The meaning of the name of the book of mormon meridian. The actual meaning of nephi and 3 other book of mormon names notes 1. Name names from the book of mormon another testament. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. But, there are also egyptian names in the book of mormon, as well as a semitic name related to arabic. But king benjamin desired his people to be called by a higher, holier name. Jehovah, immanuel, holy messiah, lamb of god, redeemer of israel, and so on. In jesus christ in the book of mormon, these plain and precious truths of the gospel are celebrated by renowned gospel scholar dr.
There is more evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon than any other topic in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The name of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church is derived from an 1838 revelation church founder joseph smith said he received. A comparison of the titles used for jesus in the scriptures and their. The only way to get an accurate count would be to read the entire book, as no exhaustive list is. Book of mormon central evidences of the book of mormon. Major book of mormon authors used sixtyseven different names to refer to jesus christ. Joseph smiths revelations show people that they were literal spirit children of god who had lived with him in the premortal realm, and that god had a plan for them to return to his. This is a list of mormon place names, meaning towns and other places named, in modern times, after places and people in the book of mormon, after mormon leaders during the settlement of utah, or. That is further evidence of the multiple authorship of the ancient records underlying the book of. Book of mormon pronunciation guide retrieved 20120225, ipa ified from i. Some scholars have also suggested that the view of. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ, a companion scripture to the bible and a record of gods dealings with the peoples who lived in the ancient americascontains. Even statistically, hes the dominant figure of the book of mormon. In its more than 6,000 verses, the book of mormon refers to jesus christ almost 4,000 times and by 100 different names.
The book of life is talked about in both the bible and in the book of mormon the book of scripture. You can learn more about him and why he is important to you when you read. The book of mormon was preserved to come forth in these latter. Sep 08, 2019 names of christ in the book of mormon by susan ward easton. Many book of mormon names are not found in the bible, and were unknown to joseph smith. The name jesus christ revealed to the nephites book of. I have studied their significance, considered what doctrines they teach, and tried to understand why different prophets have emphasized different names and titles. This is a list of the 101 names of jesus christ found in the book of mormon with one 1 scripture listed for each name. May 12, 2017 joseph smiths revelations show people that they were literal spirit children of god who had lived with him in the premortal realm, and that god had a plan for them to return to his presence to be like him. Some scholars have also suggested that the view of jesus in the book of mormon is also consistent, or perhaps most consistent, with monotheistic modalism. Demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon life after. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Yet, these names have meaning in ancient languages andor have been found as actual names from ancient history. The book of mormon uses many names and titles for jesus christ.
These hits provide additional evidence that the book of mormon is indeed an ancient record. Some names in the book of mormon do have hebrew derivations and meanings to them, so far as they can be recovered at the present. There are many references to the savior in the book of mormon. Many more scriptures may be found in the topical guide included in the scriptures. That is further evidence of the multiple authorship of the ancient records underlying the book of mormon. The name jesus christ revealed to the nephites religious. In many families, while living in nauvoo and eventually in utah, joseph and hyrum were very commo. Latterday saint scholar susan easton black counted over 100 different nametitles for the savior in the book of mormon. Finding the first use of the name christ in the book of mormon. Nephi jacob enos jarom omni mormon mosiah alma helaman ether moroni jacobugath jeberechiah jeremiah jesse gadianton aminadab antipus giddianhi kishkumen laman lemuel lehi manasseh melchizedek moriancumer moriantum rabbanah. By dividing the number of verses in the book, by the number of those names, she discovered that, on average, the savior is mentioned every 1.
The book of mormon is literarily beautiful, doctrinally truthful, and everlastingly applicable. Satan is the great antichrist among spirit beings, and cain is the great antichrist among mortals because they rejoice and glory in their wickedness. Of these names, many were used exclusively by one author, while others were used almost universally. The paucity of female names in the book of mormon evidences its ancient origins. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. The book of mormon alone provides over 100 names and titles for christ easton 6061. Over the past month ive received numerous requests asking when, or if, wed ever talk about our series, demonic names in the book of mormon so here it is. Names from the book of mormon another testament of christ created with the help of wordsheets. Even statistically, the savior is the dominant figure in the book of mormon, and is mentioned more frequently in that book than even in the new testament.
