Come, follow me for december 30 third hour mormon news. I come equipped only with the holy scriptures, a personal conviction, and a desire to share my. It confounds false doctrines and lays down contention. The book of mormon purports to give an account of two civilizations formed by families who migrated to the americas. Book of mormon, work accepted as holy scripture, in addition to the bible, in the. In a day when political leaders readily take credit for any positive occurrence while at the same time rarely admitting to ever making a single mistake, the book of mormon firmly declares the need for humility before god in this life and condemns. Most latterday saints are aware of a minor industry in certain religious circles in the united states devoted to refuting mormonism and to criticizing the book of mormon. Jul 08, 2019 a number of scientific tests have been devised to examine the authenticity of the book of mormon. The book of mormon girl is a story about leaving behind the innocence of childhood belief and embracing the complications and heartbreaks that come to every adult life of faith. The guys who did south park did book of mormon on broadway. The american scripture that launched a new world religion new york. Its followers hold that it is a divinely inspired work revealed to and translated by the.
Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors. Evaluating the book of mormon witnesses religious studies. Jan 02, 2016 elder holland then declared his own testimony of the book of mormon, but not before asking a penetrating question to those who question the books divinity. Thou art my firstborn in the days of my tribulation in the wilderness. In other words, salvation does not come simply by keeping.
Smith claimed that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and martin harris said that the words which appeared on the seer. Behold, i have but few things to write, which things i have been commanded by my father. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americas. Prophets who taught of christ were called from among this people for over a millennium, but eventually the people fell. The book of mormon parkerstonelopez archive of our own. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. If youve read the book of mormon and other lds scriptures, there is nothing new here. Hugh nibley once commented, whoa to the generation that understands this book.
The book of mormon is a record of the forefathers of our western tribes of indians. The translation of the book of mormon was finished choose the one best answer. The type of apostates in the book of mormon are similar to the type we have today. The book of mormon is one of the most influential, as well as controversial, religious documents in american history, and is regarded as sacred scripture by followers around the world, including members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the fourthlargest. Second, the book of mormon exposes the enemies of christ.
The book of mormon by joseph smith, paperback barnes. Roberts, a president of the seventy and one of the foremost mormon scholars of the early twentieth century, elaborated. Oxford university press, 2003, 4142, emphasis added. Part of thereligious education commons this book is brought to you for free and open access by byu scholarsarchive. Rediscovering the book of mormon is a useful volume of essays dealing with the literary texture, variety and richness of the book of mormon that shows joseph smith could not have possibly authored the text in the 19th century.
It fortifies the humble followers of christ against the evil designs, strategies, and doctrines of the devil in our day. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. Nonmormon critics disagree in their opinions as to the origin of the book. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents. Mar 04, 2016 nephi provides a number of keys to help better understand the writings of the prophet isaiah. The book of mormon and the constitution the following address by president j reuben clark, jr. As one of a thousand elements of my own testimony of the divinity of the book of mormon, i submit this as yet one more evidence of its truthfulness. Now she turns her attention to the scriptures, with the userfriendly book of mormon, the first in a series of scripture study guides with a fresh take on the sacred stories. The book of mormon is the most important book in my life. Joseph smith, whom most latter day saints believe to have translated the work, stated, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Understanding christian baptism through the book of mormon. Second, the book of mormon contains none of the key mormon doctrines. None of the witnesses to the book of mormon ever denied his testimony, although some became estranged from the church.
It professes to be a religious and secular history of hebrews who fled jerusalem and certain persecution in 600 b. The prophet joseph smith 180544 stated, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, 4. Lehi, an alleged prophet and contemporary of jeremiah, led his wife, children, and their spouses through the arabian wilderness to the shores of the large waters. Jan 09, 2016 modern readers of the book of mormon cant help but notice the repeated messages against pride and immorality, and can readily see that the message is pointed to our modern world.
The book of mormon is a tome detailing a vast pre columbian culture that supposedly existed for centuries on the north and south american land masses. Nephi provides a number of keys to help better understand the writings of the prophet isaiah. Another principle that the book of mormon affirmsand which is quickly losing value in our societyis that of humility. The book of mormona religiously oriented lineage historyis primarily a record of events kept by and centrally involving the nephites. Two tests which deal with writing styles have produced some largely ignored results which our critics cannot explain. I do not pretend to any secret or new information or interpretation. One group of families came from jerusalem in 600 bc and afterward separated into two nations, known as the nephites and the lamanites. But the book of mormon prophets who saw our day mention none of these things. How do the covenants in the scriptures apply to me today. They have no secondary witnesses, nor do they leave obvious historical artifacts that require explanation. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app.
Look at the list above prepared by moroni to describe the conditions of our day. The book of mormon presents a very different problem for josephs detractors than does the first vision. A number of scientific tests have been devised to examine the authenticity of the book of mormon. We do have the book of mormon, and the rest of joseph smiths writings, though, and my heart tells me these are inspired by god. A contemporary mormon view is that these civilizations rose and fell in mesoamerica. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ religious. But until then, the key is to provide a logical case for.
