25 BC: The people become more wicked. He recites the prophecies of Isaiah and Malachi. The converted Lamanites call themselves the Anti-Nephi-Lehies. Gadianton robbers seized control of the Nephite government. Moroni, chief captain of the Nephites, asks Alma to inquire of the Lord how to direct his armies. A few people revolted and became Lamanites. Ammoron returns to the land of the Lamanites, leaving Jacob in charge of the Lamanite armies in Zarahemla. The twelve "go forth among all the people of Nephi" (, AD 36: "The people [are] all converted unto the Lord" (, AD 36-60: There is continual peace. Christ appears in their midst and ministers unto them. The king-men hold the city of Zarahemla and are in league with the Lamanites. 16:18–32), 20. AD 29: Contentions over power and wealth arise. Jaredites journeyed to the promised land. Mosiah, having no willing heir and fearing the difficulties that would arise from a contested succession or the rule of an unjust king, proposes the establishment of the rule of law, with judges to govern the people. Nephites retake the city of Desolation. Nephi's brothers and the sons of Ishmael "make themselves merry", "with much rudeness". "In The Story of the Book of Mormon, 473-487.Salt Lake City: Joseph Hyrum Parry , 1888. (1 Ne. The Lamanites attack but are driven back by the army of Moronihah. Alma and Amulek are imprisoned. They treat with the king of the Lamanites, who gives them the lands of Lehi-Nephi and Shilom, displacing their Lamanite inhabitants. Mosiah gives all the records, including the brass plates and the plates of Limhi, and "the interpreters" (. Helaman I and the stripling warriors helped the Nephites. He baptizes them in the waters of Mormon. The Nephites want Nephi to be their king, but Nephi is "desirous that they should have no king". Laman and Lemuel and the sons of Ishmael want to slay Lehi and Nephi. Alma sorrows for the iniquity of his people and the bloodshed and wars. AD 350: The Nephites make a treaty with the Lamanites and the Gadianton Robbers, giving the Nephites the, No battles fought between the Nephites and the Lamanites. (Mosiah 27), 48. Moronihah retakes Zarahemla and Coriantumr is slain. ( Ether 3:6–16) 4. After many days they arrive at the promised land. Zeniff and his followers begin to build buildings and till the ground. The Nephites "had already had wars and contentions with our brethren". Nephi made two sets of plates. 3; 3 Ne. Lehi’s dream of the tree of Life. Contact us today! Gadianton's robbers prosper, especially among the Nephites. The Amalekites seek to convince the Lamanites to avenge their losses by attacking the Anti-Nephi-Lehies again. (Mosiah 19:19, 20), 41. AD 363: Nephite armies attack the Lamanites and are beaten back. Together the Lamanites and Amulonites discover the people of Alma and take possession of the land of Helam. (Ether 15:13–32), 8. 72 BC: Amalickiah uses treachery, murder and intrigue to become king of the Lamanites. City is not destroyed. Noah sentences Abinadi to death (for blasphemy) unless he recalls his words. (1 Ne. Lamoni is converted and Ammon establishes a church in Ishmael. The people of Zeniff toil and spin and prosper. The Book of Mormon links all three systems in several passages that are apparently consistent. Storms arise, their compass ceases to work and they are "driven back upon the waters for the space of three days." 1. Alma the Elder was converted—baptized at the Waters of Mormon. Alma leads a mission to the Zoramites. (Mosiah 25:15–21; Alma 4:18), 47. Jesus appears again to the twelve in answer to their prayer concerning the name of the church. Captain Moroni defeated Zerahemnah. Noah builds many buildings, including "a spacious palace" (, Noah plants vineyards and builds wine presses and becomes a "wine-bibber" (. (Alma 4:11–20), 55. (3 Ne. Benjamin consecrates his son, Mosiah, to be king. Nephi makes swords for his people "lest by any means the people who were now called Lamanites should come upon us and destroy us". Secret combination between Jared and Akish. AD 9: The Nephites begin to set their calendars according to when the sign was given. The Nephites multiply and become rich in material goods. (Morm. Moroni writes to Pahoran, complaining of lack of support for his armies from the Nephite government. The people take Abinadi, bind him and bring him before the king. (Mosiah 29:45, 46), 52. The Amlicites wage war on the Nephites. They flourished until about 600 b.c., when wars destroyed everyone but Coriantumr. It is a variant of a Book of Mormon Chonology Chart, circa ~1980. The fugitive priests of King Noah kidnap several Lamanite women. In preparing this detailed timeline of the translation of the Book of Mormon, I can come to no other logical conclusion than that D&C 10 is actually a combination of two separate revelations, the first (verses 1-5) received on September 22, 1828, and the second (verses 6-70) received in May of 1829. Between AD 401 and 421: Moroni finishes his father's work (, About AD 421: Moroni finishes the work his father and ancestors started, leaving a, This page was last edited on 9 November 2020, at 02:39. Alma the Younger is appointed as the first chief judge. Nephi preaches that the people must repent or perish. The army of the Lamanites, led by Zerahemnah, come to battle against the Nephites. Alma the Younger gave up the judgement seat to Nephihah. (Mosiah 21:25–27), 43. Samuel departs from Zarahemla. Tower of Babel—Jaredites language not confounded. Limhi sends a group to search for the land of Zarahemla. Korihor demands a sign from God and is struck dumb. Zeniff sends spies to the land of Shemlon to discover the preparations of the Lamanites. Alma the Younger led a mission among the Zoramites. 