But my perspective on almas fatherly conversation with. The painting had been owned for many years by a wyoming rancher who received it from teichert as abirthday gift when he was a boy in the early 1950s. The doctrine of resurrection in the book of mormon. This is the paper i read at the recent mormon history association meeting. This article introduces the seduction of corianton, including a fullcolor scan of the painting. The byu museum of art will be screening the film on thursday, october 6 at 7 pm in the auditorium. The increasing interest taken in the study of the book of mormon and in the history of the peoples whose origin, progress and destruction it narrates, encourages the author of this little work to think that this addition to the literature of the subject will not be like one born out of due time, but will be received as an acceptable aid to the study of its sacred pages. The first iteration of corianton story retelling was a. There are, however, plenty of final yod stems in the semitic languages to allow for the root, cori, for instance, old akkadian garium, opponent, enemy goa 119, in pn gari, garium from the time of sargon and ur iii. Alma the younger discussed the ways of life and death in both public sermons and private instructions. Jun 08, 2007 this is the paper i read at the recent mormon history association meeting.
This film screening is in conjunction with the exhibition a visual testimony. The book of mormon makes three distinctive contributions regarding the gathering of israel. Because the sin was widely known, his misbehavior had reflected badly on the other missionaries and had damaged their efforts alma. Alma exhorts corianton not to be led away by carnal, vain and foolish things. Alma teaches helaman shiblon corianton book of mormon. It tells the story of corianton obviously, korihor, isabel, alma, etc. Mar 25, 2017 the increasing interest taken in the study of the book of mormon and in the history of the peoples whose origin, progress and destruction it narrates, encourages the author of this little work to think that this addition to the literature of the subject will not be like one born out of due time, but will be received as an acceptable aid to the study of its sacred pages. Dec 30, 2011 what ive learned from corianton alma 39 one of the last priesthood lessons i taught before being released from the yms presidency was about corianton, one of the sons of alma the younger.
Much of the imagery involving women in the book of mormon parallels that in the bible. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This small painting depicts the temptation of corianton, a son of alma in the book of mormon. Book of mormon genealogy chart lehi a descendant of joseph through manasseh laban sariah ishmael a descendant of. A dictionary of the book of mormoncorianton wikisource. Mormons prophesy about the lamanites and the gentiles. Serpent symbols and salvation in the ancient near east and the book of mormon. Kimballs call for a renaissance in mormon cultural arts.
In addition, the repeated connections between abinadis discourse and almas conversation with corianton demonstrate the textual integrity of the book of mormon. The story of david that we have in the bible is a great work of tragic literature. This article gives a brief overview of intertextuality in the book of mormon, and provides an extended example of how alma the younger used abinadis words when teaching his son corianton. The book of mormon describes him as cunning, wise as to the ways of the world, and a follower after the order of nehor. In the book of mormon, a son of alma, the son of alma. Mormons notes about the coming forth of his record. Textual similarities in the words of abinadi and almas counsel to corianton john hilton iii t he text of the book of mormon makes it clear that individuals who lived in later time periods had access to the teachings of earlier prophets. With that caveat, the onomasticon does offer etymologies for some jaredite names, especially if it is possible that some jaredite names were translated into nephite, or were otherwise related to one or more semitic. King benjamin caused that the words which he spake should be written. Find fhe ideas at the end of each quiz, then retake to improve your score, share, and choose another. Corianton, the youngest, had committed a serious sin during their mission. Book of mormon 1997, 8386 purpose to help the children understand that there are good and bad consequences depending on our choices. Mar 25, 2014 this is the only book of mormon speculative fiction written by a sitting general authority that i know of.
Oh, remember, and take it upon you, and cross yourself in these things. Alma teaches corianton alma 3942 book of mormon study notes. Dean garrett, the three most abominable sins, in the book of mormon. See book of mormon central, why was coriantons sin so serious. Mormon is thought to have abridged his record which consists of 26 verses in the book of 4th nephi. Mormonhubs quizzes will challenge your knowledge of mormon doctrines, practices, culture, and people. Disagreement over the sanctity of the book of mormon is a huge reason for the rift between mainstream christianity and mormonism. At this period of his life, corianton appears to have been afflicted with a failing common to youth an inordinate estimate of. Corianton the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. For example, christ compares his gathering of the repentant to a mother hen gathering her chicks under her wing. The book of mormon records four biographical details about a minor character named corianton. What ive learned from corianton alma 39 book of mormon.
