1000 TO 900 BC

This 69th post is an outline of information about the period from 1000 to 900 BC.

These Outlines of History are just that: Outlines. They contain links to additional information. Each one is a work in progress and none is as complete or as well organized as I would have liked. I hope you enjoy them anyway.

"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, than by any other book" (Joseph Smith, HC 4:461).

ISAIAH IN THE BOOK OF MORMON

This 68th post is my harmony of the chapters of Isaiah that are quoted partly or entirely in the Book of Mormon.

Isaiah 2	2 Nephi 12
Isaiah 3	2 Nephi 13
Isaiah 4	2 Nephi 14
Isaiah 5	2 Nephi 15
Isaiah 6	2 Nephi 16
Isaiah 7	2 Nephi 17
Isaiah 8	2 Nephi 18
Isaiah 9	2 Nephi 19
Isaiah 10	2 Nephi 20
Isaiah 11	2 Nephi 21
Isaiah 12	2 Nephi 22
Isaiah 13	2 Nephi 23
Isaiah 14	2 Nephi 24
Isaiah 29	2 Nephi 26
	2 Nephi 27
Isaiah 48	1 Nephi 20
Isaiah 49	1 Nephi 21
Isaiah 50	2 Nephi 7
Isaiah 51	2 Nephi 8
Isaiah 52
Isaiah 52	3 Nephi 16
Isaiah 53	Mosiah 14
Isaiah 54	3 Nephi 22
	3 Nephi 23

Isaiah was looked upon by the people in Nephi's day in much the same way Latter-day Saints view Joseph Smith today. Here is a chart showing the Northern and Southern Kingdom Kings and Prophets at the time of Isaiah.

I apologize for the poor quality of the two images above. I created them more than thirty years ago and no longer have the original Excel spreadsheet they came from. Even worse, I'm too lazy to try to create them from scratch. If you open them in separate windows you should be able to read them. My bad. Mea culpa. And all that.

"I want to address myself to the men holding the priesthood, particularly, and to their wives and to all other members of the Church. No member of this Church can stand approved in the presence of God who has not seriously and carefully read the Book of Mormon, and I think I could add to that also, as far as our brethren are concerned, the Doctrine and Covenants... It seems to me that a member of this Church would not be able to rest in peace and comfort and have a clear conscience without having knowledge by study and by faith of the standard works of the Church. These records are priceless. The world mocks at them, but through their teachings we are permitted to come nearer unto God, get a better understanding of our Heavenly Father and his Son Jesus Christ, become closer acquainted with them and to know more in regard to the wonderful plan of salvation which they have given unto us and unto the world if it will receive the plan that will exalt us in the kingdom of God to become his sons and his daughters, receiving the fulness of that kingdom." (President Joseph Fielding Smith, Conference Report, October 1961, Afternoon Meeting, 18-19).

CHIASMS IN JOEL AND AMOS

This post accompanies Gospel Doctrine lesson 35, God Reveals His Secrets to His Prophets.

I found and corrected several gross errors in my source material as I compiled the chiasms in Joel. I probably didn't catch all of them.

See my collections of Chiasms in Joel and Chiasms in Amos.

"I speak about the power of the Book of Mormon and the critical need we have as members of this Church to study, ponder, and apply its teachings in our lives. As we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the Spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heaven's help in our lives." Thomas S. Monson.

2000 TO 1000 BC

This 66th post is an outline of information about the period from 2000 to 1000 BC.

These Outlines of History are just that: Outlines. They contain links to additional information. Each one is a work in progress and none is as complete or as well organized as I would have liked. I hope you enjoy them anyway.

"A powerful testimony to the importance of the Book of Mormon is to note where the Lord placed its coming forth in the timetable of the unfolding Restoration. The only thing that preceded it was the First Vision. In that marvelous manifestation, the Prophet Joseph Smith learned the true nature of God and that God had a work for him to do. The coming forth of the Book of Mormon was the next thing to follow. Think of that in terms of what it implies. The coming forth of the Book of Mormon preceded the restoration of the priesthood. It was published just a few days before the Church was organized. The Saints were given the Book of Mormon to read before they were given the revelations outlining such great doctrines as the three degrees of glory, celestial marriage, or work for the dead. It came before priesthood quorums and Church organization. Doesn't this tell us something about how the Lord views this sacred work?" (Ezra Taft Benson, CR October 1986, Ensign 16:4 [November 1986].)

CHIASMS IN HOSEA

This post accompanies Gospel Doctrine lesson 34, "I Will Betroth Thee unto Me in Righteousness".

This lesson includes material from Hosea 1, 2, 11, 13, and 14.

See my collection of Chiasms in Hosea.

"Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon at the rate of about 10 pages per day, completing the task in about 85 days! Many of us feel good if we can read the book in that time." Russell M. Nelson.

3000 TO 2000 BC

This 64th post is an outline of information about the period from 3000 to 2000 BC.

These Outlines of Prehistory are just that: Outlines. They contain links to additional information. Each one is a work in progress and none is as complete or as well organized as I would have liked. I hope you enjoy them anyway.

"The Book of Mormon is true! I so testify in the name of Jesus Christ." Russell M. Nelson.

CHIASMS IN JONAH & MICAH

This post accompanies Gospel Doctrine lesson 33, Sharing the Gospel with the World.

This lesson includes material from Jonah and Micah, and here is my collection of Chiasms in Jonah . . .

Jonah Tossed Overboard by Melanie Matthews

and my collection of Chiasms in Micah.

"The truths of the Book of Mormon have the power to heal, comfort, restore, succor, strengthen, console, and cheer our souls." Russell M. Nelson.

4000 TO 3000 BC

This 62nd post is an outline of information about the period from 4000 to 3000 BC.

These Outlines of Prehistory are just that: Outlines. They contain links to additional information. Each one is a work in progress and none is as complete or as well organized as I would have liked. I hope you enjoy them anyway.

"The time has come for us to capitalize more effectively on the potent combination of the mighty change of heart, made possible primarily by the spiritual power of the Book of Mormon, and the turning of hearts to the fathers, accomplished through the spirit of Elijah. A yearning for connection to our past can prepare an individual to receive the virtue of the word of God and fortify his or her faith. A heart turning to the fathers uniquely helps an individual withstand the influence of the adversary and strengthen conversion." (David A. Bednar, 2013 Seminar for New Mission Presidents, June 2013)

CHIASMS IN JOB

This post accompanies Gospel Doctrine lesson 32, "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth".

This lesson includes material from Job 1, 2, 13, 19, 27, and 42.

These paintings are by William Blake (1757-1827).

Job Is Rebuked by His Friends: Job 12:4.

Job Sees Christ: Job 42:5.

Job Is Restored to Prosperity: Job 42:12-17.

See my article, Chiasms in Job.

"Something powerful happens when a child of God seeks to know more about Him and His beloved Son. Nowhere are those truths taught more clearly and powerfully than in the Book of Mormon." Russell M. Nelson.

5000 TO 4000 BC

This 60th post is an outline of information about the period from 5000 to 4000 BC.

These Outlines of Prehistory are just that: Outlines. They contain links to additional information. Each one is a work in progress and none is as complete or as well organized as I would have liked. I hope you enjoy them anyway.

"Learn to love [the] powerful spiritual nourishment from the Book of Mormon so that you can share it upon the silver platter of your own faith. As you do, I promise you that you will see growth in the faith of those you teach. They will receive as an additional spiritual gift the confirming witness that His gospel is restored upon the earth, for they will know that the Book of Mormon is true." (Neil L. Andersen, Worldwide Missionary Broadcast, January 20, 2016)

CHIASMS IN PROVERBS & ECCLESIASTES

This post accompanies Gospel Doctrine lesson 31, "Happy Is the Man That Findeth Wisdom".

This lesson includes material from Proverbs 1, 3, 9, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 25. It doesn't include any material from Ecclesiastes.

Never let your left foot know what your right foot is doing.

See my articles, Chiasms in Proverbs and Chiasms in Ecclesiastes.

"Heavenly Father wants you to continue to learn from the Book of Mormon every day. It's Heavenly Father's special gift to you. By following its teachings, you will learn to do the will of our Father in Heaven." Ezra Taft Benson

HARMONY of S-K-C VIII

This is the eighth and final part of my Harmony of the material in 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, and parts of Isaiah and Jeremiah: Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles Part VIII.

These twenty-one pages contain parts of 2 Kings (chapters 20-25), 2 Chronicles (chapters 32-36), Isaiah (chapter 39), and Jeremiah (chapter 52). Pages 242 to 248 in the original are not included in this version.

“[The] teachings of the Book of Mormon expand our vision and enlarge our understanding of the all-encompassing love of God and the universal effect of His Atonement for all men everywhere,” Dallin H. Oaks

6000 TO 5000 BC

This 57th post is an outline of information about the period from 6000 to 5000 BC.

These Outlines of Prehistory are just that: Outlines. They contain links to additional information. Each one is a work in progress and none is as complete or as well organized as I would have liked. I hope you enjoy them anyway.

The Book of Mormon “tells us of the plain and precious truths of the gospel, . . . (and) the reality and divinity of Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice for all mankind.” L. Tom Perry