The book states that any righteous society possessing the land would be protected, whereas if they became wicked they. Proposed book of mormon geographical setting wikipedia. Elder thomas book of mormon musical 320 nabulungi hatimbi 316 elder church book of mormon musical 189 uganda district nine elders book of mormon musical 86 mafala hatimbi 74 the elders book of mormon musical 57 elder neeley book of mormon musical 49 include relationships elder connor mckinleykevin price 830. According to smith, god the father and jesus appeared to him in a vision and told him that the christian church had been corrupted and they were giving him a new revelation so that he might lead the church back into the truth. Youll find them in the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price and the writings of joseph smith. The book of mormon itself suffers the same fate when it comes to its own historical support. The userfriendly book of mormon will be available march 1, 2016 through cedar fort publishers. Some old testament prophets seem to speak of our technology, but it does not happen in the book of mormon. May discusses correlations between book of mormon armor and that found among the hopewell mound building civilization of north america which existed during book of mormon time frames, such as headplates, breastplates, arm shields, and massive gravesites. It has been accepted for inclusion in maxwell institute publications by an. Holland the principal and commanding figure in the book of mormon, from first chapter to last, is the lord jesus christ. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421.
The book of mormon will speak for itself when the person studying it does so with an open heart. Harmon, made in about 1885, cited in vogel, emd, 2. The book of mormon comprises 15 books, each allegedly written by an ancient american prophet. First, it utterly lacks historical or archaeological support, and there is overwhelming empirical evidence that refutes it. Modern readers of the book of mormon cant help but notice the repeated messages against pride and immorality, and can readily see that the message is pointed to our modern world.
The spiritual text that forms the basis of mormonism, in the last edition edited by its founder, joseph smith, jr. Indeed, the concept of repentance in book of mormon discourse focuses on the idea of turning away from the ways of the flesh or our own paths in life and choosing to walk with jesus christ in the straight and narrow path defined by his commandments and communicated to us by his servants or by the holy ghost. Quiz 1 book of mormon translation flashcards quizlet. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Since the account was written from the perspective of this people actually, of its leaders, all other groups are understood and represented from the point of view of nephite elites. Wherefore, he commandeth none that they shall not partake of his salvation. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. Many book of mormon research projects have implications for the continuing issues surrounding the authorship of the book of mormon. The book of mormon not only shows that the covenants from the old testament applied to the people of the book of mormon, but that gods covenants apply to us today as well. This book is mostly a retelling of familiar stories with a few added details, none of. The book of mormon is the true word of god, another testiment of jesus christ our beloved saviour who was given as a sacrifice by god the eternal father to ultimately atone for and pay the price of the sin of the whole world, ye the whole of mankind from the time of adam to the present day and beyond. Civilizations of their magnitude and duration would be expected to leave. The book of mormon made harder byu scholarsarchive.
It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. I dont own the book of mormon or any of its characters. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. There were only eight temples, and none of them owned a movie projector. If youve read the book of mormon and other lds scriptures, there is nothing. Also, none of this story is real, any people in it associated with actual places cities, colleges, etc. This book is mostly a retelling of familiar stories with a few added details.
The book of mormon girl book by joanna brooks official. He is not only the center of mormon worship, he leads the church personally through revelation to his prophet the president of the church and by giving the authority to church priesthoodholders to act in his name. The book of mormon recounts the story of small israelite groups led by lehi and mulek who were brought by the hand of the lord from ancient jerusalem to the american continent approximately 600 bc. The book of mormon may be the only book in existence that asks us to petition god to find out if it is true. Joannas journey through her faith explores a side of the religion that is rarely put on display. Perhaps there is nothing that testifies more clearly of the importance of this modern book of scripture than what the lord himself has said about it. Thats why you wont find mormon doctrines in the bible. Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. Mormonism is centered on jesus christ and his role as creator and redeemer. But after all our obedience and good works, we cannot be saved from death or the effects of our individual sins without the grace extended by the atonement of jesus christ. In its unparalleled focus on the messianic message of the savior of the world, the book of mormon is rightly referred to as gods new covenant with the house of. The book of mormon is said to have been discovered and translated by the mormon prophet joseph smith in the early 1800s. This is important because the latterday saints make such a point about it containing the fullness of.
Any religion intheunited states course thats taught in the department of. Every ward had its own meeting house, sunday school was at 10. The book of mormon is set in north america in the first century. Christ is our salvation, and the book of mormon declares that message unequivocally to the world. Book of mormon peoples the encyclopedia of mormonism. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion primarily because it is the most extended and definitive witness we have of the lord jesus christof our alpha and omega, the key stone, the chief cornerstone of the eternal gospel.
Based on our class discussion in our last class, as well as the churchs essay on first vision accounts, when were the two earliest accounts of joseph smiths first vision rediscovered by historians working in the churchs documentary collection. I left the mormon church in 1958, when i was 25 years old. And behold, in thy childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow, because of the rudeness of thy brethren. Why were afraid of mormons bu today boston university. I remember it as one of the earliest things i read, starting with emma mar petersons childrens adaptation. Elder holland then declared his own testimony of the book of mormon, but not before asking a penetrating question to those who question the books divinity. Another group came much earlier, when god confounded the tongues at the tower of babel.
There is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. We would find, were we to carry this subject from world to world, from our world to another, even to the endless ages of eternity, that there never was a time but what there was a father and son. The illustrations in that book still linger in my mind as what black and white illustrations should look like. The book of mormon and the constitution true book of mormon. It teaches that salvation doth not come by the law alone mosiah. Even the book of moroni the last book in the book of mormon teaches that god is unchangeable from eternity to all eternity 8. Before you throw the book of mormon out the window. The critics believe that this quotation of david should be tempered by the following statement which he made in the same address. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. The book of mormon is one of the most influential, as well as controversial, religious documents in american history, and is regarded as sacred scripture by followers around the world, including members of the church of jesus christ of latterday. But the 1830 book of mormon contained 590 pages of text, the most important kind of evidence historians.
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