Thousands of lamanites joined the church of god and became a righteous people. The book of lehi fails even a cursory analysis when checked against what is known about joseph smiths translation of the same material. May 20, 2016 lesson 19 the antinephilehis covenant. Sep 30, 2017 im a visual person and i wanted a way to help memorize where scriptures are at a glance. After helaman died, the pride and contention among the nephites caused many nephites. The term antinephilehi was the name given by the chief king to one of the regional kings brother to king lamoni prior to the conversion of a large group of lamanites. A dictionary of the book of mormonantinephilehi, people. In all twelve cases, the 1830 compositor set it as antinephilehi, with hyphens.
Taking the name antinephilehi was a public statement made by this group of converts that they had independently stepped away from the wellestablished political order. Urim and thummim lds clipart book of mormon stories book clip art lds art joseph smith church history lds temples latter day. Note king benjamins tower in the image, above right. Book of mormon o nti es, a nianti, a ntiomno, a ntion, a ntionah, a ntionum, a ntiparah, a ntipas, a ntipus, a ntum, n ephi, l ehi. Then, once converted, the dna of that group changed back. Its like some new convert coming to love the book of mormon so she decides to name her son antimormon.
Jun 27, 2016 and it came to pass that they called their names antinephilehies. Later, they were called amonites to honor the primary missionary of their conversion. Antinephilehies the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. It has also been suggested, without attestation, that antaanti, is an old indian word, a mountain region in the land of nephi in the land of lehi cbm, iii, 366. According to the book of mormon, the antinephilehies were a group of people that made a covenant that they would not participate in war and buried their weapons. The plural form of the name, anti nephi lehies, was taken on by lamanite christian converts. Antinephilehis conversion story is not included in the narration, but his mighty and effective efforts to help all his people make their change permanent are given in detail.
Jun 25, 2015 the use of the phrase great god by the lamanite king, antinephilehi. Antinephilehi shows up twelve times in the text including the plural entry, next, and in every instance it is spelled as one word and without any hypens in o where it is extant and p. Of the twelve uses of the term or its variants in the book of mormon, six of them. The usage of the names, antinephilehi and antinephilehies has provoked considerable discussion among lds book of mormon scholars and lay members. This is an embedded speech from king antinephilehi it has not been since alma 22. Antinephilehi, who succeeded his father as king of all the lamanite lands except the land of ishmael. Study 112 book of mormon final flashcards on studyblue. Jan 25, 2017 a dictionary of the book of mormonanti nephilehi, people of. Anti nephi lehi burying sword free download as pdf file. I decided to add a little more that somewhat relates to the recent stripling warrior post.
The author of the book of lehi claims to have been commanded to translate the sealed portion of the book of mormon, as well as the lost 116 pages. The unusual name antinephilehi has perplexed book of mormon readers, especially in trying to make sense of the presence of antiin this name. The king, antinephilehi, is seldom talked about or discussed. Some have tried to support the authenticity of the book of mormon by using wordprint analysis to show that multiple authors were involved in the writing of the book of mormon. The name anti in the book of mormon book of mormon. The antinephilehies seek safety among the nephites. According to mormon, what can we learn from this account. Perhaps from such considerations, it has been suggested that the significance of antinephilehi is those who imitate the teachings of the descendants of nephi and lehi ludlow, a companion to your study of the book of mormon, 210. Why did converted lamanites call themselves anti nephi lehies. Anti nephi lehis fhe book of mormon, mormon art, mormon.
According to the book of mormon, the anti nephi lehies were a group of people that made a covenant that they would not participate in war and buried their weapons. In the missionary account of the sons of mosiah we learn that the lamanite people converted by ammon and his brethren take upon them the name of antinephilehi alma 23. Five clear steps to permanent change used by the antinephilehies are outlined in the record. I love that i can thumb through the scriptures and see a sword and know that is the story of the antinephilehis burying their swords. The book of mormon does indeed have authentic semitic constructions in it, but lds need to tread cautiously in establishing them.
Antinephilehis bury their weapons of war book of mormon. Book of mormon as compared with longfellows song of hiawatha thanks to my good friend jayne corbett for sharing this article with me. Book of mormon central archive antinephilehis bury their weapons of war. We get it in the book of mormon a good dealantiomno and things like that. After the death of the chief king, the people chose to accept the name of the successor king for themselves. A study of the exodus motif in the book of mormon and holy bible boehm, bruce j wanderers in the promised land. A dictionary of the book of mormonanti nephilehi, people of. The miracle lamanites of the book of mormon by douglas k. Sep 09, 2014 the story of the people of antinephilehi anl is one of many examples which demonstrates why a basic knowledge of book of mormon geography enriches ones reading of the text. Antinephilehies differed from other book of mormon. The plural form of the name, antinephilehies, was taken on by lamanite christian converts. The anti nephi lehies burying their swords 62565, by del parson.
