2 Nephi

Axelgard, Frederick W.. "1 and 2 Nephi: An Inspiring Whole." BYU Studies Quarterly 26, no. 4 (1986): 53-65.

Barratt, Tanner A. "Nephi's Messiah," Religious Educator 23, no. 3 (2022): 126–135.

Peterson, Christopher James. "Nephi and Effective Followership," Religious Educator 21, no. 2 (2020): 99-111.

Reynolds, Noel B.. "Chiastic Structuring of Large Texts: Second Nephi as a Case Study." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 41 (2020): 193-210.

Reynolds, Noel B.. "Chiastic Structuring of Large Texts: 2 Nephi as a Case Study." In Chiasmus: The State of the Art, edited by Donald W. Parry and John W. Welch, 177-192. Provo, UT/Springville, UT: BYU Studies/Book of Mormon Central, 2020.

Reynolds, Noel B.. "Nephi’s Small Plates: A Rhetorical Analysis." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 50 (2022): 99-122.

Reynolds, Noel B.. "Lehi’s Dream, Nephi’s Blueprint: How Nephi Uses the Vision of the Tree of Life as an Outline for 1 and 2 Nephi." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 52 (2022): 231-278.

Reynolds, Noel B. "The Nephite Prophets’ Understanding of Faith and Faithfulness," Religious Educator 21, no. 2 (2020): 73-97.

Reynolds, Noel B.. "The Nephite Metaphor of Life as a Probation: Rethinking Nephi's Portrayal of Laman and Lemuel." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 57 (2023): 231-280.

2 Nephi 1

Reynolds, Noel B.. "The Israelite Background of Moses Typology in the Book of Mormon." BYU Studies Quarterly 44, no. 2 (2005): 5-23.

Reynolds, Noel B.. "Lehi as Moses." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 9, no. 2 (2000): 26-35, 81-82.

Reynolds, Noel B.. "The Ancient Doctrine of the Two Ways and the Book of Mormon." BYU Studies Quarterly 56, no. 3 (2017): 49-78.

Welch, John W.. "Lehi's Last Will and Testament: A Legal Approach." In The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, The Doctrinal Structure, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 61-82. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1989.

2 Nephi 1:4

Book of Mormon Central. “Why Did Some in Lehi’s Time Believe that Jerusalem Could Not Be Destroyed? (1 Nephi 2:13).” KnoWhy 451 (July 19, 2018).

Woods, Fred E. “Why didn’t Jews in Old Testament times believe Jerusalem could be destroyed?” Ensign (December 1995).

Seely, David Rolph and Fred E. Woods. “How Could Jerusalem, ‘That Great City,’ Be Destroyed.” In Glimpses of Lehi’s Jerusalem, ed. John W. Welch, David Rolph Seely, and Jo Ann H. Seely (Provo, UT: FARMS, 2004), 595–610.

2 Nephi 1:5–8

Book of Mormon Central. “Where is the Land of Promise? (2 Nephi 1:5).” KnoWhy 497 (January 8, 2019).

Book of Mormon Central. “Where Did the Book of Mormon Happen? (2 Nephi 1:8).” KnoWhy 431 (May 8, 2018).

Brinley, Douglas E.. "The Promised Land and Its Covenant Peoples." In The Book of Mormon: Helaman Through 3 Nephi 8, According to Thy Word, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 39-63. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1992.

Parrish, Alan K.. "Lehi and the Covenant of the Promised Land: A Modern Appraisal." In The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, The Doctrinal Structure, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 39-59. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1989.

2 Nephi 1:9

Book of Mormon Central. “What does it Mean to “Prosper in the Land”? (Alma 9:13).” KnoWhy 116 (June 7, 2016).

2 Nephi 1:12

Midgley, Louis. “The Ways of Remembrance.” In Rediscovering the Book of Mormon: Insights that You May Have Missed Before. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book and FARMS, 1991.

2 Nephi 1:13–15

Book of Mormon Central. “Did Lehi Quote Shakespeare? (2 Nephi 1:14).” KnoWhy 26 (February 4, 2016).

