1 Nephi 12-14. Nephi’s Grand Vision

Keywords

Nephi’s vision, apocalyptic literature, salvation history

Abstract

Nephi provides one of the most remarkable visionary experiences recorded in scripture.  In the short sweep of four chapters he unveils patterns of the plan of salvation woven into the threads of world history.  In the process he also elucidates four vital gospel themes which appear throughout scripture and in the words of living-day prophets.  A careful study of Nephi’s grand vision of 1 Nephi 11-14 will prepare us to understand the patterns of the plan of salvation and the gospel as they are manifested in history and throughout the scriptures.

We will explore this vision today using three perspectives.  The first two perspectives are “apocalyptic literature” and “salvation history.”  The last perspective involves four key themes present in Nephi’s vision, which are also found repeatedly throughout the Book of Mormon.  When we understand these four key themes we have made significant inroads to understanding patterns and themes throughout the Book of Mormon, other scripture, and history.  In preparation to carefully investigate Nephi’s vision let us study each of the three perspectives introduced here: apocalyptic literature, salvation history, and the four gospel themes.

Original Publication Citation

“1 Nephi 12-14: Nephi’s Grand Vision.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. 2016.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2016

Publisher

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

Language

English

College

Marriott School of Business

Department

Marketing

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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