Lehi's Dream of the Tree of Life: Springboard to Prophecy

Title

Lehi's Dream of the Tree of Life: Springboard to Prophecy

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

1993

Authors

Journal

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies

Pagination

14-38

Volume

2

Issue

2

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Abstract

Lehi’s dream of the tree of life is well known in Latter-day Saint circles. Its relationship to the vision of Nephi (1 Nephi 11–14), however, may not be so well known. This paper examines the proposition that Nephi’s vision was an expansive, prophetic interpretation of Lehi’s dream of the tree of life. An alternate interpretation of Lehi’s dream as a guide to the afterlife is also discussed. Finally, links between Lehi’s dream, the Garden of Eden, and the temple will be considered.

Temple
Vision
Prophecy
Prophet
Tree of Life
Dream
Spirit World
Garden of Eden
Nephi (Son of Lehi)
Lehi (Prophet)

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