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== Historical setting ==
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== Summary ==
  
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''This heading should be very brief. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
  
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'''Relationship to Book of Mormon.''' The relationship of Jacob to the Book of Mormon as a whole is discussed at [[Book of Mormon: Unities]].
  
== Summary ==
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'''Story.''' Jacob consists of five major sections:
  
''This heading should be brief and may include an outline of the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
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* [[Jacob 1 | Chapter 1:]] Jacob as faithful under-shepherd to Christ.
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* [[Jacob 2-3 | Chapters 2-3:]] Jacob preaches about individual righteousness.
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* [[Jacob 4 | Chapter 4:]] Testimony of Christ.
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* [[Jacob 5-6 | Chapters 5-6:]] Jacob preaches about scattering and gathering.
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* [[Jacob 7 | Chapter 7:]] Sherem as anti-Christ or anti-shepherd.
  
The relationship of the book of Jacob to the rest of the Book of Mormon is discussed at [[The Book of Mormon]]. The book of Jacob can be outlined broadly as follows:
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'''Message.''' Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Jacob include:
  
:[[Jacob 1:1-19 | A. Jacob as faithful under-shepherd to Christ (Chapter 1)]]
 
::[[Jacob 2:1-3:14 | B. Jacob preaches individual righteousness (Chapter 2-3)]]
 
:::[[Jacob 4:1-18 | C. Testimony of Christ (Chapter 4)]]
 
::[[Jacob 5-6 | B. Jacob prophesies scattering and gsthering (Chapter 5-6)]]
 
:[[Jacob 7:1-27 | A. Sherem as anti-Christ or anti-shepherd (Chapter 7)]]
 
  
The major divisions of Jacob are discussed separately on the following subpages: [[Jacob 1:1-19 | Chapter 1]], [[Jacob 2:1-3:14 | Chapter 2-3]], [[Jacob 4:1-18 | Chapter 4]], [[Jacob 5-6 | Chapter 5-6]], [[Jacob 7:1-27 | Chapter 7]]
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== Historical setting ==
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''This heading should be brief and explain facts about the historical setting that will help a reader to understand the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
  
  
 
== Discussion ==
 
== Discussion ==
  
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''This section is for detailed discussion such as the meaning of a symbol, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout a passage, or insights that can be further developed in the future. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
  
 
=== Direct address to the reader ===
 
=== Direct address to the reader ===
  
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== Points to ponder ==
 
  
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== Complete outline and page map ==
  
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== I have a question ==
 
  
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[[Jacob 1 | '''A. Jacob as faithful under-shepherd to Christ (Chapter 1)''']]
  
  
== Relation to other scriptures ==
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:[[Jacob 2-3 | '''B. Jacob preaches individual righteousness (Chapters 2-3)''']]
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:::• Jacob's burden to call the people to repentance (2:1-11)
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:::• call to repentance regarding riches and pride (2:12-22)
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:::• call to repentance regarding multiple wives (2:23-35)
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:::• warning of physical destruction by Lamanites and eternal damnation (3:1-11)
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:::• Jacob writes upon the small plates of Nephi (3:12-14)
  
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::[[Jacob 4 | '''C. Testimony of Christ (Chapter 4)''']]
  
=== Related scriptures ===
 
  
The relationship of Jacob to the rest of the Book of Mormon is discussed at [[Book of Mormon: Unities]].
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:[[Jacob 5-6 | '''B. Jacob prophesies group history: the olive tree (Chapters 5-6)''']]
  
=== Parallel passages ===
 
  
=== Previous editions ===
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[[Jacob 7 | '''A. Sherem as anti-Christ or anti-shepherd (Chapter 7)''']]
  
The original [http://josephsmithpapers.org/paperSummary/book-of-mormon-1830#129 1830 edition of Jacob] was divided into only five chapters (I-V). For the 1879 edition Parley Pratt further divided those five into the seven chapters (1-7) still used today. • I: 1 • II: 2-3 • III: 4-5 • IV: 6 • V: 7
 
  
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== Unanswered questions ==
  
== Complete outline and page map ==
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''This section is for questions along the lines of "I still don't understand ..." Please do not be shy. The point of these questions is to identify things that still need to be addressed on this page. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
  
''This heading contains an outline for the entire book. Items in blue or purple text indicate hyperlinked pages that address specific portions of this section. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
 
  
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== Prompts for life application ==
  
[[Jacob]]
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''This section is for prompts that suggest ways in which a passage can influence a person's life. Prompts may be appropriate either for private self reflection or for a class discussion. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
  
  
[[Jacob 1:1-19 | '''A. Jacob as faithful under-shepherd to Christ (Chapter 1)''']]
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== Prompts for further study ==
  