From wikisource sin, guilt, and reconciliation november 2, 2008 by sam mb after reading the book of mormon again for the first time in a while, i decided to work occasionally on projects of scriptural interpretation that might be useful to latterday saints uninterested in my particular brand of cultural history. According to the book of mormon, the antinephilehies were an ethnic group of lamanites formed around. Antinephilehies preferred death over killing in selfdefense. A dictionary of the book of mormonantinephilehi, people of. In all twelve cases, the 1830 compositor set it as anti nephi lehi, with hyphens. It must be remembered that the book of mormon is mormon s abridgment of the plates of nephi, except for the small plates 1 nephi to omni and the material added by moroni. Asterisk denotes a featured version, which includes an introduction and annotation book of mormon, 1830 book of mormon, 1837 book of mormon, 1840 book of mormon, 1841. Picture 433, the antinephilehies burying their swords gospel art picture kit 311. The name given by the king of the lamanites to his son, who succeeded him on the throne, he being also chief of that portion of his race who had become christians b.
Book of mormon, 1837, page 319 the joseph smith papers. Number the back of the scripture story pages to help keep them in order. A study of the exodus motif in the book of mormon and holy bible. The scripture story visual aids are from chapter twentysix of book of mormon stories, and the picture of the dog is from microsoft word clipart. Besides using the biblical name helam, smiths book expands it to helaman. Anti nephi lehi burying sword nephi, primary books, book. There seems to be a lot of head scratching over the converted lamanites suddenly taking the name antinephilehies in the book of mormon. All, one, none, examples in the antinephilehi story by grego. Book of mormon, 1837, page 308 the joseph smith papers.
Taking the name anti nephi lehi was a public statement made by this group of converts that they had independently stepped away from the wellestablished political order. The term anti nephi lehi was the name given by the chief king to one of the regional kings brother to king lamoni prior to the conversion of a large group of lamanites. The unusual name antinephilehi has perplexed book of mormon readers, especially in trying to make sense of the presence of anti in this. Book of mormon scripture stencils a girl and a glue gun. The usage of the names, anti nephi lehi and anti nephi lehies has provoked considerable discussion among lds book of mormon scholars and lay members alike. Tradition, sin, guilt, and reconciliation november 2, 2008 by sam mb after reading the book of mormon again for the first time in a while, i decided to work occasionally on projects of scriptural interpretation that might be useful to latterday saints uninterested in my particular brand of cultural history. He thanked god for the nephites, the sons of mosiah and others who had come to preach repentance.
They fought in many wars, resulting in a lot of people dying. The story of the antinephilehies, as recorded in the book of alma, is one that doesnt seem to make much sense in its present form. Antinephilehies book of mormon notes how deep can you dig. Antinephilehies differed from other book of mormon people in that they were pacifists as a reaction to their previous extreme warlike behavior. They were free to preach the gospel throughout the land. Book of mormon genealogy chart lehi a descendant of joseph through manasseh laban sariah ishmael a descendant of ephriam laman wife of ishmael eve devil lucifer. The story of the people of antinephilehi anl is one of many examples which demonstrates why a basic knowledge of book of mormon geography enriches ones reading of the text. Nov 18, 2015 antinephilehis to hear ammons story and then bury weapons. Jun 29, 2016 in the antinephilehi narrative, blood is described as something that can be shed alma 24. Christensen and tyler livingston the story of the antinephilehies, as recorded in the book of alma, is one that doesnt seem to make much sense in its present form.
Anti nephilehi jacob a lamanite leader, also a zoramite chief ruler of the lamanites gazelem teancums servant teancum moriantons maid servant morianton founder of city of. Im a visual person and i wanted a way to help memorize where scriptures are at a glance. Not of works, lest any man should boast ephesians 2. Throughout the book of mormon, the fact is stressed that there shall be no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of christ, the lord omnipotent mosiah 3. Anti is found many times in the book of mormon used as a name. Response to the book of lehi by christopher marc nemelka. Historian dan vogel notes that in the book of mormon, the land of lehi nephi was a region where limhis people had been kept captive before rebelling and escaping. Antinephilehi excerpts from step by step through the book of mormon unpublished by alan c. A few thoughts on antinephilehi adventures in restoration. According to the book of mormon, the antinephilehies were an ethnic group of lamanites formed around 90 bc. Anti nephi lehi jacob a lamanite leader, also a zoramite chief ruler of the lamanites gazelem teancums servant teancum moriantons maid servant morianton founder of city of morianton korihor an antichrist moroni chief commander of the army of the nephites moronihah chief commander of the army of the nephites king of the lamanites lehonti. A dictionary of the book of mormonantinephilehi wikisource. So i doodled up some images to go along with our favorite book of mormon scriptures and stories.
