[David Rolph Seely, "Nephi's Use of Isaiah 2-14 in 2 Nephi 12-30," in Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, p. 154], 2 Nephi 25-30 (Isaiah's and Nephi's Theme of Pride) [Illustration]: Table 2. . 2 Nephi 25-30 [Nephi's Interpretation of Isaiah (2 Nephi 12-24)]: According to John Welch, Nephi's extensive quotation of the prophecies of Isaiah (Isaiah 2-14) is found in 2 Nephi 12-24. Scholars date these writings from between the Second Century. . , Semester 1, pp. 2 Nephi 25:16 After many generations, eventually the Jews “shall be persuaded to believe in Christ, the Son of God, and the atonement, which is infinite for all mankind – and when that day shall come that they shall believe in Christ, and worship the Father in his name, with pure hearts and clean hands, and look not forward any more for another Messiah, then, at that time, the day will come that it must … On this earth the two go together. But then he added that what we need to bring what we gain from the sabbath and from the temple into our own homes. 2 Nephi 8. And the a prophecies which he wrote, there are not many greater. For the other five definitions, let’s see how that might work for 2 Nephi 25:23: “We are saved by grace behind in place after all we can do”—this doesn’t fit. The specific details are the clarification that the Messiah will be called 'Jesus Christ,' that his mother will be called Mary, that salvation is through faith - indeed faith on his name - that many will say he has a devil, that he will be scourged and crucified, and finally that he will rise on the third day from the dead. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Nephi Explains Isaiah – 2 Nephi 25:1-30 Posted on February 5, 2019 by Pure Revelations 1 Now I, Nephi, do speak somewhat concerning the words which I have written, which have been spoken by the mouth of Isaiah. Add to this statement, a statement made by John Taylor: "these scriptures evidently show that the testimony of Jesus was the very principle, essence, and power of the spirit of prophecy whereby the ancient prophets were inspired. The original name of the first Joshua was, (Numbers 13:16), and with prophetic significance, this name was changed by Moses to, . Immanuel in Hebrew meaning "With us is God." That, of course, is a translation meaning "Jesus" (the Savior) and "Christ" (the Messiah, the Anointed One). And in the writings of Eusebius we can find many of the "plain and precious parts" which have been removed from the Holy Scriptures. . Obviously, the reason the Egyptians take the serpent as a symbol of resurrection is that it sheds its skin and becomes really new and shiny every year. . This is reflected in one of the temple hymns found in the Bible, Psalm 24, which Donald W. Parry has suggested may relate to a prayer circle:166, Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? . and the Fourth Century A.D. And my brother, Jacob, also has seen him as I have seen him; wherefore, I will send their words forth unto my children to prove unto them that my words are true. Anyway, the ambivalence of the serpent is very ancient, and it's a symbol that was understood by the ancients. But a thing like that seems so contradictory to us; it's not so, though. And what do they mean by "washed white in the blood of the Lamb"? is the two serpents intertwined, which is the sign of the healer. You know what the. Jacob’s words in 2 Nephi 10:24 are the (extremely) likely source for Nephi’s words concerning grace in 2 Nephi 25:23, and the connection between the two passages clarifies the meaning of Nephi… 2 Nephi 18. 2 Nephi 6. "The Lord God . It is astonishing that the prophecies of Isaiah in the eighth century B.C., and the parallel prophecies of Nephi in the sixth century B.C., should have been so completely, literally and immaculately fulfilled in the nineteenth century A.D. A careful analysis of the above texts will disclose at least twenty separate conditions which had to be met in order to make these prophecies come true. Then the most beloved Son of God, Christ, shall descend to the earth, and lead your father Adam to Paradise to the tree of mercy. 6, Appendix C]. . 2 Nephi 4. When the name Joshua is mentioned in the New Testament, it is found written in the form Jesus (Hebrews 4:8; Acts 7:45). Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 2 Nephi 26. . They Know Not Concerning the Manner of . . Was it changed by Manasseh, the wicked king of Judah, who had the prophet Isaiah killed, and the "name of God removed from the Torah"? This fact was lost on the Jews of Lehi's day as well as the Jews at the time of Christ: "But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same veil untaken away in the reading of the Old Testament: which veil is done away in Christ." 