"The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi" by George Q. Cannon is a 19th-century historical narrative that tells the story of Nephi, a key figure in Mormon religious history, and chronicles his family's migration from Jerusalem to the American continent. The narrative introduces Nephi as a faithful servant of God, detailing his early life in Jerusalem where his father, Lehi, receives divine warnings about the city's impending doom. This prophecy prompts an exodus into the wilderness, where the family faces many hardships, especially from Nephi’s skeptical brothers, Laman and Lemuel, who repeatedly challenge his spiritual leadership. The beginning of the book lays out significant trials and serves as a testament to Nephi's steadfast faith, setting the stage for his crucial role in establishing a new society and illustrating his moral strength.
The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land Which Is Now Known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of Our Savior
By George Q. (George Quayle) Cannon
Driven by divine visions of destruction, a faithful man leads his family across continents, battling doubt and hardship to establish a new world.
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About the AuthorGeorge Quayle Cannon was an early member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in the First Presidency under four successive presidents of the church: Brigham Young, John Taylor, Wilford Woodruff, and Lorenzo Snow. He was the church's chief political strategist, and was dubbed "the Mormon premier" and "the Mormon Richelieu" by the press. He was also a five-time Utah territorial delegate to the U.S. Congress.
George Quayle Cannon was an early member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in the First Presidency under four successive presidents of the church: Brigham Young, John Taylor, Wilford Woodruff, and Lorenzo Snow. He was the church's chief political strategist, and was dubbed "the Mormon premier" and "the Mormon Richelieu" by the press. He was also a five-time Utah territorial delegate to the U.S. Congress.
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