Category Archives: Mosiah

Mosiah 4:5,11 — LeGrand Baker — human ‘nothingness’ At first reading, King Benjamin’s words seem to be an exercise in contradiction, or at least in confusion. This is the way he describes the people: 5    For behold, if the knowledge … Continue reading →

Mosiah 5:7-15 — LeGrand Baker — royal coronation [Note:  This paper was written before Stephen Ricks and I wrote Who Shall Ascend into the Hill of the Lord. This paper is a good summary of the coronation, but the book … Continue reading →

Mosiah 6:4 — LeGrand Baker — time in Nephite history Mosiah 6:4 4    And Mosiah began to reign in his father’s stead. And he began to reign in the thirtieth year of his age, making in the whole, about … Continue reading →

Mosiah 7:8-11 — LeGrand Baker — King Limhi There are some things about the story of Ammon’s meeting king Limhi that cause me to wonder what is really happening. In fact it is the things that are out of place … Continue reading →

Mosiah 7:12-18 — LeGrand Baker — meaning of ‘comfort’ As I suggested last week, there must have been something other than Ammon’s claim that he had come out of the land of Zarahemla that inspired the complete confidence of king … Continue reading →

Mosiah 7:26-28 — LeGrand Baker — Jesus is God of the Old Testament Mosiah 7:26-28 26    And a prophet of the Lord have they slain; yea, a chosen man of God, who told them of their wickedness and abominations, … Continue reading →