Allegory Of The Olive Tree Jacob
Jacob states the allegory was one of the teachings of zenos found in the brass plates a lost record.
Allegory of the olive tree jacob. A plausible interpretation in this allegory there are a series of visits that the lord makes throughout. Jacob 5 records four visits of the master to his vineyard as follows. God is deliberate with us. Because the tame olive tree the central image or likeness in the allegory of zenos represents an historical phenomenon the house of israel jacob 5 3 it is reasonable to conclude that the allegory is meant to explain actual events in the temporal and spiritual history of the house of israel.
Therefore the allegory must itself be understandable in a temporal and spiritual sense. More from taylor. I love the allegory of the olive tree in jacob 5. I will be posting a podcast to this text that will hopefully be helpful to all of us in the next few days.
The first video segment introduces students to the care of an olive vineyard. Jacob 5 and the allegory of the olive tree god s work as the master in the vineyard. Jacob 5 60 77 approximately corresponds to the last days the allegory concludes with the master of the vineyard working diligently with his servants to nourish the trees and gather in as much good fruit as possible. This section of the allegory symbolizes god s mighty work of salvation taking place in the last days.
The parable of the olive tree is an extended allegory recounted in chapter 5 of the book of jacob the third book of the book of mormon. And fourth verses 61 77 see book of mormon student manual religion 121 and 122 162. What i cherish about this allegory is how god s labor of love is described. It can be read so many ways.
Zeno s allegory of the tame and wild olive trees jacob 5. I love what i learn about god as i read the allegory of the olive tree.