As is well known, the book of mormon is saturated with references to jesus christ. Names and titles of jesus christ book of mormon study notes. Nephites, lamanites, and antinephilehies are just a few. Here is how we can keep the saviors name written always in our hearts mosiah 5. How many times is jesus mentioned in the book of mormon, using. Feb 08, 2016 some years ago while teaching a book of mormon class at brigham young university, i discussed with the class titles and names for jesus christ used throughout the book of mormon. Tvedtnes, the hebrew origin of some book of mormon place names, journal of book of mormon studies 62 1997. May 19, 2016 100 names of christ in the book of mormon ensign july 1978 ensign susan easton black. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon.
The meaning of the name of the book of mormon meridian magazine. Christ in the book of mormon book of mormon evidence. Before jacobs revelation, christ is never used in the book of mormon. What is the significance of the names and titles of jesus in the. Indeed, the very script that mormon used in abridging the plates was, according to him.
But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to. What does it mean to have the name of christ written in. Lehi m mormon from an old testament place name meaning jawbone in hebrew, so called because it was the site where the hero samson defeated 1,000 warriors using only the jawbone of a donkey. Despite being around for more than half a century, aaron is still an attractive and timeless. Do names in the book of mormon have a hebrew meaning. In the book of mormon, people are called by many names. The church was first called the church of christ, which was a bit confusing because many christian churches used that name. Gideon in the book of mormon, gideon was a faithful leader of the church and an eventual enemy to the wicked king noah. Many more scriptures may be found in the topical guide included in the scriptures under each of the names. After jacobs revelation christ is used nearly 400 times with the highest.
The divinity of christ is proclaimed by prophets in the book of mormon. Book of life mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. These book of mormon names stand as additional evidence that the book is of ancient origins and was. Church leaders, cast and crew express excitement for upcoming. Sep 10, 2019 the trailer for the book of mormon videos was released thursday, sept. There are visions of mary, beautiful above all, but not a single jaredite woman is named. As a matter of introduction to this section, it should be noted that mormons are taught to distrust the accuracy of the bible. On the other hand, some latter day saint sects, such as the community of christ, consider the book of mormon to be consistent with trinitarianism.
Chart 816 lists alphabetically over 150 such proper names or descriptive expressions. To test your knowledge of these words, we put together a quiz to see if you can. May 22, 2019 some names in the book of mormon do have hebrew derivations and meanings to them, so far as they can be recovered at the present. Look for the new updates on the day of posting and be sure to share these with the mormon you know. Home book of mormon the book of mormon, joseph smith, and birth of christ part 2 of 5 posted on december 27, 2018 december 26, 2018 by rickb leave a comment the book of mormon, joseph smith, and birth of christ part 2 of 5. Through the instrumentality of the holy ghost, these prophets also knew that their writings were to bear testimony that jesus is the christ. Names and titles of jesus christ during the month of march, 2019, i examined a number of names and titles of the savior which appear in the book of mormon. The various titles of jesus and their usage mormondom. They had a conviction of his divinity because the holy ghost had revealed it unto them. Come to know jesus christ for yourself and why he is known by these 50 names. The surprising meanings of abish and 5 other book of. How many times is jesus mentioned in the book of mormon, using any of his names and titles.
What does the book of mormon say about the name of the. The book of mormon also sheds light on who jesus is and what mormons believe about christ and his church. Name of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Different book of mormon personalities display a preference for certain names and titles over others. The book of mormon, joseph smith, and birth of christ. Its interesting that by using that same methodology, the savior is mentioned every 2. These book of mormon names stand as additional evidence that the book is of ancient origins and was brought forth by the gift and power of god. Leaders of the lds church, in recent years, have placed great emphasis on the full name of the church and have resisted the application of informal or shortened names, especially those which omit jesus christ.
