Alma the Elder is a Nephite prophet who established the Church of Jesus Christ in the Americas during the reign of the wicked King Noah. One of the Book of Mormon's greatest figures, he is sometimes referred to as "Alma the Elder" to avoid confusion with his son, also named Alma, who is often called "Alma the Younger." It is believed that he was born in roughly 174 BC. and his son Alma the Younger was born in roughly 126 BC.
Background[]
Appearance[]
He is slender and has fair skin along with blond hair, eyebrows and blue eyes. He wears a priests outfit as seen at the beginning of "Abinadi and King Noah". After leaving King Noah's court, he wears a simple olive green robe with sandals. In "The Conversion of Alma the Younger," He has grown a beard and his hair has turned gray.
Film Roles[]
Abinadi and King Noah[]
At the beginning of the film, Alma is at a parade for the King of Shilom, Noah. After hearing the sermon of a prophet named Abinadi, he pleads for the king to spare his life. Noah orders Alma to leave his court and sends Gideon to kill him. Alma goes into hiding, writes down the words of Abinadi and prays to the Lord for forgiveness of his sins.
After the death of Abinadi, Alma preaches to the people in secret. In time, he forms the Church of Christ and baptizes all of those who have accepted the teachings of the deceased Abinadi. This catches King Noah's attention and he is irritated that hundreds of people have accepted Abinadi's teachings. Aumulon tells the king that they've gathered at The Waters of Mormon. Noah orders Gideon to take his soldiers and kill all of the believers. The Lord warns Alma, and he tells his followers to pack their tents to escape into the wilderness.
Sometime later, Alma and his followers find a new place to live, which Alma calls Helam. The film ends with Alma creating golden plates to write on and records the words of Abinadi on.
The Conversion of Alma the Younger[]
Years later, Alma now lives in the City of Zarahemla with his unnamed wife and son also named Alma. Though he is the leader of the Church of Jesus Christ, his son and the Sons of King Mosiah II have begun causing trouble within the Church and turning many away from the Lord.