The introduction to the book of mormon was not a part of the original plates. Covers the title page through the end of 1st nephi. Maybe the physical evidence is more important than we realize. D, is a professor and senior fellow, woods institute for the environment, stanford university. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. Asterisk denotes a featured version, which includes an introduction and annotation book of mormon, 1830 book of mormon, 1837 book of mormon, 1840 book of mormon, 1841 page 149. Your class members might benefit from scanning the introduction and identifying three to five points that would be helpful to share with someone reading the book of mormon for the first. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ and serves as a companion scripture to the holy bible.
Lehi was one of many prophets, prophesying unto the people that they must repent 1 nephi 1. As his disciples, we feel a sacred responsibility to go find. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. Watch the most recent episode of the book of mormon videos. Theories that the book of mormon essentially wrote itself with no help from joseph smith grant palmers golden pot theory related to the story of moronis visit critical theories that sidney. Invite several students to take turns reading aloud from mosiah 16. The story of the writing of the title page to the book of mormon, by sidney b. Miraculous origins theories generally accept joseph smiths own account, that he translated an ancient.
Nymans six volume, three thousand page, book of mormon commentary. Maxwell discusses with ces employees the popular secular explanations for the coming forth of the book of mormon and declares that it was a miracle. Introduction to the book of mormon the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Rediscovering the bom remnant through dna book of mormon. Scholars reject smiths explanation of the origin of the book of mormon. Opponents of the book have claimed that joseph smith wrote it himself, or that an accomplice such as solomon spaulding or sidney rigdon penned it and somehow transferred it to joseph smith. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. Could joseph smith have written the book of mormon. Dec 26, 2019 as opposed to the title page, the introduction to the book of mormon is a modern addition. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. The book of mormon has a number of original and distinctive doctrinal. The work in question is who really wrote the book of mormon. Introduction and witnesses of the book of mormon come follow me lesson dec 30 jan 5 book of mormon central. That my friends, is a decision each one of us has to make when seriously considering the truthfulness of the book of mormon.
Science state theocracy vegetarianism video games violence. Ask the class to follow along, looking for who abinadi indicated will not be redeemed from their sins. A readers guide, have attempted to move the discussion away from polemics to an. And this concludes the lesson for the introductory pages to the book of mormon.
The book of mormon and the united states of america. It could also account for the book of mormon description claiming that waters have i cause to come up from the earth. December 23, 2019 dont miss this newsletters are being delivered today. I am grateful to have been asked to discuss the title page of the book of mormon. Royal skousen, the history of the text of the book of mormon, part 3. Jan 07, 2020 the king james quotations in the book of mormon kjq, 2019 royal skousen, with the collaboration of stanford carmack. The book of mormon that follows 4 nephi is split into mormon 17, which is credited to the nephite prophet mormon, and mormon 89, which is an appendix to the book. Turn in your book of mormon to the introduction and read the sixth paragraph. We who created and who maintain this onomasticon work under the belief that the book of mormon is an ancient document whose cultural roots, except for the jaredite. Jan 15, 2020 a video supplement for come, follow me book of mormon lesson 2. This book is another testament of jesus christ and serves as a companion scripture to the holy bible. A book of mistakes, error, and fraud by jon gary williams introduction the mormon church promotes the book of mormon as an inspired writing. Second, the king james chapter specifications are ignored.
That first setting of the type for the title page text into two paragraphs by mr. Book of mormon introduction latterday saints channel. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on. For two years before the book of mormon appeared rigdons sermons were full of declarations and prophecies that the age of miracles would be restored, and more complete revelations, than those in the bible, would be given. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ and serves as a companion scripture to the holy.
Introductory pages of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ study the book of mormons title page and introduction. Today, there are over 150 million copies of the book of mormon in print, plus electronic versions, but there are fewer than 300,000 converts per year. This title page serves as an introduction and preface to all that the reader encounters in the book of mormon, and reflects mormon s own feelings about the work and the gospel of jesus christ. We invite all men everywhere to read the book of mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask god, the eternal father, in the. Introductory pages of the book of mormon part 2 come. Andrew rannells, lewis cleale, jared gertner, clark johnsen, ben. When he prophesied of the destruction of jerusalem and testified of redemption through the messiah, many people mocked him and wanted to kill him. 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. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the. The book of mormon begins with lehi faithfully fulfilling his role as a prophet.
