First and second nephi joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. Someone who accepts joseph smith as a prophet and the book of mormon translated from the nephi plates as an inspired message from god. But along with many personal tales about the contemporary mormon church, what i found most eyeopening was how the documentary ends. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Reexploring the book of mormon, edited by john welch, deseret book comp. None of the characters on the papyrus fragments mentioned abrahams name or any of the events recorded in the book of abraham. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes.
Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mar 17, 2004 the lds church recognizes four main texts as divinely inspired and authoritative scripture. This suggests that most of us could benefit by some aid to. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. Young leaves his family, who have settled in new york, and sets out on his. Mormon writes a letter to his son moroni, telling him about the terrible conquest of the lamanites, the degeneracy of both people, and prays for the grace of god. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by.
Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. The book of mormon is further undermined by the fact that there is no evidence of a semitichieroglyphicdemotic hybrid script called reformed egyptian in the text or a spoken hebrew dialect ever being used by pre or postcolumbian natives of north or south america. The main purpose of the book of mormon is to the convincing of jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book. Book of mormon doctrinal mastery quizzes and study pages. King benjamins speech has been shown to completely be intact and. In many cases, the biblical quotations in the englishlanguage book of mormon, are close, or identical to the equivalent sections of the kjv. Ive had nine separate meetings with two different pairs of mormon missionaries, and, thanks to catholic answers, was able to hold my own with great confidence. Joseph smith receiving the nephi plates from angel moroni why we must reject the book of mormon. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. Many mormons would be aware that there are reports that mormons are leaving the lds church in record numbers.
The published text of the book of mormon has been corrected and edited through its various editions. Book of mormontextual changeswhy were these changes made. This is the dilemma facing joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published with the permission of the neal a. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Mcconkie and millets four volume doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon is good, although it is as conservative a series as you might guess a work by a man sporting the names of both joseph fielding smith and bruce r. No, the mormon polygamists in mexico are not part of. Second, the book of mormon contains none of the key mormon doctrines. Jun 19, 2009 the main purpose of the book of mormon is to the convincing of jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding.
An 1847 proposal for mormon settlement author davis bitton on september 30, 1847, charles root dana, who had been sent on a fund raising mission to the. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. Third, the book of mormon abounds in textual errors, factual errors, and outright plagiarisms from other works. The few significant modifications were made by the prophet joseph smith to clarify the meaning of the text, not to change it. Book of mormon title page it was written by ancient american prophets for our day mormon 8. Book of mormon contradicts both itself and the bible. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its comprehensive nature. This is a book written by nonmembers who have found many interesting things not mentioned by traditional mormon critics such as citations in the book of mormon that appear to have be taken. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. Criticism of mormonismbooksone nation under godsabsurd claims. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work. Points out the contradictions between the bible and book of mormon as well as errors in translation in the king james version kjv of the bible that were copied into the book of mormon. Mormon doctrine teaches that we will be judged by three records. Craig, our mormon friends would probably be very interested in todays podcast.
Eyeopening documentary on mormonism the seattle times. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, v1 by joseph. An 1847 proposal for mormon settlement author davis bitton on september 30, 1847, charles root dana, who had been sent on a fund raising mission to the east by brigham young, got off the train in washington, d. Americans who catch most of their ideas about mormons from the book of mormon. Millet as they undertake their doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. In 2020 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormon for its course of study. And again, my son, there are many widows and their daughters who remain in sherrizah. Does the book of mormon contradict the biblical narrative.
Why were textual changes made to the book of mormon over the years after it was first published. This is important because the latterday saints make such a point about it containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Short and powerful summaries of new research over the past decade or so on the book of mormon. Citing poor sales, deseret book opted in 2010 to cease printing mormon doctrine. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. Critics consider several book of mormon anachronisms to originate in the kjv. The lds church recognizes four main texts as divinely inspired and authoritative scripture.
