Lamanite
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In Mormonism, the Lamanites are described as a people descended from Laman, son of the Jewish prophet Lehi. They are identified as the ancestors of the American Indians. This contrasts with the Nephites, who descended from Nephi, Lehi's other son. The Nephites were organized as a church by the risen Christ and were eventually exterminated by the Lamanites. The history and teachings of these ancient American prophets and peoples are recorded in the Book of Mormon.123
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Book of MormonOne group, the Lamanites, forgot their beliefs, became heathens, and were the ancestors of the American Indians. The other group, the Nephites, developed culturally and built great cities but were eventually destroyed by the Lamanites about 400 ce. Before that occurred, however, Jesus had appeared and taught the…
Read MoreOne group, the Lamanites, forgot their beliefs, became heathens, and were the ancestors of the American Indians. The other group, the Nephites, developed culturally and built great cities but were eventually destroyed by the Lamanites about 400 ce. Before that occurred, however, Jesus had appeared and taught the…
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