Description
It has been 55 years since Lehi's colony left Jerusalem.
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The Nephites, Jacobites, Josephites, and Zoramites are thriving in a land which they call "the land of Nephi." They call themselves "the people of Nephi" and observe the judgments and statutes of the Lord according to the Law of Moses, even as they look forward to the coming of Christ and His fulfillment of that law.
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They have built a temple in the land, after the manner of the temple of Solomon, where Nephi's brothers, Jacob and Joseph, officiate as priests. As Nephi grows old and prepares to anoint a successor, he gathers the people together at the temple one last time to read to them his second record: The Small Plates of Nephi.
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Unlike his first record, which was a socio-political history of his people, this record relates the contents of his "reign and ministry."
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He begins by giving an overview of the first part of this record (what we know as The First Book of Nephi).
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Editor's Notes
00:28 – River
A Nephite temple would likely have been near a river due to the requirement for "living water" in ritual purification, a concept rooted in ancient Jewish tradition.
Living water, defined as naturally flowing from sources like rivers or springs, was essential for maintaining ritual purity in temple ordinances.
Proximity to a river would thus ensure the availability of this vital element, facilitating the proper performance of religious rites and symbolizing spiritual renewal.
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00:36 – Shofar Horn
An ancient Jewish instrument, typically made from a ram's horn, that is central to Jewish ritual and culture, particularly during Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement).
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Its sound symbolizes repentance, divine sovereignty, and spiritual awakening. Rooted in biblical tradition, the shofar is linked to significant events like the binding of Isaac and the giving of the Torah at Sinai.
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Its use extends beyond ritual, serving as a profound call to introspection and renewal in Jewish life.
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00:44 – Footsteps on Wood
The Book of Mormon indicates that the Nephites primarily used wood for construction. 2 Nephi 5:15, Mosiah 11:8, and Helaman 3:7–11, in particular, demonstrate the Nephites' use of timber in the building of homes, palaces, and temples.
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These references, and many others, reflect the central role of wood in their architectural practices and highlight its importance in their material culture.
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