This video explores the history behind the witnesses to the book of mormon and explains why their combined testimony strongly indicates that joseph smith did in fact possess plates which he translated by the gift and power of god. It is a known fact that hebrews spoke hebrew, and their records were kept in hebrew. Apr 15, 2019 yet it serves as an interesting illustration of the importance of factchecking even factchecking one believed to be a prophet. The book of mormon, annotated edition 2nd edition deseret. Perhaps the greatest crack in the credibility of the book of mormon is that whole sections were derived directly from the king james version of the bible this despite the fact that according to mormon chronology, the book of mormon predates the king james version by more than a thousand years.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. In fact, heinze points out that the mormons have claimed that the. Together, the testimony of both the three and the eight witnesses are difficult to explain away. In fact, it would just be flat out impossible because of the many things he got right that had. In fact, after a careful reading of the entire book of moroni last section in the book of mormon i noticed 50 to 100 places where various sections in the old testament and new testament were directly quoted or indirectly referenced. For example, critics of mormonism have shown convincing proof that the book of mormon is a synthesis of earlier works written by other men, of the vivid imaginings of joseph smith, and of plagiarisms from the king james bible. It also talks about moroni and how the book of mormon was translated from golden plates. This is a great resource to check whenever you find yourself faced. The book of mormon presents problems that cannot be explained away regarding the following topics. A modernday abolitionist investigates the possible connection between joseph smith, the book of mormon, and abraham lincoln timothy ballard on. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. The song contains many statements of belief which claim to be true expressions. Two unpublished manuscripts surfaced in 1979 in salt lake city, utah, written by the noted mormon historian, brigham h. David whitmer, one of the three witnesses to the book of mormon.
The book of mormon is an endless treasure of wisdom and inspiration, of counsel and correction. One group of families came from jerusalem in 600 bc and afterward separated into two nations, known as the nephites and the lamanites. This video explores the history behind the witnesses to the book of mormon and explains why their combined testimony strongly indicates that joseph smith did in fact possess plates with the appearance of gold which he translated by the gift and power of god. Book of mormon central is referencing a sunstone article entitled the sin next to murder. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Lets fact check a small excerpt from krakauers under the banner of heaven. When it comes to their work identifying prekjv obsolete early modern english in the book of mormon critical text, they have no peers. Formal training in writing and composition was not necessary for the culture of oral storytelling that joseph grew up in, and which could have produced the book of mormon. The church publishes topic pages on that directly address many of the more difficult to answer questions about the book of mormon using scholarly research and historical facts. But inherent to satire are irony, sarcasm, and ridicule all of which require an attempt feigned or sincere at portraying truth while casting that truth in a humorous or ridiculous light. Apr 27, 2017 almost every girl listed read the book of mormon as a goal, in fact a handful of the girls only needed to read the bom to finish their personal progress or honor bee. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. However, no archeological evidence has been found in the americas that directly verifies the book of mormon. In musical from creators of south park, theres no such thing as going too far.
If you want to know what god knows, live the commandments of jesus christ, and read the book of mormon, another witness of jesus christ, and pray to an all wise and righteous god, and find out the truth for yourself. The sellout stage show the book of mormon mocks their faith. Hype can often ruin a production for audiences, but what is incredible about the book of mormon is it completely stands up to its success, writes will huxley. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted.
The key to knowing whether the book of mormon is a true record of the saviors dealings with an ancient people is to read the book with an open mind and follow the steps outlined by the book of mormon prophet moroni near the end of the book which reads. In fact, this is the problem with the book of mormon. I believe in jesus christ as my savior and redeemer. Update on horses in the book of mormon a mormon blog. Written between 1922 and the time of roberts death in 1933, they are undoubtedly the most objective look at the origins of the book of mormon ever made by a. A modernday abolitionist investigates the possible connection between joseph smith. You may have heard about a popular broadway musical currently showing called the book of mormon. But rather than being offended mormons are viewing it as an invitation to set the record straight. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts. And they have shared their research so that anyone who wants to check their sources can easily do so, whether or not they have a doctorate in english or linguistics.
