First Nephi

The First Book of Nephi: His Reign and Ministry (/ˈniːfaɪ/), usually referred to as First Nephi or 1 Nephi, is the first book of the Book of Mormon and one of four books with the name Nephi. The Book of Mormon is sacred writ for churches within the Latter Day Saint Movement, of which the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) is a part. In First Nephi, Nephi tells the story of his family's challenges and the miracles they witness as they escape from Jerusalem, struggle to survive in the wilderness, build a ship and sail to the "promised land," commonly interpreted as the Americas. The book is composed of two intermingled genres; one a historical narrative describing the events and conversations that occurred and the other a recording of visions, sermons, poetry, and doctrinal discourses as shared by either Nephi or Lehi to members of the family.