"THE THREE NEPHITES AND THE DOCTRINE OF TRANSLATION": Article written by Clyde J. Williams

In this episode, Tia Smith, reads this very instructive article written by Clyde J. Williams, a former BYU Professor of Ancient Scripture, for the book, "The Book of Mormon: 3 Nephi 9–30, This Is My Gospel." In this article, Professor Williams points out the patterns inherent in the lives of the 3 ancient Nephite apostles, that lead them to one of the most sacred gifts any mortal can attain to, translation. The distinctive pattern of covenantal living, desiring to be a gatherer of Israel, and bearing testimony at all costs, lead them to this holy invitation. This scriptural account is more than a nice story in the Book of Mormon, but truly an educational pattern that anyone can look to and follow to receive spiritual gifts beyond comprehension. If the Book of Mormon was written for our day, then why would this singular experience be included in a book that by nature couldn't hold even a "hundreth part" of  available testimonies and doctrines? The answer is.. study the patterns of the 3 Nephites for yourself, and see what the Lord will teach you about His work and His glory.YouTube "The Three Nephites and the Doctrine of Translation" Video Link: https://youtu.be/boLd-RJGfTcYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQWebsite: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilPayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USBook: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VXEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veilCITATIONS:Clyde J. Williams, "The Three Nephites and the Doctrine of Translation," in The Book of Mormon: 3 Nephi 9–30, This Is My Gospel (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, 1993), 237–51. : https://rsc.byu.edu/book-mormon-3-nephi-9-30-my-gospel/three-nephites-doctrine-translationSupport the show