The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ does not mention homosexuality specifically. The desire for sustaining evidence for the book of mormon is an invitation for a growing business of shysters, conmen, and flimflam artists who take advantage of the unsuspecting members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. I dont take issue with the fact that trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez have brought forth a text that uses a people and culture other than. Third, the book of mormon abounds in textual errors, factual errors, and outright plagiarisms from other works. The song contains many statements of belief which claim to be true expressions of mormon faith. Biblically speaking, followers of christ are instructed to always factcheck mormon prophets. Mormon fact check fact checking the media for accurate.
If the book of mormon is true, then joseph smith was a prophet. In fact, we not only have the book of mormon, we have the doctrine and. This is important because the latterday saints make such a point about it containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. In his book answers to my mormon friends, thomas heinze points out. Problems with the book of mormon catholic answers catholic. Joseph smith used black magic to obtain the golden plates in 1827. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
Early letters from joseph survive that refute emmas claim. Mormons believe that the book of mormon confirms information found in the holy bible. It appears the author implies the book of mormon was a work of divine fiction because it cant stand up to fact esp. How could there be so many witnesses of the book of mormon and the plates and not one of them deny their testimony even when some of them became bitter toward joseph smith. The fact is that the only church with an unbroken historical. Aug 30, 2016 book of mormon central is referencing a sunstone article entitled the sin next to murder. Apr 22, 2016 the book of mormon is an endless treasure of wisdom and inspiration, of counsel and correction. Have you heard something about the mormons that you were not sure was true. The book of mormon by joseph smith, paperback barnes. Feb 05, 2018 in fact, horses went extinct in the americas thousands of years before they show up in the book of mormon. Skeptics have put forth several theories of book of mormon authorship that do not require believing in golden plates delivered by angels and translated by a. The book opens with a 32page introduction, the most comprehensive of any edition of the book of mormon. It is also the source of the common nickname for the church and its followers, mormons. Mar 31, 2011 god knows the book of mormon, another witness of jesus christ, is true.
Book of mormon central, why did benjamin give multiple names for jesus at the coronation of his son mosiah. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. If there is data supporting the texts, we can calculate whether the book of mormon should be considered to be based on fact or simply a good fiction story. Jul 08, 2014 8 facts that the mormon church doesnt want you to know bible flock box. Was the book of mormon a key factor in lincolns success and the healing of a nation.
There would be no restored gospel, and the entire premise of the mormon church would be undercut. However, in the bible because homosexuality is discussed about in that book, joseph smiths inspired translation of the bible does. Many people assume that if the mormon church promotes the book of mormon, it must surely adhere to its teachings. The letters that accompany the manuscripts suggest the former, but the manuscripts themselves give the decided impression that roberts had come to doubt the books divine origin. The book of mormon purports to give an account of two civilizations formed by families who migrated to the americas. Sep 01, 2012 you may have heard about a popular broadway musical currently showing called the book of mormon.
The text gives an account of ancient prophets who lived in the americas. Yet it serves as an interesting illustration of the importance of factchecking even factchecking one believed to be a prophet. Several recent publications on this topic deserve to be considered. What real australian mormons think about the book of. And in fact, the official church reaction to the book of mormon has been. The evidence indicates that the book of mormon is in fact an amalgamation of ideas that were inspired by josephs own environment new and themes from the. Indeed, anyone who claims to be speaking for god must be tested to determine whether he or she is who heshe claims to be. Of course, parody isnt reality, and its the very distortion that makes it. Want to find out a little more about the book of mormon. Earlier this year, scott rudin, a producer for the book of mormon. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance.
It describes the full background on the coming forth of the book and its translation process using insights gained from some of the earliest documents available. Yet, westover remembers that while she was taught to read and write, the family library consisted of little more than a bible, the book of mormon, writings of early lds prophets and a tattered. Lets fact check a small excerpt from krakauers under. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from. The human origins of the book of mormon part 1 mormons. In addition, the lincoln hypothesis reveals documented evidence that abraham lincoln did, in fact, check out the book of mormon as he struggled with making some of the most critical decisions of his presidency. Almost every girl listed read the book of mormon as a goal, in fact a handful of the girls only needed to read the bom to finish their personal progress or honor bee.
