What role should scholarship play in studying the book of. This was a laughable thought during joseph smiths time. For example, evidence to support the claim by mormons that native americans are descendants of. Atop it a fence of timbers was planted and bound together with vines. The history accounts for three migrations of people from the middle east. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. Nothing can take the place of a spiritual witness that the book of mormon is true.
The power of the book of mormon is a great lesson to strengthen and share testimonies. The book of mormon is a religious and chronological history of a fallen people who lived in the americas from 600 b. T he book of mormon is a wholly american scripture. Available in stores and online at deseret book, seagull book, and the byu store this new book is a compilation of reedited and updated knowhys written by john w. The resulting translation was published in 1830 as the book of mormon. Some linguistic evidences for the book of mormon latter. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth because it centers upon the truth see john 14. Oct 07, 2017 the resulting translation was published in 1830 as the book of mormon. The book of mormon prophesiesof its role as a companion witness with the bible. The little book of book of mormon evidences deseret book.
Along with my own insights ive provided evidence from archaeologists, historians, gospel scholars, and others who have made such study the. While mormon scholars admit valid challenges to mormonism from archaeology and the book of abraham, they say the evidences of mormonisms truthfulness is the book of mormon itself, gods confirmation in your spirit, and the number of changed lives. The 1st rule of book of mormon evidence there is no. As a result, if the book of mormon can be proved to be manmade, then the church is manmade. Fun new video about evidences and the book of mormon check out this fun new video about archaeological, textual, and literary evidences for the book of mormon. When the book of mormon was first published in 1830, it boldly declared on its title page that its purpose was the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations. What role should scholarship play in studying the book of mormon.
Preearth life similar to mormon teachings, mesoamericans believed gods existed before the world was created. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship has published several books that throw light on the ancient origins of the book of mormon. When the book of mormon was first published in 1830, it boldly declared on its title page that its purpose was the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the. The book of first nephi, the first book in the volume, describes the actions of lehi and his family in leaving jerusalem before its destruction, following the counsel of the lord, and wandering through the wilderness for several years before embarking on a transoceanic voyage to somewhere in or near central america. On the other hand, if its origin is godgiven, then joseph smith was a prophet, and if he was a prophet, then the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is true. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church. No one believed that ancient civilizations used metal plates as a mode of record keeping. Jake answers that question with what he calls the great eight. Delores kahkonen voices from the past leading the way. Archaeological evidence and the book of mormon fairmormon. The mayan gods gathered under the tree of life to hold a council all the gods had taken part in the creation of the earth.
Together, the testimony of both the three and the eight witnesses are difficult to explain away. Evidences include wordprints, witnesses, chiasmus, hebraisms, and other discoveries by modern scholars that can strengthen ones testimony of the book of mormon. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. Packer, the mantle is far, far greater than the intellect, byu. The knowhy is a daily feature produced by book of mormon central.
A short history, journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 21, no. Once we have a foundational testimony of the book of mormon, then. Some examples of chiasmus in the book of mormon work better in hebrew than in english, which is an important and remarkable clue to the original language of the book of mormon. Jan 10, 2008 the greatest nonspiritual evidences for the book of mormon rest in the text itself, what i call internal textual evidences. Sep 22, 2017 book of mormon centrals new book, knowing why. Welch, the power of evidence in the nurturing of faith, in echoes and evidences of the book of mormon, ed. Book of mormon central evidences of the book of mormon. The book of mormon was translated from golden plates. The best way to judge the book of mormon may be to read it for yourself, comparing it to the bible and gauging the spirit that piggybacks on its words. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. The performance of rulership in mesoamerican izapan style art. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. The first argument against the book of mormon that elder callister listed was.
The book of mormon begins in a wellknown location, jerusalem, in 600 b. An interesting analysis of some of the physical evidences which show that joseph smith translated the book of mormon by revelation through the power of god. George regional conference, book of mormon evidence series. The effect of the book of mormon on your character, power, and courage to be a witness for god is certain. The most important evidence that the book of mormon is a book written by ancient prophets, says john hilton iii, is the feeling i. The book of mormon claims to be an ancient record that spans a history of years, written by semitic peoples who migrated to somewhere on.
Bruce schaalje, stylometric analyses of the book of mormon. The book of mormon mentions cities, trade, warfare, towers, and the use of armorall of which did exist in the ancient americasyet their existence has not convinced critics that the book of mormon is an authentic ancient text. Contrary to the claims of our critics, there are impressive findings that make it difficult to explain away the book of mormon as a nineteenthcentury fraud from joseph smith. David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon. There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. Mckay, preach the word, improvement era, 62 december 1959, p. In this presentation, recorded at the april 2014 book of mormon evidence conference held in orem, ut, jake hilton answers one of the most common questions people ask mormon evidence.
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. Internal evidences of the truth of the book of mormon book. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon by donald w. Serious study of the book of mormon is more important than ever. The power of book of mormon evidence documentarytube. Nov 01, 2016 as a result, if the book of mormon can be proved to be manmade, then the church is manmade.
