This summery in PDF

In the original first six volumes of the Mentinah Archives we printed summaries before each book.  It was later decided that since these were not translations that it was inappropriate that we keep them as part of these records.  Yet, these are useful tools and so we have continued to make them available.  It is important to recognize that these were written by the chief editor and approved by myself.  We are not infallible.  Our conclusions may be wrong, especially when referring to current names and places trying to pinpoint ancient ones.  Unless the Spirit verifies our summaries are correct, one should not use them as accurate conclusions.  However, we do hope these will be of value to the reader.

Hagoth built ships and departed from the Land Southward with his family and twelve Nephite and twelve Ammonite families.  They traveled north along the Pacific coastline to the mouth of the Colorado River, up the Colorado River to the area now known as Four Corners where they settled for a time.  They became known as the Nemenhah people.  They left the Four Corners area and established two new settlements – one on the plains area and the other further north in the mountains where they remained undefiled by the Gadiantonhem Robbers.

Hagmeni, the son of Hagoth, discovered ancient tombs and records of the Jaredites.  He was ordained Prophet and High Priest of the Nemenhah by Nephi the Prophet from Zarahemla.  He spoke with Christ in the temple.  Samuel the Lamanite, on returning from the Land Southward, spent the winter with the Nemenhah in the land of Mentinah. 

Hagmeni died in the year before Christ was born.  The aged prophet Nephi arrived in Mentinah one month after Hagmeni died.  Nephi taught the Nemenhah about Christ and the signs of His birth and death.  At Christ’s advent, many wonders and miracles occurred.  Nephi lived his last years among the Nemenhah putting all records in order.  Nephi died in the fourth year after Christ’s birth. 

As a descendant of Hagoth, Ougou was left to write the record of Mentinah when his brothers went to the Land Southward to teach the Nephites.  Because of the location, the faith and the type of government of the Nemenhah, the Gadiantonhem are kept from coming among them.  The Nemenhah debated the signs concerning the death of Christ.  Through the fulfillment of those signs, all the Nemenhah were preserved while many of those in the Land Southward were not.  At the beginning of the three days of darkness, the voice and the words of the Savior were heard by the Nemenhah.  When He appeared to the Nemenhah, the Savior set apart Ougou as the Prophet and twelve others as Apostles.  Christ taught the Nemenhah of prayer, of the priesthood, of His doctrine and gave them the ordinance of the sacrament. 

Principles of the Temple (High Place) were taught before one entered the Temple so that one understood the covenants that they would be making with the Lord in the Temple. 

Shi-Tugohah, a Lamanite, fought against Captain Moroni until he was given an opportunity to join the Ammonites by covenant.  He recorded the ways and customs of the Ammonites in marriage, in blessing of children, in coming of age, in baptism, in purification, in healing, in Council of Mothers, in ordination, in Sabbath worship, in celebrations, and in living the Law of Consecration. 

After four years of farming, She-Tugohah assisted in the training of the Nephite Armies.  After Shiblon introduced Shi-Tugohah to Hagoth, he became a counselor to Hagoth in provisioning expeditions and settlements.  Shi-Tugohah wrote of his beginning love for Pa Hementem.  Shi-Tugohah commanded one of Hagoth’s ships northward to the mouth of the Colorado River.  Hogoth’s lost son’s whereabouts was made known to Shi-Tugohah.  After many experiences, Shi-Tugohah returned to the Land Southward at which time Hagoth made final preparations to depart into the north. 

While in his youth, Shi-Muel, who is Samuel the Lamanite, wrote prior to his mission to Zarahemlah the love story of his grandparents. 

Shi-Muel or Samuel the Lamanite wrote about his return to the Land Northward from his mission to Zarahemlah and about his reception in Mentinah.  He returned to the city of Corianton and was called to fill the seat of his father as High Priest.  He wrote about the visit of the risen Christ to the Nemenhah of Corianton.  He sang the tragic song of Corinton and Isabel.  He wrote his final farewell and prophecy to his descendants.

Manti, the youngest son of Ougou, and keeper of the records wrote about the visiting of the Three Nephites to their lands, about the expanding of the buildings of the High Place and city to accommodate the increase of visitors to Mentinah.  He encouraged all to use the power of the Holy Ghost to ascertain the truth of all things.  He recorded the words of Timothy concerning the covenants and ordinances of the High Place.  He recorded the manner in which the Nemenhah live and the Law of Consecration.  He saw and wrote concerning the last days.

The son of Manti assisted Manti for 40 years.  Shimlei paid great tribute to his wife and children.  He recounted the history of the people of the son of Hagoth who were lost at sea.  He gave a discourse on the parable of the rich man, on seeking Christ and becoming His, on the sacrament, on the manner in which children should be taught.

As Shigoeth assisted his father in his calling as high priest, he also assisted Hag-Hal and Ishim.  Shigoeth become high priest of Mentinah.  As peoples from other lands moved into Nemenhah lands, missionaries were sent to teach them the ways of the Lord.

In the third year of being High Priest, Shigoeth died.  Pa Natan became clerk for Nin-Shepa the new High Priest.  Pa Natan recounted the missionary journeys and the hardships of the sons and daughter of Sahnempet to the Gadiantonhem in the Land Southward.

