The book of mormon was dictated by joseph smith to several scribes over a period of months, resulting in three manuscripts. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. A friend of mine said once, if joseph wrote the book of mormon on his own, he must have been a very smart man. As early as 1823, joseph smith was made aware that his mission would include preparing the world for the second coming of jesus christ. This script is taken from portions of joseph smiths own testimony, found at the beginning of the book of mormon. Original broadway production 2011 the book of mormon. The book of mormon by joseph smith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Later, joseph smith translated the book of mormon into. Music, lyrics and book by trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez. Joseph smith, american prophet and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. I know that thomas s monson is a prophet of god, and the church is true. How the book of mormon influenced joseph smith and the early restoration by asking if the demonstrable lack of frequent public reference to the book of mormon in joseph smiths work is adequate evidence that the book had no influence on him. Bushman, gouverneur morris professor of history emeritus at columbia university. The book reveals gods covenant, the fulness of his word. Do you know of any joseph smith documents that we might not have heard. Oct 14, 2019 conversely, joseph was very clear about where he knew the book of mormon to have occurred. In the wentworth letter which joseph stated was received by revelation joseph wrote i was also informed concerning the aboriginal inhabitants of this country, and shown who they were, and from whence they came. Joseph smith and the beginning of book of mormon archaeology did the prophet joseph smith in 1842 locate book of mormon lands in middle america. In addition to organizing the church, the joseph smith translated the book of mormon, restored gods true priesthood to the earth, oversaw the.
It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas. This has caused some to wonder if the prophet gave. Dan vogel is one of joseph smiths bestinformed criticsrichard l. Messenger of the restoration joseph smith translates the gold plates another testament of jesus christ. Mormon origins is created to make available historical information andor documents relating to the beginnings of mormonism in america. The testimony of joseph smith about the book of mormon youtube. The teachings of the book of mormon regarding the second coming would have been foundational. The joseph smith foundation embeds videos from youtube and vimeo. The mormon religion is based upon the story and religious teachings of joseph smith. Garth norman posted by permission of ancient america foundation and the author. The language in the sections of the book of mormon that correspond to parts of the bible is quite regularly selected by joseph smith, rather than obtained through independent translation. And he has other sheep, that he wants to join to that flock. Jesus christ and serves as a companion scripture to the holy bible. Like behold, you have my gospel before you, and my rock, and my salvation.
More on joseph smiths plagiarism in the book of mormon. Some of the very first words of warning regarding the second coming of the lord in this last dispensation came by way of josephs translation of the book of mormon. But when stan and his dad become intrigued with the harrisons overwhelming happiness and the story of joseph smith, the marsh family decides to convert to mormonism. All about mormons full episode season 07 ep 12 south. Why did the book of mormon originally say that joseph.
How could joseph smith possibly have written the book of. Most all of the current text of the book of mormon was dictated to a scribe over a period of somewhere between a total of 60 and 90 days, interspersed with other daily activities that sometimes would take joseph smith and oliver cowdery away from. Joseph smith stated that the book of mormon was the keystone of our religion, to which the former lds prophet ezra taft benson added, just as the. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. I dont think its so impressive that it only could have happened by supernatural means.
It was written in an ancient language on gold plates by prophets in ancient america. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present with millions of global adherents. Original broadway cast recording joseph smith american moses performed by nikki m james and the company. False prophecies of lds mormon prophet joseph smith by bibleortraditions. Concerning this record, the prophet joseph smith, who translated it by the gift and power of god, said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book see the introduction at the. The book was written by ancient prophets through the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Seven years later, in 1830, this scriptural canon of the latterday saints was published for the world. Over the next fifteen years, smith s latterday saints would travel. Certain groups who entertain a north american setting for the book of mormon claim that joseph knew where book of mormon events took place. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith stated, and the keystone of our religion. Of course, it would be easy for joseph smith to include these things in the book of mormon, if in fact it was first written in his own day, rather than many centuries earlier as he claimed it had been. Joseph smith foundation is an organization focused on supporting and contributing to projects founded in the words of jesus christ.
Im an awardwinning author who has been publishing in this field for more than thirty years. The book of mormon is a translation of golden tablets given to joseph smith who wrote of their account of a plan for salvation and what men must do to gain peace in this life and eternal redemption in the life to come. But to come to this conclusion, they only share the. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. Obviously you feel the book of mormon would have been easy to write because it is a bad copy of the bible. I would like to just take this space here to say that i do not want this video to be viewed as intentionally offensive. Who really wrote the book of mormon part 1 by plywoodcastle. Messenger of the restoration joseph smith translates the gold plates another testament of.
