The book of mormon comprises 15 books, each allegedly written by an ancient american prophet. Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. The book of mormon describes the final battle place between the nephites and lamanites as the land and hill cumorah. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Here is a sample of the truths you can learn during your study of the book of mormon at seminary, at home, and at church. Trivial mormon trivia geewhiz facts about the lds church. And if youre already in possession of one, then youve wisely. Reading level 4 scriptures 4 kids, scriptures 4 kids on. However, after a fair and candid examination of the evidence, many thousands of.
The book of mormon is believed to be the result of joseph smiths communion with the divine. A discussion in my book of mormon class at brigham young university gave me cause for some reflection. If you want to know what god knows, live the commandments of jesus christ, and read the book of mormon, another witness of jesus christ, and pray to an all wise and righteous god, and find out the truth for yourself. Have you heard something about the mormons that you were not sure was true. The book of mormon is a second witness, confirming the validity of biblical doctrine and verifying the divinity of christ through the inspired words of other sheep in christs fold see john 10. The book of mormon has been criticized for its lack of significant female characters in the narrative. The book of mormon explicit by original broadway cast on. Ten littleknown facts about the book of mormon meridian. However, they are still fun to spout off at parties, and it makes you appear smarter than you really are. The book of mormon continues to delight and shock london audiences at the prince of wales theatre.
Facts on the book of mormon witnesses part 1 mormons. Not long after the book of mormon was published, latterday saints began speculating about the location of this hill. Childrens lds books religious books for kids, activity. It professes to be a religious and secular history of hebrews who fled jerusalem and certain persecution in 600 b. Although its history is compelling by itself, it is a book of scriptural significance that should be received and read under the influence of the holy. The book of mormon is another witness that jesus christ really lived, that he was and is gods son. The book of mormon also tells the reader that after jesus resurrection, he visited america, and other lands to talk to gods children. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints do not drink tea, coffee, alcohol, or smoke tobacco, or take illegal drugs. The engraving of smiths wife, emma, can be seen on the bottom.
The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted. One of the quorum of the twelve a young man full of faith and good works, prayed and the vision of his mind was opened, and the angel of god came and laid. Mormon challenges could the book of mormon story have. In march, 2010, the 100 millionth copy of the book of mormon was printed.
The churchs new book of mormon videos, being released each friday for the rest of the year starting today, will fit perfectly with next years curriculum and will be available in both long forms and in shorter, more shareable forms. The headline shown in the thread title came with an engaging image of lindsay sterling to encourage just a little click or two. Book of mormon puzzle fill in the empty squares so that all six pictures are in each row across, each column up and down, and each blue box. Rome wasnt built in a day and nor was the book of mormon. Its yours for the price of a ticket to the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ. What do these symbols remind you of in the story of nephi and his family. God knows the book of mormon, another witness of jesus christ, is true. Joseph fielding smith on studying the book of mormon. Included in this count are names that normally would not be called proper, such as nonenglish names of plants, animals, etc. A book of mistakes, error, and fraud by jon gary williams introduction the mormon church promotes the book of mormon as an inspired writing.
Fun facts you didnt know about the book of mormon tix blog. Ethan equates the whitebearded god, quetzalcoatl, with moses. A challenge to origins of the book of mormon and joseph smith. This is not a list for theological texts, such as the book of mormon. The book of mormon never mentions quetzalcoatl or any of ethans details of quetzalcoatls indian traditionssuch as bare feet, pierced ears, fieryflying serpents, green plumage, and more. Activities include dottodot, mazes, and puzzles as well as fun things to do as a family. The plates, the translation, and the witnesses for a brief period in the late 1820s, the prophet joseph smith did indeed possess the gold plates. It is also the source of the common nickname for the church and its followers, mormons. Best mormon history books this list is for nonfiction works of objective history that examine all aspects of mormonism and mormon history. Racism the book of mormon has been criticized for being a deeply racist text. Mormons believe the following about the book of mormon. Mormonism has entered the mainstream consciousness.
