The Cities of the Sun Stories of Ancient America founded on historical incidents in the Book of Mormon

"The Cities of the Sun" by Elizabeth Cannon Porter is a compilation of stories set in the ancient Americas, inspired by historical occurrences from the Book of Mormon. These stories, penned in the early 1900s, center around themes of love, authority, and governance, frequently spotlighting significant characters such as King Noah, the prophet Abinadi, and Alma. The narrative plunges the reader into the royal court, as King Noah jokes with his trusted priest, Amulon, about romantic interests, introducing a contrasting tone to the grim fate awaiting the prophet Abinadi, who is threatened for speaking out against wickedness and prophesying destruction. Abinadi's strong declaration for repentance showcases the brewing conflict between religious conviction and political dominance, luring readers into a world of moral conflict and danger.