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Records of the Nemenhah
Alleged account of a peaceful people who sailed north
with Hagoth, who was mentioned in the Book of Mormon. Alphabetics
commentary on the likelihood of this being an authentic record.
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Overview Official
Websites Volume One Contents Alphabetics
Commentary See also
The Mentinah Archives are alleged to be the recorded histories of the people
known anciently as the "Nemenhah" (people of the truth) who
trace their history from the journey of Hagoth into the Land Northward
into what is now known as the "four corners" area.
They were allegedly written upon plates of various metals, processed animal
hides and paper velum. Allegedly, the
records were archived in several locations in North and Central America
anciently, with the only surviving copies of the histories of the Nemenhah being
strictly guarded in the libraries at a non-disclosed location in Sanpete County,
Utah. When the LDS church said they could not translate them another
person eventually translated them into Spanish-related language. They were
then translated into English and first published Nov. 11, 2004. (11/11)
The hallmark is the alleged "rest of the
story" of Samuel the Lamanite. A visit of Jesus Christ and a
presentation of his teachings are featured as well. Samuel the
Lamanite is presented as a great grandson of Alma, and grandson of Corianton,
who apparently was misunderstood by Alma, and actually had converted and married
the once harlot, Isabel. According to Alma 63:10, had Corianton not sailed
north to bring provisions to Hagoth's people, he would have become caretaker of
the records we now possess as the Book of Mormon.
According to the Book of Mormon INDEX page
prepared by the LDS Church, the following sections in the Book of Mormon pertain
to Corianton and Samuel the Lamanite:
CORIANTON -- son
of Alma2 [c. 75 B.C.]
Alma 31:7 goes to Zoramites; 39:3 had forsaken
ministry to go after harlot; 39:11 because of C's conduct, Zoramites do not
believe words of Alma2; ch. 39-42 Alma2 instructs C. on
state of soul after death, on resurrection, probation, redemption, justice,
atonement, repentance, and agency; 42:31 is called to preach again; 63:10
sails northward.
SAMUEL2
-- Lamanite prophet [c. 6 B.C.]
Hel. ch. 13-15 prophecy of S. the Lamanite to the
Nephites; 13:2 comes into Zarahemla; 13:5 (3 Nephi 23:9-10) speaks words of
the Lord; 14:14, 20-28 foretells signs of Christ's death; 14:15-19 teaches
concerning resurrection and redemption; 16:1,3 those who believe S. desire
baptism; 16:2,6 many are angry with S. and try to kill him; 16:7 flees.
Highlights
Things I found especially worth while.
 | History of how the role of women in establishing governing councils came
to be, to ensure a more peaceful course. |
| History of how the inhabitants of the Great Lakes and Four Corners regions
came to be a peaceful people. |
| History of the birth of the sweat lodge as a ceremony. |
| History of healing with herbs. |
| more. |
It doesn't seem to be a doctrinal bombshell, but is, rather, a baby step
forward from what we have now in scripture.