If this is true, the book of mormon is nothing more than a 19 th century book of fiction written by man. For two years before the book of mormon appeared rigdons sermons were full of declarations and prophecies that the age of miracles would be restored, and more complete revelations. 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. But it is helpful and inspiring, and certainly worth studying. The book of mormon speaks of earth being carried up upon the city and of many cities being covered with earth which again matches, startlingly, the effects of the 18111812. Nov 21, 2019 introduction page 1 the book of mormon is a translation of an ancient record of the other sheep of the house of israel of whom the savior spoke in the bible new testament, john 10. Answers may vary greatly, but will probably include mormon, nephi, moroni, and joseph smith. Who wrote the 1981 introduction to the book of mormon. That my friends, is a decision each one of us has to make when seriously considering the. It introduces the book of mormon to the modern reader by providing background information and a description of the book. Some mormon scholars, like grant hardy, who wrote understanding the book of mormon. In this part 5 of volume 3 of the critical text, we identify one more use of early modern english in fact, a very specific one in the original text of the book of mormon, namely, quotations from the king james bible. It attempted to prove that natives had descended from the ancient israelites. New introduction to mormons videos teach of lds faith.
Another testament of jesus christ, ensign or liahona, october 2011. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. It was written in an ancient language on gold plates by prophets in ancient america. A new approach to studying the book of mormon with. This episode examines some of the multitudes of errors in the supposed most correct book on earth. Explorations in critical methodology, edited by brent lee metcalf. Sep 10, 2019 this approach led them to convert 5,000 people with only 3,000 copies of the book of mormon. Cowdrey is an exmormon whose interest in the origins of the book of mormon derives from his familys tradition that they are relatives of the oliver cowdery who figures so.
Is it possible that a single author wrote the book of mormon. Introductory pages of the book of mormon church of jesus. Jun 10, 2012 the book of mormon original broadway cast recording licensed to youtube by. Come follow me lesson the keystone of our religion. Gilbert in the forepart of june 1829 obviously established the twoparagraph pattern followed 1 in the 26. Book of mormon, work accepted as holy scripture, in addition to the bible, in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and other mormon churches. Oct 24, 2018 the book of mormon clams to be the most correct book on earth and the lds church admits that if it is not true than their church is a lie. It invites criticism, and the best possible test for its authenticity is provided by its own oftproclaimed provenance in the old world. Book of mormon authorship religious studies center. This video is part of a series illustrating the stories of the book of mormon. The spalding enigma did an angel of god in the late 1820s really give 18yearold con artist joseph smith mormon bible, as he claimed. Howard davis and arthur vanick, recently published by concordia, the highly. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any. Introductory pages of the book of mormon all video p.
It puts forth the doctrines of the gospel, outlines the plan of salvation, and tells men what they must do to gain peace in this life and eternal salvation in the life to come. It carried a small story on a change to a single word in the introduction of the book of mormon in the. This oct 1981 ensign article published about the new edition to the book of mormon says as always. Im wondering if theres any specific information about who wrote the introduction, who supervised the writing of it, or anything like that or if it was just anonymously produced by the church. Oct 01, 2019 click to view on the internet rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna by rod meldrum. The book of mormon is a record written by such prophets in the new world, covering with one more ancient exception a time span of 600 b. Introductory pages of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. One argument that mormon apologists frequently employ is the claim that joseph smith was intellectually unequipped to write the book of mormon. Of course, he was the translator unaided by mortal man. Structure your personal scripture study by following a multimedia. When my husband was translating the book of mormon, i wrote a part of it, as he dictated each sentence, word for word, and when he came to proper names he could not pronounce, or long words, he spelled them out, and while i was writing them, if i made any mistake in spelling, he would stop me and correct my spelling, although it was impossible. The book of mormon, the most correct book, or is it. Changes in the book of mormon introduction juvenile. The spalding enigma did an angel of god in the late 1820s really give 18yearold con artist joseph smith mormon bible.