On this page you can find links to download articles ive written about this amazing book. Two decades later, corianton specifically was identified as assisting with the. In fact, the book itself apologizes for the deficiencies of the people writing it. Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. The genesis of the book came when i noticed that there are 543 questions asked in the book of mormon, many of which can provide important nourishment for our souls. A dictionary of the book of mormon wikisource, the free. I recommend the story to everyone, even if you are, not les.
A comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional. Almas words to his youngadult son corianton are striking in their uncompromising denouncement of sexual sins. See book of mormon central, did alma counsel his sons during the passover. Both ancient and modern prophets have unequivocally condemned sexual immorality and related vices, and the book of mormon repeatedly warns all readers against adultery, fornication, whoredoms, lasciviousness, and sexual sins of all kinds jacob 3.
Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1988, 7390. In alma 41 he chastises his son corianton, who had been on a mission to the zoramites, for boasting and committing sexual sins. Merrell, the false priests of the book of mormon, in selections from the religious education student symposium 2005 provo, ut. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. The book of mormon teaches that israel will not be. And now it came to pass that the sons of alma not excluding corianton did go forth among the people, to declare the word unto them alma 43. Forsook the ministry to go after a harlot, alma 39.
Byu studies is collaborating with book of mormon central to preserve and. Jul 20, 2016 almas words to his youngadult son corianton are striking in their uncompromising denouncement of sexual sins. Two decades later, corianton specifically was identified as assisting with the migration into the land northward see alma 63. With his brothers, he is first mentioned in the book of mormon at the time of the zoramite apostasy, when, though young and inexperienced, his father took him on the mission to that people. A dramatization of the events found in the book of mormon. Corianton, the prophet almas son, had left his field of missionary labor, traveled to a border town, and there engaged in sexual relations with a prostitute. Reading the story of alma the elder alongside the curriculum while watching what happens. His father was amos, and his grandfather was nephi iii, son of nephi the disciple. With his brothers, he is first mentioned in the book of mormon at the time of. Alma teaches corianton alma 3942 book of mormon study. The case of the lamanites, amlicites, and mysterious amalekites, journal of book of mormon studies 14, no. Corianton learned that all sinners, especially those guilty of committing any of the three most abominable sins in the sight of god, must come down to the dust in humility.
Why does alma mention the plan ten times in his words to corianton. Because of the nt consonant cluster, it would be difficult to propose a west semitic etymology. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this weeks scripture reading. I have heard these three conversations described many times, often with the emphasis on how short shiblons chapter is and how long coriantons chapters are because of their differing righteousness. Crayons red, yellow and green pencil for each child copy of the worksheets for each child invite a child to give the opening prayer. Corianton is presented as a sympathizer of korihor, and the portrayal of korihors debate with alma is a high point of the book. Women in the book of mormon encyclopedia of mormonism. Some of my favorite chapters in the book of mormon are chapters where fathers are directly addressing their sons, simply because i have two boys of my own. Those guilty of committing the unpardonable sin of denying the holy ghost and the unforgivable sin of shedding innocent blood must face the justice of god. We learn of alma 2 s further questions about the resurrection in his record of his disciplinary discussion with his son corianton following the latters moral transgression during missionary service alma 3942.
The first type of evidence involves the occurrence of hebrewlike constructions that are unacceptable in english and have consequently been edited out of the text. Alma uses nlp neurolinguistic programming such as avk audiovisualkinesthetic to talk to his sons by grego. The three most abominable sins book of mormon central. Justice and mercy 442020 what are the mysteries of god. Until possible language affinities for jaredite names can be determined, all suggestions for etymologies of jaredite names must remain more speculative than substantive. Chronologically, they are one of the sons of omer, a deposed jaredite king who was later restored to his throne by his sons esrom and coriantumr.
Keith thompson, the doctrine of resurrection in the book of mormon, interpreter. A good little book about the stories of korihor and almas son corianton. What ive learned from corianton alma 39 one of the last priesthood lessons i taught before being released from the yms presidency was about corianton, one of the sons of alma the younger. Lessons from almas counsel to his sons jannalee sandau it has been interesting watching the book of mormon videos on the weeks they are released, as they run just ahead of what we are studying in come, follow me. Certainly all sexual transgressions are serious matters, but reading alma 39 more closely reveals some additional insights regarding coriantons behaviors.
