In this earth we must pass through the serpent; we go to the lowest stage. Dr. James H. Charlesworth, head of the Pseudepigrapha Institute at Duke University, who edited two impressive volumes of Pseudepigrapha, published by Doubleday in 1985, is recognized as one of the worlds great authorities on the Pseudepigrapha. V. 1, p. 907). In the recently discovered Gospel of Philip, is this statement: "The name Jesus does not exist in any other tongue (than Hebrew), but he is always called Jesus. Professor Charlesworth declares that in the Book of Mormon, we find what most critical scholars would call clearly Christian phrases; that is, the description is so precise that it is evident it was added after the event. By placing the Isaiah text on one side of the page and the pertinent passages from Nephi's commentary on the other side, we get a whole new insight into the extent of Isaiah's knowledge concerning both ancient and modern America. The bite of the serpent ends it, but by the serpent are we saved. Ask: According to 2 Nephi 25:1, why 2 Nephi 3. The Messiah Cometh . The Savior’s Visit to the American Continent, Lessons from the Writings of Mormon – Part 1, Lessons from the Writings of Mormon – Part 2, Lessons from the Teachings of Jesus Christ in the Book of Mormon, He Shall Consecrate Thine Afflictions – 2 Nephi 2:1-2, Lessons from Lehi | Book of Mormon Study Notes, How to Forgive, part 2: Actually Doing It | Spiritual Crusade, How to Set Inspired Goals | Spiritual Crusade, Doctrine and Covenants 3-5: “My Work Shall Go Forth” (January 18-24), “He Shall Do a Work…Which Shall Be of Great Worth” – 2 Nephi 3:7, “The Heart of the Children” – 3 Nephi 25:6, Old Testament Scriptures Quoted by Moroni to Joseph Smith, Doctrine and Covenants 2; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65: “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers” (January 11-17), Doctrine and Covenants 3-5: "My Work Shall Go Forth" (January 18-24), The Nurture and Admonition of the Lord - Enos 1:1, His Hand Is Stretched Out Still - 2 Nephi 19:12, 17, 21; 20:4, In the Service of Your Fellow Beings - Mosiah 2:17, Why Is Jesus Called "the Author and the Finisher of Our Faith? Setting After his father died, Nephi's relationship with his oldest brothers, Laman and Lemuel deteriorated. The specific details are the clarification that the Messiah will be called 'Jesus Christ,' that his mother will be called Mary, that salvation is through faith - indeed faith on his name - that many will say he has a devil, that he will be scourged and crucified, and finally that he will rise on the third day from the dead. Joseph Smith understood this well, and frequently made reference to it in his sermons. 2 Nephi 25:26 The Know Readers unfamiliar with the Book of Mormon are sometimes surprised to find how much, from the beginning to the end, the book is about Jesus Christ. For the other five definitions, let’s see how that might work for 2 Nephi 25:23: “We are saved by grace behind in place after all we can do”—this doesn’t fit. What is the point of that? To this day in the Greek Orthodox Church, the Russian Orthodox Church, and the Serbian Church, the staff of the archbishop, head of the church, always consists of a cross with two serpents entwined on it. It is clear then that he understood the divine import of the name of Christ. 152-160], 2 Nephi 25-30 (Isaiah's and Nephi's Theme of Pride) [Illustration]: Table 1. We have to have life, and we have to have death. In his History of the Church, Eusebius writes: Both Jesus and Christ were names honoured even by God's beloved prophets of old, as I must now make clear. 1372-1380]. . You know what the. If so, who changed it and when was it changed? [John A. Tvedtnes, "Temple Prayer in Ancient Times," in The Temple in Time and Eternity, F.A.R.M.S., p. 84]. [Thomas R. Valletta ed., The Book of Mormon for Latter-day Saint Families, 1999, p. 130]. There are two serpents facing each other on the cross. In the Bible, we have Isaiah's prophecy of the birth of Israel's promised Messiah: "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel" (Isaiah 7:14). . Aesculapius founded it, but it was originally the staff of Hermes. In view of this criticism one might ask, Is there any evidence in the ancient scriptures or writings to support the claim that the name of Jesus Christ, and also the name of his mother Mary was known and recorded by the ancient prophets? 2 Nephi 8. 2 Nephi 14. The extreme sanctity and glory of the name Christ was first proclaimed by Moses himself, . I will remember that Heavenly Father wants me to be happy and will take the time to appreciate the people that matter most in my life, and to find joy at home. 2 Nephi 17. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This meaning fits the definition of time and is a natural meaning … After he is laid in a sepulchre for the space of three days he shall rise from the dead (. Heavenly Father wants us to be happy. And the oil of mercy shall be life. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 2 Nephi 6. and this is an Egyptian formula too. 2 Nephi 5. It's very clear among the Hopis in the snake dance. Nephi describes how the Messiah will present himself to each of these peoples and how in each case the main reason for their rejection of the Messiah and his gospel is pride. I feel the same way about understanding the context of the Doctrine and Covenants—it … [Hugh W. Nibley, Teachings of the Book of Mormon, p. 328], Note* Anointing is not only the manner in which a king is elevated to his position, it is also the manner in which a person is healed--see the commentary following this by Hugh Nibley on 2 Nephi 25:20. (2 Corinthians 3:14) [, -- 1 Nephi 22:9; see also the commentary on the name. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. . Why have Biblical scholars decided that this vision of Isaiah is a mixture of Jewish and Christian material? The most important recorded evidence comes from the great Christian historian Eusebius. And Adam tells Seth that while he was in Paradise, the Lord told him that he would be born of the Virgin Mary. . Give heed to him, and obey him; do not disobey him; for he will not draw back from you; for my name is in him.' 2 Nephi 25-30 [Nephi's Interpretation of Isaiah (2 Nephi 12-24)]: According to John Welch, Nephi's extensive quotation of the prophecies of Isaiah (Isaiah 2-14) is found in 2 Nephi 12-24. , F.A.R.M.S., p. 141] In addition, Nephi’s comments might imply that with all the effort expended in the trek through the wilderness and the establishment of a settlement in the land of Nephi, his people might not have had the opportunity for intense scriptural education. Again we see where the things which seemed so far out and ridiculous in Joseph Smith's day, are the very things which now prove him a true prophet of God. 2 Nephi 25:10 Immediately After My Father Lehi Left Jerusalem: Nephi commented that the destruction of Jerusalem "should come upon [the Jews], immediately after my father left Jerusalem" (2 Nephi 25:10). It's explained [scripturally] in the Book of Mormon and nowhere else what these things mean. 157-158], 2 Nephi 25-30 (Isaiah's and Nephi's Theme of Pride) [Illustration]: Nephi's Prophecy: Pride in 2 Nephi 25-30. You know the caduceus is the two serpents intertwined, which is the sign of the healer. 1 Moreover, the word of the Lord said unto me: Take thee a great a roll, and write in it with a man’s pen, concerning b Maher-shalal-hash-baz.. 2 And I took unto me faithful a witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.. 3 And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived and bare a son. Create a website or blog at WordPress.com. Nephi describes how the Messiah will present himself to each of these peoples and how in each case the main reason for their rejection of the Messiah and his gospel is pride. 25:6). 2 Nephi 25:20 The Lord God . 1, pp. Whenever salvation has been administered, it has been by testimony.164, Nephi explained to his brethren that the prophecies of Isaiah "were manifest unto the prophet [Isaiah] by the voice of the Spirit; for by the Spirit are all things made known unto the prophets, which shall come upon the children of men according to the flesh" (1 Nephi 22:2). There are two serpents facing each other on the cross. This also supports the Book of Mormon declaration that "many plain and precious parts" had been removed from the Scriptures. 328-329] [Note* For a discussion on the symbolism of blood turning a garment white, see the commentary on 2 Nephi 5:21.] What Is the Meaning of the Phrase "Sufficient Is the Day Unto the Evil Thereof? Then, in the MSS, known as the Life of Adam and Eve, we find an example of Christian doctrine much like that which Dr. Charlesworth had questioned being in the Book of Mormon. In an essay entitled, "Messianism in the Pseudepigrapha and the Book of Mormon," Dr. Charlesworth states: "At the outset we should recognize that, as with the Pseudepigrapha, the Book of Mormon contains lengthy sections that look very Jewish and others that look peculiarly Christian" (p. 124). In What Order Did Joseph Smith Translate the Book of Mormon? [Hugh