Kumen (Latter Day Saints movement)

Kumen (Deseret: 𐐗𐐆𐐅𐐣𐐇𐐀), in the beliefs of the Latter Day Saint movement (Mormons), is one of the Nephite disciples (apostles) called by Jesus Christ during his visit to the ancient American continent. Kumen's inclusion in the Nephite Quorum of the Twelve occurred early. He taught a group of Nephites, delivering the content of what is known as the sermon at the temple. He was baptized by Nephi, confirmed, and received the gift of the Holy Spirit. He underwent transfiguration, which is considered a sign of the ministry to which he was called among the Nephites.

Kumen began his missionary work during Christ's presence on the American continent and achieved great success in his efforts. The circumstances of his death are uncertain. Along with his companions, he is a subject of discussion among Mormon theologians. His status as an apostle, his possible re-baptism, and the matter of direct prayer to Christ are topics of particular interest.

Kumen is often referenced by apologists of the Latter Day Saint tradition and appears in publications critical of the Book of Mormon. The name Kumen is also given to children in Latter Day Saint families among Māori adherents of Mormonism.

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