of teaching false doctrine.
Three sermons of jacob are recorded in the book of mormon which include preaching of central as well as specific. What does the book of mormon mean by skin of blackness. Jacob 7 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. Jacobs sermon on the allegory of the olive trees jacob 46. His parting words express the accumulated sorrows of a life of struggle. When nephi or jacob or even jesus in 3 nephi quote isaiah, it is interesting to see how they frame, interpret and comment on it.
The isaiah sections are not simple filler, but an integral part of nephis, jacobs, abinadis, and christs discourses, which all. The parable of zenos, recorded by jacob in chapter five of his book, is one of the greatest parables ever. March 1622 coincides with your come, follow me studies. Jacob through words of mormon, to learn with joy sherem denied the need for christ, used flattery, and accused leaders of. And he preached many things which were flattering unto the people. Jacobs usage of the word adieu in the book of mormon. Book of mormon jacob chapter 7 awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. Though english is a germanic language, it adopted many french words, beginning. But, wo, wo, unto you that are not pure in heart, that are filthy this day before god. Abinadis great doctrinal insights and explanations of the true role of jesus christ are textual proofs that jesus is the christ, the eternal god book of mormon, title page. Without it, the whole purpose for the creation of earth and our living upon it would fail. The things which i saw while i was carried away in the spirit. Even though we may appear at first to be unresponsive to his invitations, he doesnt give up on us. The inclusion of their actions and teachings are instructive to us because so many of their false doctrines are prevalent today.
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