Summary: Jarom does not write about his own prophecies because he mentions that what his forefathers have already written about the Plan of Salvation should suffice. Instead, he lets us know how diligently and continually the prophets and righteous people have to work among the rest of the people to keep everyone righteous. He also describes how when they are being righteous, they are able to fight off the Lamanites advances, and prosper in the land with families and with trades and crafts etc.
Time Period: 420 B.C-361 B.C. (59 year period)
What Was Going On in the World:
Malachi had written his last book in 433 BC, and that started the "dark ages" or "400 years of silence" in the bible.
410's-This decade witnessed the continuing decline of the Achaemenid Empire, fierce warfare amongst the Greek city-states during the Peloponnesian War, the ongoing Warring States period in Zhou dynasty China, and the closing years of the Olmec civilization (lasting from c. 1200–400 BC) in modern-day Mexico
Main Characters:
Jarom
Enos
Purpose: To teach us that God keeps his promises to the righteous. In addition, he kept it to keep a record of the Nephite people. Also, Jarom said "these things are written for the intent of our brethren, the Lamanites," just like the other books of the Nephites.
Other Interesting Facts:
- This is the shortest book in the book of mormon
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