“The Book of Mormon,” observed Ricks, precisely “reflects a sacral ideology of war similar to that found both in Israel and in the ancient Near East.”
The divine or supernatural was likewise an integral part of ancient Mesoamerican warfare, and the Book of Mormon also shares an affinity to practices found among the Maya.
The war chapters in Alma in The Book of Mormon can at times be hard to conceptualize. A great supplement to Come, Follow Me study, this video lays out the story found in Alma 43-52 in an easy to follow animation for people of all ages.
Come Follow Me is the new study members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -day Saints are doing every week all around the world, individuals and families are studying the words of the prophets to learn who God is and to know what we must do to remain in the covenant path that Jesus Christ has shown us with his life.
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As your family reads about the Nephites’ fortifications, you could discuss how you are fortifying your home against the adversary. Children might enjoy building a fort out of objects like chairs and blankets, or they could draw what they imagine the Nephite fortifications looked like.
As threats of war with the Lamanites increased, Captain Moroni prepared the Nephites for battle. He tore his coat and created a banner he called the title of liberty. It said, “In memory of our God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children.” He asked the people to make a covenant to stand up for their rights and their religion. He knew that God would help them if they were faithful.