Smith, Robert F.. "Evaluating the Sources of 2 Nephi 1:13–15: Shakespeare and the Book of Mormon." Journal of the Book of Mormon and Other Restoration Scripture 22, no. 2 (2013): 98-103.

S. Kent Brown. "Sojourn, Dwell, and Stay: Terms of Servitude." In From Jerusalem to Zarahemla: Literary and Historical Studies of the Book of Mormon, 55-74. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1998.

2 Nephi 1:23

Book of Mormon Central. “What Does the Book of Mormon Say about the Armor of God? (2 Nephi 1:23).” KnoWhy 378 (November 2, 2017).

Lindsay, Jeff. "“Arise from the Dust”: Insights from Dust-Related Themes in the Book of Mormon (Part 1: Tracks from the Book of Moses)." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 22 (2016): 179-232.

2 Nephi 1:25

Bowen, Matthew L.. "“Encircled About Eternally in the Arms of His Love”: The Divine Embrace as a Thematic Symbol of Jesus Christ and His Atonement in the Book of Mormon." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 59 (2023): 109-134.

2 Nephi 1:28–29

Bowen, Matthew L.. "“If Ye Will Hearken”: Lehi’s Rhetorical Wordplay on Ishmael in 2 Nephi 1:28–29 and Its Implications." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 25 (2017): 157-189.

2 Nephi 1:30–32

Nyman, Monte S.. Zoram In Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow. Vol. 4. New York: Macmillan, 1992.

Russell, Collin Charles. "Meeting Zoram." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 24 (2017): 11-26.

2 Nephi 2

Keller, Roger R.. "Teaching the Fall and the Atonement: A Comparative Method." Religious Educator 5, no. 2 (2004): 101-118.

Lund, Gerald N.. "The Fall of Man and His Redemption." In The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, The Doctrinal Structure, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 83-106. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1989.

Pritchett, Jr., Bruce M.. "Lehi's Theology of the Fall in Its Preexilic/Exilic Context." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 3, no. 2 (1994): 49-83.

Rau, Allen D.. "Every Experience Can Become a Redemptive Experience." Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel 12, no. 1 (2011): 90-103.

Tvedtnes, John A.. "The Influence of Lehi's Admonitions on the Teachings of His Son Jacob." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 3, no. 2 (1994): 34-48.

Ricks, Stephen D. “Adam's Fall in the Book of Mormon, Second Temple Judaism, and Early Christianity.” In The Disciple as Scholar: Essays on Scripture and the Ancient World in Honor of Richard Lloyd Anderson. Edited by Anderson, Richard Lloyd., Stephen David. Ricks, Donald W. Parry, and Andrew H. Hedges. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies at Brigham Young University, 2000.

2 Nephi 2:1

Bokovoy, David E., and John A. Tvedtnes. "Firstborn in the Wilderness." In Testaments: Links between the Book of Mormon and the Hebrew Bible, 53-55. Toelle, UT: Heritage Press, 2003.

S. Kent Brown. "Sojourn, Dwell, and Stay: Terms of Servitude." In From Jerusalem to Zarahemla: Literary and Historical Studies of the Book of Mormon, 55-74. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1998.

Tvedtnes, John A.. "Notes and Communications: "My First-Born in the Wilderness"." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 3, no. 1 (1994): 207-209.

Tvedtnes, John A.. "Firstborn in the Wilderness." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 63-65. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1999.

Tvedtnes, John A.. "Notes and Communications: "My First-Born in the Wilderness"." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 3, no. 1 (1994): 207-209.

Welch, John W.. "Lehi's Last Will and Testament: A Legal Approach." In The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, The Doctrinal Structure, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 61-82. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1989.

2 Nephi 2:3

Book of Mormon Central. “How the Book of Mormon and the Old Testament Help Us Understand What it Means to be Redeemed (2 Nephi 2:3).” KnoWhy 436 (May 24, 3018).

2 Nephi 2:7

Book of Mormon Central. “Why Did the Wise Men Give Jesus Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh? (2 Nephi 2:7).” KnoWhy 392 (December 21, 2017).

