Editing Second Nephi (section)

===Atonement in 2 Nephi===
Lehi's discussion with Jacob in 2 Nephi 2 is doctrinally rich and frequently used in [[Salvation in Christianity#Theories of atonement|theological discussion of the atonement]] in Latter-day Saint thought. 2 Nephi 2 contains the first mention of "atone" in the Book of Mormon.{{sfn|Frederick|2024}}<!--no pagination from Frederick bc I'm working from a digital edition-RH--> Writing for ''Dialogue'', Jacob Morgan cites two scriptures from 2 Nephi 2 to support his unorthodox argument that the atonement gave mankind the light of Christ, or a conscience, which prevents humans from choosing "eternal death" (verse 29). Having a conscience makes humans free to "act for themselves" (verse 26) and gives them [[Agency in Mormonism|agency]].{{sfn|Morgan|2006|pp=72–73}} In his chapter on the atonement in the Book of Mormon, Nicholas J. Frederick, an associate professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University argues that ideas from multiple atonement theories are present in the Book of Mormon and gives two examples from 2 Nephi. He writes that 2 Nephi 2:6–10 can support the [[governmental theory of atonement]], where Christ's atonement satisfied the demands of justice. This passage does not mention Christ's [[Agony in the Garden|suffering in Gethsemane]] (wherein many Latter-day Saints believe the payment for sins occurred) but only his death and resurrection. Later, Jacob's sermon in 2 Nephi 9:7–12 seems to support a [[Christus Victor]] theory, where Christ's death was a ransom paid to Satan. Jacob describes how Christ's atonement was infinite in 2 Nephi 9:25–26, and allows God to show mercy. Frederick gives a caveat that these interpretations may require imposing too much of previous theories on the text.{{sfn|Frederick|2024}}