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. Joseph smith didnt believe in watchers mormon matters. For many reasons not the least of which was to ensure broad popular support for the new regime, the new law had promised that everyone would have an equal chance, granting all people. Teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon teacher manual. The plan of redemption as taught in the book of mormon by corbin t. The most valuable aspect of this set are the occasional authoritative quotes the authors use from modern prophets and apostles, but if this is what you want, you would be better off with k douglas bassetts doctrinal insights to the book of mormon 3 vols which are strictly. Ludlow, a companion to your study of the new testament salt lake city. I conclude that a deepened understanding of the nature of the. Criticism of mormonismbooksmormonism 101chapter 10 vols. He then bears his testimony to us latterday people of christ, the nature of truth, and the atonement. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols. Roberts called one of these anomalies a menace to the book of mormon. Criticism of mormonismwebsitesmormonthinkthe book of.
The things which i saw while i was carried away in the spirit. The book of mormon has a number of original and distinctive doctrinal. We often use the term convert to refer to a person who was baptized into the church after the age of eight. See more ideas about scripture study, lds seminary and young women lessons. According to the book of mormon this was about 73 bc. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. My soul is pained no more book of mormon gospel doctrine lesson 20 mosiah 2528, alma 36 2. Criticism of mormonismbooksmormonism 101chapter 10. Perhaps because of its controversial nature genesis 6. These anomalies are widely recognized, even by the faithful like b. Those who claim that the book of mormon is racist often cite book of mormon passages like 2 nephi 5. Introduction when you think of the word snatch what comes to mind. Mormon missionaries usually try to get prospective converts investigators to read it as soon as possible, implying that by doing so the investigator.
Lee library utopians nibley collection online harold b. Full text of mormon doctrine 1966 internet archive. Come, follow me for sunday school the church of jesus. However, they were never to give an offense, or to raise their sword. The doctrine of the resurrection taught in the book of mormon is a precursor to. That through his atonement, and by obedience to the principles of the gospel, mankind might be saved. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. It has been claimed that the book of abraham and the book of mormon link a persons skin color to their behavior in the preexistence. The doctrine of resurrection in the book of mormon interpreter.
Any accountable person can gain a testimony of the gospel by obedience to that law upon which the receipt of such knowledge is predicated. Mcconkie, doctrinal new testament commentary, 3 vols. Temple view area conference report, february 1976, p. The authors offer nothing new to the study of the book of mormon. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. The words of mormon contains editorial commentary by mormon. The temple was also a place of instruction, and it was at this temple that jacob gave the sermon contained in this part of. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 2 by joseph.
Apostate religion in the book of mormon interpreter. 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. And the great and wonderful love made manifest by the father and the son in the coming of the redeemer into the world. The book of mormon actually makes it clear that humans are incapable of doing good on their own, due to our fallen nature, and that we must be changed by the power of christ to be able to follow him. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine.
The main end of the work as declared in terms upon the title page, and in some kind of shape upon almost every other page, is to sustain and enforce the good confession of the disciples to the effect that. Studies of the book of mormon, 240, ces letter, 11. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. I had taken a class from robert millet in college and had crossed paths with him and also joseph mcconkie many times in my life, as i grewup so close to both of them, so i was excited to be taught from them in these books on the book of mormon.
Top, this series focuses on the most significant aspect of the. Full text of jfs answers to gospel questions, vol 1. Book of mormon study aids study companions to the scriptures. In the antenicene fathers the writings of the fathers down to ad 325, edited by alexander roberts and james donaldson. Volume 1 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Book of mormon gospel doctrine lessons book of mormon. The commentary section clarifies doctrines and principles. Their zion society was brought about by teaching the people to humble themselves before god and in the words of the book of mormon, exercise faith unto repentance. We are reminded from the book of mormon that our baptism is a covenant to stand as witnesses of god and his kingdom at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be. As i read the book of mormon this year in gospel doctrine class i tried to stay up with the commentary as well. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. Cleon skousen, treasures from the book of mormon, vol. The book of mormon teaches that believers were called christians in 73 bc.
Millet, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, 4 vols. The trial of korihor tested particularly, for the first time, the limits of free speech under the system of justice established by king mosiahs reforms. Introduction very early in nephite history, after their separation from the lamanites, nephi built them a temple after the pattern of the temple of solomon 2 nephi 5. Be reconciled unto god through the atonement latter. Alma 1 4 book of mormon gospel doctrine class lesson 20. Start to finish is a comprehensive, questionandanswer commentary that draws from thousands of the very best insights on the scriptures, including those from general authorities, church magazines and manuals, respected scholarly commentaries, scripture reference books, and other publications.
Written by respected gospel scholars, joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. 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. According to many, there are numerous anomalies in christensens book of mormon paradigm. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book. Dividing the material into convenient topical sections, each. After the above survey of the doctrinal system of the book of mormon it must be allowed that he succeeded in this enterprise to admiration. A comprehensive commentary of the book of nehemiah together with references for further study from the general conferences of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the encyclopedia of mormonism and other doctrinal texts by general authorities of the church written and compiled by paul nolan hyde parrish press orem, utah. In the same article, rainey further suggests a possible connection between name simeon and arabic sim. Because the bible says he was born in bethlehem, critics suggest that the book of mormon must be a fraud. He must desire to know the truth of the gospel, of the book of mormon, of the church, or of whatever matter is involved. Book of mormon wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Jesus was begotten by his father as literally as he was conceived by his mother bruce r. Introduction the prophet joseph smith 180544 stated, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the.
Certainly, theres plenty in the scriptures to complicate each of these larger messages, but compared with the speculation and frankly biased. Will, standing in front of a swing at the park violet, reaching for a hot pot on the stove jack, stepping into tra. The fact that sherems intent was to overthrow the doctrine of christ also links him with the cause of the jaredite destruction see ether 12. Books, articles, and transcripts the forty day ministry before adam hugh nibley collection online harold b. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. The natural processes of procreation were involved. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible.
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