Mormon 1-9. I Write that Ye Might Believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Keywords

Mormon’s life and character, Nephite civilization, Book of Mormon themes

Abstract

After passing through 900 years of Book of Mormon history we arrive to the days of Mormon—a time of great inequality, political insecurity, great wickedness and marvelous prophecies.  Within the small book that bears his name the opportunity awaits us to explore the life of our religious mentor and historical guide who lived during the final scenes of the last dispensation of the Nephite world.  As we venture into these chapters we may feel as ancient saints once did when they heard the story of another people:

They knew not what to think; for when they beheld those that had been delivered out of bondage they were filled with exceedingly great joy.  And again, when they thought of their brethren who had been slain by the Lamanites they were filled with sorrow, and even shed many tears of sorrow.  (Mosiah 25:8-9)

We will begin our lesson by first illustrating Mormon based on the details gleaned from the Book of Mormon.  Our appreciation of the Book of Mormon and the doctrinal principles contained therein will increase as we know the prophet who compiled the book.  After discussing the characteristics of the prophet Mormon we will turn to a few of the themes encountered in his short book.

Original Publication Citation

"Mormon 1-9. I Write that Ye Might Believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” 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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