Watch the first video in the book of mormon series church news. It is a simplified reading program, a useful summary, a doctrinal analysis and an indepth topical guide to the book of mormon. Doctrinal details aside it testifies of the divinity of christ, of the atonement, of the gospel of repentance and redemption, etc. The church knocks it out of the park with latest video about the book of mormon.
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The new book of mormon videos will be similar to the life of jesus christ bible videos that were completed in 2016. The best source for the book of mormon videos, tickets, and the book of mormon information. Three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of god, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered. Apr 26, 2010 born 18 may 1783 in easttown, saratoga county, new york. Second witness references the subtitle of the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. The most significant witnesses are the three witnesses and the eight witnesses, all of whom allowed their names to be used on two separate statements included with the book of mormon. Contents of the book of mormon an introduction to the book of. The book of mormon is the keystone in our witness of jesus christ. This site provides a chapter by chapter analysis of true gospel principles explained through blog posts, vocabulary tips, questions, and fun activities, enjoy.
Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and. Josephs translation of the book of mormons ancient title page, a modern. The book of mormon relates the religious history of the nephite nation for a thousand years until widespread apostasy about 400 ad. These pages, which had not been copied, were lost by smiths scribe, martin harris, during the summer of 1828 and are presumed to have been destroyed.
Also, viewers can subscribe here to receive notifications when new videos are published on the book of mormon videos youtube channel the first episodes of the book of mormon videos series and initial trailer were released on sept. For your benefit, every chapter of book of mormon stories is being made into a video. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. As we continued, verse after verse, chapter after chapter bore witness of his reality. Watching book of mormon videos is an easy way for your child to learn the stories of the book of mormon. Spiritual development part 1 part 2 february 89, 2017. These chapters have inspired me, taught me and are perennial favorites. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon.
Book of mormon as scripture mormonism research ministry. Mormon claims answered, origin and history of mormonism chapter 1 mormon claims answered, the book of mormon chapter 4 stolen manuscript. Since its publication in 1830, the book of mormon has been accompanied by the testimony of three witnesses claiming to have seen the an angel with the plates and the testimony of eight witnesses. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. One of three witnesses of book of mormon june 1829. This page links to subpages which discuss various attacks. According to the book, it was written by the ancient prophet nephi. The book of mormon contains two sets of joint statements written by joseph smith for those who claimed to have seen the gold plates. A teaching topic for each chapter in this weeks come, follow me reading, mosiah 1824 lindsey williams as we dive into mosiah 1824 in this weeks come, follow me, here is a topic from each chapter that you can explore in your lesson. Thats where we find lehis family leaving jerusalem, about 600 b. The three witnesses of the book of mormon, part 1 youtube. Its not the movie nor will book of mormon videos give a nod to. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing.
The spiritual text that forms the basis of mormonisma in the last edition edited by its founder, joseph smith, jr. Production for filming which is being done annually and patterned after the book of mormons chronological order of chapters and books. What are the important points from the book of mormon. The witnesses to the book of mormon are blatantly not credible. This is a childrens book, so a child will be the one doing the reading in the book of mormon videos. The book of mormon provided multiple official and unofficial witnesses who corroborated aspects of josephs account. In my book of mormon class, we have been talking about the war chapters, in alma 4356. Bofm witnesses presentation provides a spiritual and temporal witness of the realities of the book of mormon. It took roughly 65 days to translate the book of mormon. More than sixty individuals gave testimony to the sacred roll and book, which was published in 1843. Testimonies of the book of mormon witnesses deseret book. Understanding the baptismal covenant book of mormon video chapter 19. I felt that i got to know the witnesses myself, through the reports of others.
Book of mormon charts charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. The first purpose specifically addresses the descendants of the children. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the position of the church. The first edition of the book of mormon featured two testimonials. The book of mormon, with its deep satirical sensibility, songs that beg to be played on repeat and goodnatured poking of fun at all things sacred, is thus the perfect show for local audiences. Critics have long tried to dismiss or destroy the witnesses witness. Apr 26, 2020 my name is reid moon, owner of moons rare books in provo, utah.
Harmon, made in about 1885, cited in vogel, emd, 2. The second video in the book of mormon series was released. Evaluating the book of mormon witnesses book of mormon central. In my personal experience, and as a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints sometimes mistakenly called the mormon church, i have heard it described as everything from interesting, false, uplifting, or contrary to the bible. Season three filming of book of mormon liveaction series. There are several chapters on the undeniably rocksolid testimonies of the multiple witnesses of the gold plates from which the book of mormon was translated. One of the eight witnesses to the book of mormon was the fifth son of peter whitmer, sen. Demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon 1 life. Chapters in the 1830 edition were longer, in part because the book of mormon was printed in narrative rather than verse formwhat we would expect from a. Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors.