Ash is sourced as teaching that the traditional interpretation of alma 39. Oct 20, 2015 5 most shocking moments in broadways book of mormon massive spoiler alert. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is believed to be the result of joseph smiths communion with the divine. Second, the book of mormon contains none of the key mormon doctrines.
The book of mormon urges anyone who reads it to ask god if the book and the things it teaches are true moroni 10. The book of mormon contains an account of this visit, including the very words spoken by jesus. The human origins of the book of mormon part 1 mormons in. Roberts, and surprisingly proposing that joseph smith, jr. The book of mormon false testament learn the bible. Book of mormon central evidences of the book of mormon. Oct 21, 2015 the book of mormon contains an account of this visit, including the very words spoken by jesus. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Update on horses in the book of mormon mormanity a mormon.
Aug 18, 2019 in addition, the lincoln hypothesis reveals documented evidence that abraham lincoln did, in fact, check out the book of mormon as he struggled with making some of the most critical decisions of his presidency. If a socalled holy book is not a myth, then we will find that the names of cities, people, and other unique details will be supported by archaeological evidence. Nov 12, 20 the book of mormon is believed to be the result of joseph smiths communion with the divine. The book of mormon is presented as true history and gives a number of details which we can check out. There are no contemprary accounts of the appearance of moroni to joseph smith. Miller and matthew roper, animals in the book of mormon. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. The spiritual text that forms the basis of mormonism, in the last edition edited by its founder, joseph smith, jr. According to the book of mormon, jesus christ appeared and preached to the nephites in the americas after his crucifixion. Before doing a probability calculation, consider that the book of mormon records that jewish people brought horses and elephants to the western hemisphere about 600 years before the birth of jesus christ. God knows the book of mormon, another witness of jesus christ, is true. Could joseph smith have authored the book of mormon.
The book of mormon testifies that jesus is the savior of the world. The beginning of the book of mormon is what was actually translated at the end due to the original first 116 pages being lost. This verse seems to be the impetus for the lds belief that sexual transgressions are second only to murder in the eyes of the lord. This is a compilation of facts and myths about mormon beliefs compiled from comments and other resource of what people have been saying. The book of mormon gave only scattered clues, speaking of a narrow isthmus, a river called sidon, and lands to the north and south occupied by the nephites and their enemies, the lamanites. Finally, one of the ladies told us about a friend of hers who read the entire book of mormon in 24 hours.
You can also request a free copy from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Book of mormon central, why did king benjamin say that his people would be sons and daughters at gods right hand. Meyers documents his time spent with two lds missionaries he ties it in to mitt romneys presidential campaign. We sat down as a presidency and began bouncing ideas around. This is simply a quiz to see how well you know the book of mormon who is the first prophet mentioned in the book of mormon. This is a great resource to check whenever you find yourself faced with a challenging topic. Apr 22, 2016 formal training in writing and composition was not necessary for the culture of oral storytelling that joseph grew up in, and which could have produced the book of mormon.
The book of mormon contains the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ. Debunking 5 myths about the book of mormon lds living. Okay, yeah, we know that the book of mormon musical is satire. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts cnn. In this musical there is a catchy tune called i believe sung in which elder price expresses his crisis of faith and finds reaffirmation of it. Using the book of mormon is the classic baitandswitch. Nov 01, 2012 mormon fact check fact checking the media for accurate information about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the economy. Book of mormon central fact check in a post entitled, why was coriantons sin so serious. In fact, based on my years of extensive research and discoveries, holy war provides what may be the most comprehensive collection of parallel narratives bridging the. But here is a quick fact check of some of the underlying beliefs portrayed in the play. In fact, based on my years of extensive research and discoveries, holy war provides what may be the most comprehensive collection of parallel narratives bridging the book of mormon to bunyans. There are numerous passages in the book of mormon that conflict with modern mormon thought.
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