The chapters on the book of mormon, book of moses, and book of. 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. More specifically, it is a collection of books the word bible literally means the books written by prophets over centuries. Lehi, the first prophet of book of mormon, was a descendant of the tribe of joseph. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. This documentary places both volumes to archaeological, historical, and textual scrutiny in order to. In 2005, living hope ministries produced the video bible vs the book of mormon in an attempt to disprove 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. Believe it or not the archaeological achilles heel of the book of mormon is not the multiple cities it discusses that have never been found, but rather the one city it mentions that is actually real. The stick of joseph referred to is the book of mormon.
Book of mormon christ is completely accepted in bible he is rejected. The case for the documentary hypothesis, historical criticism, and. 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. It is very likely that the king james bible may have been used as a model for the translation of the book of mormon, but the authorship of the book is attributed to the man mormon, who is reported to have compiled the book around 400 a. The book of mormon may be just the thing, that is, if it in turn can withstand the fierce assault of the documentary hypothesis on its own integrity, for the book of mormon relies heavily on the bible in ways that allow documentary hypothesis advocates to also challenge the historicity of the book of mormon. Evangelical apologist joel kramer examines the bible and book of mormon. It is written in english very similar to the early modern english linguistic style of the king james version of the bible, and has since been fully or partially translated into 111. David bokovoy holds a phd in hebrew bible and ancient near east.
The other day, melissa noted in an article how the church said the book of mormon was meant for people living now. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life. The smithsonian has published a statement that the bible has been used as. When the bible and the book of mormon are tested for authenticity, which one will. But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other.
Multitude feels wounds in book of mormon 3 nephi 11. To say that the book of mormon contains the truth is like saying that you found a diamond ring in a trash can. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. Jerusalem is the only city that is found in both the bible and the book of mormon and is one of the most excavated cities in the world. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. This is a hotbed of mormonism so their documentary takes care to speak with tact. They will put biblical prophets and mormon prophets to the test in order to find.
The smithsonian has published a statement that the bible has been used as an. All, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009. A friend who blogs over at watchmans bagpipes sent me a video. 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. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of god. This documentary places both volumes to archaeological, historical, and. The book of mormon has a much greater consistency of style than does the bible, which is much more clearly the work of many authors over a period of centuries. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720.
This is actually a video rebuttal to an antimormon video called the bible vs. In fact, a bible believer would expect there to be contradictions between the two, since the bible never gives any legitimacy to the book of mormon, but actually condemns it cf. Joseph smith september 11, 2018 september 10, 2018 michelle lesley in this unique documentary, produced entirely in israel, a christian and a mormon sit down to dialogue about one of the most important questions of faith. The bible and the book of mormon both claim to be ancient, historical texts, and godbreathed scripture. Latterday saints also believe the bible to be the word of god. The book of mormon is sometimes called a companion volume to the bible. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Listen in on their fascinating high stakes discussion and follow along as they travel. When the bible and the book of mormon are tested for authenticity, which one will pass the test. A deep analysis putting the book of mormon to test against the bible, in this documentary both books are examined, geography, archaeology, history and geology are some of the points scrutinized. Book of mormon prophecies of christ specific bible prophecies veiled actually nonexistent unless scripture misquoted or prophecies stretched to have two meanings. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient.
It mostly consists of evidences of the book of mormon. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. A marvelous work and a wonder january 19, 2016 by trevor holyoak available from the fairmormon bookstore at 15% off this book contains the papers from the 44th annual brigham young university sidney b. The lds edition of the bible is a version of the bible published by the church of jesus christ. The stick of judah is obviously the bible, since the jews are through the tribe of judah. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. Mar 06, 2012 the heavy use of the bible in the book of mormon raises some difficult questions about the authenticity of the book of mormon as a translation of ancient historical documents. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after.
Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. 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. The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs. This documentary places both volumes to archaeological, historical, and textual scrutiny in order to determine which can legitimately be called authentic historical texts. Is the book of mormon a direct revelation from god. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. For example, in 3 nephi 1214, the book of mormon presents jesus preaching the sermon on the mount, no more than about a year after his resurrection, nearly verbatim as.
Jan 24, 2017 from living hope ministries the bible has proven scientifically true historically, geographically and archaeologically. However, additional evidences of the divinity of this book also exist. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. I also sent a copy to byu university, to farms, the mormons branch that is in charge of protecting mormon beliefs, asking how i could refute this dvd. Because of its gross misrepresentations and double standards, fairmormon decided to also produce a video. Bible not meant for today, but the book of mormon is. The lds edition of the bible is a version of the bible published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church in english, spanish and portuguese. The book of mormon teaches that god has flesh and bones and that he has a wife with whom they produce spirit offspring in heaven that will inhabit human bodies on earth. The text of the lds churchs englishlanguage bible is the authorized king james version. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Do joseph smith and book of mormon prophets pass the biblical test of a prophet. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation.
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. Oct 10, 2015 the book of mormon may be just the thing, that is, if it in turn can withstand the fierce assault of the documentary hypothesis on its own integrity, for the book of mormon relies heavily on the bible in ways that allow documentary hypothesis advocates to also challenge the historicity of the book of mormon. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. 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. The heavy use of the bible in the book of mormon raises some difficult questions about the authenticity of the book of mormon as a translation of ancient historical documents. Article of faith 2 we believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for adam. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient. This is a response to the antimormon video bible vs the book of. Crossreferencing footnotes to the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and.
The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. The book of mormon claimes to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Price are included, as is an ldsoriented 600page topical index and the churchs bible dictionary. He does this for free to those only in the united states. Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs the book of mormon. Part of his ministry includes sending out books or dvds to others who are interested in them.
Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. In the bible, only marks gospel has sentences frequently begin with and, whereas sentences frequently begin with and in any book within the book of mormon. I purchased over 50 copies of this dvd and sent them to mormon temples in the united states and abroad. The dna truth that the mormon belief that they are related to the american indians is false.
Today the bible and book of mormon are companion books in the hands and before the eyes of people today. These claims have historically been taken on faith. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. The book of mormon is divided into smaller books, titled after the individuals named as primary authors and, in most versions, divided into chapters and verses. Great christian documentaries top rated documentaries on.
The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 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. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
Exlatter day saint families on youtube shine a little more light on the theological and practical inconsistencies of the historical and current leaders and prophets, but this documentary really just gives a black and white comparison of the two books. In this inspiring and informative presentation, dr. He introduces the documentary hypothesis and the sources in the. Nov 21, 2012 a deep analysis putting the book of mormon to test against the bible, in this documentary both books are examined, geography, archaeology, history and geology are some of the points scrutinized. Dills, a former student at north carolina state university. Posted in bible vs book of mormon, tagged bible untrustworthy, false apostle gary stevensen, false apostle orson hyde, false prophet joseph smith on 11112016 1 comment. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. In this unique documentary, produced entirely in israel, a christian and a mormon sit down to dialogue about one of the most important questions of faith. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the. 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. From living hope ministries the bible has proven scientifically true historically, geographically and archaeologically. 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. Nothing can take the place of a spiritual witness that the book of mormon is true.
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