Isaiah in the Book of Mormon

Isaiah (deseret: πŒπžπππ‚), is described in the Book of Mormon, a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement, as a Nephite disciple called by Jesus Christ during his visit to the ancient Americas. According to the text, Isaiah was included early in the Nephite Quorum of the Twelve, taught a group of Nephites the sermon in the temple, was baptized by Nephi, confirmed, received the gift of the Holy Ghost, and underwent a transfiguration, presented as a sign of his ministry. The Book of Mormon states he began missionary work during Christ's visit and achieved significant success. The circumstances of his death are not specified in the text. In Latter Day Saint theology, Isaiah and his companions are discussed for their apostolic status, second baptism, and practice of praying directly to Christ. The name Isaiah appears in apologetic and critical works on the Book of Mormon and is used for children in Latter Day Saint families, particularly among Māori converts.

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