In the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of gods. The book of mormon brilliantly proves that you can get away with anything in comedy if its smart and truly funny. The book of mormon appears to do this very thing in at least three instances. More contradictions between the book of mormon and. An anachronism is when an authors writing contains something from a future time period which couldnt realistically be in the time period theyve written it. The bible tells us that jesus was born in bethlehem micah 5. The book of mormon is an account of the former inhabitants of this continent that contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. Mormonism and the bible mormon doctrine is composed of four standard works, including the book of mormon, the pearl of great price, doctrine and covenants, and the bible.
The book of mormon was supposedly written before the time of christ. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. Early in the book of mormon, the lehite tribes are numbered at seven, consisting of the nephites, jacobites, josephites, zoramites, lamanites, lemuelites, and ishmaelites. We will not discuss the ongoing changes in major mormon doctrines over the years, the contradictions in their doctrinal books, or the contradictions between their scriptures and the bible. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in america. A book of mistakes, error, and fraud by jon gary williams introduction the mormon church promotes the book of mormon as an inspired writing. Mormon missionaries usually try to get prospective converts investigators to read it as soon as possible, implying that by doing so the investigator. Corrections problems and changes in the text of the book of mormon. Yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or mormons claim that, along with the bible, the book of mormon 1 is a revelation from god. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. 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.
For example, critics of mormonism have shown convincing proof that the book of mormon is a synthesis of earlier works written by other men, of the vivid imaginings of joseph smith, and of plagiarisms from the king james bible. The book of mormon was published in 1830 by joseph smith, founder of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. Mormon leaders insist that there are no contradictions in mormonism. These are major contradictions with what the bible teaches, which shows that the book of mormon is not a revelation from god deut. Below is the link to a great article about contradictions within lds scripture from ex. 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. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. Critics claim that book of mormon references to nephite coins is an anachronism, as coins were not used either in ancient america or israel during lehis day.
Points out the contradictions between the bible and book of mormon as well as errors in translation in the king james version kjv of the bible that were copied into the book of mormon. Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. As one looks to the bible he is struck by many things which testify to its inspiration prophetic accuracy, historical accuracy, scientific accuracy, unity. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a. Jan 31, 20 heres a helpful look at the problems facing mormon claims in light of clear contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. One of my favorite passages is in 3 nephi chapters 1119, where the resurrected lord appears to the people and teaches his gospel. An anachronism is when an authors writing contains something from a future time period which couldnt realistically be in the time period theyve written it into. As noted earlier, the book of mormon contradicts itself on this in ether 3. In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. Smith points out that the 360day year of mesoamerica seems to solve the problem nicely, and argues that what critics saw as a gaffe actually adds to the plausibility of the book of mormon as an. These contradictions are all we need to see the book of mormon isnt from god.
But behold, the spirit hath said this much unto me, saying. Language and the origin of the book of mormon this collection of articles examines the claim that the language and style of the book of mormon were beyond joseph smiths ability, especially in its supposed ancient hebraisms. Are there contradictions between the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants. What the book of mormon tells us about itself paperback june 15, 20. The old testament, new testament and book of mormon is a library of gods dealings with holy prophets that believed in him and wrote their testimonies about him to help others. Scholars today have varying theories about the true authorship of the book of mormon, but most conclude that smith composed the book himself, possibly with. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Aaron this name appears 48 times in the book of mormon, but never in reference to the biblical aaron or the aaronic priesthood.
Jesus himself constantly quoted from the old testament scriptures, and. The book of mormon is a record of the ancient people of the americas that had the gospel of jesus christ just as the ancient israelites that accepted jehovah in the. Book of mormon numerology rational faiths mormon blog. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture that is supplemental to the bible. There is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. Provides examples of contradictions between what the bible teaches, what the books of the mormon church teach. Wunderli has taken a different approach in that he uses the bom itself to demonstrate its inconsistencies and internal contradictions to demonstrate that it is likely just a work of fiction. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. When you examine the book of mormon, you see what they mean by another testament.
