What is the Book of Mormon, and what is it about?

First and foremost it is a history- a sacred history with a message that taps into one of the most perennial and compelling themes of historiography, the rise and fall of civilization. As such, it deserves to be taken seriously as a prophet-historian's visionary effort to say something of vital importance as he witnessed his own nation collapsing in utter ruin around him.

Mormon's Record shows how the full nature and significance of Mormon's history becomes clear only in approached from the perspective of ancient historical writing with its rigorous moral worldview and its regard for the role of Deity in human history. The sobering message of Mormon's record- the devastating impact of contention and civil conflict on the fabric of society- is shown to emerge from its supporting historical narrative. At the same time, the grim lesson is balanced with the reassuring message of the gospel of Jesus Christ: the power of repentance and forgiveness.

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