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[3] [2] The so-called Three Nephites are referred to only as "disciples", and it is possible that one or more of them were Lamanites by descent. [4] It should be noted, however, that it was standard practice in the Book of Mormon to refer to Lamanites who were converted to the faith as Nephites. [5] [6]
[1] The people do not understand the voice a second time but it understand it a third time. The voice is the voice of God Almighty, the very Eternal Father proclaiming His Son Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Artistic depiction of Jesus appearing to the Nephites, from the Logan Temple first published in 1880s. The resurrected Christ descends from ...
Nephi (/ ˈ n iː ˌ f aɪ /) [1] is one of the central figures described in the Book of Mormon. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he is described as the son of Lehi, a prophet, and the founder of the Nephite people. The Book of Mormon also describes him as the author of its first two books, First and Second Nephi.
The group retreats to the wilderness and they are referred to as a "band of robbers". (Chapters 1–2.) [3] The second part of Helaman covers a period of Nephite technological growth, war with the Lamanites, and proselyting to the Lamanites. Helaman reigns over the Nephites, who develop shipping, expand northward, and become wealthy and prideful.
Laman 2, father of Laman 3. Deceived Zeniff and stirred up his people against him (c. 200 B.C.). [26] Laman 3, son of Laman 2, who appointed Amulon to power, then subjugated him (c. 178 BC). [27] Amalickiah, Nephite traitor, elder brother of Ammoron, who lead revolt against Helaman 2, threatened to drink blood of Moroni 1.
Jesus Christ, Savior and Redeemer, who appeared as a resurrected Being to the Nephite people, taught and blessed them. Prophesied of by name and by titles throughout the Lehite diaspora until his appearance (c. 34 AD). [143] Jonas 1, son of Nephi 3, and one of twelve Nephite disciples chosen by the resurrected Jesus Christ. [130]
In the Book of Mormon, Nephi (/ ˈ n iː f aɪ / NEE-fy) is a Nephite prophet whom Jesus calls as a disciple. Nephi's ministry was centered on Christ, and included prophesying of His birth, working miracles in His name, witnessing His visitation to the Americas after the Resurrection, and administering His church after He had ascended.
Enoch [3] People of Enoch's City of Zion [4] Moses [5] Elijah [6] John the Apostle [7] Three Unnamed Nephites [8] Alma, son of Alma [9] Many Latter-day Saints believe that there are also other persons who have been translated, some of whom may also have been taken to heaven; there is some LDS scriptural support for this belief. [10]