A Type of the Coming of Jesus Christ

Daniel H. Ludlow

In his discourse on the coming life and mission of Jesus Christ, Alma mentions the testimonies of several earlier prophets concerning this event, including this statement about Moses: ". . . he was spoken of by Moses; yea, and behold a type was raised up in the wilderness, that whosoever would look upon it might live. And many did look and live." (Alma 33:19.)

The "type" mentioned by Alma evidently refers to the brass serpent that was lifted up on a pole by Moses when he was leading the people of Israel out of Egypt. This symbol is discussed later in the Book of Mormon; see the material listed after Helaman 8:13-15.

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