Alma Book Of Mormon
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Alma is the name of two characters, a book and a valley in the Book of Mormon.
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Alma the Elder
Prophet Nephites of the Book of Mormon, according to the story, lived in the second century BC. BC (see Mosiah , ch. 17 to 26).
According to the Book of Mormon, Alma the Elder organized a church at the time of the wicked King Noah was a descendant of Nephi and priest of King Noah was, after hearing Abinadi and believing in him, chased by the king, s ran away, hid, wrote the lyrics of Abinadi, repented, taught the words of Abinadi, baptized at the waters of Mormon, organized a church, arrived with his people to Zarahemla, was given authority over the Church, thought and directed the Church and conferred the office of high priest to his son Alma.
The belief in the existence of Christian churches before the coming of Christ is unique to Mormonism.
Alma the Younger
Big Book of Mormon missionary who, according to the story, lived in the first century BC. BC (see Mosiah Alma 27 to 43).
According to the Book of Mormon, Alma the Younger was the son of Alma the Elder, was the first chief judge and prophet of the Nephite nation; tried in his youth, to destroy the church organized by his father, but an angel appeared and it was converted to the gospel. Later he renounced his position as chief judge in order to educate the people.
Book of Alma
Book of the Book of Mormon, consisting of the short history of the prophets Alma son of Alma, and his son Helaman. The events covered in the book range from 91 to 52 BC. About AD. It contains 63 chapters. Chapters 1-4 describe supporters of the rebellion and Nehor Amlici against the Nephites. The wars that ensued were among the most destructive that ever was known at this stage of Nephite history. Chapters 5-16 contain the narrative of the early missionary journeys of Alma, especially his sermon on the Good Shepherd (Al 5) and his preaching, along with Amulek in the town of Ammonihah. Chapters 17-27 contain the record of the son of Mosiah and their ministry among the Lamanites. Chapters 28-44 contain the most important sermons of Alma. In chapter 32, Alma compares the word to a seed, in Chapter 36, it tells the story of his conversion to his son Helaman. Chapters 39-42 contain recommendations Corianton his son, who had engaged in immorality, this sermon explains the justice, mercy, resurrection and atonement. Chapters 45-63 describe the Nephite wars of the era and the migration under Hagoth. Great leaders like Captain Moroni and Lehi Teancum helped protect the Nephites by their courageous and timely.
Valley of Alma
Valley where, according to the Book of Mormon, Alma and his people camped after fleeing the country where the Lamanites were persecuted and treated like slaves. The Book of Mormon:
Yes, and in the valley of Alma they poured their thanksgiving to God because he had been merciful to them, and had eased their burdens, and delivered them from bondage, for they were in bondage and nobody could deliver if it was the Lord their God. And they gave thanks to God, yes, all their men and all their wives, and all children who could speak raised their voices in praise to their God. And then the Lord said unto Alma: Haste thee out of this country, you and the people, for the Lamanites awoke and pursue you, so, come out of this country, and I'll stop in the Lamanites this valley, so they go no further in pursuit of this people. And it happened that they left the valley and began their journey in the desert. And when they had been in the wilderness for twelve days, they reached the land of Zarahemla, Mosiah and King also received with joy (Mosiah 24:21-25).
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