The Three Nephites

Moroni — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:28:53 GMT

This is probably not really apologetics, but after a discussion on the Community of Christ board about the Three Nephites I thought I'd start a thread to collect information on this topic as I came across it. Several times through the years it has come up on the church's board, but eventually the posts expire - I'd like a place where they remain available. To that end here is the first bit -

Life and Voyages of Columbus by Washington Irving
Co-operative Publication Society edition (1910?)
Page 329-30

“Here a party was sent on shore for wood and water; and they found two living springs in the midst of the grove. While they were employed in cutting wood and filling their cater-casks, an archer strayed into the forest with his crossbow in search of game, but soon returned, flying with great terror, and calling loudly upon his companions for aid. He declared that he had not proceeded for, when he suddenly espied, though an opening glade, a man in a long white dress, so like a friar of the order of St. Mary of Mercy that at first sight he took him for the chaplain of the admiral. Two other followed in white tunics reaching to their knees, and the three were of as fair complexions as Europeans. Behind these appeared many more, to the number of thirty, armed with clubs and lances. They made no signs of hostility, but remained quiet, the man in the long white dress alone advancing to accost him; but he was so alarmed at their number that he had fled instantly to seek the aid of his companions. The latter, however, were so daunted by the reported number of armed natives that they had not courage to seek them nor to wait their coming, but hurried with speed to the ships.”

Irving goes on two describe two expedition to find the three clothed men or other “civilized” people, both of which were unsuccessful. Irving wrote that he believed the archer to have mistaken a white crane for a man for no natives were ever discovered in Cuba that wore clothing.

Photos from the Yucatan

admin — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:23:13 GMT

I got the opportunity to travel to the Yucatan a couple of times this year. I have posted a few of my photographs in the "photos" area - button above just to the right of "forums." You are welcome to add your own or comment on mine.

1st temple theology - Book of Mormon echoes

Moroni — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:50:35 GMT

Have you heard Cambridge Old Testament Scholar, Margaret Barker's talk at BYU - What did Josiah Reform? The Early Religion of Israel." Reflections of what Barker calls first temple theology are found in the Book of Mormon. Hear her talk at

http://speeches.byu.edu/freefiles/provider2/type2/Barker_Margaret_2003.mp3

Apologetics

The Three Nephites

Photos from the Yucatan

1st temple theology - Book of Mormon echoes