At the beginning is his book, jacob states the essence of the. He also taught the parable of the olive tree, which talked of the scattering and gathering of israel jacob 5. The part in jacob 2 regarding polygamy not being authorized has. Now, my beloved brethren, i, jacob, according to the responsibility which i am under to god, to magnify mine office with soberness, and that i might rid my garments of your sins, i come up into the temple this day that i might declare unto you the word of god. And ye yourselves know that i have hitherto been diligent in the office. Apr 06, 2015 jacob 5 is the longest chapter in the book of mormon, and the very length of the chapter is a part of its message. Joseph couldnt have possibly known the concepts therein. Jacob was the elder of two sons born to sariah and lehi in the wilderness 1 nephi 18. Book of mormon book of mormon resources for seminary teachers. John hilton iii, jacob s textual legacy, journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 22 2 20. The second chapter of the book of jacob in the book of mormon contains the only explicit teaching about polygamy in the nephite record.
For behold, they had hardened their hearts against him, that they had become like unto a flint. Book of mormon jacob chapter 2, men should not have more than. Read 2 nephi chapter 7 from the story my book of mormon series by tpkfanfiction with 3 reads. Without that chapter break, readers can plainly see how jacob s discussion of the atonement and the rejection of the sonstone ben eben leads seamlessly and fittingly to his recitation of the allegory of the olive tree. Book of mormon, 1837, page 56 the joseph smith papers. The precise purposes of the book of mormon religious. Why did jacob share the allegory of the olive tree.
The words which jacob, the brother of nephi, spake unto the people of nephi, after the death of nephi. And because thou hast been faithful and declared unto this people the things which i commanded thee, behold, they seek to take away thy life. We decided that we are going to vlog our reading of the entire book of mormon. If we look at the chronology of mormon s writings, it appears that mormon chapter 7 is his final message. And notwithstanding i being young was large in stature. The utah lds say it supports polygamy and the rlds say it doesnt.
Chapter 2 jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and unchastitymen may seek riches to help their fellowmenthe lord commands that no man among the nephites may have more than one wifethe lord delight s in the chastity of women. Tanner in his article, literary reflections on jacob and his descendants the book of mormon. Understanding jacobs words on chastity deseret news. Read 2 nephi chapter 8 from the story my book of mormon series by tpkfanfiction with 5 reads. Jacob 2 jacob denounces pride and unchastity and condemns the unauthorized practice of plural marriage. Jacob reads of zenos the martyrs house of israel metaphor, the olive tree compare jacob, chapter 5. He well follows the admonition given to him by his father lehi, how great the importance to make these things known unto the children of the earth 2 nephi 2. The allegory of the olive tree jacob 5 book of mormon. The book of mormon mentions jacob as the younger brother of nephi, and the elder of two sons born to lehi the younger son being joseph after lehis departure from jerusalem. Mar 30, 2016 the 1830 edition of the book of mormon did not contain a chapter break between jacob 4 and 5. Home learning to love the book of mormon contents introduction the first book of nephi. He and his younger brother joseph apparently were born some time during the eight years lehis family traveled in the wilderness between jerusalem and the land bountiful.
Chapter two jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and uncha stitymen should seek riches to help their fellow menjacob condemns the unauthorized practice of plural marriagethe lord delight s in the cha stity of women. We notice here in chapter 10 that jacob is continuing his discourse that he began the previous day. He also taught the parable of the olive tree, which talked of the scattering and gathering of israel jacob. Book of mormon jacob chapter 2, men should not have more than one wife, then why is polygamy a belief of mormonism. Behold, david and solomon truly had many wives and concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the lord. Joseph fielding smith had such praise for this passage that he said. He then preaches about the seeking of riches jacob 2. The second book of nephi usually referred to as second nephi or 2 nephi, is the second book of the book of mormon. In the book of jacob in the book of mormon, jacob preaches to the people following. Jacob 2 describes how the prophet jacob condemned materialism and sexual immorality, including unauthorized plural marriage. Jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and unchastitymen may seek riches to help their fellowmenthe lord commands that no man among the nephites may have more than one wifethe lord delights in the chastity of women. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades.
Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and. Tanner, jacob and his descendants as authors, in rediscovering the book of mormon, ed. The book of jacob is the third book of the book of mormon, and it was said to have. Jacob taught many things to the ancient nephites, including prophecies of jesus christ and the doctrine of the atonement 2 nephi 910. Chapter 2 the words which jacob, the brother of nephi, spake unto the people of nephi, after the death of nephi. The pursuit of wealth must be done with qualifications, 1 one must first. How saints and jacobs teachings can help contextualize. Monte nyman quotes joseph fielding smith as saying that 2 nephi 9 is one of the most enlightening discourses ever delivered in regard to the atonement answers 4. And in 1981, the index to the new edition of the book of mormon offered a list of 26 welldocumented statements about jacob.
Jacob s second sermon jacob 2 3 book of mormon study notes pingback. Both stories make the lords mercy so movingly memorable. Religious studies center, brigham young university. This chapter has been shoved down the throat of believers as an evidence of the book of mormon s divine origins. At the conference he was ordained a high priest by the prophet joseph smith. Jacob s writings are found in 2 nephi chapters 610 and in the book of jacob.
