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2 Nephi
Axelgard, Frederick W.. "1 and 2 Nephi: An Inspiring Whole." BYU Studies Quarterly 26, no. 4 (1986): 53-65.
Barratt, Tanner A. "Nephi's Messiah," Religious Educator 23, no. 3 (2022): 126–135.
Peterson, Christopher James. "Nephi and Effective Followership," Religious Educator 21, no. 2 (2020): 99-111.
Reynolds, Noel B.. "Chiastic Structuring of Large Texts: Second Nephi as a Case Study." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 41 (2020): 193-210.
Reynolds, Noel B.. "Chiastic Structuring of Large Texts: 2 Nephi as a Case Study." In Chiasmus: The State of the Art, edited by Donald W. Parry and John W. Welch, 177-192. Provo, UT/Springville, UT: BYU Studies/Book of Mormon Central, 2020.
Reynolds, Noel B.. "Nephi’s Small Plates: A Rhetorical Analysis." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 50 (2022): 99-122.
Reynolds, Noel B.. "Lehi’s Dream, Nephi’s Blueprint: How Nephi Uses the Vision of the Tree of Life as an Outline for 1 and 2 Nephi." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 52 (2022): 231-278.
Reynolds, Noel B. "The Nephite Prophets’ Understanding of Faith and Faithfulness," Religious Educator 21, no. 2 (2020): 73-97.
Reynolds, Noel B.. "The Nephite Metaphor of Life as a Probation: Rethinking Nephi's Portrayal of Laman and Lemuel." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 57 (2023): 231-280.
2 Nephi 3
Book of Mormon Central. “Should 2 Nephi 1:1 - 4:12 Be Called the "Testament of Lehi"? (2 Nephi 3:3).” KnoWhy 29 (February 9, 2016).
Welch, John W.. "Lehi's Last Will and Testament: A Legal Approach." In The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, The Doctrinal Structure, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 61-82. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1989.
2 Nephi 3:4
Bowen, Matthew L., and Loren Blake Spendlove. "“Thou Art the Fruit of My Loins”: The Interrelated Symbolism and Meanings of the Names Joseph and Ephraim in Ancient Scripture ." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 28 (2018): 273-298.
2 Nephi 3:5–7
Benson, RoseAnn. “Joseph Smith and the Messiah: Prophetically Linked.” Religious Educator 3, no. 3 (2002): 65–81.
Christensen, Craig C.. “A Choice Seer Will I Raise Up” In The One-Hundredth and Eighty-Sixth Semiannual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2016.
Maxwell, Neal A. “Joseph Smith: ‘A Choice Seer.’” BYU Speeches (March 30, 1986).
2 Nephi 3:6
Graham, Heather S.. Joseph Smith's Birth Foretold., 2018.
2 Nephi 3:9–10
Book of Mormon Central. “Why Is Lehi Depicted as Similar to Moses? (2 Nephi 3:9–10).” KnoWhy 268 (January 30, 2017).
Tvedtnes, John A. “Joseph’s Prophecy of Moses and Aaron.” Insights: A Window on the Ancient World 21, no. 1 (2001): 2–3.
2 Nephi 3:11
Book of Mormon Central. “What Unique Doctrines Did the Lord Reveal through the Book of Mormon? (2 Nephi 3:11).” KnoWhy 293 (March 29, 2017).
2 Nephi 3:12
Book of Mormon Central. “Why Do New Testament Words and Phrases Show Up in the Book of Mormon? (2 Nephi 3:12).” KnoWhy 525 (July 29, 2019).
Book of Mormon Central. “Why Is the Book of Mormon “Another Testament of Jesus Christ”? (2 Nephi 3:12).” KnoWhy 494 (December 18, 2018).
2 Nephi 3:18
Book of Mormon Central. “How Lehi Likened the Scriptures to Himself (2 Nephi 3:18).” KnoWhy 418 (March 22, 2018).
2 Nephi 3:20
Lindsay, Jeff. "“Arise from the Dust”: Insights from Dust-Related Themes in the Book of Mormon (Part 2: Enthronement, Resurrection, and Other Ancient Motifs from the “Voice from the Dust”)." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 22 (2016): 233-277.
2 Nephi 4
Welch, John W.. "Lehi's Last Will and Testament: A Legal Approach." In The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, The Doctrinal Structure, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 61-82. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1989.
2 Nephi 4:3
Hardy, Grant. “Of Punctuation and Parentage.” Insights: A Window on the Ancient World 24, no. 2 (2004): 2–3.
2 Nephi 4:11
Haubrock, Ken. "Notes and Communications: Sam: A Just and Holy Man." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 5, no. 2 (1996): 164-168.
Haubrock, Ken. "Sam: A Just and Holy Man." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 66-71. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1999.
