The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Apr 22, 2016 the book of mormon is an important canon of scripture for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Best mormon history books this list is for nonfiction works of objective history that examine all aspects of mormonism and mormon history. Mar 17, 2004 mormonism was founded by joseph smith in the mid19th century northeast united states. The book of mormon strengthens my belief in the bible. The lds church has distinct beliefs, an interesting history, and its influence is increasing in america and elsewhere in the world. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. I would like to share with you ten littleknown facts about the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains 337 proper names and 21 gentilics or analogous forms based on proper names. When joseph smith finished dictating the text of the book of mormon to oliver cowdery, he instructed cowdery to make a second copy. While this was a late recollection on cannons part, anderson justifies using it by stating that cannon had a remarkable intellect and a.
Included in this count are names that normally would not be called proper, such as nonenglish names of plants, animals, etc. Jul 11, 2011 richard anderson investigating the book of mormon witnesses, 1981 admits the third handnature of this account, but still uses it as evidence, attributing its most accurate telling to george q. This is a list of facts that have absolutely no bearing on anyones eternal salvation. Mormonism has entered the mainstream consciousness. Did you know these fun facts and interesting bits of information. This task involves defending those land promises from those who dabb. The book of mormon fun facts page 2 latter day saints. Louis for eight performances at the peabody opera house. There are verses in the very first chapter that refer to jesus christ as the savior of the world. Learn the history of polygamy within the mormon faith. According to the book of mormon, jesus christ appeared and preached to the nephites in the americas after his crucifixion. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts cnn.
Using published historical and archaeological evidence, he notes many similarities between ancient middle eastern peoples, native americans, and the people in the book of mormon. Book of mormon history provides easy access to current research for personal study. When god teaches an important principle, he sends another source to confirm it. Nov 30, 20 these facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Gods favourite musical the book of mormon official website. The book of mormon fun facts page 2 latter day saints funtrivia. The book of mormon purports to give an account of two civilizations formed by families who migrated to the americas.
They multiplied and eventually split into two groups. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. Nov 16, 2012 10 things to know about book of mormon. It is also the source of the common nickname for the church and its followers, mormons. The key to knowing whether the book of mormon is a true record of the saviors dealings with an ancient people is to read the book with an open mind and follow the steps outlined by the book of mormon prophet moroni near the end of the book which reads. In march, 2010, the 100 millionth copy of the book of mormon was printed. One group, the lamanites, forgot their beliefs, became heathens, and were the. The book is divided into smaller books that read as narratives. The book of mormon and the bible are witnesses of each other. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. Here is the link for the file if you are not able to use youtube in the classroom. The book of mormon contains the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ. The title page states that the purpose of the book of mormon is to show unto the remnant of the house of israel what great things the lord hath done for their.
Here is a sample of the truths you can learn during your study of the book of mormon at seminary, at home, and at church. Jul 25, 2019 book of mormon th e musical is coming to eccles theater in salt lake city from august 25. Also, the bible forbids another gospel of christ, yet the mormons claim the book of mormon is an additional gospel of jesus christ galations 1. This awardwinning show about missionaries from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints called to africa is coming to salt lake city for the third time, back by popular demand. However, they are still fun to spout off at parties, and it makes you appear smarter than you really are. The book of mormon is believed to be the result of joseph smiths communion with the divine. Jun 22, 2017 the word of wisdom is referred to by lds members as the lords law of health in which specific food and drink are either encouraged or prohibited. Here are 10 things you need to know before you see the show from songs and. The mormon religion was officially founded in 1830 when the book of mormon was published. In 1823, the angel moroni allegedly visited mormon prophet joseph smith and divulged the location of some golden. David gregory, phd, offers compelling evidence for many of the claims found in the book of mormon. While mormons embrace many christian beliefs, they have their own.
The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted. Nevertheless, the power of this book is not based only in its magnificent history but on its powerful, unparalleled message that has changed countless lives. Learn more about the incredible historicity of the book of mormon through our podcast, articles, and videos. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept.
