About the Book
The Nephites considered Nephi their “great protector” (see Jacob 1:10). He had also protected them against spiritual dangers, warning them against sin and urging them to come unto Christ. Now that task fell to Jacob, whom Nephi had consecrated to be a priest and teacher (see Jacob 1:18). Jacob felt a responsibility to boldly warn those who were “beginning to labor in sin” while also comforting “the wounded soul” of those who had been hurt by the sins of others (see Jacob 2:5–9). How would he do both? He would point them to Jesus Christ—because both groups needed the Savior’s healing (see Jacob 4). Like the message of Nephi before him, Jacob’s testimony was a call to “be reconciled unto [God] through the atonement of Christ” (Jacob 4:11).
About the Creator
Tony Kim had been a math/science department instructor at San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno, CA. He is currently teaching at Selma Unified School District in Selma, CA. He holds a Ph.D. in chemical/aerospace engineering and mechanics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and two Master's of Education degrees from Xavier University and California State University. After spending twenty-five successful years as an aerospace engineer, in 2000 he embarked on a second career in teaching. He is a high priest and elder at LDS Church in Clovis, CA. He enjoys playing golf with a handicap of 5. This is his second book, following the first book, "An American Story," his autobiography published by Dorrance Publishing Company in June, 2010.