Title page title page of the book of mormon introduction testimony of three witnesses testimony of eight. Very soon after fleeing jerusalem, lehi is described as dwelling in a tent 1 ne. A further two thousand words of the book of mormon are taken from the new testament. Clips from the book of mormon musical on 60 minutes from cbs. The book of mormon and other ancient documents book of. There is about an inch margin on the top, bottom, and right column. Holland on the book of mormon byu dejong concert hall. But it is worth plowing through it to the rest of this amazing book. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Some even had wellknown mormon last names like allred, hatch, rigby, ricks, tanner, cannon. The book of ether, which is a portion of the book of mormon, purports to relate the history of a party which commenced its wanderings at the confusion of tongues at babel, found its way to america, and whose history, written by ether upon twentyfour plates whilst he was concealed in the cavity of a rock, was long afterwards discovered by the. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher, deseret book company, p. In the fall, thirtyeightyearold sidney rigdon listened politely as parley pratt. Jun 07, 2019 in his memoir the tonynominated star of the book of mormon writes about coming from nebraska as a drama student to new york city a fascinating and scary place, where people drink coffee at.
An awesome book detailing the spiritual, political and social events that took place in the americas. Like the book of mormon, the other official mormon scriptures, doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price have also undergone many corrections. Tara westover on survivalism and brigham young time. Id thought american history would be easy because dad had taught us. This brief excerpt from the book of mormon, representative of many passages, is without peer in the bible.
It gets a little hard to follow in 2nd nephi where nephi quotes from isiah quite a bit. Bringing people to christ through the vast evidences of the book of. Insightful, informed, and full of new reporting and dozens of interviews with romney himself, political heavyweights such as california governor arnold schwarzenegger, and religious leaders such as chuck colson and archbishop charles chaput, a mormon in the white house. Preston nibley, witnesses of the book of mormon excerpt from. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the. During the lesson, 6 little book of mormon new live 7. Feb 15, 2018 the following is an excerpt from the book. 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. Letters to a young mormon, chapter 3 january 16, 2014 by stevedensleyjr excerpt from adam s.
Once when i was a missionary, my companion and i were teaching a family. The jewish holiday you didnt notice in the opening chapters. Excerpt from the book of mormon girl by joanna brooks below. Strangely enough we find inserted in the middle of the book of mormon, pages 141143 bom p. Book of mormon manuscript excerpt, circa june 1829 1 nephi 2. This largely illegible line was added to describe t. The book of mormon is one of the most influential, as well as controversial, 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. The spiritual text that forms the basis of mormonism, in the last edition edited by its founder, joseph smith, jr. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. When a chapter ends, the page is left blank until the next page. Of the three hundred and fifty names in the book, more than. Ask them to read the statement by president james e. The genesis of the book came when i noticed that there are 543 questions asked in the continue reading the book of mormon.
Apr 27, 2007 a further two thousand words of the book of mormon are taken from the new testament. An excerpt from tara westovers educated, a singular look. A mormon in the white house 10 things every american should. For this pastor, accepting the book of mormon meant. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Life, character and testimonies of the eight witnesses to the book of mormon and other statements and testimonies relating to the book of mormon biographies in preston nibley witnesses of the book of mormon deseret book co. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon.
Faust and the explanation from the guide to the scriptures concerning where we find the plain and precious truths restored in. The ellipsis points in this excerpt have been supplied by the editors of this volume to indicate omissions from the original document. Read an excerpt titled, conversion of sidney and phebe rigdon. The new descartes and the book of mormon by thomas, mark d.
Prophecies and promises excerpt book of mormon evidence. Horne was a member of the committee that called the protest meeting and was elected chair of the meeting. Brad wilcox and i wrote a book called 52 lifechanging questions from the book of mormon. Though we have but briefly touched on this doctrine of unsurpassed importance, what we have said is sufficient to establish the fact that latterday saint understanding of the atonement comes from the book of mormon. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. Invite students to turn to pages 2930 in the student manual. Leadership and success through faith and family by jeff benedict reprinted with permission. Western historical quarterly, richard sherlock here for the first. Andersen of the quorum of the twelve apostles the testimony of jesus christ accompanied by the power of the holy ghost, reading and pondering the great sermons on jesus christ in the book of mormon bring a certain witness of their truthfulness. Excerpt from the little book of book of mormon evidences. We draw closer to the lord as we prayerfully study the book of mormon. The focus is especially on doctrinal sections and sermons and explications1 and 2 nephi, jacob, mosiah, alma, helaman, 3 and 4 nephi, ether, mormon, and moroni.
In the 1856 presidential race, the initiative to eradicate the twin relics of barbarism. Clips from the book of mormon musical on 60 minutes youtube. On a mission in business situations we get well prepared and we go in undaunted. This passage says that unless a person is humble i. Many witnesses have testified of the truthfulness of the book of mormon. As i will point out later, in many instances where mormon doctrine contradicts the bible, it also contradicts the book of mormon, and sometimes the first part of doctrine and covenants. Read an excerpt from westovers hotly anticipated memoir, looking back at her childhood within a mormon survivalist family in idaho. The challenge of the book of mormon author unknown the evidence for its validity in a world that is prone to demand evidence, lies not in archaeology or anthropology, though these may be helpful to some. Aug 23, 2012 excerpt from the book of mormon girl by joanna brooks below. Read an excerpt from the book of mormon girl rock center. Strengthening our faith in jesus christ by elder neil l. No one had ever heard of ancient books being written on metallic plates and hidden in stone boxes.
From the star of broadways the book of mormon and hbos girls, the heartfelt and hilarious comingofage memoir of a midwestern boy surviving bad auditions, bad relationships, and some really bad highlights as he chases his dreams in new york city. Of the three hundred and fifty names in the book, more than one hundred come straight from the bible and. Tvedtnes, the book of mormon and other ancient documents excerpt from. On this page you can find links to download articles ive written about this amazing book. These are hotbutton issues, and have been ever since the early mormon practice of polygamy was initiated by the prophet joseph smith in the early 1830s. American history was held in an auditorium named for the prophet joseph smith. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
A comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional. Invite students to look at their copies of the book of mormon to. The book of mormon by church of jesus christ of latterday. Below is an excerpt from chapter 1 of the book the mormon way of doing business. In his memoir the tonynominated star of the book of mormon writes about coming from nebraska as a drama student to new york city a. How the book of mormon counters antisemitism in the new testament by bradley j. May 25, 2015 excerpt from book of mormon title page and after it had come forth unto them i beheld other books, which came forth by the power of the lamb, from the gentiles unto them, unto the convincing of the gentiles and the remnant of the seed of my brethren, and also the jews who were scattered upon all the face of the earth, that the records of the. The book of mormon is probably the least read and most criticized of all books.
Knowing a little bit about book of mormon evidences can be helpful at such times. When the book of mormon was first published in english in 1830, it seemed rather an anomaly, despite its biblical tone. Every book of the book of mormon with the exception of jarom, enos, and omni is utilized in depth in the chapters on the atonement in twl. Nov 30, 2014 excerpt from two by two from the book of mormon. Read an excerpt from tara westovers hotly anticipated memoir. To the reader as many false reports have been circulated respecting the following work, and also many unlawful measures taken by the evil designing persons to destroy me, and also the work, i would inform you that i translated, by the gift and power of god, and caused to be written, one hundred and sixteen pages, the which i took from the book.