The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. Polygamy called plural marriage by mormons in the 19th century or the principle by modern fundamentalist practitioners of polygamy was practiced by leaders of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church for more than half of the 19th century, and practiced publicly from 1852 to 1890 by between 20. We wont go into detail here, but the video the bible vs. The number one reason why the bible and the book of mormon cant both be true is that the book of mormon has been shown to be historically false, while the bible has ample historical, archaeological, and textual evidence to support its authenticity. Why were afraid of mormons bu today boston university. In this unique documentary, produced entirely in israel, a christian and a mormon sit down to dialogue about one of the most. Padre luis toro vs mormon conferencia quetzaltenango. Just as the bibles present chapter and verse notation system is a later addition of bible publishers to books. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormons thousandyear span, aiding understanding of this sacred text. Mormons have long claimed that the book of mormon, their most wellknown scripture, is superior to the bible. Volumes have been written on its distinctive and rhythmic style, and it is still regarded as a triumph of modern english literature. Journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ.
Dec 26, 2015 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. Sep 18, 2015 to watch prophets prey, amy bergs tough and disturbing documentary about a secretive, polygamous mormon fundamentalist sect with unsettling roots in the region, is to grasp, perhaps. 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. As for the book of mormon and other instances of mormons in the mainstream, young said she could appreciate the hit musicals entertainment factor and was even amused by hbo s polygamist show.
The book of mormon has a much greater consistency of style than does the bible, which is much more clearly the work of many authors over a period of centuries. A valuable new analysis of the many types of changes in the text of the book of mormon is brian c. The bible comes to life in five twohour episodes exploring the sacred texts most significant episodes, including noahs journey in the ark, the exodus and the life of jesus. The book of mormon also contains many errors such as claims of elephants in the western hemisphere and advanced metal producing capabilities in america before 400 a. The guys who did south park did book of mormon on broadway. In this unique documentary, produced entirely in israel, a christian and a mormon sit down to dialogue about one of the most important questions of faith. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is false. One author makes the point that certain portions of the greek manuscripts of matthew 57 do not agree with the kjv of the text, and concludes that the book of mormon version of the sermon should not contain text similar to the kjv.
If you are lds, please watch this movie and pray that the lord will reveal to you what is true the book of mormon or the bible. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202. The documentary seeks to examine and compare physical evidence capable of confirming whether or not the bible and the book of mormon present an accurate. The mormons traces the latterday saints transformation in recent decades from the status of outcasts to mainstream players in u.
Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs the book of mormon. Box 8500, charlotte, nc 28271 phone 704 8878200 and fax 704 8878299 1 statement dm192 book of mormon vs. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. If you have netflix or even if you dont go look up holy hell. 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. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. The book of mormon is sometimes called a companion volume to the bible. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient.
Jul, 2017 as for the book of mormon and other instances of mormons in the mainstream, young said she could appreciate the hit musicals entertainment factor and was even amused by hbo s polygamist show. Posted in rexmormon by uukiyuk 741 points and 202 comments. Apr 30, 2007 a fourhour exploration into the richness, the complexities and the controversies of the mormons story as told through interviews with members of the church, leading writers and historians, and. To watch prophets prey, amy bergs tough and disturbing documentary about a secretive, polygamous mormon fundamentalist sect with. Id also recommend the documentary sons of perdition, that focuses. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. This documentary places both volumes to archaeological, historical, and. Hbo should do a historically accurate miniseries about joseph. 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 bible needed the book of mormon to act as a second witness just a paul tells the corinthians that in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. This is actually a video rebuttal to an antimormon video called the bible vs. In the bible, only marks gospel has sentences frequently begin with and, whereas sentences frequently begin with and in any book within the book of mormon. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
Mormons rever the kjv bible as valid scripture, the observe of god. It would seem that we would have to believe this on. God has given us all things pertaining to life and godliness 2 peter 1. Journey of faith films book of mormon documentaries from. Hales, changing critics criticisms of book of mormon changes, interpreter. Posted by ben on sep, 2012 in book of mormon witnesses 0 comments. Featuring interviews with scholars and historians, this documentary tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some people you might not expect. Hales reminds us that the tanners and others have been deceptive in their treatment of the minor changes and corrections that have been made, creating the. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. Eyeopening documentary on mormonism the seattle times. Tyler livingston interviewed me in 2006 concerning the living hope ministries film the bible vs.
It was produced by helen whitney, and was the first joint production of frontline and american experience. In 2005, living hope ministries produced the video bible vs the book of mormon in an attempt to disprove the book of mormon. Polygamy called plural marriage by mormons in the 19th century or the principle by modern fundamentalist practitioners of polygamy was practiced by leaders of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church for more than half of the 19th century, and practiced publicly from 1852 to 1890 by between 20 and 30 percent of latterday saint families. The book of mormon contains a version of the sermon on the mount, which some authors have claimed to be the achilles heel of the book of mormon. Alexandra pelosi travels to americas heartland for a look at the. It mostly consists of evidences of the book of mormon. Hbo should do a historically accurate miniseries about. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Watch the mormons american experience official site pbs.
The scriptures speak of prophets as being watchmen on the. Book of mormon i am africa lyrics by rick whitehead. But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah other significant connections between the two books include book of mormon words and phrases that only appear in. These claims have historically been taken on faith. The king james version of the bible is, in all likelihood, the most successful of all the english translations.
Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. The king james bible 1611 may have been a source for the book of mormon. Evangelical apologist joel kramer examines the bible and book of mormon. Eyeopening documentary on mormonism originally published april 30, 2007 at 12. Listen in on their fascinating high stakes discussion and follow along as they travel throughout the. 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. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormon s thousandyear span, aiding understanding of this sacred text. Isnt the book of mormon part of the bible rewritten. When the bible and the book of mormon are tested for authenticity, which one will pass the test. Because of its gross misrepresentations and double standards, fairmormon decided to also produce a video. Im an eighteenyearold member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, and i have learned for myself that this church is true. Do joseph smith and book of mormon prophets pass the biblical test of a prophet. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon.
Here are 12 completely fantastic documentaries on netflix right now, destined to blow your mind or at least make you think a little. Yet in the past several decades, the mormon church has transformed itself from a. The mormons, a new documentary series about the church of jesus christ of. The mormons is a fourhour pbs documentary about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. You can almost certainly tell in any crime drama that if somebody quotes the bible, youre later. This is actually a video rebuttal to an anti mormon video called the bible vs. 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. Jun 03, 2016 the book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202. Johnson is a cinematographer and editor, known for the bible vs. See walter martins kingdom of the cults for a fine study in the errors of the mormon bible the mormons, under smiths command, turned out to be a rough bunch. The woman who wasnt there tracks the retrospectively terrifying tania head, as she poses as a. Hidden truths behind mormonism and the church of the latter day saints james r white 10 months ago 1.
However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. A fourhour exploration into the richness, the complexities and the controversies of the mormons story as told through interviews with members of. Jerusalem is the only city that is found in both the bible and the book of mormon and is one of the most excavated cities in the world. Believe it or not the archaeological achilles heel of the book of mormon is not the multiple cities it discusses that have never been found, but rather the one city it mentions that is actually real. The production originally aired in twohour segments on april 30 and may 1, 2007. Featuring interviews with scholars and historians, this documentary tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some. Why the bible needs the book of mormon greg trimble. The book of mormon stands as a witness of jesus christ and supports the bible in teachings of gods word. This bible study examines the groups origins joseph smith, the book of mormon. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science and. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. We believe that the church discovered what was inspired through prayer and the leading of the holy spirit.