Hence, joseph smith was able to translate the golden plates into the book of mormon. The challenge the book of mormon makes to the world. Framing the debate as a war is hyperbole, of course. In the book of mormon a prophet named alma says this yea, and all things denote there is a god. I was desirous also that i might see, and hear, and know of these. Find thousands of lds books, movies, music and more. Archive of stories published by mormon open blog medium. I was going through my notes when i found this paper that my trainer from my mission gave me. From a geographical standpoint, some lds scholars believe mesoamerica to be the setting of the book of mormon. Since the foundation of the church of latterday saints, mormon archaeologists and historians have tried mightily to harmonize the prehistory of the united states as given in the book of mormon with the facts on the ground, which have stubbornly refused to admit a continentwide hebraic civilization in the early centuries ce. Curt dahl s book of mormon blog wednesday, august 17, 2011. Book of mormon translation evidence book of mormon. More insight into the book of mormon translation process might come from the original book of commandments.
The book of mormon is that additional testament of christ. The appearance of snow so soon has prompted me to action. We are making him a pa and me book, you will both have one while he is away. It is either a true record and joseph is a prophet who was called to translate it. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. First, it utterly lacks historical or archaeological support, and there is overwhelming empirical evidence that refutes it. I view the book of mormon as the culmination of the christian debates, which started with paul moved through augustine and pelagianism, honed through the catholic period, picking back up with the reformation with contributions from luther, calvin, arminius, wesley, and finally alexander campbells restorationism. Our current course of study for the year is the old testament. I took my time rereadinglistening to this standard work of the latterday saints lds faith. Mormon swashbucklers ad named best psa meridian magazine. Id like to answer that with several scriptures in the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. Just say i believe the book of mormon, but only bits and pieces of the bible as that would be much more accurate and honest.
I have prayed about the truthfulness of the book of mormon and i know by the power of the holy ghost that it is the word of god and that it testifies jesus christ is the savior of the world. One more thing for shirley the book of mormon isnt our main book. Curt dahl s book of mormon blog thursday, february 24, 2011. Joseph smith, being the lords chosen instrument, became the prophet of the mormon church, held the office of seer. Mormons embrace america unearthed while scott wolter.
Mormanity a blog for those interested in the church of. There are only two options when it comes to the book of mormon. We read several every night, occasionally with some dr. I now have one last chapter to film and i have to say the last chapter in the book of mormon holds so much truth and is so very powerful. Ive been grateful for this project as hard things in life have occurred which studying the book of mormon have helped to heal. May 04, 2018 today i entered the last blog post of comments for the entire book of mormon which i began in the beginning of 20. Apr 27, 2014 the church encourages members to blog about their beliefs elder m. Theres been a lot in the news lately about whether we as members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints are christians or not. Second, the book of mormon contains none of the key mormon doctrines.
A seer, according to the book of mormon in mosiah 8. Sep 29, 2019 too long have i procrastinated finishing this project for many a silly reason. In it, joseph is receiving revelation from god telling oliver he is blessed with a gift of a divining rod. Curt dahl s book of mormon blog tuesday, may 24, 2011. I am an english major at byuidaho, and i served a fulltime mission to the french west indies. No other book ive ever seen is so centered on christ and does so much to clarify the majesty of his mission, the reality of his resurrection, and the power of his atonement. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. His favorite books were the pigeon books by mo willems, but now they are elephant and piggie books, also by mo willems. I believe they are also the words the lord would use with us when we. Ryans latest book, meeting christ in the book of mormon, shows how mortal. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance.
Bankruptcy opinions within a day or two of issuance from the western and eastern districts of kentucky, the northern and southern districts of indiana, the sixth and seventh circuits, and the u. That i may recall text from the book of mormon thinking it was the kjv of the bible, so i stopped reading it 1 thessalonians 5. I started this blog because i like to be funny, and this seemed like a good way to practice. Just think for a moment how you would feel if your father came home tonight and said, were moving. I had the wonderful opportunity recently to sit in the large sealing room in the draper temple. It has taken five years to get this project completed. This is important because the latterday saints make such a point about it containing the fullness of. Media directors have recognized the church of jesus christ of latterday saints swashbucklers public service announcement as the best television psa campaign in the national media survey of television community service directors. Divining rods were believed to have power to help farmers locate where to dig to find water.
On sunday evening our ward held an eagle court of honor for 6 of our young men. How coming to christ through the book of mormon changes everything. While the book of mormon musical taken to broadway by south park creators trey parker and matt stone has sought to poke fun while entertaining. Mormon swashbucklers ad named best psa by meridian magazine november 3, 2009 u. These are the words nephi used when his brothers told him they couldnt understand the words things he taught them. Oct 07, 2017 the second installment in book of mormon centrals evidence video series tackles the translation of the book of mormon. Peekyous people search has 47 people named curt dahl and you can find info, photos, links, family members and more. Posts about book of mormon written by mattlindblom.
Curt dahl s book of mormon blog tuesday, september 20, 2011. An impressive feat for any ward, but especially impressive to me as we live in the. Curt dahl was a terrific producer and ben godfrey ushered this project through countless obstacles. And what the early leaders did was drift away from the basics of the gospel laid out in the book of mormon, which was coming up with all these crazy things like baptisms for the dead, and following all these rules, and the d and c book, which i wouldnt say or claim is inspired like the bom. Curt dahl s book of mormon blog friday, january 28, 2011. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. If you want to believe the book or mormon, you can, but dont say you also believe the bible because they say two very different things. Seuss, and there is a monster at the end of this book thrown in. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon. He is a quick learner, and astonishes me with how quickly he can memorize entire books.
We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. See more ideas about book of mormon, mormon, scripture study. Book of mormon translation lds church is true blog. Critics have argued that the book of mormon cannot be true because joseph smiths claims about the book of mormon s translation seem unbelievable, but this new video seeks to put these criticisms to rest. How could there be so many witnesses of the book of mormon and the plates and not one of them deny their testimony even when some of them became bitter toward joseph smith. The blessings, the comfort, and the knowledge that i have gained of my heavenly father and his plan of salvation are worth more to me than any earthly reward i could ever receive or desire.
Most church members are not angry or emotional about their differences of opinion. Well, apparently our baby isnt quite ready to make his grand appearance. As you read i nephi chapter three you probably noticed the most recognizable scripture in this chapter. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. The book of mormon is a great asset for the lds church. How coming to christ through the book of mormon changes. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Russell ballard has specifically asked members to join in the effort. Curt dahl s book of mormon blog monday, january 31, 2011. I have tried to read the book of mormon, but i found the writing style so close to the kjv of the bible, that i was concerned that i may confuse the two.
Daily book of mormon blog by bishop heaton to help silverlake ward members read the entire book of mormon in 2012. Reading from the book of mormon every day has done more good for me and my friends and family than any other thing i could ever imagine. Apr 20, 2020 the title of this blog alludes to the wars described in the book of mormon, but the substance is the ongoing differences of opinion about book of mormon geography and historicity. 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. Ive been thinking lately about this scripture and why its important to know that nephi was young at the beginning of the book of mormon. Jenny rollins lent her editorial expertise to the project and nathan waite and britta adams were each a tremendous help in the final weeks before the podcasts release. No man can tell me i havent felt the promptings of the holy spirit as ive read its holy words. We read and study from the old testament, new testament, book of mormon, doctrine and covenants and pearl of great price. The book of mormon bom is an abbreviated account of the inhabitants of the ancient americas from 2200 bc to 421 ad. He gave a longer version of this last year at a byu devotional. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures.
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