Another testament of jesus christ presents itself as a translated record of ancient american peoples detailing their dealings with each other and with god. Preface to book of mormon, circa august 1829, page iii. Check out these video resources for the 2020 youth curriculum. The book of mormon original broadway cast recording licensed to youtube by. The question of the authenticity of the book of mormon is the basis for any discussion on the truthfulness of the lds church.
State university of new york albany is the author of second witness. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. As far as the lds world developing a more talmudlike approach to the book of mormon, i very much hope soand promoting this approach is why i wrote this book. Book of mormon 2minute challenge mormon videos mormon storiesmormon scripture book. An american, james adair, wrote a book a history of the american indians in 1775. Book of mormon, 1830, page 149 the joseph smith papers. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon and the gift and. This narration of the book of mormon comes from the introduction preface, included in each book of mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents.
Joseph smith wrote i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. One word can speak volumes says this mornings salt lake tribune. Latinautor warner chappell, amra, latinautor umpg, latinautor, walt disney. Videos a book with a promise learning resources church magazines golden plates to book of mormon, friend, february 2017 you can know for yourself, ensign, february 2017 converted for life, ensign, october 2016 the book of mormon. The problem of book of mormon authorship has challenged historians and theologians since the book was published in 1830. I find this a good way to highlight some key principles about the book of mormon, especially if youre teaching your family or youth. Before the video discussion hold up a copy of the book of mormon and ask, who wrote the book of mormon. To ask if joseph smith produced the book of mormon seems unnecessary.
The introduction was written by bruce r mcconkie, not mormon or moroni. Just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all the church stand or fall with the truthfulness of the book of mormon. There are differing views on the origin of the book of mormon. Its followers hold that it is a divinely inspired work revealed to and translated by the founder of their religion, joseph smith. First of all, oliver continued to spell words the same way when those words appeared in the book of mormon text proper. Tanner, jerald and sandra 1996, introduction, 39 changes in the book of mormon self published, utah lighthouse ministry, oclc 3906389. The crowning event recorded in the book of mormon is the personal ministry of the lord jesus christ among the nephites soon after his resurrection.
Dec 28, 2015 turn in your book of mormon to the introduction and read the sixth paragraph. Consider using this segment from the book of mormon videos as you teach this part see the book of mormon videos. The book of mormon resembles the bible in its length and complexity and in its division into books named for individual prophets. 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. Introduction to the book of mormon seminary teacher manual. Yet, it may be worth while to examine into the widespread theory of anti mormon writers that joseph wrote the book and that he stole his ideas from others. The introduction to the book of mormon provides information that is important for readers to understand. When the book of mormon appeared, all who heard him were satisfied that he referred to it.
We invite all men everywhere to read the book of mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ if the book is true. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of. To date, the combined data from several valid stylometric studies on the book of mormon have demonstrated that it has multiple, distinct writing styles and that those styles are. It relates the history of a group of hebrews who migrated. Come follow me introduction to the book of mormon part 1. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos.
Introductory pages of the book of mormon part 1 come. This oct 1981 ensign article published about the new edition to the book of mormon says as always, inspired direction came from the scriptures publication committee of the quorum of the twelve. Evidence that the new testament phrases in the book of mormon. The first gathering of the book of mormon, including this preface, was likely printed by mid. As opposed to the title page, the introduction to the book of mormon is a modern addition. The book of mormon teaches about god and jesus christ. Mormon is only a nickname since we read the book of mormon. About the book in this volume, nine latterday saint scholars each address the question of book of mormon authorship from a different approach. I will go and do 1 nephi 17 transcript 1 nephi chapter 1 is among the most read passages in the book of mormon simply because its first, but it deserves far more credit than that which accrues to it for being, as it. Book of mormon evidence podcast come follow me supplementary study podcast lesson. Title page, introduction, and testimonies of the three and eight witnesses. The book of mormon speaks of earth being carried up upon the city and of many cities being covered with earth which again matches, startlingly, the effects of the 18111812 earthquakes. Who really wrote the book of mormon solomon spalding.
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