Nathan franson grew up in salt lake city, utah where he spent his first 20 years in the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormons before studying his way out of it. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Sep 14, 2010 in this video i test mormon doctrine and theology to see if it is consisten with itself, or if it is self contradictory. While volumes have been written about discrepancies between mormon doctrine and the bible, this brief outline attempts to contrast some of the most critical and obvious issues.
Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. Examining mormonism 7 contradictions with itself youtube. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, some claim that it shouldnt contain. The only one i noticed was that in the bible it says jesus was born in bethlehem and in the bom it says he was born in jerusalem. If his joseph smiths claims and declarations were built upon fraud and deceit, there would appear many errors and contradictions, which would be easy to detect. The book of mormon vs mormonism by richard packham most people mormons and nonmormons alike assume that the mormon religion is based on its holy book, the book of mormon and that by reading that book one can learn what mormonism is all about. But not only does the bom contradict the bible, it even contradicts itself. Cry unto this people, sayingrepent ye, and prepare the way of the lord, and walk in his paths. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of.
Examining what joseph and the eyewitnesses said about the translation and what a careful study of the text itself shows. The ancient near east journal of book of mormon studies, vol. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi, who claimed that it had been. I pray that you search these many contradictions out for yourself so that. However, the word coins was only added to the chapter heading of alma 11 much later, and the text of the book of mormon itself does not mention coins. Much of what i have read about the bom has been critical of smith as well as the archeology or other sciences i. The book of mormon still contains many errors and even contradictions. In this video i test mormon doctrine and theology to see if it is consisten with itself, or if it is self contradictory. At first, smith taught the extreme unity between the father and the son so that the father was the son and the son was the father. Thus the book of mormon was translated by the gift and power of god and not by the power of man address to all believers in christ, richmond, missouri, 1887, p. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Welcome to our project to crowd source the origins of the book of mormon, a controversial text published in 1830. The book of mormon incorporates text which seems to be taken from the king james version, including passages which are now considered to be mistranslations in the king james version. Mormon missionaries usually try to get prospective converts investigators to read it as soon.
The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. 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. Nathan franson grew up in salt lake city, utah where he spent his first 20 years in the church of.
To the lds church, the book of mormon is a holy and divinely inspired text. Heres a helpful look at the problems facing mormon claims in light of clear contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. Please, compare the words of joseph smith in this book of mormon with the words of the inspired i corinthians 2. Jan 10, 2006 aaron this name appears 48 times in the book of mormon, but never in reference to the biblical aaron or the aaronic priesthood. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. The book of mormon is a record of the ancient people of the americas that had the gospel of jesus christ just as the ancient israelites that accepted jehovah in the old testament and jesus in the new testament. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations.
Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the church, said. There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures.
More contradictions between the book of mormon and the. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. As one looks to the bible he is struck by many things which testify to its inspiration. It is one of the most serious contradictions found within the book of mormon itself.
I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. The book of mormon teaches, and behold he shall be born of mary, at jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the holy ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even the son of god alma 7. But the book of mormon contradicts and says that his son, mulek, lived. However, after a fair and candid examination of the evidence, many thousands of. The supposed contradictions arise from 1 misinterpretation, 2 comparing two verses.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents. Admittedly, most of the corrections below are grammatical in nature, with the exception of the first, which shows that the mormons are willing to alter their perfect book to cover up the mistakes that expose its fraudulent nature. If so what does this mean for the claim that the lds. The publication history of the book of mormon bruce satterfield department of religious education, brigham young university idaho this article appeared in the church news, jan.
Book of mormon vs mormonism by richard packham most people mormons and nonmormons alike assume that the mormon religion is based on its holy book, the book of mormon and that by reading that book one can learn what mormonism is all about. This video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible. In nearly all cases, the book of mormon presents theology consistent with the bible, but different from the doctrine and covenants, from which the majority of mormon doctrine comes. His book gives one unfamiliar with the contents of the bom. Dwindling in unbeliefblogging the book of mormon1 nephi. In addition, at the front of the book of mormon, in the section titled. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. Oct 30, 2012 this video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. If the book of mormon is from god as it claims, then it too should bear the marks of inspiration, but instead of unity the book of mormon has many contradictions.
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