25 Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy. According to Donald Parry, the expression "the spirit of prophecy" belongs almost exclusively to the Book of Mormon, being listed there more than twenty times, against one single attestation of the quote, or phrase, in the bible (found in Revelation 19:10). Justin Martyr, a Samaritan, following the example of Jesus, began at Moses, in an effort to enlighten Trypho the Jew (Dialogue with Trypo, Ch. . Note also Lamentations 3:41, "Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens." [See the commentary on Helaman 8:14-15]. 25:6). And when he, the Son of God, comes, he himself will be baptized in the river Jordan, and when he has come out of the water of the Jordan, then he will anoint from the oil of mercy all who believe in him. With Healing in His Wings – 3 Nephi 25:1-3 (12/23/2018) Behold, I Will Send You Elijah, the Prophet – 3 Nephi 25:4-6 (1/1/2018) He Shall Turn the Heart of the Fathers to the Children – 3 Nephi 25:5-6 (11/4/2016) He Shall Turn the Heart of the Fathers to the Children – 3 Nephi 25:5-6 (11/2… Moses raised a brazen serpent on a staff, and whoever looked at the serpent would be healed. [John W. Welch, "Getting through Isaiah with the Help of the Nephite Prophetic View," in Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, pp. Anyway, the ambivalence of the serpent is very ancient, and it's a symbol that was understood by the ancients. Even something like the Fall of Adam and Eve, which appears to be a failure and a tragedy, turns out to be part of God’s plan of happiness. In this paper, I build on the work of these and other scholars. 3 I do so, how - ever, by offering a theological interpretation of 2 Nephi 25:23 that is distinct from any other in the relevant literature. . Insights from my daily study of the Book of Mormon. In the Testament of Adam, Adam tells his son, Seth - "You have heard, my son, that God is going to come into the world after a long time, (he will be) conceived of a virgin and put on a body, be born like a human being, and grow up as a child." Provo, Utah: FARMS, 1998, 47-65) [John W. Welch and J. Gregory Welch, Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching, F.A.R.M.S., commentary for Chart 84], 2 Nephi 25:1 For they know not concerning the manner of prophesying among the Jews (Illustration): Chart: Five Keys to Understanding Isaiah Given in 2 Nephi 25. The next verse (2 Nephi 25:25), especially with the epexegetical conjunction “for,” connects with the previous thought and carries on the discussion of the importance of keeping the law for the time being while expounding upon the relationship between Jesus Christ and the law of Moses: A “For, for this end was the law given; 2 Nephi 25:16 They Shall Believe in Christ, and Worship the Father in His Name, with Pure Hearts and Clean Hands: In regards to ancient temple prayer rituals, John Tvedtnes writes that there is symbolism in raising the hands in prayer. For if you shall understand this, you shall likewise perceive that the name of Him who said to Moses "for my name is in him' was Jesus. Whereas Isaiah prophesies that the Messiah will be called Emmanuel, meaning "with us is God," about one hundred years later an angel of the Lord tells Baruch that his name will be called Jesus Christ Emmanuel. 2 Nephi 9. That set of interpretive sayings continues on until the end of chapter 30. Table 1 (see illustration) names each of these groups and Table 2 gives at least one passage representative of each group's acceptance of rejection of the Messiah and his gospel, and contains Isaiah's condemnation of each group's pride. 2 Nephi 17. Artist: Del Parson. Aesculapius founded it, but it was originally the staff of Hermes. What is the point of that? [That is, both the example of a serpent healing and blood washing white seem paradoxical, so what is the explanation?] . So by the curse the curse is removed? The sin of pride is identified by both Isaiah and Nephi as the common denominator in the fall, destruction, and scattering of all the nations and peoples discussed in Isaiah's prophecies. 