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In 3 Nephi 21, Jesus Christ associated the servant spoken of by Isaiah with the Book of Mormon itself. Like the servant in Isaiah, the Book of Mormon will be a cause for astonishment, it will be in the hand of the Lord, and although it will be marred by its enemies, it will not be permanently hurt. Having been written at the command of Jesus Christ by servants of Jesus Christ, the Book of Mormon aptly functions as composite “servant” to convey the words of Christ.
When Alma and his missionary companions went to reclaim the apostate Zoramites, Mormon repeatedly contrasted the wealthy Zoramites and their costly apparel with the poor who were cast out because of their coarse clothing. This Book of Mormon story, filled with contrasting images and ironies related to clothing, warns against materialism and excessive concern for outward appearances. It also shows that the righteous will ultimately be cared for, protected, and “clothed with purity.”
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Now, I'm the first to admit that when it comes to Mormon culture or membership, we haven't worked out all the kinks quite yet. Sure, none of us are perfect and I don't expect a mass translation anytime soon. But you know what? That's part of what I love about this Church.
Mormon extensively quotes king Limhi throughout the book of Mosiah. Readers may wonder why the prophet-editor went to such lengths to quote an otherwise seemingly minor king. As John Gee explains, Mormon's method of quotations is actually quite authentic to the ancient world, and gives us confidence in how he presented king Limhi as a righteous figure.
Mormon was devastated by the decimation of his people in the final battle at Cumorah. He powerfully and poetically expressed his sorrow in a lament following traditional ancient Near Eastern patterns. Despite his sorrow, Mormon nonetheless expressed love not only for his fallen people, but also for his enemies, the Lamanites, whom he hoped to bring unto Christ through his record.
Mormon sprinkled clues about his purposes and source selection throughout the Book of Mormon that can be easy to miss. When gathered together these clues demonstrate that Mormon intended his record to fulfill prophecy, testify of the Land of Promise, provide spiritual guidance, and— most importantly—testify that Jesus is the Christ. Recognizing that these various goals could only be accomplished if the Book of Mormon is viewed as authentic history, Mormon made special efforts to accurately portray the stories of his people, trusting that the Holy Ghost would then testify of the truthfulness of his record.
After Alma is reunited with the sons of Mosiah in Alma 17, Mormon’s narrative spans the next ten chapters in recounting their experiences through a flashback sequence. What is especially remarkable is that this section actually contains a flashback within a flashback. The end of Alma 20 recounts how Ammon and Lamoni rescued Aaron and his missionary companions from the king of the land of Madoni. Then, Mormon immediately presents Aaron’s record of his preaching, imprisonment, and rescue. The sophistication and intricacy of Mormon’s record can easily be discerned in these chapters. There is no fumbling or confusion on Mormon’s part, who, despite the “twists and turns of [the] narrative . . . handles them smoothly.”
While Lehi names all his other stopping places himself, Nahom appears to be a pre-existing place name, which could potentially be located archaeologically. In fact, there is a place in modern day Yemen called Nehem, which is in the right place for Nahom. The name is inscribed on altars from this region which date back to before Lehi’s time, demonstrating that the name was there when Lehi would have passed through. This constitutes strong archaeological evidence for the Book of Mormon.
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There are over 100 different names used in reference to Christ in the Book of Mormon. Different prophets prefer different names, depending on their own personal background. Jacob, for example, uses names related to his role as high priest among the Nephites. The high priest was to wear the name of God on his forehead, and an angel tells Jacob the name shall be “Christ,” which means “anointed one.” Studying the names for the Savior used by different Book of Mormon prophets allows us to better get to know both the Savior and his prophets, relate to them on a more personal level.
In Ether 4–5, as Moroni directed his attention to helping future Gentile readers come unto Christ, he repeated and made use of many of the themes and verbal expressions used by his father, Mormon. For example, Moroni wrote in Ether 4:11–12 that by the “Spirit he shall know that these things are true; for it persuadeth men to do good.” In Moroni 7, Mormon similarly had stated, “For behold, the Spirit of Christ is given to every man, that he may know good from evil; wherefore, I show unto you the way to judge; for every thing which inviteth to do good, and to persuade to believe in Christ, is sent forth by the power and gift of Christ” (Moroni 7:16). Furthermore, towards the end of his writings, Moroni again rehearsed these same principles: “And whatsoever thing is good is just and true; wherefore, nothing that is good denieth the Christ, but acknowledgeth that he is” (Moroni 10:6). Moroni chose to emphasize several of his father’s important teachings, including the central themes of faith, hope, and charity, and the need to come unto Christ, that he knew would be especially useful for future readers of the Book of Mormon.
After relating the history of one civilization, the Book of Mormon provides a brief summary of another civilization. The archaeology of Mesoamerica confirms that rise and fall of two civilizations along similar chronological lines. By twice relating the fall of once righteous people, the Book of Mormon provides an emphatic warning to our own time.
How could an ancient Israelite prophet know so much about Jesus Christ? Some have argued that the Book of Mormon's heavy focus on Christ is anachronistic, as the Old Testament seems to lack any detailed knowledge about the coming of Jesus Christ on the level of the Book of Mormon's knowledge. However, scholars have now begun to see the roots of early Christian teachings about Jesus as rooted in ancient Israelite beliefs that extend many centuries before the coming of Christ. Pre-Christian knowledge of Christ may therefore not be as out of place for an ancient Israelite prophet as some have supposed.
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