The Brother of Jared is a prominent figure featured in the Book of Mormon, serving as the central character in the opening account of the Book of Ether, specifically spanning chapters 1 through 6. Within the narrative of the text itself, this individual's actual name is never explicitly mentioned or revealed.
Despite the anonymity of the character within the published scripture, historical records from the Latter Day Saint movement provide an identity. In 1834, Joseph Smith stated that the Brother of Jared's name was Mahonri Moriancumer.
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