Is 2nd Nephi not what we think it is?? | with Martin from Saints Unscripted

Is 2nd Nephi not what we think it is?? | with Martin

36 minutes Posted Jun 3, 2024 at 9:00 pm.

Introduction

Martin’s Biography

Studying more about the characteristics of Nephi

2 Nephi 6:1

Scriptures following legal conventions

Importance of sealing the record in a legal context

The law of witnesses

The 10 commandment tablets are a witness of God

Legal evidence that the Savior lives

Is Nephi is obsessive? Or is he purposely building a case?

Validating/notarizing the deposition

Plaintiff statements

Words can mean reality

The job of the scribes of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Why is Nephi acting as a copiest in certain places?

Harmonizing the text

Nephi makes an oath

How has this impacted you?

2 Nephi is a book of prophecy

2 Nephi shows how God works generally

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Martin Evans joins us today to share some incredible findings on the second book of Nephi in the Book of Mormon. He talks about the legal conventions found in 2 Nephi and how these findings have impacted him.

Read Martin's article here!! https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/second-nephi-as-a-legal-document/

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