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Prophecy of Christ via LDS Media Library
1 Nephi 1:1
KnoWhy #324
June 9, 2017
Why Is It Good to Seek Both Spiritual and Secular Learning?
Lehi en el desierto by Jorge Cocco
1 Nephi 1:1
KnoWhy #445
June 28, 2018
What Is So Good about Nephi’s Name?
Stone Panel from the Central Palace of Tiglath-Pilesar III via the British Museum
1 Nephi 1:1
KnoWhy #476
October 16, 2018
Why Does Nephi Begin by Saying “I, Nephi . . .”?
Hieratic Ostracon from Arad
1 Nephi 1:2
KnoWhy #4
January 5, 2016
Did Ancient Israelites Write in Egyptian?
3D Rendering of Gold Plates by Laci Gibbs. Fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
1 Nephi 1:2
KnoWhy #635
June 28, 2022
How Does the Book of Mormon Text Reflect a Seventh-Century-BC Israelite Writing Style?
The Bremner-Rhind Papyrus (305 BC) via The British Museum
1 Nephi 1:3
KnoWhy #443
June 21, 2018
Why Did Book of Mormon Authors Use Colophons?
Left: Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem by Rembrandt. Right: Lehi Prophesying in Jerusalem by Arnold Friberg.
1 Nephi 1:4
KnoWhy #650
October 20, 2022
How Did Jeremiah’s and Lehi’s Ministries Reflect One Another?
Lehi Prophesying in Jerusalem via LDS Media Library
1 Nephi 1:4
KnoWhy #441
June 14, 2018
Who Were the “Many Prophets” in Jerusalem During Lehi’s Time?
Lehi walks the streets of Jerusalem. Image courtesy The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1 Nephi 1:4
KnoWhy #708
January 9, 2024
Why Did Lehi Live in Jerusalem?
The Assumption of the Virgin by Botticini
1 Nephi 1:8
KnoWhy #459
August 16, 2018
Why Are Lehi’s First Visions So Similar to Much Later Apocalyptic Writings?
Painting by Robert T. Barrett. Image via LDS Media Library
1 Nephi 1:11–12
KnoWhy #469
September 20, 2018
Why Are Lehi’s Visions Like Those of Other Prophets in His Day?
Ancient Records by James H. Fullmer
1 Nephi 1:17
KnoWhy #461
August 23, 2018
Where Is the Narrative Transition in 1 Nephi?
“Nefi ora con Liahona” by Jorge Cocco
1 Nephi 1:20
KnoWhy #447
July 5, 2018
How Can We Be Delivered through the Lord’s Tender Mercies?