A new translation with interpretive keys from the book of mormon, followed in 1991 by the last days. Cloward, robert a isaiah 29 and the book of mormon. Commentaries on isaiah in the book of mormon bassett, k. Isaiah foretold that when the book of mormon came forth, they also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine isaiah 29. Isaiah 29 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. In his prophetic commentary following the isaiah block, although not using the word ensign, nephi would link the coming forth of the book of mormon with the gathering of israel, saying, and when the two nations shall run together the testimony of the two nations shall run together also 2 nephi 29. The scope of this paper does not allow a detailed explication of the isaiah chapters in the book of mormon. Those that were erroneous shall become orthodox isaiah 29. The bible is a sealed book to every man, learned or unlearned, till he begins to study it with a simple heart and a teachable spirit, that he may thence learn the truth and the will of god. Welch establishing the truth of the bible, by robert j. This chart organizes important isaiah references in the book of mormon according to their order of appearance in the book of isaiah. My soul delighteth in the words of isaiah, he writes. Book of mormon writers, and nephi in particular, evidence not only an awareness of the etymology and meaning of the name joseph, but allowed.
Harrell, latterday saints go beyond the traditionally accepted allegorical meaning of this passage and its fulfillment in ancient israel to see a literal book that came. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. Why is isaiah quoted so much in the book of mormon. It is the lord who continues speaking throughout the remainder of chapter 28 and through the entire chapter 29. Isaiah 29 and the book of mormon byu scholarsarchive. Understanding isaiah in the book of mormon thus presumes an understanding of the terms house of israel, covenant, and gentile, which predominate in the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon and do not occur elsewhere in the book.
Explain what typify means and give examples using my printable symbol cards. After quoting of those chapters in a row, nephi expresses his enthusiasm for them. A commandment i give unto you that ye search these things diligently. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on. Isaiah s understanding of the atonement and resurrection apr 12, 2020 religion 0 comments as we celebrate easter today throughout the christian world, we have great reason to turn to the new testament accounts of what is commonly referred to as holy week. The book of mormon is rich with hebraismstraditions, symbolisms, idioms, and literary forms. Yet i will distress ariel, and there shall be heaviness and sorrow. Ancient prophets prophesied that the book of mormon would come forth in the last days. Isaiah described the spirit of the book of mormon as familiar isaiah 29. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and. Book of mormon charts charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. Lets study and teach come, follow me 2 nephi 1125 we. Prophet, seer, and poet, isaiah for today by elder mark e.
In isaiah in the book of mormon, edited by donald w. It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing remarks but also the most specific scriptural intertextual commentary on the matter. The last full isaiah chapters quoted in the book of mormon that discuss the restoration of the house of israel are isaiah 52 and 54. This references the coming forth of book of mormon and establishment of church of jesus christ of llatter day saints.
It resonates with people who know the old testament, especially those who are conversant with its hebrew language. Some as informers and persecutors, others as judges, did all they could to take away his life, or at least his liberty. Abinadis commentary on isaiah religious studies center. Mormons believe and teach that isaiah 29 prophesies the book of mormon. Nelson, like many lds leaders before him, ignores the key passages in isaiah 29 that set the historical stage for what follows. Joseph smiths interpretation of isaiah in the book of mormon. From isaiah to nephi to joseph smith, the words of isaiah 29 have taken on new and relevant meanings for different times and places.
However, i feel that the book of mormon can not only withstand the challenge, but the issue can actually be used to illuminate the nature of isaiah and shed light on why this is such a profound book. And thou shalt be brought down to the ground, and laid level with it, even the city of jerusalem, as it was by the romans. Authorship deals with the issue of the single authorship of the book of isaiah in light of the existence of an isaiah text possessed by book of mormon peoples as early as 600 b. Isaiah 29 and 2 nephi 27describe the marvelous work and wonder of. I wont mark up the verses where there is no overlap.
Did you know that instead of directly quoting isaiah 29, nephi adapted it to his own prophecy. Book of mormon student manual published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints free this is an official resource of the church for use in institute classes. Joseph smith declared that he translated the book of mormon by the gift and power of god. Isaiah 29 2 nephi 25, 26, 27 a marvelous work and a wonder.
Why does nephi use isaiah 29 as part of his own prophecy. The commentary in 2 nephi 26 and 27 is the most helpful explanation we have of isaiah 29 in the book of mormon. Commentaries on isaiah in the book of mormon deseret book. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence vs book of mormon central pop isaiah april 9, 2019 it was a year ago this week, i spent three days at two book of mormon conferences on the same weekend. Matthews warring against the saints of god, by stephen e. They had been persecutors of gods people and prophets, probably of the prophet isaiah particularly, and therefore he complains thus feelingly of them and of their subtle malice. Write inside how that symbol represents jesus christ and where you can find these verses. Isaiah 29 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. But for many, the isaiah sections of the book of mormon can seem daunting. Isaiah 29 and the book of mormon book of mormon central. He does give their meaning, however, in the form of commentary.
Robinson early christianity and 1 nephi 14, by stephen e. Woe to ariel, to ariel, the city where david dwelt. Isaiahs understanding of the atonement and resurrection. Isaiah prophecies in book of mormon are relevant to the. Getting through isaiah with the help of the nephite prophetic worldview, by john w. Brother douglas bassett, however, has made these great words easier to understand by compiling thousands of statements made by prophets, general authorities. In the year that king uzziah died, i saw also the lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Why did the book of mormon come forth as a miracle. The first few verses of isaiah 29 are not quoted in 2 nephi 27 but they appear to form the basis of the last few verses of 2 nephi 26, which is the first part of the sermon that continues for the next few chapters. Fold the corners into the middle to make the symbol. The message of isaiah in the book of mormon, victor ludlow with isaiah. After my seed and the seed of my brethren shall have dwindled in unbelief, and shall have been smitten.
The title page of the book of mormon declares that a major purpose of the book is the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god see also 2 nephi 26. In a revelation given on the day the church was established, the lord enumerated many doctrines that are found in the book of mormon. On page 52, harrell traces this misinterpretation to joseph smith who saw the bringing forth of the book of mormon as a direct fulfillment of isaiah 29. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book. Isaiah 29 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Those that erred in spirit, that were under mistakes and misapprehensions concerning the words of the book and the meaning of them, shall come to understanding, to a right understanding of things the spirit of truth shall rectify their mistakes and lead them into all truth. Isaiah 29 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Nephi actually quotes 15 chapters from the book of isaiah in his writings isaiah 214, 4849, paraphrases another isaiah 29, and provides extensive commentary on those chapters. By carefully reading nephis commentary, looking for patterns in the overall structure of the text, we gain further insight as to why he includes the portions of isaiah into the text of the book of mormon. Nobody in this world could explain that intelligently or know what people isaiah saw like unto jerusalem without the book of mormon. The savior said to the nephites, great are the words of isaiah. The student manual contains mostly general authority quotes and brief statements of explanation for blocks of verses. How could anyone understand this prophecy of isaiah without the explanation contained in the book of mormon in conference report, april 1963, 118. The four authors of books in the top 20 books on isaiah tied with the most stars 5. Understanding abinadis commentary on isaiah helps fulfill this major purpose.
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