2 Nephi 25-30 (Isaiah's and Nephi's Theme of Pride): According to David Seely, one key to understanding Isaiah is to become familiar with the common themes he addresses. [David Rolph Seely, "Nephi's Use of Isaiah 2-14 in 2 Nephi 12-30," in. Table 3 (see illustration) outlines Nephi's progression through the group's reactions to the Messiah and the gospel, giving representative passages of their attitudes and action. One is life and the other is death, and you must have both--this opposition in all things. Doctrines of Salvation 1:114; “The fall of man came as a blessing in disguise, and was the means of furthering the purposes of the Lord in the progress of man, rather than a means of hindering them.” – Joseph Fielding Smith. 159-160]. 2 Nephi 16. Table 3 (see illustration) outlines Nephi's progression through the group's reactions to the Messiah and the gospel, giving representative passages of their attitudes and action. We have to have life, and we have to have death. A reader unfamiliar with this style may feel lost with so many themes being treated at once, but one of the easiest and most effective ways to study Isaiah is to read for a specific theme and then follow that theme throughout the Isaiah passages and the accompanying commentary by the Book of Mormon prophets. . As the chart below illustrates, these keys include being filled with the spirit of prophecy, living righteously in the last days, and understanding the geography and rhetorical tradition of the Jews. Specifically in 2 Nephi 25:19 he says: "His name shall be Jesus Christ, the Son of God." There are two serpents facing each other on the cross. He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. [David Rolph Seely, "Nephi's Use of Isaiah 2-14 in 2 Nephi 12-30," in, Table 2. Nephi understands the beautiful gospel message of this great poem and yearns for his people to understand it. . 2 Nephi 25:20 by LDS Scripture of the Day | posted in: Book of Mormon | 0 …yea, behold I say unto you, that as these things are true, and as the Lord God liveth, there is none other name given under heaven save it be this Jesus Christ, of which I have spoken, whereby man can be saved. The gesture exposes to God both the breast and the palms of the petitioner to show that they are pure (clean). Born at Caesarea, about 260 A.D., Eusebius wrote two great histories of the Church, covering it from the time of Christ to the days of Constantine. [Hugh W. Nibley, Teachings of the Book of Mormon, p. 328], Note* Anointing is not only the manner in which a king is elevated to his position, it is also the manner in which a person is healed--see the commentary following this by Hugh Nibley on 2 Nephi 25:20. Charlesworth says there is good evidence that the Martyrdom was composed in Hebrew, whereas the Ascension seems to be a mixture of Jewish and Christian material. Today, I will find happiness in my home and in my family. 2 Nephi 25:26 The Know Readers unfamiliar with the Book of Mormon are sometimes surprised to find how much, from the beginning to the end, the book is about Jesus Christ. "165 [Donald W. Parry, "Isaiah's Prophecies of Jesus Christ, Zion, and the Millennium," F.A.R.M.S., p. 15]. You must pass through the serpent. According to Randall Spackman, this verse seems to imply that Jerusalem was destroyed the very next year after Lehi left. The Second Book of Nephi (/ ˈ n iː f aɪ /), usually referred to as Second Nephi or 2 Nephi, is the second book of the Book of Mormon.The original translation of the title did not include the word "second". 28-30]. 2 Nephi 3 Nephi Alma atonement believe Christ commandments covenants D&C eternal life example faith forgiveness heart Holy Ghost humility Jesus Jesus Christ John joy knowledge light love love of God love one another Matthew Mosiah Nelson obedience patience peace power prayer priesthood quote remember repentance revelation Savior scriptures seek service Spirit strength Uchtdorf Whenever salvation has been administered, it has been by testimony. . G. 2 Nephi 13:14-15 Taking advantage of the poor. . Now that we have “muddied the water” concerning the meaning of the word Jew, perhaps we should turn our discussion specifically to the chapter which I have been asked to discuss-2 Nephi 25. In the recently discovered Gospel of Philip, is this statement: "The name Jesus does not exist in any other tongue (than Hebrew), but he is always called Jesus. . The key is ambivalent meaning. Nephi also teaches us that it helps to be familiar with the regions around Jerusalem (2 Ne. The Theme of Pride in 2 Nephi 12-14 (Parallel to Isaiah 2-14). The key is ambivalent meaning. concerning Isaiah? Copyright © 2020 Alan C. Miner. [David Rolph Seely, "Nephi's Use of Isaiah 2-14 in 2 Nephi 12-30," in Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, pp. Wherefore, by the words of three, God hath said, I will establish my word. It's very clear among the Hopis in the snake dance. [David Rolph Seely, "Nephi's Use of Isaiah 2-14 in 2 Nephi 12-30," in Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, pp. 328-329] [Note* For a discussion on the symbolism of blood turning a garment white, see the commentary on 2 Nephi 5:21.] Dr. Charlesworth expresses the opinion that the sections which appear to be "Christian" additions to the Book of Mormon may have been added when Mormon abridged the records in the fourth century A.D, after the appearance of Jesus. Happiness is found at home (“Hallmarks of a Happy Home,” General Conference, October 1988). 