Why is the vision of the Tree of Life in the Book of Mormon? How will Nephi use this vision throughout the rest of his writings? What are the 5 major images of 1 Nephi 8 and what role do they play in the text? For another way to view the tree, go here: www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/09/17/1-nephi-8-and-11-another-way-to-see-the-tree-of-life/ For more on the highly symbolic nature of the vision, as well as more detailed show notes of how it relates to the First Temple, see here: www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2020/01/11/1-nephi-8-the-vision-of-the-tree-of-life/ Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-scripture/id1481923946 Listen on Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5sZHNzY3JpcHR1cmV0ZWFjaGluZ3Mub3JnL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8 Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/talking-scripture?refid=stpr Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/29SzZOUi9PHoa3f6Sy4zur?si=NECQi0kLSOuSTN-DOcwhUw