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Journal Submission (Week 2) – Alejandro Gallo ✎ Authors and Redactors, Prompt #1: Describe in your journal in 1–2 sentences what Nephi is doing (by way of redaction) in the first 9 chapters of 1 Nephi. The first 9 chapters narrate the trip of Lehi’s family. Nephi redacts some experiences the family had throughout the trip. He emphasizes the obedience and the power of God’s promises. His sources are his experiences, his stories. ✎ Authors and Redactors, Prompt #2: Pick one of the references in the list above and write 1-2 sentences explaining in detail Nephi's redaction process in that passage. 1 Nephi 3:1–2: I believe his redaction process started with the dream, the primary source of the passage. He added context by explaining the precise moment in the story- And it came to pass that I, Nephi, returned from speaking with the Lord, to the tent of my father-, and then introduced the source: “And it came to pass that he spake unto me, saying”. He also denoted a special attention to his name in: “pass that I, Nephi”; in my opinion he makes this pause to express the responsibility he had, furthermore, the emphasis could, at the same time, refer to a feeling of culpability for not having excel in his mission. ✎ Authors and Redactors, Prompt #3: In addition to what these verses tell us about Mormon, what do they specifically tell us about his efforts as a redactor? (1–2 sentences) I believe that in these verses, he tries to show that keeping this record was not his only obligation- when he says, “this book cannot contain even a hundredth part of what was done among so many people’”, or by saying “a small record of”. In the following verses he mentions the calling to keep this record, this denotes his commitment and honesty. In the last verses he expresses his testimony and showcases that his efforts are not only made for the future generations, but as a mean of gratitude for what God did for his people. ✎ Authors and Redactors, Prompt #4: Considering Mormon is skipping so much other material, why do you think he chose to spend so much effort explaining the Nephite system of weights and measures? How does his explanation help you make more sense of what he describes in verse 20–23? Your response should be in 1–2 sentences. I believe that the exegesis of Mormon was, by making emphasize on the weights and measure, make the reader a little more concerned about money, more materialistic. The reader now would be more empathetic with the following story. The reader would unconsciously develop a attachment to the amount and the reading would make a twist: why tempt ye me? Knowledge and attachment for materialistic things increase temptation.

✎ Authors and Redactors, Prompt #5: Briefly explain in 1-2 sentences what you think Moroni is trying to accomplish by interrupting his telling of the Jaredite story. He wanted to emphasize the importance of the principles ahead. The reader usually gets insights while reading, however, Moroni wanted to make the insights explicit. The warning and lessons for future reader, as well as the consequences. ✎ Authors and Redactors, Prompt #6: Pick one of the following options: Study Mosiah 23 and write 2-3 sentences describing what specific evidence of Mormon's redaction you can find in this chapter. Emphasis on Alma's refusal of kingship highlights Mormon's editorial choice to convey principles of equality and divine guidance over governance. Alma's role as high priest and founder of the church underscores Mormon's focus on religious leadership and spiritual authority. The narrative of the Lamanite conquest of Helam reflects Mormon's selection of events to show the consequences of righteousness. ✎ Translation, Prompt #1: Watch the following video. Then, w rite1-2 sentences describing how Joseph Smith began the process of translating the Book of Mormon. Once he got the plates, he starts by producing some characters that are on the plates. Making a copy allowed him to show it to other people. \ ✎ Translation, Prompt #2: In one sentence, explain your understanding of how Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon. Joshep Smith used the Urim and Thummim to translate, and he had a scribe. ✎ Translation, Prompt #3: Write 1-2 sentences describing your thoughts on the ideas of “tight” vs. “loose” control. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? In tight control Joseph products, a reproduction of the plates, and with almost no input of his own; on the other hand, in loose control he produces a faithful reproduction of the plates, but with some of his own input. The advantage of the loos control is that Joseph was able to put into words some of the context of the time and his own thoughts. ✎ Translation, Prompt #4: Write 2-3 sentences explaining the transmission process the Book of Mormon went through up until 1920. Make sure that you include discussion of the 1830, 1837, and 1840 editions of the Book of Mormon, as well as the role of Orson Pratt and the 1920 scripture committee. The first edition was produced in 1830, then in 1837 a smaller version was printed. 1840 edition was done by using the last editions and made some clarifications. 1841 Liverpool edition started bringing the cover decorations,

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