Jacob ii jacob 23 book of mormon study text mormons. The atonement is repeatedly taught throughout the entire book of mormon, but. In 2 nephi chapter 2, lehi expounds to jacob about the redemption and salvation through jesus. Book of mormon journal jacob 57 olive tree allegory. Lyle stamps, divine speech texts in the book of mormon maxwell institute chart missing on the webpage jacob 3. Part of this reason is that these verses both strongly condemn plur. The lamanites are cursed, and cut off from gods influence. Mar 11, 2016 book any title page introduction testimony of three witnesses testimony of eight witnesses testimony of the prophet joseph smith a brief explanation about the book of mormon illustrations 1 nephi 2 nephi jacob enos jarom omni words of mormon mosiah alma helaman 3 nephi 4 nephi mormon ether moroni pronunciation guide. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse. The brother of nephi, usually referred to as the book of jacob, is the third of fifteen books in the book of mormon. Look unto god with firmness of mind, and a pray unto him with exceeding faith, and he will b console you in your c afflictions, and he will plead your cause, and send down d justice upon those who seek your destruction. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Lehi set him apart and blessed him to spend all his days in gods service 2 nephi 2.
According to john tvedtnes, the teachings of jacob are found in two sermons and a treatise recorded on the small plates of nephi. Book of mormon 1981jacob wikisource, the free online library. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies. Wherefore, thus saith the lord, i have led this people forth out of the land of jerusalem, by the power of mine arm, that i might raise up unto me a righteous branch from the fruit of the loins of joseph.
Jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and unchastitymen should seek riches to help their fellow men jacob condemns the unauthorized practice of plural marriagethe lord delights in the chastity of women. My book of mormon series 2 nephi chapter 8 wattpad. Contradiction between section 2 and jacob 2 jacob 2. In october 1976, the ensign magazine carried a short but informative article by c. Jacobs writings are found in 2 nephi chapters 610 and in the book of jacob. Book of mormon, 1830, page 75 the joseph smith papers. The pure in heart receive the pleasing word of godlamanite righteousness exceeds that of the nephites jacob warns against fornication, lasciviousness, and every sin. How one grafts, dungs, burns, plants, and nourishes.
If i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed unto me, i will. Jan 27, 2011 the book of mormon indicates in mosiah 25. Thayne robson, attitudes toward wealth maxwell institute jacob 2. To the inside front cover are affixed four clippings of descriptions of different versions of first edition copies of the book of mormon and of an 1854 edition of the doctrine and covenants, along with a clipping describing the origin of the text of the book of mormon and a bookplate of the shepard book company of salt lake city, utah. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Blessed art thou lehi because of the things which thou hast done. Jacob was called as a young man to serve the lord as a priest.
Now, my beloved brethren, i, jacob, according to the responsibility which i am under to god to magnify mine office with soberness, and that i might rid my garments of your sins, i come up into the temple this day that i might declare. He was the son of lehi and was born sometime between 600 and 592 bc during the eight years the family was traveling in the wilderness between jerusalem and the land bountiful 1 nephi 18. Jacob through words of mormon, to learn with joy, 25961 has contrasted the styles of nephi and jacob. Chapter 5 contains the parable of the olive tree, which is the longest chapter in the book of mormon, and which is a lengthy allegory of the scattering and gathering of israel, comparing the israelites and gentiles to tame and wild olive trees, respectively. My book of mormon series 2 nephi chapter 7 wattpad. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Jacob ii jacob 23 book of mormon study text mormons in. In 1966 i included a halfpage entry on jacob and a biographical note in my whos who in the book of mormon 25, 82. Had joseph smith been the author of the book of mormon, chapter 9 of 2 nephi would have been quite a doctrinal feat. Be reconciled unto god through the atonement of christ march 915 book of mormon study notes. Nephi is inclined to delight or glory in plainness 2 nephi 31. Prophet, theologian, historian religious studies center.
Book of mormon, 1830, page 124 the joseph smith papers. Book of mormon, 1840, page 6 the joseph smith papers. The first sermon is found in 2 nephi 610, the second in jacob 23, and the treatise including the parable of zenos is in jacob 46. Jacob 2 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Nov 21, 2008 chapter 2 of the book of jacob in the book of mormon addresses polygamy. Jacob chapter 5 in the book of mormon is a fairly long and complex one.
Book of mormon prophet jacob spoke powerfully on chastity and virtue to. The book of jacob the brother of nephi chapter two. Aug 07, 2016 jacob, chapter 7 1 and now it came to pass that after some years had passed away, something cool happened, yea, and i did dust off this record and began writing again, one last time. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Crowell, hebraisms in the book of mormon, in recent book of mormon developments, vol.
Mar 10, 2020 the second chapter of the book of jacob in the book of mormon contains the only explicit teaching about polygamy in the nephite record. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to latter day saint theology, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Jacob magnifies his calling from the lord to preach repentance to the. Jacob denounced the love of riches, pride, and unchastity, that. Chapter 5 contains the parable of the olive tree, which is the longest chapter in the book of morm. Jacob is the outstanding doctrinal teacher of the book of mormon. Incidentally, the name jesus is not revealed in the book of mormon until 2 nephi 25, this time to jacob s older brother nephi. Aug 30, 2017 chapter 2 1 the words which jacob, the brother of nephi, spake unto the people of nephi, after the death of nephi. Read mosiah chapter 2 from the story my book of mormon series by tpkfanfiction with 16 reads.
It does not explicitly name lehis wife sariah as the mother of jacob or joseph, but no other wife of lehi is ever mentioned. Nephi realized he and been greatly blessed and lehi tells jacob that he will be. Scriptures from book of mormon, another testament to jesus christ, our lord and savior. There are three other temple discourses in the book of mormon. Nyman also describes a number of additional doctrines.
One of the most beautiful and doctrinally significant discourses in the book of mormon was given by jacob, brother of nephi in 2 nephi 610. Book of mormon plain english versionjacob wikisource. Jacob is the author of the book of jacob in the book of mormon. Using the symbolism of the art world, one might even consider it the mona lisa masterpiece of the book of mormon. Book of mormon 1981jacob wikisource, the free online. The farewell speech of king benjamin or the sermons of jesus christ when he visited the american continent are all well known. Understanding jacobs teachings about plural marriage from a law.
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