The book of mormon but is considerably more advanced in its overall production. More specifically, it is a collection of books the word bible literally means the books written by prophets over centuries. While claiming to follow the bible, are they actually contradicting the word of god. 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 claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Jan 02, 2020 the book of mormon is purported to be a new revelation, one that mormons say is part of the new covenant to israel and another witness to the truth of the bible history of the church 4. But the bible teaches that children are born with original sin psalm 51. What are the major differences between the bible and the book of mormon. Other significant connections between the two books include.
We are thrilled to show our readers the foundational doctrine. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. The bible is not a book but a collection of 66 books, written over a span of 1600 years across 3 continents, by over 40 writers. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is false. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5.
Exlatter day saint families on youtube shine a little more light on the theological and practical inconsistencies of the historical and current leaders and prophets, but this documentary really just gives a black and white comparison of the two books. Justin, your comments in my introduction to external evidence were so insightful i thought conversation should continue around them with a post. The book of mormon is an additional book that the church of jesus christ of latterday. As men focus their attention in other areas of research, bits of cultural and linguistic evidence come to the forefront as additional testimonies of the book of mormon. The book of mormon vs the bible and lds doctrine reference chart. To members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the book of mormon is the word of god and is considered to be in complete harmony with the bible. The king james version of the bible is, in all likelihood, the most successful of all the english translations.
The book of mormon joel kramer, scott johnson director rated. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. Mormons, while holding that the bible is a part of the canon of scripture, add to it several mormon works. The disagreement between the book of mormon and what scripture reveals concerning the lost tribes is another illustration of discrepancies between mormon teaching and the bible. Mormons believe that the book of mormon is an additional witness to the divinity of christ and that it helps clarify teachings and doctrines that are confusing or misinterpreted in the bible. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Request a free copy of the bible or book of mormon. Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs joseph smith. The bible and the book of mormon for over 100 years, mormon archaeologists have searched in vain for indisputable proof of book of mormon civilizations.
The holy bible was first published in 100 bc 100 ad and originally written in hebrew, greek, and aramaic. Following is a short comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. Christianity vs mormonism bible reasons bible verses. The bible is not a book but a collection of 66 books, written over a span of 1600 years across 3 continents, by over 40 writers inspired by god in 3 languages yet it has one primary theme the glory of god and salvation of mankind and zero errors or contradictions. The critics have been quick to condemn the book of mormon because of this fact. From flying spaghetti monsters to mormons and miracles justin, your comments in my introduction to external evidence were so insightful i thought conversation should continue around them with a post. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. However, we have found in our research and scriptural study that there are many consistencies between the holy bible and book of mormon. Bible verses about finding strength in jesus christ. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical and reliable rules of faith the very word of god. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. I guess your main aim was to convince us that the bible s content is not mythical in the sense that it was not entirely made.
Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of. Of course, outside of the mormon s own writings, there are no records, no evidence whatsoever of any such visit by jesus to the americas. We are thrilled to show our readers the foundational doctrines that exist in both books. Its put together in a very credible, nonpreachy way.
It contains a history of gods dealings with the ancient world since the days of adam until after christs death and resurrection, and continue reading the bible vs the book of mormon. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after.
The heavy use of the bible in the book of mormon raises some difficult questions about the authenticity of the book of mormon as a translation of ancient historical documents. The king james version is the old and new testaments of the bible. Works that have been suggested as sources include the king james bible. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. How does the book of mormons and the bible compare. The king james bible and the book of mormon its obvious even to the casual reader that the book of mormon, in its original 1830 translation, is written in the language of the king james version bible hereafter kjv.
Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. The holy bible was first published in 100 bc 100 ad and originally written in hebrew, greek. But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god.
When the bible and the book of mormon are tested for authenticity, which one will pass the test. Mormons believe the book of mormon is inspired introduction to the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. I know you trust nonlds sources best, so you may want to check out dr. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified. Dna studies also provide evidence against the idea of native american indians descending from a lost tribe of israel. We did this project as a labor of love, kramer said. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of god. Dec 05, 2017 the holy bible is the sacred text of jews and christians while the book of mormon is the sacred text of the latterday saints movement. God has given us all things pertaining to life and godliness 2 peter 1. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia.