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''This section is for prompts that invite us to think about a passage more deeply or in a new way. These are not necessarily questions that beg for answers, but rather prompts along the lines of "Have you ever thought about ..." Prompts are most helpful when they are developed individually, thoughtfully, and with enough background information to clearly indicate a particular direction for further study or thought. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
  
:[[Jacob 2:1-3:14 | '''B. Jacob preaches individual righteousness (Chapter 2-3)''']]
 
:::• Jacob's burden to call the people to repentance (2:1-11)
 
:::• call to repentance regarding riches and pride (2:12-22)
 
:::• call to repentance regarding multiple wives (2:23-35)
 
:::• warning of physical destruction by Lamanites and eternal damnation (3:1-11)
 
:::• Jacob writes upon the small plates of Nephi (3:12-14)
 
  
::[[Jacob 4:1-18 | '''C. Testimony of Christ (Chapter 4)''']]
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== Resources ==
  
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''This section is for listing links and print resources, including those that are also cited elsewhere on this page. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
  
:[[Jacob 5-6 | '''B. Jacob prophesies group history (Chapter 5-6)''']]
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'''Previous editions.'''
 
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[[Jacob 7:1-27 | '''A. Sherem as anti-Christ or anti-shepherd (Chapter 7)''']]
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== Resources ==
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''This heading is for listing links and print resources, including those cited in the notes. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →''
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* The original [http://josephsmithpapers.org/paperSummary/book-of-mormon-1830#!/paperSummary/book-of-mormon-1830&p=129 1830 edition of Jacob] was divided into only five chapters (I-V). For the 1879 edition Parley Pratt further divided those five into the seven chapters (1-7) still used today. • I: 1 • II: 2-3 • III: 4-5 • IV: 6 • V: 7
  
=== Cited references ===
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'''Related passages''' that interpret or shed light on Jacob.
  
* Book of Mormon, 1830 edition: [http://josephsmithpapers.org/paperSummary/book-of-mormon-1830#129 Jacob]
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'''References cited on this page.'''
  
=== Other resources ===
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'''Other resources.'''
  
  
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
  
''Footnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves, such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word. In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources are preferable to footnotes.''
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''Footnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves (such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word). In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources (such as Strong's Bible Concordance or the Joseph Smith Papers) are preferable to footnotes.''
  
 
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This page would ideally always be under construction. You are invited to contribute.


Summary

This heading should be very brief. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →

Relationship to Book of Mormon. The relationship of Jacob to the Book of Mormon as a whole is discussed at Book of Mormon: Unities.

Story. Jacob consists of five major sections:

Message. Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Jacob include:


Historical setting

This heading should be brief and explain facts about the historical setting that will help a reader to understand the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →


Discussion

This section is for detailed discussion such as the meaning of a symbol, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout a passage, or insights that can be further developed in the future. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →

Direct address to the reader


Complete outline and page map

This heading contains an outline for the entire book. Items in blue or purple text indicate hyperlinked pages that address specific portions of this section. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →


A. Jacob as faithful under-shepherd to Christ (Chapter 1)


B. Jacob preaches individual righteousness (Chapters 2-3)
• Jacob's burden to call the people to repentance (2:1-11)
• call to repentance regarding riches and pride (2:12-22)
• call to repentance regarding multiple wives (2:23-35)
• warning of physical destruction by Lamanites and eternal damnation (3:1-11)
• Jacob writes upon the small plates of Nephi (3:12-14)
C. Testimony of Christ (Chapter 4)


B. Jacob prophesies group history: the olive tree (Chapters 5-6)


A. Sherem as anti-Christ or anti-shepherd (Chapter 7)


Unanswered questions

This section is for questions along the lines of "I still don't understand ..." Please do not be shy. The point of these questions is to identify things that still need to be addressed on this page. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →


Prompts for life application

This section is for prompts that suggest ways in which a passage can influence a person's life. Prompts may be appropriate either for private self reflection or for a class discussion. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →


Prompts for further study

This section is for prompts that invite us to think about a passage more deeply or in a new way. These are not necessarily questions that beg for answers, but rather prompts along the lines of "Have you ever thought about ..." Prompts are most helpful when they are developed individually, thoughtfully, and with enough background information to clearly indicate a particular direction for further study or thought. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →


Resources

This section is for listing links and print resources, including those that are also cited elsewhere on this page. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →

Previous editions.

  • The original 1830 edition of Jacob was divided into only five chapters (I-V). For the 1879 edition Parley Pratt further divided those five into the seven chapters (1-7) still used today. • I: 1 • II: 2-3 • III: 4-5 • IV: 6 • V: 7

Related passages that interpret or shed light on Jacob.

References cited on this page.

Other resources.


Notes

Footnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves (such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word). In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources (such as Strong's Bible Concordance or the Joseph Smith Papers) are preferable to footnotes.




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