Dec 28, 2018 one of the best ways to test the book of mormons historical authenticity is to look at its names. Nephi jacob enos jarom omni mormon mosiah alma helaman ether moroni. Names of christ in the book of mormon by susan ward easton. Here are some of our favorites, followed by a comprehensive alphabetical list below. The book of mormon is heralded to the world as another testament of jesus christ packer 53. The names used for christ in the book of mormon are important conveyors of meaning, content, and power. After all, if the prophet joseph smiths mind really conformed to fawn brodies description of his plastic fancy his imagination spilled over like a spring freshetshouldnt the names of nephite and lamanite women overflow and dazzle the pages of alma in. Names of christ in the book of mormon book of mormon central. May 19, 2016 100 names of christ in the book of mormon ensign july 1978 ensign. Jesus christ, gods son, savior, is known by many names and titles within the writings of the new testament. Both volumes of scripture are a compilation of teachings as recorded by ancient prophets. Demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon 1 demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon 2 demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon 3 demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon.
Of all the other christian scriptures, only the gospels, which abundantly use the name jesus because they present synopses of his life, have. What are some common, favorite names for members of the church of jesus christ of lds saints, living in utah. The surprising meanings of abish and 5 other book of mormon. Only jesus christ has the power to add or blot names from this book see revelation 22. The book of mormon says, 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. What does the book of mormon say about the name of the church. Some years ago while teaching a book of mormon class at brigham young university, i discussed with the class titles and names for jesus christ used throughout the book of. It is also used in the book of mormon as the name of a prophet. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
The book of mormon claims a close tie to all things egyptian 1 nephi 1. Demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon 1 demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon 2 demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon 3 demonic and ungodly names. Its purpose is to verify the divine sonship of the nazarene to those who ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in christ. Of the sixtyseven names, thirtyseven are used by only one of the ten prophets under examination. This study will increase your knowledge and understanding of the savior and his role in the plan of salvation as. In fact, we prefer to call our church by its full name, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. May 19, 2016 100 names of christ in the book of mormon ensign july 1978 ensign susan easton black stay safe and healthy. To test your knowledge of these words, we put together a quiz to see if you can identify which word is from the book of mormon and which is the name of a pokemon character. Demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon life. This is a list of mormon place names, meaning towns and other places named, in modern times, after places and people in the book of mormon, after mormon leaders during the settlement of utah, or after other elements of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints history. There are many interesting words in the book of mormonnames of people, tribes, coins, places, etc. The book of mormon says it was written in a reformed egyptian script by ancient prophets who preserve the culture and language of their hebrew ancestors, one of the best ways to test this claim is look.
If the lord will give me utterance and grant his spirit to help me and all of us, in the spirit of brother hickmans prayer, i would like to address a few words to you about the christ of the book of. Lehi m mormon from an old testament place name meaning jawbone in hebrew, so called because it was the site where the hero samson defeated 1,000 warriors using only the jawbone of a donkey as a weapon. Jesus christ and the book of mormon via book of mormon central in the 1830s, joseph smith struggled with what should be the name of the church he restored. Of these names, many were used exclusively by one author, while. The usage only appears four times in the book of mormon, where a.
The book of mormon contains many of the same names for jesus christ as there are in the bible. The name jesus christ revealed to the nephites edward j. The book of mormon was preserved to come forth in these latter days to convince the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. Over the past month ive received numerous requests asking when, or if, wed ever talk about our series, demonic names in the book of mormon so. Why are there so many different names for the plan of. Photo courtesy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints book of mormon videos, 1 nephi 12, season 1, episode 8, depicts lehi, his wife, sariah, and their family as they sail to the. Its title page declares that among other reasons it was given for the convincing of the jews and gentiles that jesus is the christ. The book of mormon refers to this plan by many names, each of which can help people to better understand gods plan for his children, as well as gods character. Much can be learned and gleaned by pondering each of these terms. His role is defined in part by names and titles given throughout the scriptures. This may be because the lord was to them, as he is to each of us, both the same and different. In asking members of the church to read the book of mormon by the end of the year, president russell m. Sep 26, 2019 there are many interesting words in the book of mormonnames of people, tribes, coins, places, etc.
They all reveal different facets of jesus, his love, his roles, his functions, his. Jehovah, immanuel, holy messiah, lamb of god, redeemer of israel, and. The book of mormon says, 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. Each of its unique names has now been looked at by scholars with linguistic training, and it.
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