The author claims that the book of mormon describes. Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. Stretching genre boundaries and balancing intelligent commentary with damn catchy tunes, trey parker and matt stones celebrated musical had. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormon the doctrine. The early history of the mormons american experience. On one hand, they are adamantine in their conviction that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The complete series kindle edition by millet, robert l. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols.
It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. 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. But the point is that the book of mormon does indeed reflect the ancient old testament festivals. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. The book of mormon explains that death is not simply the transition from mortality to the eternal heavenhell. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon by joseph f. May 03, 2014 mcconkie and millets four volume doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon is good, although it is as conservative a series as you might guess a work by a man sporting the names of both joseph fielding smith and bruce r. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon 1987 edition. Alma through helaman joseph fielding mcconkie and robert l. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. Mormons read the christian bible king james translation or kjv and the book of mormon. This is a list of some of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints doctrines and beliefs and the bible passages that support them. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading.
The mormon religion was officially founded in 1830 when the book of mormon was published. Mormon polygamy from 1890 to the present john whitmer books. Follow this chronology that details mormon beliefs and major events. A lesson from the teaching manual gospel principles, printed by the mormon church, further explains how we are record keepers of our lives. The origin of the hill comora wildly racial statements in mormon writings. Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the book of mormonthe doctrine. Bible references that support mormon doctrines and beliefs. Notes joseph smith, history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 7 volumes, edited by brigham h. Smith locates a publisher for the book of mormon in palmyra and typesetting begins.
The book of mormon is not supported by any linguistic evidence. Why thousands of errors in the original 1830 the book of mormon. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. See settlement of the americas and genetic history of indigenous peoples of the americas. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Through the years, mormon settlers built up several more colonies in. 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.
In this edition of kjv, there are italicized words. Contradictions in the book of mormon with the bible. Verse by verse commentary verse by verse commentary. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. Jan 19, 2012 does the book of mormon contain contradictions andor information which contradicts the biblical narrative. May 20, 2017 life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. Another testament of jesus christ, which is an english translation from the golden plates that was first published in 1830. The book of mormon begins about 600 bc with a small group who fled jerusalem, landed in america, and quickly split into two antagonistic nations, the nephites and the lamanites. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. Furthermore, official lds church commentary on the book of mormon says that at least some ancestors of native americans came from. As coauthor robert millet explains, though the story of the book of mormon, the narrative, is true and inspiring, the power of the book of mormon lies in its doctrine and in its precepts. Criticism of mormonismbooksone nation under godsabsurd. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension. Despite what your pastor told you, mormons do believe in the bible and our beliefs are in there, when you look at other verses besides john 3. Book of mormon doctrinal mastery quizzes and study sheets this printable set of book of mormon doctrinal mastery quizzes and study sheets are one of our most requested items. Larson, the mormon reformation, utah historical quarterly 261 january 1958. Now is the perfect time to look for greater insights into the book of mormon and have an awesome tool to store all your insights for instant retrieval later. This suggests that most of us could benefit by some. As coauthor robert millet explains, though the story of the book of mormon, the narrative, is true and. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents. Contradictions in lds scriptures utah lighthouse ministry. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of. Dingers book begins with a foreword by stan larson that provides some historical background to larsons own earlier work on the book of mormon text, plus a list of significant textual changes that come, for the most part, from the current book of mormon critical text project. The book of mormon drills the point home that the fall of mankind was an essential part of gods plan. The book of mormon relates the religious history of the nephite nation for a thousand years until widespread apostasy about 400 ad. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading.
Leonard, a history of davis county, utah centennial county history series. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. Does the book of mormon contain contradictions andor information which contradicts the biblical narrative. Great for mission prep, classroom, and for your teens, these are designed to help you approach the doctrinal mastery topics and passages from several angles and help you feel confident in applying them to life situations. Despite deseret book s claim that the decision was based on declining sales, some observers opined that the move was because of the book s uncompromising presentation of controversial mormon ideas from which the church is attempting to distance itself.