This annual pageant has reinforced the common assumption that moroni buried the plates of mormon in the same hill where his father had buried the other plates, thus equating this new york hill with the book of mormon cumorah. Smith provides much new information in his thoughtful book schooling the prophet. 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. The book of mormon by joseph smith, paperback barnes. Learn more about the life, writings, and legacy of joseph smith. Joseph smith and book of mormon geographyexactly what joseph smith believed at different times in his life concerning book of mormon geography in general is also indeterminable. Joseph smith, mormon prophetinstructed by heavenly. Ziontube is a collection of the bestknown videos from youtube and vimeo, organized by category and made searchable from one site. Joseph smith knew book of mormon geography book of. Joseph smith president in his notes of a council meeting with the twelve in nauvoo on 28 november 1841, joseph wrote. The book of mormon is true, just what it purports to be, and for this testimony i expect to give an account in the day of judgment.
However, joseph smith claimed, if jesus christ was the son of god, and john discovered that god the father of christ had a father, you may suppose that he had a father also teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The 1830 edition of the book of mormon named joseph smith as the author and proprietor of the book. The coming forth of the book of mormon, foretold by ancient prophets, began with an angelic visitation in 1823 to 17yearold joseph smith. Smith was the founding prophet and first president of the church. Over the next fifteen years, smiths latterday saints would travel. Again the book of mormon contradicts the bible, because it has many aspects of salvation being practiced long before they were truly in effect. Complete summary of joseph smith, translators the book of mormon. Entitled americas witness for christ, it depicts important events from book of mormon history. Ex mormon president on the racism in the mormon church.
If a video is broken or does not play, please report it and we will fix it immediately. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. Jun 26, 2012 a friend of mine said once, if joseph wrote the book of mormon on his own, he must have been a very smart man. Interested in serious discussion of joseph smith and early mormon history. Members of the church call him a prophet because, according to the traditional role of prophets recorded in the old and new testaments in the bible, he relied on revelation from god for teaching the people, and not on his own wisdom or learning. Like 26 yea, wo be unto him that hearkeneth unto the precepts of men, and.
Do you know of any joseph smith documents that we might not have heard about. Dec 31, 2019 this script is taken from portions of joseph smith s own testimony, found at the beginning of the book of mormon. Joseph smith 18051844 american experience official. The book of mormon has jesus quoting this passage, not as a passage in john but clearly for the reader or listener who knows john to say nothing of what sheep would mean to ancient central americans. Joseph smith stated that the book of mormon was the keystone of our religion, to which the former lds. Forced migrations american experience official site. Your resource to request a copy of the book of mormon, share your witness, and read the testimonies of others. When a super nice mormon family moves to south park, naturally the boys first instinct is to kick the new kids ass. Soon after publishing the book of mormon in 1830, joseph smith left his home in palmyra, new york with several dozen followers. Feb 19, 2020 joseph smith, american prophet and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Joseph smith was the first prophet and president of the church of jesus. Smith published the book of mormon in 1830 and shortly thereafter organized a small church of his first followers. Joseph smith as author of the book of mormon joseph smith was an uneducated boy, and yet he produced the book of mormon in a few short months. The 1830 edition of the book of mormon named joseph smith as the author and proprietor of the. How could joseph smith possibly have written the book of mormon so fast. The story of the book of mormon printers manuscript. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present. That truth has been restored, that joseph smith was called to be. Ex mormon president on the racism in the mormon church by newmormonpresident. The teachings of the book of mormon regarding the second coming would have been.
The book of mormon joseph smith american moses lyrics. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible, used by latter day saints. The 116 lost pages contained the first portion of the book of lehi. May 26, 2017 as early as 1823, joseph smith was made aware that his mission would include preparing the world for the second coming of jesus christ. Those who taught him included the ancient apostles peter, james, and john, as well as moroni, a prophet who lived in book of mormon times. But you have to ask yourself, could joseph smith have only pulled this off by supernatural means.
So my challenge to you is, if it is so easy, write one just like it that meets the above criteria. The book of mormon youtube challenge home facebook. The book of mormon uses the passage as self reference. Laurie mafflykipp, phd, is the archer alexander distinguished professor at the. Regarded by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as holy scripture detailing gods revelation to joseph smith. The church historians press is an imprint of the church history department of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. We know the book of mormon is true because it tells us so. Therefore, he must have had divine aid, as he claims. Joseph smith sees a vision of god and jesus christ.
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