In the old testament, male pronouns he and his are mentioned 6. This is a compilation of facts and myths about mormon beliefs compiled from comments and other resource of what people have been saying. Edited by grant hardy 2003 although mark twain famously dismissed the book of mormon as chloroform in print, mormonisms founding scripture deserves a. A trip to salt lake city and a few creative hiccups later, the book of mormon made its broadway debut in march 2011. Why is the book of mormon named after mormon, who is he. Mormon was the primary author, editor, and compiler of the book of mormon.
This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. The church claims that all of the changes are of grammar and. The book of mormon musical is currently showing at the eugene oneill theatre. While it has been commonly believed that the hill in new york where joseph smith received the gold plates is the same hill cumorah described in the book of. The book of mormon broadway was created by matt stone, trey parker, and robert lopez. Trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone began discussing ideas in 2003. The book of mormon broadway is not suitable for young children. And with scripture passages, activities, and fun facts to go along with each story, this book is a perfect companion for family scripture study, primary, or family home evening. But the book of mormon means so much more to latterday saints. During the jesus versus satan debate, mormons believe those who sided with jesus were rewarded with blonde hair and blue eyes, while those who sided with satan are of darker pigment. Entertainment quiz the book of mormon musical trivia random entertainment or musical quiz can you name the book of mormon musical trivia.
Book of mormon is the first in a series of scripture stories coloring books. Here are a few fun facts behind the scenes of the making of these videos. First staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. The book of mormon contains 337 proper names and 21 gentilics or analogous forms based on proper names. We can see ourselves in their stories, and be inspired to be better and help others like jesus did. The pinnacle event in the book of mormon is a visitation from christ, himself. Make sure they know that the reason you are sharing it is because you love them and the book of mormon is special to you.
Learn all about the tonywinning smash hit musical comedy thats one of broadways biggest blockbusters ever. The book of mormon made quite a splash when it first appeared on broadway. The key to knowing whether the book of mormon is a true record of the saviors dealings with an ancient people is to read the book with an open mind and follow the steps outlined by the book of mormon prophet moroni near the end of the book which reads. In 1823, the angel moroni allegedly visited mormon prophet joseph smith and divulged the location of some golden plates containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. The binding of the 1841 book of mormon given to charles francis adams by joseph smith. A challenge to origins of the book of mormon a group of researchers contend that joseph smiths 1830 translation is based less on writings he found on gold plates than on the king james version of the bible. The book of mormon is a complex book covering a variety of historical, religious, political, and military events in a variety of ancient communities. That is among the most securely established facts in. The book of mormon is an ancient record that teaches about jesus. This book contains 32 fun coloring and activity pages designed to introduce primaryage children to the book of mormon scripture. The men, women, and families in the book of mormon struggled with lifes challenges, just like we do. They have the gift of being able to take a controversial subject and mock it almost to the point of being offensive without actually crossing the. The book of mormon, as originally published, contained thousands of errors, and later editions had to be changed to correct this, which isnt too convenient for a church trying to claim that god gave the words directly to smith.
Not unlike the book of mormon musical, andersens musings aim to initiate rather than alienate, to. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Still, many of us remain in the dark about the mormon faith. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star popular quizzes today. Books about mormons score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. From anna to zahara, youll meet new friends and see your favorite book of mormon heroes in a whole new light. Lehi, an alleged prophet and contemporary of jeremiah, led his wife, children, and their spouses through the arabian wilderness to the shores of the large waters. This book of mormon remains at adams national historical park. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts. Here are four things you should know about this sacred book. This is a list of facts that have absolutely no bearing on anyones eternal salvation. The book of mormon is an important canon of scripture for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Some of the witnesses of the book of mormon, who handled the plates and conversed with the angels of god, were afterwards left to doubt and to disbelieve that they had ever seen an angel.
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