In the Book of Mormon, the Lamanites (/ ˈ l eɪ m ə n aɪ t /) [1] [a] are one of the four peoples (along with the Jaredites, the Mulekites, and the Nephites) described as having settled in the ancient Americas. The Lamanites also play a role in the prophecies and revelations of the Doctrine and Covenants, another sacred text in the Latter ...

The Book of Mormon recounts the history of two peoples, the Nephites and the Lamanites, who lived in almost constant religious and political conflict for centuries. These groups began as the descendants of two Israelite brothers.

Aug 21, 2019 · Those who sought “to destroy the people of Nephi” Jacob called Lamanites, whereas “those who [were] friendly to Nephi [he called] Nephites, or the people of Nephi” , regardless of their biological lineage.

Nov 27, 2011 · Lamanites is a term used in the Book of Mormon and was originally used to describe the descendants of Laman, the first-born son of Lehi (a prophet who was led by God out of Jerusalem to “the promised land” or the Americas), and his followers.

However, shortly before the birth of Jesus Christ, the Lamanites accepted the gospel and were more righteous than the Nephites (Hel. 6:34–36). Two hundred years after Christ visited the Americas, both the Lamanites and the Nephites became wicked and …

May 27, 2011 · The name Lamanite refers to an Israelite people spoken of in the Book of Mormon, who were descendants of Lehi and Ishmael, both of whom were descendants of Joseph of Egypt (1 Ne. 5:14). They were part of the prophet Lehi's colony, which was commanded of the Lord to leave Jerusalem and go to a new Promised Land (in the Western Hemisphere).

Historical or even anthropological approaches have argued that the texts can be explained in terms of Lamanite intermarriage with other ancient American peoples hailing from different parts of the world, coupled with classic Nephite distrust of an outsider group.

It is now widely recognized that “race” is not biological, but is rather a cultural descriptor. The first Lamanite group was a cultural organization. Both Laman and Lemuel (and those who joined them) were called “Lamanites.”

These two main groups were called Lamanites and Nephites, respectively. The Lamanites and others who did not belong to the church of God were the only people who survived the final battles described in the Book of Mormon. Early church members viewed contemporary American Indian tribes as the descendants of the Lamanites.

Lamanites put to death believers in Christ, Moro. 1:1–2. Lamanites come to knowledge of fathers through Book of Mormon, D&C 3:18, 20. gospel to be preached to Lamanites and those who became Lamanites because of dissensions, D&C 10:48. Lamanites are remnant of Jews, D&C 19:27. Oliver Cowdery called to preach to Lamanites, D&C 28:8 .