The book of mormon explains that only when god commands it can a man have more than one wife at a time. Jacob s mode of address connotes familial intimacy appropriate to a patriarch and priest. Jacob 2 jacob denounces pride and unchastity and condemns the unauthorized practice of plural marriage jacob 2. See more ideas about book of mormon, mormon, the book of mormon. It was again practiced by a minority of latterday saints in the early years of the church.
In short, it would have been a confusing hodgepodge as far as any semblance of a storyline is concerned. In other words, it can result in both spiritual and temporal captivity for the disobedient. Allen, commentaries and insights on the book of mormon. For example, the book of mormon teaches that men should have only one wife see jacob 2. As lehi teaches his sons in this passage, jesus christ is the ultimate mediator, resolving what appears to be the unresolvable conflict. There are so many great resources to study and use for your lessons ive shared my favorite finds below. Book of mormon journal jacob 57 olive tree allegory hey. It does not explicitly name lehis wife sariah as the mother of jacob or joseph, but no other wife of lehi is ever mentioned. While the book of mormon as a whole condemns the practice of. Jacob teaches about pride and chastity book of mormon. Textual criticism of the book of mormon book of mormon.
Such evidence argues for jacob s having been born during the early part of the wilderness journey, and therefore being at least seven and possibly as many as ten years old when they arrived in the promised land. See more ideas about book of mormon, mormon, scripture study. And they are free to choose liberty and eternal life through the great mediator of all men, or to choose captivity and death according to the captivity and power of the devil, for he seeketh that all men might be miserable like. The passage from the book of mormon condemns david and solomons practice and the practice of plural marriage in.
And those words align with joshuas ancient covenantrenewal charge. The information below is based on the wording in the the book of mormon. Book of mormon 1981jacob wikisource, the free online library. The original 1830 first printed edition of the book of mormon exists. For periods in the bible, polygamy was practiced by the patriarchs abraham and jacob, as well as kings david and solomon. 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. The book of mormon contains extensive quotes from isaiah some twentytwo chapters of the prophet are found in the book, in many cases quoted verbatim from the king james version. Nov 25, 2019 the newest book of mormon video shows the flourishing nephite settlement listening to jacob preach about the atonement of jesus christ on the steps of the temple. The prophet lehi taught his son jacob that the reason we experience both good and evil is so that we can learn to choose the good. For i, the lord god, delight in the chastity of women. Jacob ii jacob 23 book of mormon study text mormons. Tanner, literary reflections on jacob and his descendants, in the book of mormon. The churchs founder, prophet joseph smith is one who followed this command and was reputed to have had 40 wives.
Nephis suggests rule or ownership befitting a king. There are three other temple discourses in the book of mormon. Book of mormon, 1830 edition, page 52 in modern editions it reads as follows. For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife. The bible and the book of mormon teach that the marriage of one man to one woman is gods standard, except at specific periods when he has declared otherwise plural marriage and families in early utah, gospel topics on the bible and the book of mormon teach that the marriage of one man to one woman is gods standard, except at specific periods when he has declared. Jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and unchastitymen may seek riches to help their fellowmenthe lord commands that no man among the nephites. Thou art my first born in the days of my tribulation in the wilderness. Im not the most qualified person to write on the literary aspects of the book of mormon, but im not a neophyte either. 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. Contradiction between section 2 and jacob 2 jacob 2. Prophet, theologian, historian, in the book of mormon.
Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon byu scholarsarchive. For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife jacob 2. Jacob ii jacob 23 book of mormon study text mormons in. Its been an unprecedented and overwhelming week friends. Jacobs second sermon jacob 23 book of mormon study notes. For they have not forgotten the commandment of the lord which was given unto our father, that they should have save it were one wife, and concubines they should have none, and there should not be whoredoms committed among them. The practice of plural marriage by early latterday saints did lead to an increase in the number of children born to church members. Jacob 2 jacob denounces pride and unchastity and condemns the unauthorized practice of plural marriage. The material covered in this unit corresponds with the content of jacob chapter 2 in the 1830 edition. We continue this week in the book of jacob 57 for our come, follow me study in the book of mormon. Lyle stamps, divine speech texts in the book of mormon maxwell institute chart missing on the webpage jacob 3 jacob 4. Mar 25, 2020 according to the mormon church, which is officially known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, polygamy or plural marriage was practiced a long time ago for specific reasons, as commanded by god or the lord. Hearken and hear this, o house of jacob, who are called by the name of israel, and are come forth out of the waters of judah, or out of the waters of baptism, who swear by the name of the lord. Jacob through words of mormon, to learn with joy, 27194.