Anti nephi lehies differed from other book of mormon. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. This language and the rhetorical repetition and interaction of stains, swords, and blood provides poignant atonement imagery. The title antinephilehi is a name, and anti in this case, is not a prefix and has no connotation of opposition. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi.
Jan 19, 2014 antinephilehis conversion story is not included in the narration, but his mighty and effective efforts to help all his people make their change permanent are given in detail. Anti nephi lehi excerpts from step by step through the book of mormon unpublished by alan c. Book of mormon final religion 121 with wilcox at brigham. How the antinephilehies made their conversion permanent.
In reexploring the book of mormon, edited by john w. The book of mormon uses the biblical name of antipas and builds on it to form these book of mormon names. Jershon and book of mormon geography lehis library. Criticism of mormonismbooksthe book of lehi fairmormon. What is the symbolism of the stained swords of the anti. The name given by the king of the lamanites to his son, who succeeded him on the throne, he being also chief of that portion of his race. This particular article is a reprint from an early foundation for research on ancient america newsletter no. It must be remembered that the book of mormon is mormons abridgment of the plates of nephi, except for the small plates 1 nephi to. Preparation print the story visuals and cut each page in half, except for the last page. Anti nephi lehi burying sword nephi, primary books, book of. The phrase and it came to pass is used repeatedly throughout the book of mormon, including mormons own record and the book of ether. Mormon where they wrote their testimony on plates gold poster paper. This can be analyzed statistically by identifying patterns in word choice that. Apparently, he is respected enough that the people are willing to.
At this point it is both king lamoni and his brother, king antinephilehi, that ruled over the converts. What is the symbolism of the stained swords of the antinephi. The phrase and it came to pass is used repeatedly throughout the book of mormon, including mormon s own record and the book of ether. The same is also true of book of mormon peoples jacob 1. In the wake of the antinephilehies conversion to the gospel and newfound political affiliation with the nephites,1 the amulonites and the amlicites,2 their former political allies, made preparations for war alma 24.
Anti nephi lehi shows up twelve times in the text including the plural entry, next, and in every instance it is spelled as one word and without any hypens in o where it is extant and p. Hebraisms that could have been known to joseph smith may still be authentic, and may still enhance our appreciation of the text, but they are. While the bible teaches for by grace are ye saved through faith. Antinephilehi, antiomno, antion, antionah, antionum, antiparah and antipus. The bible has gimzo, the book of mormon speaks of gimgimno. Book of mormon lessons 1620 archives teaching children the. Jun 28, 2016 the same is also true of book of mormon peoples jacob 1. There is apt mention of one, all, and none not one in the book of mormon, and especially in this story.
The use of the phrase great god by the lamanite king, antinephilehi. They used a wooden sword, box, popsicle sticks for weapons for each of the children to bury. The usage of the names, antinephilehi and antinephilehies has provoked considerable discussion among lds book of mormon scholars and lay members alike. Hiawatha and antinephilehites book of mormon evidence.
They took their swords, and all the weapons which were used for the shedding of mans blood. He had gratitude for those who had convinced them of the wicked traditions of their fathers. Antinephilehies, the miracle lamanites book of mormon. Why did converted lamanites call themselves antinephilehies. The unusual name antinephilehi has perplexed book of mormon readers, especially in trying to make sense of the presence of anti in this name. Upon seeking refuge among the nephites from their bloodthirsty lamanite brethren, the nephites grant land to the people of anl in jershon which joins bountiful, and. We see in this chapter that he is the moral and spiritual leader of his people, as well as the king.
What were the antinephilehies against and why does it matter. Thus adopting the name anti nephi lehi was a way of symbolizing their own rebellion against traditional lamanite ways, or becoming anti lamanite. Antinephilehies archives teaching children the gospel. If this term derived from such a situation, it would mean something like those of nephilehi. The antinephilehies were a group of lamanites in the book of mormon who were once very wicked. Antinephilehi was the name given to the son of the chief lamanite king in the greater land of nephi after his conversion to the true gospel. Instead, they buried their weapons deep into the earth as a testimony to god.
In the missionary account of the sons of mosiah we learn that the lamanite people converted by ammon and his brethren take upon them the name of anti nephi lehi alma 23. Anti nephi lehi burying sword nephi, lehi, book of mormon. The sons of mosiah teach many lamanites who repent and join the church. In the book of mormon, a name given to the lamanites who were converted by the sons of mosiah. These verses in the book of mormon certainly make it sound like god changed the dna of a complete group of people when they sinned against him. It often causes confusion, because it looks like the greek preposition anti commonly used today to mean opposed to.
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