Book of mormon characters mormonism, the mormon church. The book of mormon claims to be an ancient record authored by multiple individuals. He established a following and became quite powerful. Theres a lot of evidence the translated text of the book of mormon was controlled down to the very word, in fact, to the very letter at least for the book of mormon names. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 2005. His stated purpose was to restore the rule of kings over the people, with amlici becoming king alma 2. Reading the story of alma the elder alongside the curriculum while watching what happens with alma the younger in the videos. Now my son, i would that ye should repent and forsake your sins, and go no more after the lusts of your eyes, but cross yourself in all these things. Donl peterson was a professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. The center of this years meeting was a screening of the 1931 epic film that fictionalized the book of mormon story of corianton, the rebellious. Why was corianton so concerned about the resurrection. A story of unholy love is a 1931 film based on the story of corianton, son of alma in the book of mormon. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 21, no.
Posts about alma teaches helaman shiblon corianton written by grego. May 11, 2018 mormonhubs quizzes will challenge your knowledge of mormon doctrines, practices, culture, and people. Corianton son of alma shiblon son of alma helaman son of alma manasseh ammoniah noah antionah. His is the voice that narrates the story of the book of mormon. Brad wilcox and i wrote a book called 52 lifechanging questions from the book of mormon. Mormon was one of the two abridgers of the numerous records that went into making up the book of mormon, the other being his son, moroni. Coriantons sin was a composite crime of sexual immorality and leading others into apostasy through neglecting the ministry, being unfaithful to. The painting had been owned for many years by a wyoming. But the miracle of its existence remains the keystone of our religion even today.
First, it emphasizes the fact that the people of israel were scattered because they rejected the holy one of israel, namely jesus christ. It is almost impossible to read more than a page without encountering mormon. To me, one of the most fascinating things in the book of mormon is how book of mormon prophets quote from each other. A story of unholy love, a 1931 film, loosely tells the book of mormon story of corianton, the son of alma. The underlying message on true freedom and liberty through the atonement could have been more fully developed but seeing it was written in parts and so early in church history i have no real complaints. When adding biographies, be sure to add a category link seen at bottom of this edit page so that it will be added. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts.
Alma instructed him on the state of existence after death, resurrection, and atonement, alma 3942. Part v the doctrine of resurrection in the book of mormon after abinadi alma 2. Book of mormon genealogy chart lehi a descendant of joseph through manasseh laban sariah ishmael a descendant of ephriam laman wife of ishmael eve devil lucifer, satan lemuel sam nephi zedekiah king of judah lamb of god jesus christ zoram servant of laban daughter of ishmael daughter of ishmael daughter of ishmael daughter of ishmael jacob. The book takes a book of mormon story and weave it into a great story that was totally enjoyable. Roberts manages to expand on the original narrative and make it feel realistic without inventing much. It is his atonement that makes restoration possible. The law of justice and the law of mercy book of mormon. Restoring the original text of the book of mormon fairmormon. In the final video of season 3, we watch as alma the younger gives counsel to each of his three sons. None of this meant that joseph smith was infallible or even that the book of mormon was infallible. Book of mormon hank smith exam 1 flashcards quizlet.
Minerva teicherts the seduction of corianton byu studies. Textual similarities in the words of abinadi and almas. It has most of the elements of greek tragedy that we are used to. A dictionary of the book of mormoncorianton wikisource, the free. Setting after leading a mission to the zoramites, alma returned to his home in zarahemla and met with each of his three sons. This is the only book of mormon speculative fiction written by a sitting general authority that i know of. Circa 74 bc 17th year of the reign of the judges, corianton went with his older brother shiblon and his father alma, and 5 others amulek, zeezrom, ammon, aaron, omner, and himni, on a proselytizing mission to the zoramites. Alma counsels his son corianton to help the children understand that there are good and bad consequences depending on our choices. Originally published in serialized form, it was later issued as a 111page book. According to the book of mormon, amos was a nephite record keeper. Mcconkie, a comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional teachings on the doctrines of salvation, in the book of mormon. The doctrine of restoration found in the book of alma is closely related to the specifically announced mission of the book of mormonthe convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ title page. In this chapter alma explains that the doctrine of restoration is inextricably tied with the doctrine of the two ways.