Nephi

Nephi is a central figure in the Book of Mormon, a scripture of the Latter Day Saint movement. According to the narrative, Nephi was a prophet and the first son of Lehi, a Jerusalemite prophet who led his family into the wilderness and eventually to the Americas. Nephi is depicted as a righteous man who followed his father's prophetic calling and received divine guidance.

The Book of Mormon recounts that Nephi obtained brass plates containing sacred records and genealogies from Jerusalem. He also was instructed by God to build a ship to travel to the "promised land." His journey across the ocean with his family and others is a significant event in the Book of Mormon. Upon arrival, Nephi's group established a new civilization.

Nephi is presented as a skilled craftsman and a devoted follower of God. He is credited with writing a large portion of the Book of Mormon, known as "the small plates of Nephi," which he states were kept for the spiritual welfare of his people and future generations. His writings emphasize faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, and the importance of receiving revelation. Latter-day Saints view Nephi as a key prophet whose experiences and teachings provide a foundational narrative for their faith.