Y Religion15 Feb 2025

Episode 122: Connections between the Book of Revelation and The Book of Mormon (Nick Frederick)

In this episode, Dr. Nicholas J. Frederick discusses his article "It's Not the End of the World; It's Just the Apocalypse: The Book of Revelation in the Book of Mormon" co-authored with Dr. Joseph M. Spencer. Professor Frederick examines the intricate relationship between the Book of Mormon and the New Testament, particularly focusing on the Book of Revelation, by highlighting key textual allusions, type scenes, and quotations between the two. For example, he compares Nephi's vision as a variant of the visions recorded in Revelation, reinterpreting and recontextualizing its imagery and language. He details how it stretches the language and imagery of Revelation across a broader historical framework. Further, Dr. Frederick identifies three key revisions that expand our understanding: the reapplication of New Jerusalem imagery to describe Christ's terrestrial visits, the use of apocalyptic language to depict Christ's Crucifixion, and the equating of the great and abominable church with the great harlot of Revelation 17—18. These revisions emphasize the significance of Christ's earthly ministry and death, presenting a typological view of sacred history with pivotal moments of Christ's sojourn.

Publications:

"It's Not the End of the World; It's Just the Apocalypse: The Book of Revelation in the Book of Mormon" (BYU Studies Quarterly, 63.2, 2024)

"Section 77 and Book of Revelation Scholarship" (Religious Educator, 22.2, 2021)

"The Book of Mormon and the Academy" (Religious Educator, 21.2, 2020)

"The Use of the Old Testament in the New Testament Gospels" (in Prophets and Prophecies of the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2017)

Click here to learn more about Nicholas J. Frederick.

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