The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. Crowther is a wellknown theologian, lecturer and lds author with a broad background of education and experience. This book is a valuable guide to enjoying and comprehending the ancient american scriptures. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say.
Jan 24, 2017 sadly the book of mormon has not been able to do the same and continues to fail in the three scientific areas. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah other significant connections between the two books include book of mormon words and phrases. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science and. As men focus their attention in other areas of research, bits of cultural and linguistic evidence come to the forefront as additional testimonies of the book of mormon. One author makes the point that certain portions of the greek manuscripts of matthew 57 do not agree with the kjv of the text, and concludes that the book of mormon version of the sermon should not contain text similar to the kjv. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Is the book of mormon a direct revelation from god. This documentary places both volumes to archaeological, historical, and textual scrutiny in order to determine which can legitimately be called authentic historical texts. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. In 2005, living hope ministries produced the video bible vs the book of mormon in an attempt to disprove the book of mormon. The book of mormon joel kramer, scott johnson director rated. The new book of mormon videos will be similar to the life of jesus christ bible videos that were completed in 2016.
All the land was engaged in warfare between the nephites and the lamanites. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Book of mormon vs mormonism by richard packham most people mormons and nonmormons alike assume that the mormon religion is based on its holy book, the book of mormon and that by reading that book one can learn what mormonism is all about. The bible and the book of mormon both have similar objectives. The bible is not a book but a collection of 66 books, written over a span of 1600 years across 3 continents, by over 40 writers inspired by god in 3 languages yet it has one primary theme the glory of god and salvat. A drama and multimedia event presented by the church of jesus christ of latter. The best source for the book of mormon videos, tickets, and the book of mormon information. Mormons have long claimed that the book of mormon, their most wellknown scripture, is superior to the bible. Edition discs price new from used from dvd jan 01, 2003 please retry. The bible and the book of mormon both claim to be ancient, historical texts, and godbreathed scripture. Purchase here view inside the book here long 45 minute video of rod meldrum and david hocking speaking about.
More could be said about how the book of mormon does not agree with the bible, but this is sufficient to show that one cannot take both as being the word of god. When the bible and the book of mormon are tested for authenticity, which one will pass the test. Book of mormon making things up lyrics by rick whitehead. The strange but true history of mormonism original series. Different authors contributed to the writing of the holy bible whereas the book of mormon was first published by one man, joseph smith. Obviously, this was supposed to have occurred before christ came. Bill wiese man who went to hell 23 minutes in hell condensed.
Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Lds video encyclopedia what is mormonism video index. Wherefore, because you have a bible you need not suppose that it contains all my words. The prophet joseph smith said, 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 joseph smith, history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 7 vols. It contains a history of gods dealings with the ancient world since the days of adam until after christs death and resurrection, and continue reading the bible vs the book of mormon.
Because of its gross misrepresentations and double standards, fairmormon decided to also produce a video. He graduated from brigham young university with a ba in music education, holds a master of arts degree from byu in old and new testament, an mba from the university of phoenix, and has completed course work for a phd in music education at the. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 6 october 2005. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. Edition discs price new from used from dvd jun 01, 2005 please retry. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. The book of mormon vs mormonism by richard packham most people mormons and nonmormons alike assume that the mormon religion is based on its holy book, the book of mormon and that by reading that book one can learn what mormonism is all about. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. The holy bible is the sacred text of jews and christians while the book of mormon is the sacred text of the latterday saints movement. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. The authenticity of the book of mormon is a muchdebated subject. This reminded me of a few comments made by past lds leaders who didnt give the bible the same credit, so we have a few questions in light of. Similar to the insecure person who hangs around the rich and famous for the sole reason of establishing himself, the book of mormon has attempted to make a name for itself by cozying up to the bible.
The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. The book of mormon contains a version of the sermon on the mount, which some authors have claimed to be the achilles heel of the book of mormon. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. Dills, a former student at north carolina state university.
Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs the book of mormon. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Sadly the book of mormon has not been able to do the same and continues to fail in the three scientific areas. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. The book of mormon is known as a second witness for jesus christ, and the bible and book of mormon are carried and used together by the missionaries and members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, thus fulfilling the scripture and the sticks whereon thou writest shall be in thine hand before their eyes. Jul 06, 2011 the contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. More specifically, it is a collection of books the word bible literally means the books written by prophets over centuries. Mormon missionaries usually try to get prospective converts investigators to read it as soon. When finished, this book of mormon visual library will include up to. Dec 05, 2017 the holy bible is the sacred text of jews and christians while the book of mormon is the sacred text of the latterday saints movement. It is a simplified reading program, a useful summary, a doctrinal analysis and an indepth topical guide to the book of mormon. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving manuscript evidence going back as far as a. Theyve been taught to tell people that jerusalem is an area or that jerusalem and bethlehem are suburbs of each other. To say that the book of mormon contains the truth is like saying that you found a diamond ring in a trash can.
The other day, melissa noted in an article how the church said the book of mormon was meant for people living now. On this website, well show you how that works by including lessons from the bible and then telling you what the book of mormon has to say about them. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 6 october 2005 salt lake city, utah also known as aka it looks like we dont have any. These claims have historically been taken on faith. The bible and the book of mormon for over 100 years, mormon archaeologists have searched in vain for indisputable proof of book of mormon civilizations. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient. The book of mormon is sometimes called a companion volume to the bible.
The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Even seemingly innocuous details, such as geographical features, technology, animals, and fauna can have a profound impact on a holy book s claim to historical, and theological, accuracy. The book of mormon was first translated in 1830 into the english of the kjv bible and subsequently translated from english into other languages around the world. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. For 26 consecutive weeks beginning on january 2, 1997, there appeared an accurate and informative series of newspaper articles in the wetumpka herald circulation 4,400 entitled the bible and the book of mormon connecting links.
Here in the book of mormon it says jerusalem is a city. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. The title book of mormon refers to a prophet named mormon who wrote most of the book on the gold plates and entrusted them to moroni his son, who appended some final material to the plates and buried them in the hill about four hundred years after christ. But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other. Mormon missionaries usually try to get prospective converts investigators to read it as soon as possible, implying that by. Alma 36 mosiah 1118 mosiah 15 enos 1 jacob 7 jacob 23 2 nephi 33 2 nephi 32 2 nephi 610 2 nephi 5 2 nephi 14. Feb 19, 2019 former the book of mormon costars cody jamison strand and jacob ben widmar stop by to chat about broadways high school throwback concert at green room 42 and more with paul wontorek. This book is an outgrowth of those articles and the public reaction which the articles engendered.
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