Entries tagged as Alma
Lifespan
Approximately 120-73 B.C.
Ministry
A son of Alma, also a Nephite prophet, he was a major detractor of the church until he underwent a remarkable conversion. He became as devoted to the church as he was unruly prior to his conversion, and consequently had a tremendous influence upon not only the faithful of his religion but also his people and the Nephite nation. He ultimately served as the first chief judge in Zarahemla (a replacement government structure engineered by Mosiah, the previous king), commander-in-chief of the Nephite army, and high priest and prophet.
Categories: Book of Mormon Prophets
Tagged: Alma, Alma the Younger, angel, conversion, prophet in America, repentance
Lifespan
Approximately 174-92 B.C.
Ministry
Alma was an ex-priest of the wicked King Noah. He supported releasing Abinadi without punishment, and drew the wrath of his fellow priests for doing so. After escaping the king’s court, he taught faithful Nephites secretly in the wilderness and founded the church. He served as its prophet for twenty years before being discovered by the Lamanites. After suffering captivity, they escaped and fled to a new land, where they met up with King Mosiah and his people. Mosiah supported Alma in his role as leader of the church, which he did for another twenty years or so. Keep reading →
Categories: Book of Mormon Prophets
Tagged: Alma, ancient America, Book of Mormon, prophets
