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

Volluz, Corbin T. (Primary)

Journal

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies

Pagination

14-38

Volume

2 Issue

2 URL

https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol2/iss2/3

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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.

Journal

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 2/2 (1993)

Temple

Vision

Prophecy

Prophet

Tree of Life

Dream

Spirit World

Garden of Eden

Nephi (Son of Lehi)

Lehi (Prophet)

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

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