According to the beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or "Mormons", Zarahemla (/zɛr.əˈhɛm.lə/) refers to a large city in the ancient Americas which is described in the Book of Mormon. It also is used to refer to a large political division, and a minor character in the book. The Book of Mormon is revered by members of various Latter Day Saint churches as sacred scripture.