2 Nephi 18. 2 Nephi 3. Thus it is written: 'And the Lord spake to Moses, Say to this people, Behold, I send my angel before thy face to keep thee in the way, to bring thee into the land which I have prepared for thee. Immediately After My Father Lehi Left Jerusalem: Nephi commented that the destruction of Jerusalem "should come upon [the Jews], after my father left Jerusalem" (2 Nephi 25:10). Why would the blood of the Lamb wash you white? (Vol. Remember what Nephi wrote in the Book of Mormon about 600, In the Pseudepigrapha, in the Apocalypse of Baruch, Third Baruch, Greek version, an angel tells Baruch, companion and fellow prophet of Jeremiah, about 600, According to the words of Nephi in the Book of Mormon, they had with them the writings of the ancient prophets, and he states that, according to the words of these ancient prophets, the future Messiah would be called Jesus Christ. One is life and the other is death, and you must have both--this opposition in all things. (2 Corinthians 3:14) [Alan C. Miner, Personal Notes] [See the commentary on the name Abraham -- 1 Nephi 22:9; see also the commentary on the name Israel -- 1 Nephi 15:18]. With Healing in His Wings – 2 Nephi 25:13 (8/11/2017) They Are Plain unto All Those Who Are Filled with the Spirit of Prophecy – 2 Nephi 25:4 (8/10/2017) Until the Law Shall Be Fulfilled – 2 Nephi 25:30 (6/12/2016) We Labor Diligently – 2 Nephi 25:23 (4/17/2016) That Our Children May Know – 2 Nephi 25:23, 26 (3/13/2015) After quoting thirteen consecutive chapters of Isaiah's writings in 2 Nephi 12-24 (Isaiah 2-14), Nephi begins to prophesy "in plainness." Others have been a little more kind and scholarly in their judgments, but nonetheless dubious. He calls him Christ from here on, but earlier he's always called the Messiah, which means the same thing, of course--the Anointed One. But a thing like that seems so contradictory to us; it's not so, though. The Messiah Cometh in Six Hundred Years from the Time My Father Left Jerusalem: is the English rendition of the Hebrew name, . The statements made by Nephi earlier, and King Benjamin's proclamation that an angel from God had revealed to him the name of Jesus Christ, and that his mother's name would be Mary, more than a hundred years before the birth of Christ, has been cited by critics of Joseph Smith, and the Book of Mormon, as proof that the book is a forgery, and a fraud, plagiarized from the Bible, and that Joseph Smith was a false prophet. There are two serpents facing each other on the cross. "Behold they will crucify him; and after he is laid in a sepulchre for the space of three days he shall rise from the dead, with healing in his wings." Nephi was frustrated, not only with them but also with his own response to them (2 Nephi 4:27, 29). ( Log Out /  9- 10). . [Note* Moses was a symbol of Joseph Smith & Christ: see the commentary on 2 Nephi 3:9.] The Second Book of Nephi (/ ˈ n iː f aɪ /), usually referred to as Second Nephi or 2 Nephi, is the second book of the Book of Mormon.The original translation of the title did not include the word "second". All rights reserved. The most important recorded evidence comes from the great Christian historian Eusebius. 2 Nephi 25:4, 7 Nephi Prefaces His Own Prophecies. 2 Nephi 17:18 Assyria (Illustration): Assyria and surrounding regions. 2 Nephi 15:1-2 A winepress (Illustration): An ancient winepress. I imagine that Nephi wrote these words midway through his reign as king in the city of Nephi. 