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KnoWhy #17 - How Did God Call His Prophets in Ancient Times? (1 Nephi 15:8)

TitleKnoWhy #17 - How Did God Call His Prophets in Ancient Times? (1 Nephi 15:8)
Publication TypeKnoWhy
Year of Publication2016
Corporate AuthorsBook of Mormon Central Staff
PublisherBook of Mormon Central
Place PublishedSpringville, UT
KeywordsCalling; Divine Council; Prophet; Theophany
Abstract

Ancient Israelite prophets were commonly called and commissioned following a biblical pattern that brought the prophet into God's presence, made him a member of God's divine council, and imparted with him heavenly secrets. Both Lehi and Nephi followed this biblical pattern in their respective prophetic commissions, which grounds the Book of Mormon in the world of ancient Israel.
URLhttp://www.knowhy.bookofmormoncentral.org/content/how-did-god-call-his-prophets-ancient-times
Citation Key1158

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Scripture Reference

1 Nephi 15:8