W. Nibley, Teachings of the Book of Mormon, Semester 1, pp. He calls him Christ from here on, but earlier he's always called the Messiah, which means the same thing, of course--the Anointed One. Note also Lamentations 3:41, "Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens." In General Conference yesterday, Elder David A. Bednar highlighted the sabbath and the temple as tools to help us clear the distractions and focus on the things that bring us joy. It's a strange thing; they go back like this and face each other. . [John Sorenson, An Ancient American Setting for the Book of Mormon, F.A.R.M.S., p. 141] In addition, Nephi’s comments might imply that with all the effort expended in the trek through the wilderness and the establishment of a settlement in the land of Nephi, his people might not have had the opportunity for intense scriptural education. He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. 2 Nephi 10:24 reaches the exact same conclusion as I do, and is basically a more clear expression of what 2 Nephi 25:23 means: That's the long and the short of it right there. [David Rolph Seely, "Nephi's Use of Isaiah 2-14 in 2 Nephi 12-30," in Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, pp. . For Eusebius also states that the prophet Jeremiah and the psalmist David also knew and quoted the name of Christ. 2 Nephi 29:3 A Bible! Copyright © 2020 Alan C. Miner. [Randall Spackman, "An Introduction to Book of Mormon Chronology," F.A.R.M.S., p. 12], If Nephi wrote this verse at the most between 40 and 55 years after Lehi left Jerusalem (Jacob 1:1), what does. Everything is left behind and out it comes like a new creature, reborn. First and Second were added to the titles of The Books of Nephi by Oliver Cowdery when preparing the book for printing. 2 Nephi 18. It's very clear among the Hopis in the snake dance. "The Lord God . On this earth the two go together. . . Nephi was frustrated, not only with them but also with his own response to them (2 Nephi 4:27, 29). Charlesworth says there is good evidence that the Martyrdom was composed in Hebrew, whereas the Ascension seems to be a mixture of Jewish and Christian material. [Thomas R. Valletta ed., The Book of Mormon for Latter-day Saint Families, They Shall Believe in Christ, and Worship the Father in His Name, with. Add to this statement, a statement made by John Taylor: "these scriptures evidently show that the testimony of Jesus was the very principle, essence, and power of the spirit of prophecy whereby the ancient prophets were inspired. 2 Nephi 9. After grapes were harvested, they were carried in baskets to a grape press. The Book of Mormon is a collection of ancient records created, compiled, and abridged by holy prophets.2 Rather than simply telling about the past experiences of their people, these inspired prophets always carefully selected and presented historical material in a way that would build faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Nephi 25:20). . [David Rolph Seely, "Nephi's Use of Isaiah 2-14 in 2 Nephi 12-30," in, Table 2. And the a prophecies which he wrote, there are not many greater. Table 1 (see illustration) names each of these groups and Table 2 gives at least one passage representative of each group's acceptance of rejection of the Messiah and his gospel, and contains Isaiah's condemnation of each group's pride. By placing the Isaiah text on one side of the page and the pertinent passages from Nephi's commentary on the other side, we get a whole new insight into the extent of Isaiah's knowledge concerning both ancient and modern America. and the Fourth Century A.D. Doctrines of Salvation 1:114; “The fall of man came as a blessing in disguise, and was the means of furthering the purposes of the Lord in the progress of man, rather than a means of hindering them.” – Joseph Fielding Smith. [Hugh W. Nibley. . There is much evidence to prove both of these statements to be true. Then said the Lord to me: a Call his name, Maher-shalal-hash-baz. . These thirteen chapters of Isaiah are quoted to supply Isaiah as a third witness to the things that Nephi and Jacob have said (see 2 Nephi 11:3). Today, I will find happiness in my home and in my family. According to Randall Spackman, this verse seems to imply that Jerusalem was destroyed the very next year after Lehi left. Is Nephi telling us we need to do more than we are doing or is he simply saying to do your best? Give heed to him, and obey him; do not disobey him; for he will not draw back from you; Now understand that he who led your fathers into the land is called by this