The holy bible is the sacred text of jews and christians while the book of mormon is the sacred text of the latterday saints movement. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. The story behind who changed the bible and why your good friend has some of the facts correct, but he is missing out on a whole lot of reality. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. It is written in english very similar to the early modern english linguistic style of the king james version of the bible, and has since been fully or partially translated into 111. Dills, a former student at north carolina state university. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. The book of mormon is divided into smaller books, titled after the individuals named as primary authors and, in most versions, divided into chapters and verses. The mormon faith, however, states that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christs divinity, and that the bible and bom together accomplish this purpose. Volumes have been written on its distinctive and rhythmic style, and it is still regarded as a triumph of modern english literature.
There are many sources out there about inconsistencies between the holy bible and the book of mormon. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. We believe that the church discovered what was inspired through prayer and the leading of the holy spirit. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. The bible is not a book but a collection of 66 books, written over a span of 1600 years across 3 continents, by over 40 writers inspired by god in 3 languages yet it has one primary theme the glory of god and salvat. Bible verses offer solace during personal conflicts, give hope when life feels bleak, and reveal important truths about how we can find strength. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Is the book of mormon a direct revelation from god. The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. The mormon church the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. These claims have historically been taken on faith.
Supposedly based on a true story, this was a staged interview between an unknowledgeable mormon and a knowledgeable christian about why the book of mormon and thus the mormon religion cannot be trusted, and why the bible can be trusted. The book of mormon in no case contradicts the bible. Do you know how to show a mormon person the difference in reliability between the bible and the book of mormon. These claims have historically been taken on faith, but is there any evidence to support them one way or the other. So much for the book of mormon being a different gospel than the bible the record of this visit is found in the book of 3rd nephi, in the book of mormon. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. Their view was concisely expressed by brigham young in journal of discourses of july, 1862. What is the difference between what we call illumination and what mormon s call revelation, especially concerning the canonization of scripture. The subtitle of the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. He has written some 30 books, but one that may be of interest is, misquoting jesus. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. As a companion to the bible, the book of mormon is a witness of jesus christs divinity and his role as the savior of the world.
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. Comparison of the history of the bible and the book of mormon other books the event the date the event relating to time period the nephitesapproximate the jaredites the creation genesis 1, 2 4004 b. The book of mormon, the doctrines of the covenant, and the pearl of great price. The opening lines of the introduction to the book of mormon declare that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture. But the bible teaches that adams transgression was a violation of gods plan genesis 3. The book of mormon the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon compared with the bible watchtower. To say that the book of mormon contains the truth is like saying that you found a diamond ring in a trash can. Edition discs price new from used from dvd jun 01, 2005 please retry. What is the difference between the book of mormon and the. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Aug 23, 2016 i know you trust nonlds sources best, so you may want to check out dr. The bible teaches that jesus christ is the true source of strength.
The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. More could be said about how the book of mormon does not agree with the bible, but this is sufficient to show that one cannot take both as being the word of god. Different authors contributed to the writing of the holy bible whereas the book of mormon was first published by one man, joseph smith. Aside from the many theological conflicts with the bible and historical and archeological fact, the writing of the book of. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science and nature, we find no contradictionsno absurditiesnothing unreasonable. Christianity christians hold that the bible is the sole infallible authority for life and faith. The book of mormon teaches that god has flesh and bones and that he has a wife with whom they produce spirit offspring in heaven that will inhabit human bodies on earth. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. For example, in 3 nephi 1214, the book of mormon presents jesus preaching the sermon on the mount, no more than about a year after his resurrection, nearly verbatim as. The kjv is seen as a significant source for the book of mormon among those who reject the miraculous origin theory.
Mormon god himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens. This video is a sidebyside comparison of the historical and archaeological validity of the bible and the book of mormon. What is the difference between the bible and the book of mormon. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving manuscript evidence going back as far as a. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible.
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