One of the easily missed, but most important revelations in the Book of Mormon is in the very first chapter of the book.  After describing himself, Nephi jumps almost immediately into the prophetic calling of his father, Lehi.  This calling is a testament of Joseph Smith's understanding of ancient things that needed to be restored.

What is a "theophany"?  It is an experience where the individual approaches the throne of God.  The Old and New Testaments briefly share... Read More

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I really need help with this question! How is Isaiah quoted word for word in the Book of Mormon when Isaiah's writings came after Lehi left Jerusalem? The Book of Mormon indicates that the writing were on the records that Nephi and his borthers obtained from Laman.

Please do not take this as an attempt to discredit the Book of Mormon. I believe in it and read it daily. I just really want to know how this is possible.

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