2 Nephi 6. . And what do they mean by "washed white in the blood of the Lamb"? It's a very interesting thing--only the early parts of the Book of Mormon refer to the Messiah. Like us today, however, they weren’t used to the poetic “manner of prophesying among the Jews.” So, he explains the meaning of the poem in chapter 25. I feel the same way about understanding the context of the Doctrine and Covenants—it … TO RANSOM or PURCHASE In the New Testament the Greek words that are translated "redeem" mean to purchase, buy up, or to ransom (Strong # 1805, exagorazo, and 3084, lytroo). The poetry of Isaiah is like a musical fugue that intertwines several different themes. Some believe it to be of Jewish origin and to be derived from a genuine original. And Adam speaks of the "majesty of our Lord Jesus the Messiah.". In this earth we must pass through the serpent; we go to the lowest stage. Reflections on 2 Nephi 25:23 27 determine the meaning of this passage to clarify what the Book of Mormon teaches about the Atonement. When the name Joshua is mentioned in the New Testament, it is found written in the form, Justin Martyr, a Samaritan, following the example of Jesus, began at Moses, in an effort to enlighten Trypho the Jew (. . Nephi explains how in 2 Nephi 25-26. Charlesworth says there is good evidence that the Martyrdom was composed in Hebrew, whereas the Ascension seems to be a mixture of Jewish and Christian material. V. 1, p. 907). [Joy M. Osborn, The Book of Mormon -- The Stick of Joseph, , pp. ( Log Out /  , ed. 2 Nephi 2. First and Second were added to the titles of The Books of Nephi by Oliver Cowdery when preparing the book for printing. . 2 Nephi 25:19 The Messiah Cometh in Six Hundred Years from the Time My Father Left Jerusalem: According to Ariel Crowley, one of the primary, startling, and distinguishing characteristics of the Book of Mormon, often assailed by its critics, is its use of the proper name "Jesus" (2 Nephi 25:19; Mosiah 3:8; Alma 7:10) as applied to the expected Messiah, many years before his birth. You must pass through the serpent. . [Hugh W. Nibley, Teachings of the Book of Mormon, Semester 1, pp. [Randall Spackman, "An Introduction to Book of Mormon Chronology," F.A.R.M.S., p. 12], If Nephi wrote this verse at the most between 40 and 55 years after Lehi left Jerusalem (Jacob 1:1), what does. . [Ariel L. Crowley, About the Book of Mormon, pp. All the episcopal staves and patriarchal staves of the Orient and the old eastern churches have the two serpents. Thus it is written: 'And the Lord spake to Moses, Say to this people, Behold, I send my angel before thy face to keep thee in the way, to bring thee into the land which I have prepared for thee. The most important recorded evidence comes from the great Christian historian Eusebius. So on that basis, we could take the 'in spite of' meaning as more likely for 2 Nephi 25:23. Could the early Book of Mormon prophets have known that the future Messiah would be named Jesus Christ, and that his mother would be named Mary? Add to this statement, a statement made by John Taylor: "these scriptures evidently show that the testimony of Jesus was the very principle, essence, and power of the spirit of prophecy whereby the ancient prophets were inspired. In 2 Nephi 25, Nephi prophesies of the fate of the Jews-their rejection of the Savior, their scatterings and scourgings, and their eventual repentance. In an essay entitled, "Messianism in the Pseudepigrapha and the Book of Mormon," Dr. Charlesworth states: "At the outset we should recognize that, as with the Pseudepigrapha, the Book of Mormon contains lengthy sections that look very Jewish and others that look peculiarly Christian" (p. 124). In regards to ancient temple prayer rituals, John Tvedtnes writes that there is symbolism in raising the hands in prayer. After he is laid in a sepulchre for the space of three days he shall rise from the dead (. 2 Nephi 25:1, 2, 6 They Know Not Concerning the Manner of . The gesture exposes to God both the breast and the palms of the petitioner to show that they are pure (clean). 2 Nephi 13. We find verification for Nephi's statement. By placing the Isaiah text on one side of the page and the pertinent passages from Nephi's commentary on the other side, we get a whole new insight into the extent of Isaiah's knowledge concerning both ancient and modern America. It's here that Nephi starts referring the, from here on, but earlier he's always called the, , which means the same thing, of course--. 2 Nephi 10. 2 Nephi 5. Remember, we are told [in Numbers 21:6-9] that the serpents came in great numbers and bit the people. Here in these interpretive chapters, Nephi draws individual words and phrases from Isaiah (2 Nephi 12-24) to corroborate and substantiate his now familiar four-phased prophetic view: 2. his rejection and the scattering of the Jews; 4. the restoration of Israel and the ultimate victory of good over evil. It's a strange thing; they go back like this and face each other. 2 Nephi 17. It's here that Nephi starts referring the Christ. 2 Nephi 14. The message is plain enough. There are always the two serpents. 