THE BOOK OF JACOB THE BROTHER OF NEPHI - (Summary and Chapter Headings)

The words of his preaching unto

A his brethren. He confoundeth a man who seeketh to overthrow
B the doctrine of Christ.
B A few words concerning the history of
A the people of Nephi.

A Jacob and Joseph seek to persuade men to

B believe in Christ and
B keep his commandments—
A Nephi dies—
A Wickedness prevails among
B the Nephites. About 544–421 B.C. 2
C Jacob denounces the love of riches, pride, and unchastity—Men should seek riches to help their fellow men—
D Jacob condemns the unauthorized practice of plural marriage—
E The Lord delights in the chastity of women. About 544–421 B.C. 3
F The pure in heart receive the pleasing word of God—
G Lamanite righteousness exceeds that of Nephites—
H Jacob warns against fornication, lasciviousness, and every sin. About 544–421 B.C. 4
I All the prophets worshipped the Father in the name of Christ—
J Abraham's offering of Isaac was in
K similitude of God and his Only Begotten—
L Men should reconcile themselves to God through the atonement—The
M Jews shall reject the foundation stone. About 544–421 B.C. 5 Jacob quotes Zenos relative to
N the allegory of the tame and wild olive trees—
N They are a likeness of Israel and the gentiles—The
M scattering and
L gathering of Israel are prefigured—
K Allusions are made to the Nephites and Lamanites and
J all the house of Israel—Gentiles shall be grafted into
I Israel—
H Eventually the vineyard shall be burned. About 544–421 B.C. 6
G The Lord shall recover Israel in the last days—Then
F the world shall be burned with fire—
E Men must follow Christ to avoid the lake of fire and brimstone. About 544–421 B.C. 7
D Sherem denies Christ, contends with Jacob, demands a sign, and is smitten of God—
C All of the prophets have spoken of Christ and his atonement—
B The Nephites lived out their days as wanderers, born in
A tribulation, and hated by the Lamanites. About 544–421 B.C.

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