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The vision of the Tree of Life is a message of hope and healing for the House of Israel. In the entire Book of Mormon, there are only a few latter-day individuals and groups specifically mentioned. These include Joseph Smith, who is mentioned in many passages because of his primary importance in the great latter-day work of God. Note, however, that those seeking religious and political freedom prior to the Revolutionary War, (the Pilgrims, Puritans, Covenanters, Huguenots, etc.) are also included in the record.

Nephi records some of his vision of the Gentile nations of Northern Europe and their persecution of these faithful pilgrim saints. He records that these Gentiles were led out of captivity by the Spirit and power of God and given an inheritance in America. The Book of Mormon proves that God intervenes in history according to the faith and righteousness of the people.

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