As the only named Lamanite called to prophesy unto the Nephites, Samuel serves as a memorable figure in the Book of Mormon. Not only did he risk his life to preach repentance unto the Nephites from the wall of Zarahemla, but he also detailed vital signs of the birth and death of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Dr. Frank Judd Jr. discusses his chapter “Samuel the Lamanite and Prophecies Fulfilled,” from the Book of Mormon Academy volume Samuel the Lamanite—That Ye Might Believe. Professor Judd discusses Samuel’s prophecies of the Savior and a possible connection with the Joseph Smith Translation. These signs were so crucial to our understanding of these events that the resurrected Lord commanded Nephi to include all of them in the record (see 3 Nephi 23:9—13). In studying these words, we “might have glad tidings” (Helaman 13:7) unto our souls much like Samuel intended.
Publications:
· “Samuel the Lamanite and Prophecies Fulfilled” (in Samuel the Lamanite—That Ye Might Believe, Religious Studies Center, 2021)
· For Professor Judd’s other publications, please see his Religious Studies Center author profile here
Click here to learn more about Frank Judd Jr.
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Episode 103: An Interfaith Approach to Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy (Andrew Reed)
Episode 102: Strengthening Marriage (Jenet Erickson and Jason Carroll)
Episode 101: Jacob and Mental Health (Jared Halverson)
Episode 100: I Know That My Redeemer Lived (Tyler J. Griffin)
Episode 99: Mourning with Hope (Hank R. Smith)
Episode 98: Unique Voices in the Book of Mormon (John Hilton III)
Episode 97: The Power of Stillness (Ty Mansfield)
Episode 96: Helping Students Grow without Growing Their Stress (Rob Eaton)
Episode 95: The Miraculous Translation of the Book of Mormon (Gerrit Dirkmaat)
Episode 93: Search, Ponder, and Pray in Holy Places (Mary Jane Woodger)
Episode 92: Studying Isaiah with Nephi and Jacob (Ryan Sharp)
Episode 91: From Battlefields to Temples in Micronesia (R. Devan Jensen)
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Episode 90: Plain and Precious Parts in The Book of Moses (Aaron Schade)
Episode 89: The Writings of Abraham (Kerry Muhlestein)
Episode 88: Using Stories to Help Listeners Overcome Self-Deception (Stephan Taeger)
Episode 87: Mental Health and Latter-day Saints (Justin Dyer)
Episode 86: Deutero-Isaiah in the Book of Mormon (Joshua Sears)
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