The fourth nephite book

In mormonism, the three nephites are three wise and kindly men who, from ancient times to today, have helped spread mormon theology. He finished his fathers inspired abridgment of the nephite millenniallong history. 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. 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. The building of these fortifications can be divided into four nephite periods and one lamanite period. 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. 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. Fourth nephite series brings church history to life for lds teens. Football star kaleo steele is caught under the high school bleachers with the wrong group of friends. I finally convinced him to read the fourth nephite. Every once in a while a book takes me completely by surprise and i close the pages with a smile on my face. Three periods of nephite civilization receive the greatest attention. 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.

As a publisher im always bringing home books for my children to read. From zion to destruction from zion to destruction by monte s. 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. I enjoyed reading the fourth nephite and am looking forward for the next. Mar 03, 2016 as already discussed, much can be gained by comparing the themes in the nephite prophetic view with nephis quotes from isaiah. The nephites cared deeply about their records, and mormon documented a thorough chain of custody for the plates he edited. The fourth nephite effect the greater view series book 1 kindle edition by erickson, jeffrey. The fourth nephite series is one i now have my eye on, awaiting book two. Book of mormon, history of warfare in the encyclopedia of. The fourth nephite kindle edition by savage, jeffrey s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This book was first called iv nephi in the 1879 edition and fourth nephi in the 1920 edition of book of mormon. Deseret book kaleo steele is starting to cut seminary and hang out with some new friends. 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. 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. 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. According to the book of mormon a nephite is a member of one of the four main groups of settlers of the ancient americas. Judges and their compensationnephite coins and measureszeezrom confounded by amulek. Who is the son of nephione of the disciples of jesus christ, usually referred to as fourth nephi or 4 nephi. As the final installment in the book of mormon symposium series, this volume examines the last four books of the nephite record.

I have a 14yearold son who is not particularly fond of church books. Moroni also recorded prophecies of the brother of jared, a jaredite prophet, who helped lead his colony to the new world. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the fourth nephite effect the greater view series book 1. The fourth nephite effect the greater view series book 1. Nyman, editors go to book show citation moroni, the last of the nephite prophets h. 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. The book of mormon is a religious text of the latter day saint movement. The lord chose moroni to complete the nephite dispensation of the gospel of jesus christ.

The book of mormon records the exact date of the destruction which occurred at the death of the savior. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1995. The three nephites are understood to be translated beings, persons who do not experience pain or death until their resurrection to immortality. The book of mormon tells us that jesus lived very nearly thirtythree nephite years 3 nephi 2. I would recommend this book for teenagers and older. College scouts will be in the stands, watching and deciding if kaleo is good enough for a scholarship. I have met jeffrey and his wife and two book signings and decided it was time to read his books. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets book of mormon.

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. Here are a few of the many reasons i loved the first book, the fourth nephite. The fourth nephite kindle edition by savage, jeffrey s. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets religious studies. 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. 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. In only 49 verses, the book of 4 nephi narrates a period of nearly 300 years. Moronihah defeats the lamanites and retakes zarahemla, and coriantumr is slain. Generations of prophecy are fulfilled when jesus christ visits the people of the book of mormon following his crucifixion and resurrection. 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. 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. This graph shows which centuries each nephite book covers, presenting nephite chronology as a whole. 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. Book of mormon, history of warfare in the encyclopedia.

This is the chapter heading in the 1981 lds edition of alma 11, the nephite monetary system is set forthamulek contends with zeezrom. Scholars have narrowed down the date of the crucifixion to only two likely days, either fri. It succinctly highlights the contrast between the peoples righteousness. Book of mormon timeline brigham young universityidaho. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the fourth nephite. Fourth nephi through moroni, from zion to destruction charles d. These prophecies are sealed to come forth at a future day ether 4. 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. 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. 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.

This paper looks at the book of mormon through the lens of library science and the concept of archival provenance. The term is used throughout the book of mormon to describe the religious, political, and cultural traditions of the group of. Fourth nephi step by step through the book of mormon. Neefy, is one of the fifteen books that make up the book of mormon. Adapted from church educational system, book of mormon student manual. Savage met with deseret book publishers in july 2008, he asked for a book idea. Moronis last entry in the book of mormon was likely written about a. In the 1948 edition of the book of mormon, we see the following chapter heading. Initially, he didnt like their answer something with the action. The nook book ebook of the the fourth nephite by jeffrey s. Fourth nephi through moroni, from zion to destruction, edited by monte s. As already discussed, much can be gained by comparing the themes in the nephite prophetic view with nephis quotes from isaiah.

However, ideas of archival science and provenance are recent developments in the western world, unknown to biblical. 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. Time passes, and all those that repent, are baptized and receive the holy ghost are welcome in the church founded by jesus disciples. Nephite dissenters and lamanites join forces and take the land of zarahemla. The fourth nephite book king county library system. The fourth nephite effect the greater views series. Hardcover, 263 pages published august 4 th 2010 by deseret book company isbn 160641657x 4. Rent the fourth nephite, book 2 return to palmyra 1st edition 9781609080525 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used. 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. The fourth nephite, book 2 return to palmyra 1st edition.

It was carried out in a complex mixture of religious ritual and ideology. 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. 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. I hope your children and grandchildren have similar experiences.