7), 15. Amlici, a follower of Nehor, endeavors to establish himself as king. The disciples of Jesus perform many "great and marvelous works" (. (Alma 46:11–37), 70. Nephi also has a vision of the tree of life, and foresees many future events. (Alma 31–35), 66. For the best view, and especially for printing, I recommend downloading it as a PDF document: Timeline-Book-of-Mormon-and-Old-Testament-Prophets.pdf. Nehor teaches priestcraft and slays Gideon. (3 Ne. 2 | December 31, 2020; 1379: Belief After the CES Letter – Polygamy, Racism, LGBTQ Issues, and Prophets – Jim Bennett Pt. Jaredites traveled to great sea, and barges were built. Original languages. Author. (Omni 1:12–19), 31. He replaces the priests of his father with his own priests. Nephi, son of Helaman, departs. Professor John W. Welch of Brigham Young University, delivered a powerful address on Wednesday, November 8 on the timing of the translation of the Book of Mormon. Second Visitors Center Planned for Temple Square, After One Flood—Another of Faith, Hope, and Good Hard Work, “Book of Mormon Chronology Chart,” Ensign, Sept. 1976, 56–57, Department of Seminaries and Institutes of Religion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsCopyright 1974 ©, 1. Prophets of the Lord threaten the Nephites that if they do not keep the commandments, "they should be destroyed" (. They continue their journey, following the directions of the Liahona. Abinadi finishes his address and Noah again commands his priests to slay him. Price New from Used from Map, January 1, 2005 "Please retry" — $29.95 — Map (Alma 46:1–10), 69. He predicts signs of Christ's birth and death. AD 321 (about): Ammaron visits Mormon and instructs him on the location of the sacred engravings. (, Mosiah translates a large stone with engravings on it. Lehi and his family leave Jerusalem and travel in the wilderness near the Red Sea. Why is the Book of Mormon the “most correct book”? Moroni wandered alone and abridged the Jaredite history.(Morm. 51 BC: A Lamanite army, led by Coriantumr, takes possession of the city of Zarahemla and slays Pacumeni. City of Ammonihah was destroyed by a Lamanite army. Nephi, son of Helaman, becomes chief judge. Between AD 385 and 400: Of the remaining survivors of the final battle, all are hunted down and slain, except for Moroni. (Alma 52–55), 74. (Alma 62:12–52), 77. This group left the Tower of Babel and arrived in the Americas about 2200 b.c. The sign of Christ's birth, a day and a night and a day with no darkness, is given on the eve of the day specified for the destruction of the believers. The Nephites build up and support the robbers and their secret combinations. Jaredite language is preserved at the Tower of Babel. 29 BC: The Lamanites become more righteous than the Nephites. King Benjamin has peace the rest of his days. See also Omni 1:20–22. The people are taught and baptized by the twelve disciples. Nephi and his brothers take the brass plates to Lehi; Zoram agrees to accompany them. It tells of the Jaredites, people from the Tower of Babel who came to Central America but perished because of their own immorality. Amulon begins to exercise authority over the people of Alma. (Mosiah 19), 40. AD 301: The Nephites have become as wicked as the Lamanites. The signs indicating Christ's birth, foretold by Samuel and other prophets, begin to be fulfilled. An army of Lamanites pursue the people of Limhi but become lost after two days. AD 26: The Nephites return to their former lands, and the Nephites prosper for a time. Era of peace following Christ’s ministry. Nephi’s visions and prophecies. They take possession of all "the land southward" (. Zeniff leads a second expedition to the land of Nephi. 3 | December 31, 2020 Book of Mormon Chronology . Meanwhile, the Nephites, from this point forth, gain no power over their enemies (. 83 BC: Alma selects Nephihah to replace him as chief judge, but retains the office of high priest in order to combat the pride and dissension in the church. 12:1), 94. A Source Book for . He is joined by Amulek and they preach again to the people of Ammonihah. 2 Kings 24:14 “None remained except … 11), 87. He tells the Nephites that they are the "other sheep" that he spoke of to the Jews. 6:6), 101. [See also below for a Book of Mormon Timeline or Chronology Chart, as at right, with Book of Mormon Nephite and Lamanite Timeline (also Jaredite and Mulekite timelines). Nephi, son of Nephi, is given charge of the records. to A.D. 400. Amalickiah again leads the Lamanites to war against the Nephites. King Noah objects and is killed by fire. (Mosiah 2–5), 34. 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