2 Nephi 25:10 Immediately After My Father Lehi Left Jerusalem: Nephi commented that the destruction of Jerusalem "should come upon [the Jews], immediately after my father left Jerusalem" (2 Nephi 25:10). For Eusebius also states that the prophet Jeremiah and the psalmist David also knew and quoted the name of Christ. Here in chapter 25, Nephi talks about the Messiah. (2 Nephi 2:25) Heavenly Father wants us to be happy. . “And though the journey of mortality can sometimes be very hard, grace shall be as your day—meaning, in Nephi’s words, ‘it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do’ (2 Nephi 25:23). Was the name Jesus Christ Emmanuel, as given by Baruch, changed to simply Emmanuel in Isaiah's prophecy? Specifically in 2 Nephi 25:19 he says: "His name shall be Jesus Christ, the Son of God." The extreme sanctity and glory of the name Christ was first proclaimed by Moses himself, . 2 Nephi 4. Why would the blood of the Lamb wash you white? 2 Nephi 7. It leaves its old skin behind. . ", [Donald W. Parry, "Isaiah's Prophecies of Jesus Christ, Zion, and the Millennium," F.A.R.M.S., p. 15]. Ultimately, however, through the revelation of the Book of Mormon to the gentiles, each group will repent of its pride, be brought back to a knowledge of the Messiah, and enter into a covenant with the Lord. 11, p. 274), In First Enoch, it states that in the beginning, before the creation of the earth, the Son of Man existed and was with the Father. 1:23). , F.A.R.M.S., p. 141] In addition, Nephi’s comments might imply that with all the effort expended in the trek through the wilderness and the establishment of a settlement in the land of Nephi, his people might not have had the opportunity for intense scriptural education. [John W. Welch and J. Gregory Welch, Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching, F.A.R.M.S., Chart 84], 2 Nephi 25:1 Now I, Nephi, do speak somewhat concerning the words which I have written (Illustration): "Outlines of Passages Quoting Isaiah," [John Gee, "Choose the Things That Please Me": On the Selection of the Isaiah Sections in the Book of Mormon," in Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, p. 76]. The use of 2 Nephi 25:23 as raw material for theological reflection about the relationship between grace and works creates no end of trouble for Mormons, although many of us seem unaware of the difficulties. Again we see where the things which seemed so far out and ridiculous in Joseph Smith's day, are the very things which now prove him a true prophet of God. (See Skousen, The Fourth Thousand Years, pp. . The theme of pride is also central to Nephi's own prophecy in 2 Nephi 25-30, which prophesies the futures of the Jews, the Lehites, and the Gentiles. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Remember, we are told [in Numbers 21:6-9] that the serpents came in great numbers and bit the people. , after the appearance of Jesus. 2 Nephi 25:1 For They Know Not Concerning the Manner of Prophesying among the Jews: According to Donald Parry, Nephi addresses his latter-day audience specifically in 2 Nephi 25 concerning Isaiah's writings, giving us five keys to help facilitate in their comprehension. . These thirteen chapters of Isaiah are quoted to supply Isaiah as a third witness to the things that Nephi and Jacob have said (see 2 Nephi 11:3). With Healing in His Wings – 2 Nephi 25:13 (8/11/2017) They Are Plain unto All Those Who Are Filled with the Spirit of Prophecy – 2 Nephi 25:4 (8/10/2017) Until the Law Shall Be Fulfilled – 2 Nephi 25:30 (6/12/2016) We Labor Diligently – 2 Nephi 25:23 (4/17/2016) That Our Children May Know – 2 Nephi 25:23, 26 (3/13/2015) . So, that is to say, if you have a testimony of Jesus and are worthy, you have the spirit of prophecy. : And God sent the angel Sarasael, and he said to him, Rise, Noah, plant the sprig, for the Lord says this: Its bitterness will be changed into sweetness, and its curse will become a blessing, and its fruit will become the blood of God, and just as the race of men have been condemned through it, so through Jesus Christ Emmanuel in it (they) will receive a calling and entrance into Paradise. . That, of course, is a translation meaning "Jesus" (the Savior) and "Christ" (the Messiah, the, One). The change had the effect of converting the meaning of the name from, . Dr. James H. Charlesworth, head of the Pseudepigrapha Institute at Duke University, who edited two impressive volumes of Pseudepigrapha, published by Doubleday in 1985, is recognized as one of the worlds great authorities on the Pseudepigrapha. 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