Book of Mormon - Spirit of Prophecy and Revelation

Listen in to today's episode:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chipbrowne/2013/01/02/nephi1-2013-01-02

What makes a prophet a "prophet" or a prophetess a "prophetess"? I think it is for those who possess the spirit of prophecy and revelation.

http://www.lds.org/scriptures/search?lang=eng&query=spirit++prophecy+revelation&x=9&y=9

What is the spirit of prophecy and revelation? It is the testimony of Jesus.
http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/rev/19.10?lang=eng#9

Is this concept related to how the Book of Mormon was written? Review the Title Page

http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/bofm-title?lang=eng