Book of alma in mormon

Dean garrett, the three most abominable sins, in the book of mormon. An account of the reign of the judges, and the wars and contentions among the people. Blood vengeance in the book of mormon an analysis of. It is also the most detailed, taking over 160 pages to cover just 38 years. The book of mormon read aloud one chapter at a time. Mormon did not address the book of alma to a particular audience or state why he wrote it. One of the favorite arguments deployed against the claims of the restoration involves the book of mormon proper name alma, which belongs to two of the book s most significant characters.

The account of alma, who was the son of alma, the first and chief judge over the people of nephi, and also the high priest. Like the last two seasons, a new video will be released every friday until may 15. Book of alma mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Book of mormon, 1830, page ii the joseph smith papers. The book of alma as a prototype for teaching the word of. One of the book of mormon s greatest figures, he is sometimes referred to as alma the elder as seen on the website of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints to avoid confusion with his son, also named alma.

The captain and the covenant religious studies center. As the preaching of the word had a great tendency to lead the people to do that which was justyea, it had had more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else, which had happened unto themtherefore alma thought it was expedient that they. Mosiah 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29. In reexploring the book of mormon, edited by john w. Book of mormon symposium series, alma, edited by pr cheesman, ms nyman, and cd tate, jr. When noah had abinadi executed by fire, alma fled and worked to spread the gospel.

The book of alma the son of alma the account of alma, who was the son of alma, the first and chief judge over the people of nephi, and also the high priest over the church. Maxwell institute series helps readers see the book of. The son of alma usually referred to as the book of alma, is one of the books that make up the book of mormon. The book of alma is the ninth and longest book of the book of mormon, containing sixty three chapters. And now, my son, i have somewhat to say concerning the thing which our fathers call a ball, or directoror our fathers called it liahona, which is, being interpreted, a compass. Does the name alma challenge the historicity of the book. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. However, joseph had two sons, manasseh and ephraim, and this is the first time the book of mormon indicates that lehi was a descendant of josephs eldest son, manasseh. According to the book of mormon, alma was a nephite prophet who established the church of jesus christ in the americas during the reign of the wicked king. This weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is alma preaches the word of god alma 47.

Alma the younger is converted unto the lord mosiah 27. Welch, the law of mosiah, in reexploring the book of mormon. Book of mormon journalmosiah 29alma 4 steadfast hey. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Faith crisis is a term thats on the lips of all christians everywhere. Mormon used the records of almas ministry see alma 144 and the writings of almas sons helaman see alma 4562 and shiblon see alma 63 to compose the book of alma. Book of mormon commentary volume 3 book of mormon commentary the record of alma monte s. This book is 568 pages, and covers the first 42 chapters of the book of alma. Although the book of alma is the longest in the book of mormon, it covers a period of only 39 years. Sidney sperry writes that the book of alma is by far the largest in the book of mormon, containing sixtythree chapters and about 164 12 printed pages in the current edition. Coming from the third year of filming that wrapped up last fall, the eight episodes cover 221 pages and the chapters from all of mosiah through much of alma in the book of mormon.

The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. Now if ye give place that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief that ye will resist the spirit of the lord behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts. Beginning march and recurring every friday except for conference weekend and easter weekend, new book of mormon videos covering the 221 pages of mosiah through alma will. Wherefore it is an abridgment of the record of the people of ne phi. Reasoning from the scriptures with mormons by ron rhodes more insights from your bible study get started with logos bible software for free. The trailer for season three of the book of mormon videos was released today. Learn more about eight new episodes in the book of mormon. The book of alma is known for its account of wars between the lamanites and nephites. The description of captain moroni in the book of alma gives some insight into mormons personality. The book of alma as a prototype for teaching the word of god.

Referring to the book of mormons current importance, givens said. If the book of mormon person name is analogous to this epithet, then alma would probably mean exactly what the ugaritic epithet meant, lad of god, a rather appropriate meaning for both book of mormon prophets who bear this name, especially since alma, when first introduced, is called a young man mosiah 17. The principle author of the book was alma the younger, from whom it gets its name. Mormon opens his account of the mission to the apostate zoramites by articulating the main theme of the book of alma. Alma, the testimony of the word in the book of mormon symposium series, edited by monte s. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne.

