Author Archives: LeGrand Baker

Alma 19:2-29, LeGrand Baker, The Queen’s Conversion. Mormon’s remarkable ability to tell nothing, yet tell all that needs to be told rises to surpurb heights in his recounting of the queen’s conversion. The story begins after king Lamoni’s apparent death. … Continue reading →

Alma 19-26, LeGrand Baker, Mormon’s messages For the most part, the Book of Mormon is the story of a single family, with only three possible breaks in the genealogical record. They are King Mosiah I who was apparently a younger … Continue reading →

Alma 18:21-24, LeGrand Baker, “And thus he was caught with guile.” Alma 18:21-24 21 And now, if thou wilt tell me concerning these things, whatsoever thou desirest I will give unto thee; and if it were needed, I would guard … Continue reading →

Alma 18:16-21, 32 — LeGrand Baker — communication by the thoughts of the heart To the ancients, the heart was the cosmic center of the individual (they had no idea what the brain was for). The heart was the academic … Continue reading →

Alma 18:4-11, LeGrand Baker, the power of personal integrity Alma 18:10-11 10 Now when king Lamoni heard that Ammon was preparing his horses and his chariots he was more astonished, because of the faithfulness of Ammon, saying: Surely there has … Continue reading →

Alma 18:1-3, LeGrand Baker, the blessings of premortal covenants. The story begins with this comment about the ruffians who scattered Lamoni’s flocks. Therefore they did not fear Ammon, for they supposed that one of their men could slay him according … Continue reading →