2 Nephi 4:15
Book of Mormon Central. “Why Should We Read the Book of Mormon Daily? (2 Nephi 4:15).” KnoWhy 368 (September 28, 2017).
Norton, Beverly J.. Record Keeping In Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow. Vol. 3. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
2 Nephi 4:16–35 (Nephi’s Psalm)
Book of Mormon Central. “Is "Nephi's Psalm" Really a Psalm? (2 Nephi 4:16–17).” KnoWhy 30 (February 10, 2016).
Book of Mormon Central. “Is the Book of Mormon Musical? (Ether 6:9).” KnoWhy 500 (January 31, 2019).
Bowen, Matthew L.. "“Their Anger Did Increase Against Me”: Nephi’s Autobiographical Permutation of a Biblical Wordplay on the Name Joseph." Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 23 (2017): 115-136.
Fear, Michael J.. "The Merits of Christ: Fallen Humanity’s Hope for Redemption." In Living the Book of Mormon: Abiding by Its Precepts, edited by Gaye Strathearn and Charles Swift, 256-263. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University/Deseret Book, 2007.
Hilton, III, John. "Old Testament Psalms in the Book of Mormon." In Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament (2013 Sperry Symposium), 291-311. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2013.
Nickerson, Matthew. "Nephi's Psalm: 2 Nephi 4:16–35 in the Light of Form-Critical Analysis." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 6, no. 2 (1997): 26-42.
Sondrup, Steven P.. "The Psalm of Nephi: A Lyric Reading." BYU Studies Quarterly 21, no. 3 (1981): 357-372.
Sperry, Sidney B.. "Types of Literature in the Book of Mormon: Epistles, Psalms, Lamentations." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 4, no. 1 (1995): 69-80.
Tanner, John S.. "Two Hymns Based on Nephi’s Psalm: Texts and Commentary." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 10, no. 2 (2001): 34-41, 70.
Tvedtnes, John A. “Reflections of Nephi’s Vision in His Psalm.” Insights: A Window on the Ancient World 20, no. 2 (2000): 2.
Welch, John W.. "The Psalm of Nephi as a Post-Lehi Document." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 72-74. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1999.
2 Nephi 4:25
Bowen, Matthew L.. "“Upon the Wings of His Spirit”: A Note on Hebrew RÛAH and 2 Nephi 4:25." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 58 (2023): 19-32.
2 Nephi 4:33
Bowen, Matthew L.. "“But That Thou Wouldst Clear My Way Before Me”: A Note on the Personal and Emotional Rendering of an Ancient Idiom in 2 Nephi 4:33." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 53 (2022): 31-36.
Bowen, Matthew L.. "“Encircled About Eternally in the Arms of His Love”: The Divine Embrace as a Thematic Symbol of Jesus Christ and His Atonement in the Book of Mormon." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 59 (2023): 109-134.
2 Nephi 4:35
Bokovoy, David E.. "From Distance to Proximity: A Poetic Function of Enallage in the Hebrew Bible and the Book of Mormon." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 9, no. 1 (2000): 60-63, 79-80.
Barney, Kevin L.. "Enallage in the Book of Mormon." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 3, no. 1 (1994): 113-147.
Barney, Kevin L.. "Notes and Communications: Divine Discourse Directed at a Prophet’s Posterity in the Plural: Further Light on Enallage." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 6, no. 2 (1997): 229-234.
Wilkins, Alan L.. "Nephi states that God gives liberally to those who “ask not amiss.” What guidelines can help us pray in accordance with God’s will?”." Ensign 29, no. 2 (1999).
2 Nephi 5
2 Nephi 5:1
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. “Murmurings of Laman and Lemuel.” In Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
2 Nephi 5:10
Book of Mormon Central. “How Do Commandments Bring Us Peace and Happiness? (2 Nephi 5:10).” KnoWhy 347 (August 2, 2017).
Welch, John W.. "Statutes, Judgments, Ordinances, and Commandments." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 62-65. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: FARMS/Deseret Book, 1992.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. How Do You Say "Law" in Hebrew?. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. “Contents of the Plates of Brass.” In Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
2 Nephi 5:12
Bunker, Robert L.. "The Design of the Liahona and the Purpose of the Second Spindle." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 3, no. 2 (1994): 1-11.
Gervais, Timothy and John L. Joyce. “’By Small Means’: Rethinking the Liahona.” Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 30 (2018): 207–232.
2 Nephi 5:14
Benson, Reed A.. Sword of Laban In Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow. Vol. 3. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
Book of Mormon Central. “Who Are the Lamanites? (2 Nephi 5:14).” KnoWhy 486 (November 20, 2018).
Holbrook, Brett L.. "Sword of Laban as a Symbol of Divine Authority." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 93-96. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Holbrook, Brett L.. "The Sword of Laban as a Symbol of Divine Authority and Kingship." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 2, no. 1 (1993): 39-72.