Our central goal is to help latterday saints better come to know the book of mormon as another testament and. It is the witness of all witnesses the evidence of all evidences. The book of mormon gets the literary treatment religion. Aug 03, 2005 converted by a stolen book of mormon one of my favorite stories about the converting power of the book of mormon is printed in a talk by president james e. Burton howard of the seventy acquaints us with a strong testimony of the converting power of the book of mormon. Upstate new york dialect, king james english, or hebrew. I remember when i first gained a simple testimony of the book of mormon. The power of the holy ghost must ever be the chief source of evidence for the book of mormon. It was written by prophets anciently, preserved, and translated in our era by the power of god as a tool to bring souls to christ. The power of evidence in the nurturing of faith book of. The book of mormon contains accounts by several different people over a thousand years, harmonized and abridged into a whole narrative by a father and son, mormon and moroni, who lived around 400 ad.
The little book of book of mormon evidences by john hilton iii. Based on these physical evidences, the book of mormon could not have been the work of a young man with limited knowledge, such as. In his officially mormonblessed book, skousen warned readers to be on the alert against a worldwide marxist revolution dedicated to. Each knowhy is designed to enhance understanding and testimony of the book of mormon by providing some brief historical, cultural, linguistic, literary, legal, and prophetic information that is interesting, useful, and insightful. The book of mormon describes a ditch being dug around the protected area. Prayerful study of the book of mormon will build faith in god the father, in his beloved son, and in his gospel. See book of mormon central archive, online at archive. The challenge of the book of mormon religious studies center. However, additional evidences of the divinity of this book also exist. Welch, echoes and evidences of the book of mormon p. Much evidence exists to support the claims made by the book of mormon native american evidences of book of mormon contents. Jan 23, 2016 the book of mormon describes a ditch being dug around the protected area. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of.
My family wasnt really active in the church at the time but my grandma had asked me if i had read the book of mormon. Evidences of the book of mormon our homestead life. New evidences of christ in ancient america stratford books, inc. Bloom actually found the book of mormon to be tedious and admitted. Native american writings are potentially strong evidence that the occurrences described in the book of mormon actually happened.
Internal evidences of the truth of the book of mormon. Contrary to the claims of our critics, there are impressive findings that make it difficult to explain away the book of mormon as a nineteenthcentury. In this inspiring and informative presentation, dr. The book of mormon teaches that the redemption of christ was planned before the world began, and the mayans likewise believed in gods who. Peterson, a noted scholar and lecturer, provides an intriguing look at the evidences that support the book of mormon as an ancient.
However, i found john hiltons 90page book jampacked with convincing evidence that the book of mormon is no ordinary book. Admittedly, evidence surrounding the book of mormon is not our greatest strength, while the bible itself contains hundreds of verifiable events. When talking to mormons, expect to hear them say, i know the book. Those skeptical of joseph smiths claims sometimes insist that his account of the coming forth of the book is simply too. Based on these physical evidences, the book of mormon could not have been the work of a young man with limited knowledge, such as joseph smith was. The greatest nonspiritual evidences for the book of mormon rest in the text itself, what i call internal textual evidences. In echoes and evidences of the book of mormon, edited by donald w. That very arrangement is now well documented archaeologically an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, provo, utah.
Available in stores and online at deseret book, seagull book, and the byu store. This will be one of the most powerful presentations you may ever see on evidences of the book of mormon as well as how to save a nation from destruction the power of the promised land covenant. The power of evidence in the nurturing of faith from echoes and evidences of the book of mormon by john welch pp. Echoes and evidences of the book of mormon takes inventory of some of the most fascinating ancient elements of the book of mormon.
Hebraisms and other ancient peculiarities in the book of mormon. 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. See richard lloyd anderson, investigating the book of mormon witnesses salt lake city. In these turbulent last days, casual scripture reading is simply not enough protection against the onslaught of the adversary. One of my favorite stories about the converting power of the book of mormon is printed in a talk by president james e. For many years now, latterday saint scholars have called attention to significant parallels in the book of mormon with the ancient world that in many cases were unknowable in the world of joseph smith. The evidence for the book of mormons truth and validity lies within the covers of the book itself. Evidence of the truthfulness of the book of mormon lds.
In 1933 103 years after the book of mormon first edition a german archaeologist found metal plates made of gold and silver dating back to. The book of mormon claims to be an ancient record that spans a history of years, written by semitic peoples who migrated to somewhere on the american continent c. Book of mormon central, is it possible that a single author wrote the book of mormon. Parry, peterson, and welch, echoes and evidences of the book of mormon, p. Ten things to know before you go new era, july 2005. Anderson, personal writings of the book of mormon witnesses, in book of mormon authorship revisited. The doctrine and the valiant examples in that book will lift, guide, and embolden you. Sister celia cruz ayala of the puerto rico san juan mission decided to. It is hoped that this short survey of external evidences for the book of mormons authenticity will lead the reader to a great exploration by following the references in the footnotes. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1988, 120. The use of harold blooms description of joseph smith as a religious genius in this video may mislead viewers into thinking bloom was referring directly to the book of mormon. It is the sacred text for the 15 millionstrong church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
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