name Jesus and at first was called. . In 2 Nephi 25, Nephi prophesies of the fate of the Jews-their rejection of the Savior, their scatterings and scourgings, and their eventual repentance. What is all we can do? This fact was lost on the Jews of Lehi's day as well as the Jews at the time of Christ: "But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same veil untaken away in the reading of the Old Testament: which veil is done away in Christ." D. Conclusion by quoting the closing verses of the section. (2 Nephi 2:25). (Oshea). Why have Biblical scholars decided that this vision of Isaiah is a mixture of Jewish and Christian material? . [David Rolph Seely, "Nephi's Use of Isaiah 2-14 in 2 Nephi 12-30," in, Nephi's Prophecy: Pride in 2 Nephi 25-30. Aesculapius founded it, but it was originally the staff of Hermes. Remember what Nephi wrote in the Book of Mormon about 600 B.C. Then the most beloved Son of God, Christ, shall descend to the earth, and lead your father Adam to Paradise to the tree of mercy. . We were meant to be happy. Here in these interpretive chapters, Nephi draws individual words and phrases from Isaiah (2 Nephi 12-24) to corroborate and substantiate his now familiar four-phased prophetic view: 2. his rejection and the scattering of the Jews; 4. the restoration of Israel and the ultimate victory of good over evil. . (2 Nephi 2:25) Heavenly Father wants us to be happy. The key is ambivalent meaning. The Theme of Pride in 2 Nephi 12-14 (Parallel to Isaiah 2-14). No man can be a minister of Jesus christ except he has the testimony of Jesus; and this is the spirit of prophecy. [compare Exodus 23:20-21] Now understand that he who led your fathers into the land is called by this name Jesus and at first was called Auses (Oshea). . ( Log Out /  Reflections on 2 Nephi 25:23 27 determine the meaning of this passage to clarify what the Book of Mormon teaches about the Atonement. [John W. Welch, "Getting through Isaiah with the Help of the Nephite Prophetic View," in Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, pp. Others see it as a Christian work. 2 For behold, he truly prophesied concerning all his seed. 2 Nephi 3 Nephi Alma atonement believe Christ commandments covenants D&C eternal life example faith forgiveness heart Holy Ghost humility Jesus Jesus Christ John joy knowledge light love love of God love one another Matthew Mosiah Nelson obedience patience peace power prayer priesthood quote remember repentance revelation Savior scriptures seek service Spirit strength Uchtdorf Thus it is written: 'And the Lord spake to Moses, Say to this people, Behold, I send my angel before thy face to keep thee in the way, to bring thee into the land which I have prepared for thee. But a thing like that seems so contradictory to us; it's not so, though. And in the writings of Eusebius we can find many of the "plain and precious parts" which have been removed from the Holy Scriptures. 1:23). Eusebius, Bishop of Caesarea, c. 313-339, is recognized as one of the greatest of the early Church Fathers and Historians. (Nibley, Enoch, p. 34), Again we see where the things which seemed so far out and ridiculous in Joseph Smith's day, are the very things which now prove him a true prophet of God. In regards to ancient temple prayer rituals, John Tvedtnes writes that there is symbolism in raising the hands in prayer. [David Rolph Seely, "Nephi's Use of Isaiah 2-14 in 2 Nephi 12-30," in Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, p. 154], 2 Nephi 25-30 (Isaiah's and Nephi's Theme of Pride) [Illustration]: Table 2. “And though the journey of mortality can sometimes be very hard, grace shall be as your day—meaning, in Nephi’s words, ‘it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do’ (2 Nephi 25:23). Note* When Nephite prophets quoted Isaiah, they followed a regular pattern. He picked it up and made it his symbol. Some believe it to be of Jewish origin and to be derived from a genuine original. All the episcopal staves and patriarchal staves of the Orient and the old eastern churches have the two serpents. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. . concerning Isaiah? Isaiah's Prophecies in 2 Nephi 12-24, Parallel to Isaiah 2-14 / Nephi's Prophecies in 2 Nephi. So by the curse the curse is removed? For in describing God's high priest, the most powerful of men, he called him Christ, and on this high-priestly office, which in his eyes surpassed all preeminence among men, he bestows as a mark of honour and glory the name of Christ. 