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The Finding of the Compass, the Liahona
Title
The Finding of the Compass, the Liahona
Publication Type
Artwork
Year of Publication
1890
Authors
Christensen, C.C.A. (Primary)
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Abstract
Commanded to continue his journey through the wilderness of the Arabian Peninsula, Lehi found "a round ball of curious workmanship," enclosing two spindles (1 Nephi 16:10). One spindle was understood to indicate the direction in which he should travel. In the background, Nephi, dressed in blue, returns from the hunt with his bow. As the subject of this series of paintings, Nephi is included in all the paintings, even if he is not he central character in a particular scene.Subject Keywords
Liahona
Compass
Nephi (Son of Lehi)
Lehi (Prophet)
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