The book of mormon is a great reminder that sometimes you need to take the complex, often depressing developments of todays world, as well as your daily troubles, with a pinch of salt and a good. The differences in the chapter divisions between the first edition of the book of mormon and the 1981 edition are listed in this fourpage chart. Part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4 part 5 march 2731, 2017. Purchase here view inside the book here long 45 minute video of rod meldrum and david hocking speaking about the annotated book of mormon bel. David whitmer, one of the book of mormon s three witnesses, said if you believe my testimony to the book of mormon. At the beginning of the book of mormon, we have the testimony of joseph smith, the testimony of three witnesses, and the testimony of eight witnesses. The shakers, of course, did not believe the book of mormon, but they had a book entitled a holy, sacred and divine roll and book. Book of mormon student manual by the church of jesus christ. The book required creativity a form of remixing to produce, and as with any other creative work, the book of mormon appears to be heavily influenced by its time and place in history. Here again, martin sought to use empirical proof the manuscript itself as evidence that joseph could do what he claimed. Much has been said about the book of mormon since its first publication in the 1800s. The episodes begin with first nephi, chapters 1 through 18.
In my red book is a documentation of david whitmer being present because he wouldnt let the manuscript of the book of mormon go out of his hands when the rlds committee came and was trying to do an edition of the book of mormon corrected by what they thought was the original manuscriptit was the printers. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Assisted financially in publication of book of mormon. This year, they filmed storylines in the book of mormon from the time of king benjamin to the later chapters of alma. The book of mormon is set in north america in the first century. We have at least two chains of accounts telling about her experience of having seen the plates, which she didnt.
This remarkable statement was in fulfillment of prophecy in the book of mormon itself, given by nephi, the son of lehi. The book of mormon conveys a christianity very similar to that of the new testament. I know the book of mormon is the word of god brought to us through joseph smith. The last part of the book is a challenge and listing of ways to prove the book to the individual. How would you defend the book of mormon in a court. The remix hypothesis holds that without certain foundational texts and cultural influences preceding the 1830 publication of the book of mormon, it simply would. A carefully researched, thoughtprovoking book, by dr. We are working on a featurelength documentary on the miracle of the book of mormon that will be available soon at deseret book and. 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. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses by richard. Aug 21, 2014 on my fourth visit to the book of mormon on a recent night, the show still had me at hello, the first word of the first song in this longrunning musical. Soon after josephs arrival at fayette from pennsylvania the summer of 1829, peter became a zealous friend of the prophet and an able assistant in the translation of. Oxford university press, 2003, 4142, emphasis added. A clear understanding of its various parts and how they fit together is essential to understanding the issues pertaining to its historical and religious claims.
Over the past month ive received numerous requests asking when, or if, wed ever talk about our series, demonic names in the book of mormon so here it is. The three and eight witnesses to the book of mormon. A very plausible lost and missing novel by solomon spalding manuscript found, separate and distinct from the oberlin manuscript has not been ruled out by mormon apologists. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. The earliest documented statement of the three witnessesoliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harrisis their statement in the handwriting of oliver cowdery subsequently published in the 1830 edition of the book of mormon. Activity after losing the 116 pages and not being able to translate for a while the translation of the book of mormon started again on april 7, 1829. Book of mormon video series first season debut draws closer.
The book of mormon is the sacred history of the ancient inhab itants of the american continent, and contains the predictions of their prophets, the commandments of the lord to them, and the history and destiny of those ancient peoples. When finished, this book of mormon visual library will include up to 180. Book of mormon, 1840, page 0 the joseph smith papers. The lost 116 pages of the book of mormon the where is cumorah.
The book of mormon is a sacred record that contains the everlasting gospel and bears witness of jesus christ. I buy, sell and appraise free of charge rare mormon books, documents, photographs and artifacts. The author, richard lloyd anderson, gives many historical details about the statements of such critics and the sources and background of their statements. In contemplating this i came up with the idea to do a more in depth kind of kit that focuses on a chapter in the book of mormon, 1 nephi 1. From changing their stories to denying their faith to getting excommunicated and much more, join me in this video as we talk through.