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| Book of Hagoth
Hagoth builds ships...Departs the land southward with his
family and twelve Nephite and twelve Ammonite families. They travel north in
the Pacific Ocean to the mouth of the Colorado River, up the Colorado River
to the area now known as Four Corners where they settle for a time...Become
known as the Nemenhah...Leave the Four Corners area to establish two new
settlements, one on the plains, the other further north in the mountains, to
remain undefiled by the Gadianton Robbers. |
| Book of Hagmeni
Son of Hagoth...discovers ancient tombs and records of the
Jaredites...Ordained Prophet and High Priest by Nephi...Speaks with Christ
in the temple...Samuel the Lamanite spends the winter with the Nemenhah in
the land of Mentinah. |
| The Record of Sahnempet, the son of Hagmeni
Son of Hagmeni...Hagmeni dies in the year before Christ is
born...Aged prophet Nephi arrives in Mentinah one month after Hagmeni
dies...Nemenhah taught by Nephi concerning Christ and the signs of his birth
and death...At Christs advent, many wonders and miracles occur...Nephi
lives his last years among the Nemenhah putting the records in order...Nephi
dies in the fourth year after Christs birth. |
| The Record of Ougou, The son of Sahnempet
Son of Sahnempet...Brothers of Ougou sent on missions to
the Nephites...Location, faith, and government of Nemenhah keep Gadiantons
from among them... System of government described...Nemenhah debate the
signs of the death of Christ...All people preserved...Voice of the Savior
heard and words He spoke to the Nemenhah at the beginning of the three days
of darkness...Savior appeared to the Nemenhah...Ougou set apart as prophet
as well as twelve apostles set apart...Christ teaches the Nemenhah, gives
them the ordinance of the sacrament, of prayer, of the priesthood, of his
doctrine. |
| The Temple Writings of Ougou
Principles of the temple are taught before one enters the
temple so that ones understanding is complete before making covenants with
the Lord |
| The First Book of Shi-Tugohah
Shi-Tugohah, a Lamanite, fought against Captain Moroni
until given the opportunity to join the Ammonite by covenant.. He records
the ways and customs of the Ammonites in marriage, in blessing of children,
in reaching age 16, in baptism, in purification, in healing, in the Council
of Mothers, in ordination, in Sabbath worship, in celebrations, in living
the Law of Consecration. |
| The Second Book of Shi-Tugohah
After four years of farming, Shi-Tugohah assists training
the Nephite armies...Shiblon introduces Shi-Tugohah to Hagoth...The
beginning love story of Shi-Tugohah...Shi- Tugohah commands one of Hagoths
ships northward to the mouth of the Colorado River...After many experiences,
Shi-Tugohah returns to the land southward at which time Hagoth prepares to
depart into the north. |
| The First Book of Shi-Muel
Shi-Muel, who is Samuel the Lamanite, writes in his youth
prior to his mission to Zarahemlah. He writes the love stories of both sets
of his grandparents. |
| The Second Book of Shi-Muel
Shi-Muel, who is Samuel the Lamanite, writes of his return
from his mission to Zarahemlah and of his reception in Mentinah. He returns
to the city of Corianton and is called to fill the seat of his father as
High Priest. He writes of the visit of the risen Christ to the Nemenhah of
Corianton. He sings the tragic song of Corianton and Isabel. His gives final
farewell and prophesy to his descendents. |
Click here for intro to
alphabetics if you are not familiar with this code approach.
"Mentinah" Inserted Alphabetically in the NT Lexicon
"Mentinah" inserts between word 3304 (menounge: "yes
indeed, yes verily") and word 3305 (mentoi; "indeed, truly,
certainly) in the New Testament lexicon. Word 3303 also means "indeed
truly."
Prior to that is a very interesting and remarkable phenomenon. In his
numbering of the words of the New Testament, James Strong went from 3202 to
3303, skipping the numbers 3203 through 3302. This typographical error is
the only numbering error in both the New and Old Testament lexicons.
Despite this singular error, James Strong's numbering has been the standard for
over a century. In our context, this omission conveys the idea of
something "missing," -- additional scripture now found in this case.
The word following 3305 is meno: "to remain, abide, dwell,
live," conveying the idea of this account of those who dwelt in America
beyond those recorded in the Book of Mormon.
"Mentinah" Inserted Alphabetically in the OT Lexicon
The word "Mentinah" inserts as follows in the Old Testament
lexicon:
4519,20 Menasseh (1) son of Joseph...
4521 menath a part, a portion
> Mentinah
4522 mas/mees tribute
4523 mawce one pining away, one who is consumed
This seems to convey the idea of a record that is a tribute to a portion of
tribe of Menasseh who were also consumed with similar travails as recorded in
the Book of Mormon.
269 (Number of Page in Mentinah Vol. 1)
Page 269 Gesenius Lexicon to Old Testament
Page 269 of Gesenius begins with definition 2377, which means, "(1) a
divine vision; (2) a divine revelation; (3) an oracle." Several other
words on the page have similar definitions.
Word 269 in the Old Testament lexicon (James Strong numbering) means, "a
sister," which brings to mind the idea of a "sister prophecy," or
record of a kin people.
Word 269 in the New Testament lexicon means, "not disposed to
fight," with antonym meaning of "peacemaker," perhaps as
reference to the thrust of the message contained.
Feature page created by Sterling
D. Allan, Feb. 18, 2005
Last updated June 16, 2008
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