What is the symbolism of the darkness that came upon the Lamanites?

Thomas R. Valletta

This was a spiritual condition of filthiness governed by their agency. Latter-day Saint scholar Hugh Nibley noted: “Notice that they became that way. It wasn’t a miraculous change overnight. It is never referred to in that sense. It’s a cultural thing” (Teachings of the Book of Mormon, 1:5).

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