Rolph, Daniel N.. "Prophets, Kings, and Swords: The Sword of Laban and Its Possible Pre-Laban Origin." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 2, no. 1 (1993): 73-79.
Thomasson, Gordon C.. "Mosiah: The Complex Symbolism and Symbolic Complex of Kingship in the Book of Mormon." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 2, no. 1 (1993): 21-38.
Tvedtnes, John A.. "Notes and Communications: "The Workmanship Thereof Was Exceedingly Fine"." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 6, no. 1 (1997): 73-75.
2 Nephi 5:15
Book of Mormon Central. “What Kind of Ore did Nephi Use to Make the Plates? (1 Nephi 19:1).” KnoWhy 22 (January 29, 2016).
Sorenson, John L.. "Out of the Dust: Steel in Early Metallurgy." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 15, no. 2 (2006): 108-109, 127.
Sorenson, John L.. "Challenging Conventional Views of Metal." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 187-189. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1999.
Welch, John W., and Greg Welch. “Metals in the Book of Mormon.” In Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching. Provo, UT: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 1999.
Welch, John W.. "Decorative Iron in Early Israel." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 133-134. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: FARMS/Deseret Book, 1992.
2 Nephi 5:16
Book of Mormon Central. “Did Ancient Israelites Build Temples Outside of Jerusalem? (2 Nephi 5:16).” KnoWhy 31 (February 11, 2016).
Book of Mormon Central. “What Does the Book of Mormon Teach about the Temple? (2 Nephi 5:16).” KnoWhy 309 (May 5, 2017).
Bokovoy, David E.. Holiness to the Lord: Biblical Temple Imagery in the Sermons of Jacob the Priest. The Interpreter Foundation, 2012.
Ludlow, Jared W.. "A Tale of Three Communities: Jerusalem, Elephantine, and Lehi-Nephi." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 16, no. 2 (2007): 28-41, 95.
Lundquist, John M., and John W. Welch. “Kingship and Temple in 2 Nephi 5–10.” Insights: A Window on the Ancient World 11, no. 6 (1991): 2.
Lundquist, John M., and John W. Welch. "Kingship and Temple in 2 Nephi 5–10." In Reexploring the Book of Mormon, edited by John W. Welch, 66-68. Provo, UT/Salt Lake City: FARMS/Deseret Book, 1992.
2 Nephi 5:17
Book of Mormon Central. “How Can Honest Labor and Self-Reliance Bring Lasting Happiness? (2 Nephi 5:17).” KnoWhy 365 (September 19, 2017).
2 Nephi 5:18
Reynolds, Noel B. “Nephite Kingship Reconsidered.” in Davis Bitton, ed., Mormons, Scripture, and the Ancient World: Studies in Honor of John L. Sorenson, FARMS, Provo, Utah 1998, pages 151–189.
2 Nephi 5:20-24
Jones, Clifford P.. "Understanding the Lamanite Mark." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 56 (2023): 171-258.
Steenblik, Gerrit M.. "Demythicizing the Lamanites’ “Skin of Blackness”." Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 49 (2021): 167-258.
2 Nephi 5:21
Book of Mormon Central. “What Does it Mean to be a White and Delightsome People? (2 Nephi 30:6).” KnoWhy 57 (March 18, 2016).
Sproat, Ethan. "Skins as Garments in the Book of Mormon: A Textual Exegesis." Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 24 (2015): 138-165.
Turner, Rodney. "The Lamanite Mark." In The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, The Doctrinal Structure, edited by Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., 133-157. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1989.
Tvedtnes, John A.. The Charge of "Racism" in the Book of Mormon In 2003 FAIR Conference. Orem, UT: FairMormon, 2003.
Tvedtnes, John A. "The Charge of ‘Racism’ in the Book of Mormon." Review of Books on the Book of Mormon 15 , no. 2 (2003): 183–197.
2 Nephi 5:25
Haws, J.B.. "'To Stir Them Up in the Ways of Remembrance': Lamanites and Memory in the Book of Mormon." Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel 6, no. 3 (2005): 85-98.
2 Nephi 5:27
Marlin K. Jensen, “Living after the Manner of Happiness,” Ensign, December 2002
2 Nephi 5:30
Book of Mormon Central. “Why Did Nephi Write His Small Plates? (1 Nephi 9:4).” KnoWhy 11 (January 14, 2016).
Welch, John W.. "Why Nephi Wrote the Small Plates: The Political Dimension." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 81-83. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1999.
Welch, John W.. "Why Nephi Wrote the Small Plates: Serving Practical Needs." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 78-80. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1999.
Welch, John W.. "When Did Nephi Write the Small Plates." In Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon: The FARMS Updates of the 1990s, edited by John W. Welch and Melvin J. Thorne, 75-77. Provo, UT: FARMS, 1999.
