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January 12, 2021
KnoWhy #590; Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith, front of the 2013 edition of the Book of Mormon; cf. Joseph Smith—History 1:33
Why Could Joseph Smith Testify in Court at Age 13?
“Moses bringing down the Tables of the Law” by John Rogers Herbert.
July 7, 2020
KnoWhy 568; Alma 30:3
Why Does the Book of Mormon Use So Many Different Terms for “Law”?
Still Image from “Alma and Nehor” via Gospel Media Library
May 26, 2020
KnoWhy 563; Alma 2:1-5
Why Did Alma Face Such Great Political Challenges as the Chief Judge?
Still Image from Footage by Daniel Smith
April 7, 2020
KnoWhy #556; Alma 26:3
Why Did Joseph Smith Attempt to Secure the Book of Mormon Copyright in Canada?
“Sherem Talking to Others” via Gospel Media Library
March 17, 2020
KnoWhy #554; Jacob 7:14
Why Did Jacob Include the Case of Sherem?
Image featuring The Crucifixion by Harry Anderson and illustration by 2dmolier via Adobe Stock
April 12, 2018
KnoWhy #424; Alma 34:14
How the Law of Moses Teaches about the Atonement
Girl Being Baptized and The Gift of the Holy Ghost via lds.org
April 5, 2017
KnoWhy #296; Alma 13:16
Why Are Ordinances So Important?
Batalla del Rio Sidon by Jorge Cocco
February 13, 2017
KnoWhy #274; Alma 27:24
Why were the People of Ammon Exempted from Military Duty?
Lehi's Sons Offering Riches to Laban by Jerry Thompson
January 2, 2017
KnoWhy #256; 1 Nephi 4:18
Was Nephi’s Slaying of Laban Legal?
Seantum by Briana Shawcroft
September 5, 2016
KnoWhy #180; Helaman 9:35–36
Why Could Seantum be Convicted Without Any Witnesses?
Kishkumen by James Fullmer
August 25, 2016
KnoWhy #173; Helaman 2:9
Why was Helaman’s Servant Justified in Killing Kishkumen?
Painting by James Fullmer
August 10, 2016
KnoWhy #162; Alma 54:16
Why Was Ammoron Determined to Avenge the Blood of His Brother?
Soon after Pahoran had been appointed as the chief judge.
August 5, 2016
KnoWhy #159; Alma 51:3
Why Would Pahoran Not Allow the Law to Be Amended?
The Seduction of Corianton by Minerva Teichert. Image via BYU Studies.
July 20, 2016
KnoWhy #147; Alma 39:5
Why Was Corianton’s Sin So Serious?
In Remembrance of Me, Walter Rane. Image via lds.org
July 19, 2016
KnoWhy #146; Alma 38:5
Did Alma Counsel His Sons During the Passover?
In ancient courts, curses as punishment were not uncommon. Image via lds.org
July 7, 2016
KnoWhy #138; Alma 30:50
Why Was Korihor Cursed with Speechlessness?
The End of the World by John Martin.
June 16, 2016
KnoWhy #123; Alma 16:9–11
Why Was the City of Ammonihah Destroyed and Left Desolate?
"In Similitude" by Joseph Brickey.
June 15, 2016
KnoWhy #122; Alma 15:17
Why Did the People of Sidom Go to the Altar for Deliverance?
Zeezrom by James Fullmer
June 9, 2016
KnoWhy #118; Alma 11:22
Why Would Zeezrom Attempt to Bribe Amulek?
The execution of Nehor. Image via lds.org.
May 26, 2016
KnoWhy #108; Alma 1:15
Why Did Nehor Suffer an “Ignominious” Death?
Nephite Judges by Jody Livingston
May 25, 2016
KnoWhy #107; Mosiah 29:39
How Were Judges Elected in the Book of Mormon?
Images via Book of Mormon Central.
May 20, 2016
KnoWhy #104; Mosiah 26:12
How Was Mosiah a Type of Christ?
Lamanite Daughters by Minerva Teichert
May 12, 2016
KnoWhy #98; Mosiah 20:18
Why did the Lamanites Break Their Treaty with King Limhi?
Abinadi testifying before King Noah by Jeremy Winborg
May 2, 2016
KnoWhy #90; Mosiah 13:5
Did Abinadi Prophesy During Pentecost?
Abinadi Before King Noah, Arnold Friberg. Image via lds.org.
April 29, 2016
KnoWhy #89; Mosiah 12:20–21; cf. Isaiah 52:7
Why Would Noah’s Priests Quiz Abinadi on Isaiah?
Sherem went about teaching that Jacob was a false prophet and that there would be no Messiah. Image via lds.org.
April 7, 2016
KnoWhy #73; Jacob 7:7
Why Did Sherem Die?
Brigham Young with Plural Wives. Image via Book of Mormon Central.
March 28, 2016
KnoWhy #64; Jacob 2:30
What Does the Book of Mormon Say About Polygamy?
The Prophet Ezekiel holding the records of two nations. Artwork by Lyle Beddes, via LDS Seminary Files.
March 17, 2016
KnoWhy #56; 2 Nephi 29:8
Why Is There a Need for the Testimony of Two Nations?
Eight Witnesses View the Book of Mormon Plates by Dale Kilbourn
March 15, 2016
KnoWhy #54; 2 Nephi 27:12–13
Who Are the "Few" Who Were Permitted to See the Plates?
A portion of the gold plates was sealed as depicted in the rendering here. Image via lds.org
March 14, 2016
KnoWhy #53; 2 Nephi 27:10
Why Would a Book Be Sealed?