2 Nephi 25:1 For They Know Not Concerning the Manner of Prophesying among the Jews: According to Donald Parry, Nephi addresses his latter-day audience specifically in 2 Nephi 25 concerning Isaiah's writings, giving us five keys to help facilitate in their comprehension. Nephi uses these chapters to explain some of the words of Isaiah that he included in the previous chapters. 2 Nephi 7. . , Semester 1, pp. The pattern they used in citing and interpreting Isaiah in the Book of Mormon may be standardized as follows: C. Quotation of parts of the text and interpretation of the passage by explaining and defining terms. . Why would the blood of the Lamb wash you white? We have to have life, and we have to have death. There are 106 different geographical place-names in the book of Isaiah. . Provo, Utah: FARMS, 1998, 47-65) [John W. Welch and J. Gregory Welch, Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching. The one stands for life and the other for death. This is probably what the author of Job had in mind when he wrote, "prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him" (Job 11:13). You must pass through the serpent. Specifically in 2 Nephi 25:19 he says: "His name shall be Jesus Christ, the Son of God." . Hugh Nibley asks, "Can someone please explain to us how he could heal them by the serpent if they had been made mortally ill by the bite of a serpent?" [John W. Welch and J. Gregory Welch, Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching, F.A.R.M.S., Chart 84], 2 Nephi 25:1 Now I, Nephi, do speak somewhat concerning the words which I have written (Illustration): "Outlines of Passages Quoting Isaiah," [John Gee, "Choose the Things That Please Me": On the Selection of the Isaiah Sections in the Book of Mormon," in Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, p. 76]. 2 Nephi 15:1-2 A winepress (Illustration): An ancient winepress. Specifically in 2 Nephi 25:19 he says: "His name shall be Jesus Christ, the Son of God." Others have been a little more kind and scholarly in their judgments, but nonetheless dubious. Was it changed by Manasseh, the wicked king of Judah, who had the prophet Isaiah killed, and the "name of God removed from the Torah"? Nephi, a descendant of Joseph, Ephraim and Manasseh wrote of the future coming of the Messiah: For according to the words of the prophets, the Messiah cometh in six hundred years from the time that my father left Jerusalem; and according to the words of the prophets, and also the word of the angel of God, his name shall be Jesus Christ, the Son of God. First and Second were added to the titles of The Books of Nephi by Oliver Cowdery when preparing the book for printing. . There is a phrase in 2 Nephi 25:23 that Latter-day Saints are likely very familiar with, “For we know that it is by grace that we are saved after all we can do.” But what does that mean? Moses raised a brazen serpent on a staff, and whoever looked at the serpent would be healed. Nephi explains how in 2 Nephi 25-26. According to John Sorenson, Nephi's comments imply that although Nephi's group set about to reproduce some aspects of civilization as they recalled it from the land of Jerusalem, there were certain aspects of Israelite life that Nephi was happy enough to let die out because he considered them evil. (Joseph & Moses)] (Joseph & Moses)] According to Richard D. Anthony, somewhere along the line, somebody, be it scribe, translator, or mischief maker, did not want the world to have the "key of knowledge" even a "fulness of the scriptures." [John A. Tvedtnes, "Temple Prayer in Ancient Times," in. I imagine that Nephi wrote these words midway through his reign as king in the city of Nephi. Scholars date these writings from between the Second Century B.C. 25 Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy. 2 Nephi 6. [Alan C. Miner, Personal Notes]. Photograph by Tana and Mac Graham. The list of ancient manuscripts, many of them recognized as ancient scripture, or canon, which show that the name of Jesus, and of his mother, Mary, was known and recognized by the ancient prophets, is long and impressive. . And in the writings of Eusebius we can find many of the "plain and precious parts" which have been removed from the Holy Scriptures. . . . 2 Nephi 25:26 by LDS Scripture of the Day | posted in: Book of Mormon | 0 And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins. 1. 2 Nephi 13. For I will liken his words unto my people, and I will send them forth unto all my children, for he verily saw my Redeemer, even as I have seen him. [Nephi's Interpretation of Isaiah (2 Nephi 12-24)]: [John W. 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