“Moroni is one of the most tantalizing characters in scripture. His life bridges two eras: one that spanned the last decades of his civilization, ending with its utter annihilation, and one in which the only civilizing influences were those of his enemies … .
“Although Moroni was raised in one of the most notable families of his era, it made little difference. It was the worst of times” (Brown, Voices from the Dust, 180).