Book of Mormon Central. “Was the Requirement of a "Broken Heart" Known Before the Time of Christ? (2 Nephi 2:7).” KnoWhy 27 (February 5, 2016).

2 Nephi 2:8

Book of Mormon Central. “How Did President Gordon B. Hinckley Emphasize the Importance of the Book of Mormon? (2 Nephi 2:8).” KnoWhy 294 (March 31, 2017).

2 Nephi 2:10

Book of Mormon Central. “How is the Day of Atonement Understood in the Book of Mormon? (2 Nephi 2:10).” KnoWhy 479 (October 25, 2018).

2 Nephi 2:11

Griffin, Carl W. “Early Christianity and the Question of Evil.” Insights: A Window on the Ancient World 22, no. 7 (2002): 2–3.

Tvedtnes, John A.. "Opposition in All Things." In The Most Correct Book: Insights from a Book of Mormon Scholar, 124-128. Salt Lake City: Cornerstone Publishing, 1999.

Sorenson, A.D.. "Lehi on God's Law and an Opposition in All Things." In The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, The Doctrinal Structure, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 107-132. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1989.

Sorenson, Alma Don. "An Essay on the One True Morality and the Principle of Freedom." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 7 (2013): 1-47.

2 Nephi 2:15

Bokovoy, David E. “Inverted Quotations in the Book of Mormon.” Insights: A Window on the Ancient World 20, no. 10 (2000): 2.

2 Nephi 2:17–18

Book of Mormon Central. “Why Did Lehi "Suppose" the Existence of Satan? (2 Nephi 24:12).” KnoWhy 43 (February 29, 2016).

2 Nephi 2:22–25

Book of Mormon Central. “Why Do We Have Three Different Accounts of the Creation? (2 Nephi 2:22).” KnoWhy 400 (January 18, 2018).

Book of Mormon Central. “Why Did Lehi Teach that the Fall was Necessary? (2 Nephi 2:22–25).” KnoWhy 269 (February 1, 2017).

Book of Mormon Central. “What are the Origins of Lehi's Understanding of the Fall? (2 Nephi 2:25).” KnoWhy 28 (February 8, 2016).

Callister, Tad R. “Teaching the Atonement.” In Teach One Another Words of Wisdom, ed. Richard Neitzel Holzapfel and David M. Whitchurch. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2009, 29–42.

Judd, Daniel K. “The Fortunate Fall of Adam and Eve.” In No Weapon Shall Prosper: New Light on Sensitive Issues, ed. Robert L. Millet. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2011, 297–328.

Ladle, Douglas S. “Teaching the Fall of Adam and Eve.” Religious Educator 5, no. 1 (2004): 41–55.

Rust, Richard Dilworth. "Poetry in the Book of Mormon." In Rediscovering the Book of Mormon, edited by John L. Sorenson and Melvin J. Thorne, 100-113. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1991.

Tvedtnes, John A.. ""That They Might Have Joy"." In The Most Correct Book: Insights from a Book of Mormon Scholar, 120-123. Salt Lake City: Cornerstone Publishing, 1999.

2 Nephi 2:27–29

Book of Mormon Central. “Why Did Lehi Teach About the “Two Ways”? (2 Nephi 2:27).” KnoWhy 287 (March 15, 2017).

Merrill, Byron R. “Agency and Freedom in the Divine Plan.” In Window of Faith: Latter-day Saint Perspectives on World History, ed. Roy A. Prete. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2005, 161–74.

Oaks, Dallin H.. "Agency and Freedom." In A Book of Mormon Treasury: Gospel Insights from General Authorities and Religious Educators, 32-46. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2003.

Oaks, Dallin H.. "Free Agency and Freedom." In The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, The Doctrinal Structure, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 1-17. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1989.

Tvedtnes, John A.. "Captivity of the Devil." In The Most Correct Book: Insights from a Book of Mormon Scholar, 129-136. Salt Lake City: Cornerstone Publishing, 1999.