Adoption by ceremony explained and those adopted by Shimlei listed.  Laws of governance were explained.  Pa Natan told about preparing a refuge, both physical and spiritual.  Nin-Shepa was shown and spoke prophetically of the decline of the Nemenhah, of the futurity of generations of peoples, of the present day, of the Remnant of Israel who would bring again Zion to the land before Christ came again.  Pa Shimuel was instrumental in developing the use of cylinders for use with paper and ink for printing parts of the archives for use when one was traveling.  Pa Sibal set up libraries and places of learning.  She wrote genealogies of the Nemenhah high priests.    Pa Natan became high priest.  She told about the peace and brotherhood of all the Nemenhah peoples across the land.

Heinmet began his writings at age 17 in the 6^th generation after Christ’s visit.  He attributed the success of the nation to living the Laws of God, particularly the Law of Consecration.  He forewarned of the last days.  He became high priest and listed the duties of this office.  In the 206^th year following Christ’s visit, rumors came of divisions among people in Land Southward.  A great council was held to decide the best way to defend Nemenhah lands against the Gadiantonhem.  Their decision lead to a change that threatened the Nemenhah way of life.  Heinmet knew of Mormon and of his son, Moroni.

Mor-Honayah paid tribute to Heinmet for his great efforts in seeking to preserve the Nemenhah nation from the threat of the encroaching wars of the Land Southward.  Mor-Honayah described his life.  He became the high priest of Mentinah and later of Elak Kowat.  He wrote about the priesthood, about the present day, about the Way, about taking care of the Earth, etc.

Shi Honayah Akektim wrote the peaceable words that Mor Honayah preached as he and others traveled among the Nemenhah.  He also wrote about the rise of the Tucantorhah and about the importance of the Common Consent as the ruling law among the Nemenhah.  Rather than lose their peaceable ways, all of the Nemenhah of Menintah Valley moved to Nespelhem and Potalekt areas.  He told about the arrival of a group of people from the West Sea Islands who are called the Nemen of Hin who become part of the Nemenhah of the Coast.  Timothy’s visit to the Nemenhah of Nespelhem and Potalekt and some of his teachings to them, including the restoration of Zion in the Last Days, were written.

Piahomet Akekt, who at age 13 received the priesthood, was taught by his grandfather and his parents.  At age 37 when he married, they and other couples established Menewit village.  He told the story of his son Weeskit who in his short life time taught that all things needed to be subjected to the confirmation of the Holy Ghost.  He gave information on the building of their High Place and their Itsipi.  Espowyes Mene Akekt’s great gift acknowledged.

Henet Peniet Akekt further told the story of her father Weeskit and how the people became known as the Bear Clan.  Kooshkiet became High Priest of Menewit.  Kooshkiet and Hempat Neth played important roles in maintaining the Nemenhah way of life.  The Menintah Valley was resettled by the Nemenhah.  Missionaries from the Tucantorhah were sent to Menintah for the purpose of converting the Nemenhah to their unrighteous beliefs.  Beniot’s preaching to Henet Peniet explained more about the Tucantorhah beliefs.  None of the Nemenhah received them.

 Pene Im Akekt told about the arrival in Nemenhah lands of the people of Night Voice Woman from the Land Southward and about his subsequent marriage to one of them.

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Chictenah wrote the names of her family and stewardship within the community.

Pahnah Tahnich wrote the names of her family for the benefit of her descendents.

Memish gives his genealogy back to Adam and provides a short history of Night Voice Woman.  Teachings of the High Place are expounded upon.  Families leave the Menintah Valley.

 Three families settle in a forested area along a great river giving them experiences different from living in the mountains.

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The cities of Minisourit are established.  Nephi and Mathoni visit with the Great Council of the Cities of Minisourit.

Teanicumset describes the mission given to the young men of Minisourit.  Words and visions concerning the latter days are written.

The Tuilhah become a part of Minisourit.  Mipahnet’s generation passes in peace.

This book includes the writings of Genseret, Tleseancum , Tleseum and Penitlensit.

Aku Hawaohtim included in his history the words of Shi Timorah, as well as his own, for the benefit of his future generations.  He also wrote abut the demise of Mentinah, but also of the establishment of Elats Memish in the north and of Winemoisips along the west coast.

 Aku Hawaohtim inserted this book to show the attitudes of the people of Mentinah before its destruction.

Aku Winaym wrote about the Great Council that was held which united all the Nemenhah together once again.  He wrote about the Winter Dances and of the things which kept the people unified in heart, mind and circumstances.

Osaraksit Pen left the large cities to become part of the traditional small villages.  He discorded the records of another people buried in a mound which area he restored to become a library and place of learning.  He wrote about seer stones and about the coming of the gentiles.

Menniosarik listed the books for which he had stewardship.  The collapse of the cities of Minisourit noted.  Menniosarik described his village as an ensample for future generations.

Menipahsits described the discord among family members but the unity of the people as a whole.  She also recorded the visit from Timothy and his advice preparatory to the arrival of the gentiles.

The arrangement of the text of this record followed no discernable pattern.  Therefore, to make it more useful to the Natural Healer of our times, we have reordered it to follow the plants in their modern taxonomy.  The commentary on each plant includes the name given by the autho (if any), but the order of the entries is alphabetical following the scientific names of the plants as we know them today.  For a greater understanding of each plant, the reader may well wish to refer to the Native American Dispensatory, Nemenhah Program, NAC, Inc.