Korihor, an anti-Christ, convinced many Nephites that they should not believe in Jesus Christ or his coming atonement. He taught them instead various philosophies. According to the research of Miriam Horwinski, in Korihor's phrases and arguments, modern readers can find parallels to many schools of thought. The chart below lists each of the doctrines taught by Korihor in Alma 30 and a modern or standard philosophical counterpart. (Source: Miriam Horwinski, teaching assistant of John W. Welch, Book of Mormon 121H, Brigham Young University, fall 1997) [John W. Welch and J. Gregory Welch, Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching, F.A.R.M.S., commentary for Chart 78]
Alma 30:12 After this manner did [Korihor] preach (Illustration): Chart: The Teachings of Korihor in Alma 30. [John W. Welch and J. Gregory Welch, Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching, F.A.R.M.S., Chart 78]