Why Was Ammoron Determined to Avenge the Blood of His Brother?
“I am Ammoron, the king of the Lamanites; I am the brother of Amalickiah whom ye have murdered. Behold, I will avenge his blood upon you”
Alma 54:16
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How Old Were the Stripling Warriors?
“And they were all young men, and they were exceedingly valiant for courage, and also for strength and activity”
Alma 53:20
Why Did Teancum Slay Amalickiah on New Year’s Eve?
“And thus ended the twenty and fifth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi. And thus ended the days of Amalickiah”
Alma 51:37
Book of Mormon Scholars Meet to discuss Controversial Passages
This work meeting was under the direction of John (Jack) W. Welch, chairman of Book of Mormon Central. Scholars invited to participate in this discussion include:
Maya emblem glyphs and Book of Mormon place names
William Hamblin and Daniel Peterson, writing for the Deseret News, Friday, Aug. 5, 2016;
Ffty emblem glyphs are our only source of place names (toponyms) for Book of Mormon times. This compares with thousands of toponyms found in ancient Near Eastern sources.
Why Would Pahoran Not Allow the Law to Be Amended?
"But behold, Pahoran would not alter nor suffer the law to be altered; therefore, he did not hearken to those who had sent in their voices with their petitions concerning the altering of the law."
Alma 51:3
What Was the Nature of Nephite Fortifications?
“Thus Moroni did prepare strongholds against the coming of their enemies, round about every city in all the land”
Alma 50:6
Gospel Doctrine Lesson #33: A Sure Foundation
To encourage class members to build their testimonies on the foundation of Jesus Christ.
Why are There So Many War Chapters in the Book of Mormon?
“And it came to pass that the Lamanites . . . were exceedingly astonished at their manner of preparation for war.”
Alma 49:9
How Did Democracy Help the Nephites Conquer Their Enemies?
"And thus he was preparing to support their liberty, their lands, their wives, and their children, and their peace, and that they might live unto the Lord their God."
Alma 48:10