I was transported back to the times of the early church history. The book of mormon testifies of christ and his mission here on the earth. Here are questions readers might have in their studies of the book of mormon this week, accompanied by halls insights that add new meaning to the beloved verses. The front matter of contemporary editions of the book of mormon include the following elements. Feb 19, 2019 former the book of mormon costars cody jamison strand and jacob ben widmar stop by to chat about broadways high school throwback concert at green room 42 and more with paul wontorek.
Mary musselman whitmer, who is one of the witnesses to the plates, the 12th or th witness, shes been called. The book of mormon read aloud one chapter at a time. Naughty and nice erik piepenburg march 24, 2011 ben brantley narrates a look at the new broadway musical from the creators of south park. Explaining away the book of mormon witnesses fairmormon. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. A drama and multimedia event presented by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints july 1012, 2014 at two rivers. It was written for us in our day and will help us specifically if we study it, seeking guidance from its pages. The book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses. I will never read the testimony of the book of mormon witnesses while i read the book of mormon with the same eyes again. Whats going on in the book of mormon isaiah chapters. Witnesses of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. Many critics of the book of mormon witnesses say that the witnesses of the book of mormon denied their written testimonies in statements to different people over the years. As production for season three wraps and postproduction begins, new videos and images from the first and second seasons, covering book of mormon chapters 1 nephi 1 through enos 1, will be released each friday from september 20 to december 27, 2019.
The title page, written by mormon, reveals the books main purposes. The book of mormon is one of the most influentiala as well as controversiala religious documents in american history, and is regarded as sacred scripture by followers around the world, including members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the fourthlargest. Restoration of the priesthood and witnesses of the book of mormon introduction and timeline on may 15, 1829, joseph smith and oliver cowdery went into the woods in harmony, pennsylvania, to ask the lord how they might obtain the blessings of baptism and of the holy spirit oliver cowdery, quoted in teachings of presidents of the church. Dec 05, 2009 book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi.
Three witnesses oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris declared an angel of god appeared to them and showed them the book of mormon plates and they heard the voice of the lord pronounce that joseph smiths translation had been accomplished. Three witnesses the three witnesses are david whitmer, oliver cowdery, and martin harris, who mortgaged his farm to finance the first printing of the book of mormon. Richard lloyd anderson, wherein he presents evidence from original sources on each of the eleven witnesses of the metal plates from which the prophet joseph smith translated the ancient scriptural account known as the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a lengthy and somewhat complex book. The original translation of the title did not include the word second. The american scripture that launched a new world religion new york.
Let us know if youd like to receive your own digital copy of the book of mormon, andor if these messages encourage and assist you spiritually as well. Mormon claims answered, the book of mormon chapter 4 a second witness. This website is not owned by or affiliated with the church of jesus christ of latterday saints sometimes called the mormon or lds church. The world was not left with joseph smiths testimony alone. The story of martin harris desire to take the 116 pages of book of mormon manuscript to convince his family and friends that joseph was a genuine prophet is also well known. The influence and impact of the book of mormon will continue to grow as the kingdom of god is carried to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. 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. Book of mormon lessons with an archive of 50 years of articles, byu studies is an excellent resource to assist you in your study of the book of mormon. The book of mormon on broadway retains its charms the new. Opening with a scene of jerusalem set at about 600 b. Actors playing laman, lemuel, sam and nephi travel back to jerusalem to get the brass plates in the most recent book of mormon video. Gospel principles taught in the book of mormon laid out in an accessible format for the.
Alma and amulek teach about faith in jesus christ, alma 34 giuseppe martinengo. Heres your first look at the new book of mormon videos lds. 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. According to the text it was written by the prophet moroni sometime between 400 and 421. 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. This book is a valuable guide to enjoying and comprehending the ancient american scriptures. Team up with a family member to transcribe 1 nephi chapter. For each lesson, weve listed articles from our journal and charts from charting the book of mormon for you to peruse. The lost 116 pages were the original manuscript pages of what joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, said was the translation of the book of lehi, the first portion of the golden plates revealed to him by an angel in 1827.
Melchizedek was an old testament king who also appears in the book of mormon. Book of mormon lands part 1 part 2 march 3031, 2016. Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses youtube. Lds church debuts first book of mormon video installment. Book of mormon part 1 awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett 186 videos. From the lord god of heaven, to the inhabitants of earth. Elders is the name of exmormon ryan mcilvains justpublished novel, about a mission journey gone terribly wrong.
The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. My top 10 chapters in the book of mormon the gospel home. The book of mormon witnesses are a group of contemporaries of joseph smith who claimed to have seen the golden plates from which smith translated the book of mormon. Book of mormon index of topics mormonism research ministry. Served as scribe to joseph smith during translation of book of mormon.