The account of alma, who was the son of alma, the first and chief judge over the people of nephi, and also the high priest over the church. There are several excellent topics in this weeks study to choose for lessons. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi the. New book of mormon videos series trailer, schedule. The third installment in the book of mormon commentary series is entitled the record of alma. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. The entire book of alma emphasizes, in one way or another, the power of gods word and thus. Videos covering 221 pages of the book of mormon mosiah to alma will continue to be released on most fridays between then and may 15. Earlier in the book of mormon it mentioned that lehi was a descendant of joseph 1 nephi 5. Start studying book of mormon assessment 1 nephialma 16. Personally, ive needed a bit of a reset, and i cant wait to share what im doing with my family for the summer. He admires moroni for his skill as a general but even more for his faith in god. Another testament of jesus christ, according to newsroom the episodes will be released on fridays between march and may 15, excluding april general conference and easter weekends. Alma is the longest book in the book of mormon and consists of sixtythree chapters, taking up almost a third of the volume.

Lamanites take over the land of alma and his people. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ lehi descended from manassehamulek recounts the angelic command that he care for almathe prayers of the righteous cause the people to. Alma a descendant of nephi alma alma 2 alma the younger sons of alma gideon mulek amulon leader of the priests of king noah alma son of alma nehor an antichrist amilici. Mormon used the records of alma s ministry see alma 144 and the writings of alma s sons helaman see alma 4562 and shiblon see alma 63 to compose the book of alma. Mckay found it uproariously funny and patently ridiculous that two supposedly ancient and more or less semitic men bore what everybody knew to be a womans name with a latin. The book of alma, which covers a time period mere decades before the saviors birth, offers a parallel to today, when latterday saints look forward to his second coming, turley said. Alma 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. Book of mormon 1981alma wikisource, the free online. One of the favorite arguments deployed against the claims of the restoration involves the book of mormon proper name alma, which belongs to two of the books most significant characters. The account of alma, who was the son of alma the first, and chief judge over the people of.

Video segments will retell book of mormon events, teachings and doctrine from the time of king benjamin through alma the younger and his. Alma, in fact, claimed to have authority from god mosiah 18. The first episode of the next batch of the book of mormon videos series from the church of jesus christ of latterday saint will be published next friday, march. And behold, there cannot any man work after the manner of so curious a workmanship. See book of mormon central, did alma counsel his sons during the passover. Thus, alma is taking the long view that nehors religion was a more dangerous crime than murdering one man in the heat of passion. Joseph smith claimed that the book of mormon was the most correct book in the world, and that a man could get closer to god by reading it than any other book. Midway through one of the most heartwrenching accounts in the book of mormon, when alma and amulek were on trial for their lives and amuleks faithful women and children were put to death by fire, the story is interrupted with an explanation of king mosiahs. By larry richman april 19, 2020 to read more larry, visit lds365. We are almost half way through the year of book of mormon study can you believe it.

Alma and amulek go to sidom and establish a churchalma heals zeezrom, who joins the churchmany are baptized, and the church prospersalma and amulek go to zarahemla. Book of mormon genealogy chart lehi a descendant of joseph through manasseh laban sariah ishmael a descendant of ephriam laman wife of ishmael eve devil lucifer, satan. Alma reminds helaman of the liahona, and how it had guided lehis family. He was present when the prophet abinadi came to the wicked leader to preach repentance. Alma 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is alma the younger is converted unto the lord mosiah 27. Why did alma ask about having gods image engraven upon ones countenance. This week we finish the book of mosiah and start alma. Welch, chiasmus in the book of mormon, in chiasmus in antiquity. The new season, which is planned to begin on march th, will include from mosiah through alma. Alma faced a fifth crisis in his early years as high priest. The book of alma making precious things plain 9781937901028. Gospel insights from general authorities and religious educators, 246261. Such dissensions had erupted into the civil war in benjamins time, motivating many to leave and join with the lamanites words of mormon 1.