AN ACCOUNT WRITTEN BY THE HAND OF MORMON, UPON PLATES TAKEN FROM THE PLATES OF NEPHI.
Therefore, this record stands as an abridgment drawn from the chronicles of the people of Nephi and of the Lamanites, written first to the Lamanites, a remnant of Ben Yisrael, and also to the Yehudim (Jews) and to the nations. It was written by commandment, and inscribed through the Ruach of prophecy and the Breath of revelation. It was written, then sealed, then hidden away unto יהוה (YHVH), that it might not be consumed nor destroyed. To come forth again by the gift and power of YHVH Elohim, and to be understood only by that same gift. It was sealed by the hand of Moroni and entrusted once more unto יהוה (YHVH), to rest in concealment until the appointed hour. To come forth by the way of the goyim (Gentiles), its meaning unveiled by the gift of Ha’Elohim.
This record also draws from the Book of Ether, the account of the people of Jared; a people scattered when יהוה (YHVH) confounded the tongues of humanity as they raised a tower to pierce the heavens. All this was written to show the remnant of Ben Yisrael the mighty works which יהוה (YHVH) performed for their fathers; that they might know the covenants of יהוה (YHVH), and understand that they are not cast off forever. And it is written also to persuade both Yehudi (Jew) and goy (Gentile) that Yeshua is HaMashiach, El Olam, who reveals Himself unto every nation, every people, every tongue.
And now, if there are any faults in this record, these are the weakness of human hands. Therefore, do not condemn the works of יהוה (YHVH), lest you be found stained at the seat of judgment before the Anointed One.