The lessons also became more familyfriendly, including a flip chart with. It was first published in 1830 in palmyra, new york, and was thereafter widely reprinted and translated. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. The bible tells us that at the crucifixion of jesus, darkness covered the land for three hours matthew 27. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Free bible coloring sheets free books of the bible coloring pages free bible. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720.
When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified. My book of mormon reading chart setup scripture study, scripture journal, lds. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true. The word bible comes from the greek ta biblia, meaning the books. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict the bible. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, vol.
The book of mormon says jesus was born in jerusalem alma 7. Even the book of moroni the last book in the book of mormon teaches that god is unchangeable from eternity to all eternity 8. Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the church, said. There are a number of contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. 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. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Mormonism and christianity have a complex theological, historical, and sociological relationship. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism. The book of mormon vs the bible and lds doctrine reference chart historical account of the book of mormon vs. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some beliefs. Nov 01, 2010 the companion volume to this book is demolishing supposed bible contradictions volume 2. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and mormon teachings.
The view of faith in the mormon scriptures differs from the bible. Mar 06, 2012 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 prophet joseph smith said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book joseph smith, history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 7 vols. Another testament of jesus christ is regarded as divinely inspired scripture, as is the holy bible. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in america. Careful students of the bible are often puzzled by apparent contradictions and. The bible is therefore not taken as seriously, by mormons, as it is by protestants. Surely i was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me niv. Ham wrote in the foreword, many people today buy into the assertion that the bible is full of contradictions, but they havent bothered to look into the claim for themselves.
Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. 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. Almost as soon as the book of mormon came from the press in 1830, disbelieving persons began to refer to it as the mormon bible, a practice which is still occurring.
They do believe that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. 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. The stick of joseph referred to is the book of mormon. Following a revelation to joseph smith, the practice of plural marriage was instituted among church members in. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Linguistic anachronisms in the book of mormon are words that represent concepts that are not believed to have existed in the americas between 2500 b. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. Find out how you can develop a closer relationship with him through the book of mormon. 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.
Posted in september, witnessing tip of the day, tagged contradictions in book of mormon, false doctrines of mormonism, moroni 8. 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. Book of mormon, work accepted as holy scripture, in addition to the bible, in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and other mormon churches. The book of mormon supports the bible and often clarifies the teachings of jesus christ. The following examples are some of such contradictions. Its followers hold that it is a divinely inspired work revealed to and translated by the. This video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible.
The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. Here are three contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from 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 shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. But the bible prophecy concerning the lords birth predicted that the messiah would be born in bethlehem micah 5. Thus the bible is not just a single book, but is a divine library. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon. Dec 31, 2007 the book of mormon helps bring refreshing clarification and fortification to the truths taught in the bible. 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.
For example, there are no serious commentaries on a book of the bible, by a mormon, that i know of. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. Demolishing supposed bible contradictions volume 1. Pretty sure this is an lds resource but could be modified to use with the bible. 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. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi, who claimed that it had been. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept silent. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to. Corrections problems and changes in the text of the book of mormon. There is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. The book of mormon was supposedly written before the time of christ. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Those two graphic accounts are not contradictory, but mutually complementary.
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. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. Contradictions in the book of mormon the annotated bible. Aaronic priesthood apostasy apostle atonement bible book of abraham book of mormon brass plates brigham young circumcision come follow me cross faith gentiles gospel topic essays grace hill cumorah holy ghost holy spirit jan2020. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. Bible, inerrancy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. Both volumes are used by latterday saints side by side.
Is the book of mormon really the most correct of any book on earth. It appears in no pictographic manuscript or sculpture, the highest graphic. 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. 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. Aug 08, 2012 the bible is therefore not taken as seriously, by mormons, as it is by protestants. 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 within its pages. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of god. The stick of judah is obviously the bible, since the jews are through the tribe of judah.
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. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. 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. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after. Bottom line, go to the primary source yourself and make your own decision.
It clarifies doctrines and teachings that were lost from the bible and gives added. 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. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. The bible says jesus was born in bethlehem micah 5. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. See more ideas about scripture study, bible lessons and bible study journal.
Joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book, history of the church, vol. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. 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. 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. Mormons express the doctrines of mormonism using standard biblical. Biblical record book of mormon record at the tower of babel the lord confounded the. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine.
It also includes the book of mormon bom which joseph smith. Today the bible and book of mormon are companion books in the hands and before the eyes of people today. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Provides examples of contradictions between what the bible teaches, what the books of the mormon church teach. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Bible and book of mormon contradictions by sandra tanner the bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until after christs death. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and. The holy bible is the collection of writings that contain the records of divine revelation and the dealings of god with his chosen people, the tribes of israel. Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures.
The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. 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. There are many serious objections to the claim of joseph smith and the lds church that the book of mormon is divinely inspired latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself. Unfortunately, the bible is very contradictory and using it as proof of anything can be difficult. I suspect the reason the book of mormon has this view of faith and knowledge is that the. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. Together, the book of mormon and bible contain thousands of years worth of inspiration, guidance, and instruction. 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.
Because the bible says he was born in bethlehem, critics suggest that the book of mormon must be a fraud. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some crucify. The implication here is that the author of the book of mormon read the phrase in the bible, and either unconsciously or consciously worked the surrounding phrases into the text. They have also adopted additional scriptures, including the book of mormon. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. 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. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Jesus said, upon this rock i will build my church matt. Does the book of mormon contain anything that contradicts. In the bible, both mark and luke tell the same stories about jesus, but you can learn more when you get information from two perspectives. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. The guys who did south park did book of mormon on broadway.
And the master planner replies, well, you can just make a hole in the. The book of mormon derives its names from a book that has semitic sources, i. This is written, an ancient prophet said, speaking of the book of mormon, for the intent that ye may believe that, speaking of the bible. I pray that you search these many contradictions out for yourself so that.
The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. Mormon scriptures online mormonism, the mormon church. This brief tract will examine another book which claims inspiration, the book of mormon and how it measures up to the test of unity. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. The following examples, which still appear in recent editions, are conspicuous instances of such contradictions. Lehi, the first prophet of book of mormon, was a descendant of the tribe of joseph. Supposed contradictions in the bible, christianity, 219 replies re the matter of shaky faith and bible contradictions, christianity, 54 replies catholic position on the book of mormon, christianity, 8 replies news, beer and bible launches in mormon community.
An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Jan 10, 2006 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. It is very dangerous to just rely on what others claim to be true as truth. Many of the names in the book of mormon are just plucked directly from the bible, e. The bible and the book of mormon teach that monogamy is gods standard for marriage unless he declares otherwise see 2 samuel 12. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon.
What are the key differences between mormonism and christianity. Additionally, the church has made clear in the 1981 and the 20 editions of the book of mormon in footnote a for 2 nephi 12. 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. Feb 19, 2020 the problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Why were afraid of mormons bu today boston university. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the 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. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god.
The book of mormon, like the bible, teaches about jesus. Mormon leaders insist that there are no contradictions in mormonism. However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions between book of mormon teaching and the bible. On a number of occasions, we find that when the book of mormon quotes a biblical passage, other quotations from the same passage are clustered near the original quotation. Typical mormon views of the old testament do not do justice to the complexity of the book. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. 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. Comparison with the king james bible in english shows that there are differences in more than half of the 433 verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon, while about 200 verses have the same wording as the. The christian bible is divided into the old and new testaments. Critics of the book of mormon have claimed that a variety of linguistic anachronisms exist in it which cast doubt upon its historical authenticity.
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