The book of mormon contains many stories of people taking questions to god in prayer and receiving answers. Without the books of 1 nephi, 2 nephi, jacob, and those shorter books, including the words of mormon, the book of mormon would have no exposition whatsoever. Sherem preaches to the people against the doctrine of christ found in the scriptures and contends with the prophet jacob. Jacob 2 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Aug 30, 2017 17 wherefore i, jacob, gave unto them these words as i taught them in the temple, having first obtained mine errand from the lord. Wherefore, this people shall keep my commandments, saith the lord of hosts, or cursed be the land for their sakes jacob 2. I do testify that the uncut sheets of the complete first edition of the book of mormon have been reproduced in its original unchanged condition. Textual criticism of the book of mormon book of mormon central. Jacob teaches the gospel to the nephites in newest.
Wherefore, the lord god gave unto man that he should act for himself. The bible and the book of mormon teach that the marriage of one man to one woman is gods standard, except at specific periods when he has declared otherwise. The general standard of marriage in the church has always been monogamy, as indicated in the book of mormon see jacob 2. Original publication title of the book of mormon which is to show unto the remnant of the house of israel what great things the lord hath done for their fathers. Jacob is unique in both the book of mormon and the bible in referring to the lord as the. The misunderstanding of this teaching in the book of mormon became a great problem for david whitmer, one of the three witnesses of the book of mormon and was one of the reasons he gave for his staying. What is less well known is that the book of mormon makes a large number of unacknowledged biblical quotes. For instances of plural marriage in the bible, see genesis 16. Jacob also taught that concubines ye shall have none jacob 2. Jacob and joseph seek to persuade men to believe in christ and keep his commandmentsnephi dieswickedness prevails among the nephites. C jacob and his family eventually traveled to the americas via boat constructed by his brother, nephi. If i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed unto me, i.
In the latter day parables, auggie, may, and dad play a game. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. What is the number of wives that a mormon can have. Jun, 2018 35 behold, ye have done greater iniquities than the lamanites, our brethren. Wherefore, go to, and call servants, that we may labor diligently with our might in the vineyard, that we may prepare the way, that i may bring forth again the natural fruit, which natural fruit is good and the most precious above all other fruit. Redefining marriage jacob 2 the church of jesus christ. Choose ye this day whom you will serve, either the lord or other gods joshua 24. Book of mormon instances of this formula include ihear ken to the word of the lordw jacob 2. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and. According to the book of mormon narrative, jacob was born in the wilderness during his father lehis journey from jerusalem to the promised land the americas sometime between 592 b. Mar 25, 2021 this life is a school of decisionmaking.
Mar 29, 2015 setting shortly after the death of his brother, nephi, jacob delivered this sermon. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Women in the book of mormon the encyclopedia of mormonism. Alma asked the people of zarahemla, how will any of you feel, if ye shall stand before the bar of god, having your garments stained with blood and all manner of filthiness. Thus, jacob taught the nephites that they were free to choose liberty and eternal life or to choose captivity and death 2 ne. Lehi prayed to know where his son nephi should go to hunt for food for the family 1 nephi 16. He didnt enjoy delivering it, but he knew it was his responsibility to do so, because of his calling as a priest and a teacher jacob 1. Purpose jacob s objective was to urge the people of nephi to repent of two sins. Jacob through words of mormon, to learn with joy, p. Jacob s plea that people will choose the way of life over the way of death echoes lehis words regarding choice and accountability spoken to jacob and his brothers in 2 nephi 2. Feb 15, 2017 in reality, jacob 2 is the only chapter in the book of mormon that discusses this subject, and the instruction is clearly opposed to this practice. Misguided by mormonism 4witness witnesses for jesus, inc. That i might rid my garments of your blood mosiah 2. It would seem from these remarks that social strata had begun to appear among them, and as a result, some of the women were considered of such a lowly station that they were not to be taken as wives but concubines.
The 1981 edition of the book of mormon has returned for the first time to the reading of the printers manuscript father singular at jacob 3. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, warns his people to stop being prideful and persecuting their brethren. In the words of latterday saints president wilford c. Auggie gets upset because he keeps ending up in jail. And behold, in thy childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow because of the rudeness of thy brethren. Mormon leads the nephite armiesblood and carnage sweep the landthe nephites lament and mourn with the sorrowing of the damnedtheir day of grace is passed mormon obtains the plates of nephiwars continue. Original 1830 book of mormon page numbers redwith corresponding 1981 current book of mormon verses. The lord of the vineyard summons all his servants to labor for the sake of the trees. Using visual examples and with his older brother nephi standing nearby, jacob answers the questions of the people and teaches them the gospel. With degreed work at a bachelor and masters level in english, publication of 18 books including plays and short stories, i have some understanding and appreciation of the endeavors of shakespeare, milton, hardy and james on the england side of the language, hemingway. Consider using this segment from the book of mormon videos as you teach this part. Feb, 2014 more of zenos prophecies are listed in the index in the book of mormon. If i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed unto me, i will command my people. Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the lord.
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