Sidney rigdons confession to his son about the book of mormon. The book of mormon also tells the reader that after jesus resurrection, he visited america, and other lands to talk to gods children. Sidney rigdons final confession about joseph smith and the origin of the book of mormon. Top 10 facts the mormon church doesnt want its members to. The following was originally published on lds living in august 2015. Over time, much of that manuscript was destroyed by water or mold. Facts on the book of mormon witnesses part 2 mormons in. Prayerfully studying the truths in the book of mormon can help you acquire the spiritual knowledge you need to guide your life and to answer questions that you or others may have. The text gives an account of ancient prophets who lived in the americas. 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. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. Ten littleknown facts about the book of mormon meridian. Book of mormon, work accepted as holy scripture, in addition to the bible. If you want to know what god knows, live the commandments of jesus christ, and read the book of mormon, another witness of jesus christ, and pray to an all wise and righteous god, and find out the truth for yourself.
Test your knowledge on this entertainment quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Book of mormon facts in 1823, the angel moroni allegedly visited mormon prophet joseph smith and divulged the location of some golden plates containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Trivial mormon trivia geewhiz facts about the lds church. Long before the europeans arrived in the americas, the book suggests, there was a.
According to smiths account and the books narrative, the book of mormon was originally written in otherwise unknown characte. One group of families came from jerusalem in 600 bc and afterward separated into two nations, known as the nephites and the lamanites. And by the power of the holy ghost ye may know the truth of all things. Smith is a false prophet, therefore his book of mormon, based on what the bible says, must be false. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. But the book of mormon means so much more to latterday saints.
If readers of the book of mormon held to only what the book of mormon says, they wouldnt be mormon. We begin in the mid 1830s and take the viewer through to today, discuss doctrinal changes and opinions about polygamy throughout this time. 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 states that god cursed people of colour. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Peterson, mounting evidence for the book of mormon, ensign, january 2000. And now as i said concerning faith faith is not to have a. The main events described within the book of mormon take place between 600bc to 421ad, although parts go right back to the tower of babel, some 2,000 years ago. The historical facts and the special witnesses of the book of mormon testify that its coming forth was indeed miraculous. I will go and do the things which the lord hath commanded, for i know the lord giveth no commandment unto the children of men save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them. The process of editing the book of mormon continues to this day, with the latest changes occuring in 1981. Over the past twentyfive years i have tracked down almost a thousand copies of the book of mormon that were printed between 18301920. The book of mormon manuscripts have their own interesting history.
Page 2 this category is for questions and answers related to the book of mormon, as asked by users of. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. The book of mormon is an important canon of scripture for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. We can gain a testimony of the book of mormon as we read, ponder, and pray. The book of mormon is a book that latter day saints believe is the word of god along with the bible the original english version of the book of mormon was published in march 1830 by a man named joseph smith, jr. The book of mormon presents no doctrines that are uniquely mormon, and explicitly says that there should be no more doctrines than given in the book 3 nephi 11. Broadway blockbuster the book of mormon returns to st. In 1823, the angel moroni allegedly visited mormon prophet joseph smith and divulged the location of some golden plates containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Nov 12, 20 the book of mormon is believed to be the result of joseph smiths communion with the divine. It relates the history of a group of hebrews who migrated from jerusalem to america about 600 bce, led by a prophet, lehi. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism.
This is not a list for theological texts, such as the book of mormon. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints do not drink tea, coffee, alcohol, or smoke tobacco, or take illegal drugs. The book of mormon, the hit musical by matt stone and trey parker, creators of south park and bobby lopez avenue q, frozen. These plates abridged by moroni and his father, mormon, 1400 years earlier were written in reformed egyptian hieroglyphics. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new york. The original book of mormon manuscript was kept by joseph smith until it was deposited in the cornerstone of the nauvoo house in 1841. Book of mormon geography is to serve one purpose, and that is to identify land promises and hold her inhabitants accountable to them ether 2. Rigdon, sidneys son, asks his dad if he wrote the book of mormon. Faith is hope for things that are true but not seen. The mormon religion was officially founded in 1830 when the book of. Mar 31, 2011 god knows the book of mormon, another witness of jesus christ, is true.
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