The Book of Mormon is a book of scripture and is another testament of Jesus Christ. It tells the story of followers of Jesus Christ in the ancient Americas. It also tells of His personal ministry among the people of the Americas.
Adele Cannon Howells was a former Primary (or children’s organization) leader of the Church. In the 1950s, she felt the need to help children visualize the Book of Mormon prophets so they too could come unto Christ. She commissioned a noted magazine illustrator, Arnold Friberg, to create 12 images of Book of Mormon prophets. The prophets depicted in these paintings lived in the ancient Americas and invited those around them to come unto Christ.
The gallery hosts the originals of these paintings that are based on the following experiences and scriptures in the Book of Mormon.
- Lehi in the Wilderness Discovers the Liahona, See 1 Nephi 16:10.
- Young Nephi Subdues His Rebellious Brothers, See 1 Nephi 17:48.
- Lehi and His People Arrive in the Promised Land, See 1 Nephi 18:22–23.
- Abinadi Delivers His Message to King Noah, See Mosiah 13:2–3, 5.
- Alma Baptizes in the Waters of Mormon, See Mosiah 18:7, 16.
- Ammon Defends the Flocks of King Lamoni, See Alma 17:36–37.
- Captain Moroni Raises the Title of Liberty, See Alma 46:11–13.
- Helaman Leads an Army of 2,000 Ammonite Youths, See Alma 53:20–22.
- Samuel the Lamanite Prophesies, See Helaman 13:4; Helaman 16:2.
- Jesus Christ Appears unto the Nephite People, See 3 Nephi 11:8–10.
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