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I know that joseph smith was a prophet called of god. Since its publication in 1830, the book of mormon has been accompanied by the testimony of three witnesses claiming to have seen the an angel with the plates and the testimony of eight witnesses. Mar 22, 2017 by june 1829 martin harris, oliver cowdery, and david whitmer had verbalized a desire to be the special three witnesses alluded to in the book of mormon. Jun 29, 2012 those who frequently witness to mormons seem to gravitate to one of three different approaches. As a preface to this answer, please see our article on mormonism and what mormons believe. Book of moroni mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Because of this theory, he wrote, some members of the church have become confused and greatly disturbed in their faith in the book of mormon. Book of mormon the testimony of eight witnesses by awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett 1. Whereas jesus said i am the way and the truth and the life, john 14. This video needs to go viral this woman is so bold and exposes mormonism.

The book of mormon movie is the incredible true story of nephi and his family as they leave the city of jerusalem in 600 bc, cross the arabian desert, build a ship and sail to the promised land in the americas. We are working on a featurelength documentary on the miracle of the book of mormon that will be available soon at deseret book and. This blog post is the first of several about the writers and the construction of the book of mormon. Explain that because of heavenly fathers great love for us, he has given us a gift to help us achieve eternal life the kind of life heavenly father has friend february 2012 the book of mormon.

Aug 18, 2009 this segment depicts the coming forth of the book of mormon and the testimony to its veracity by the three witnesses. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. Yet, with all of the digs and research ferguson and his team undertook, they failed to find one artifact to prove that book of mormon nephite cities, villages, or territories ever existed. Emily belle freeman come follow me dont miss this introductory. Moronis america today in 1936, when lds scholars first began accepting the twocumorah theory, apostle joseph fielding smith warned the saints. The book of mormon witnesses are a group of contemporaries of joseph smith who claimed to have seen the golden plates from which smith translated the book of mormon. Many writers contributed to the book of mormon as ive stated earlier the purpose of my blog is to bear my witness that the book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ. More than sixty individuals gave testimony to the sacred roll and book, which was published in 1843. For a huge array of resources, talks, articles, videos, and so forth, go to or.

The eight witnesses of the book of mormon lds blogs. Moronis vision of the coming forth of the book of mormon. The three and eight witnesses to the book of mormon. Joseph smith the prophet is a sacred oratorio for choir, orchestra, soloists. How important was it to moroni that we pray about the book of mormon. It is inconclusive if the witnesses actually saw plates or if they only claimed to see them. He is later known as the angel moroni, who presented the golden plates to joseph smith, who translated the plates upon which the book of mormon was originally written.

Mormon belief video about the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. The shakers, of course, did not believe the book of mormon, but they had a book entitled a holy, sacred and divine roll and book. We also talk about the testimony of the three witnesses, three men who were allowed to see an angel and the physical. Mary musselman whitmer, who is one of the witnesses to the plates, the 12th or th witness, shes been called. Teachings of the seventies the bible is one witness of jesus christ. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. One of the eight witnesses to the book of mormon was the fifth son of peter whitmer, sen. The above donut chart shows percentages of the book of mormon section of letter to a ces director that fairmormon is in agreement, disagreement, and neutral on if one assumes that fairmormons undisputed silence is acceptance of the facts, fairmormon agrees with 62. Served as scribe to joseph smith during translation of book of mormon. Richard lloyd anderson, personal writings of the book of mormon witnesses, in book of mormon authorship revisited.

Learn more about the book of mormon as byu department of ancient scripture faculty conclude their discussion on the book of ether and discuss moroni 16. The book of mormon is a witness to the truth of the bible. Witnesses of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. Haight emma smith harrison burgess john henry smith joseph f.

The witnesses of the book of mormon the millennial star. Those who frequently witness to mormons seem to gravitate to one of three different approaches. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. Moroni, as a mortal man, was the last author of the book of mormon, burying the metal plates upon which it was recorded, some 421 years after the birth of christ. Book of mormon not a problem for the latterday saints. Jacob asks sherem if he denies that christ will come. Richard lloyd anderson presents evidence from original sources on each of the eleven witnesses and concludes. The bible prescribe at least two or three witnesses for everything. Moroni finalizes the book of mormon the book of mormon online.

Evaluating the book of mormon witnesses book of mormon central. This segment depicts the coming forth of the book of mormon and the testimony to its veracity by the three witnesses. What are the key differences between mormonism and christianity. Many critics of the book of mormon witnesses say that the witnesses of the book of mormon denied their written testimonies in statements to different people over the years. Our heavenly father uses multiple witnesses to testify of truth see 2 corinthians. Brother scotts book of mormon witness presentation moroni.

Moroni book of mormon article about moroni book of. Assisted financially in publication of book of mormon. Sherem, the first freethought martyr in the book of mormon see the story of korihor for another, tells jacob he is misleading the people in by telling them ca. Answers to questions about the witnesses to the book of mormon.

Some of the most important evidence for the reality and divine nature of the book of mormon comes from detailed scholarship about the witnesses to the book of mormon. We have at least two chains of accounts telling about her experience of having seen the plates, which she didnt. He was the son of ethem, the grandson of ahah, as well as being the father of coriantor, and grandfather of ether, after whom the book of ether is named. The witnesses of the book of mormon by preston nibley. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer network for their own. Cited in richard lloyd anderson, investigating the book of mormon witnesses salt lake city. Unlike most of the rest of the book of mormon, the book of moroni was not abridged by mormon, but contains the writings of his son after the nephites were destroyed as a people. Debunking fairmormon letter to a ces director book of mormon. Moron was to regain the other half of his kingdom, but he was overthrown by a descendant of the brother of jared, and spent the rest of his days in captivity, where he fathered coriantor. Former bishop spending thousands to tell others that the book.

The book contains ten chapters that range widely in length. Moroni is the ascribed author of chapters 8 and 9 of mormon s record within the larger book of mormon, the entire book of moroni, and the title page of the book of. Naughty and nice erik piepenburg march 24, 2011 ben brantley narrates a look at the new broadway musical from the creators of south park. He is the subject of several verses in chapter 11 of the book of ether moron succeeded ethem as king, but during his.

Also see the vast body of scholarship in past and current publications at the maxwell institute. Book of mormon archives teaching children the gospel. Three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of god, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered. David whitmer, one of the book of mormons three witnesses, said if you believe my testimony to the book of mormon. Apr 26, 2010 born 18 may 1783 in easttown, saratoga county, new york. Soon after josephs arrival at fayette from pennsylvania the summer of 1829, peter became a zealous friend of the prophet and an able assistant in the translation of. Why is the book of mormons historical authenticity so important. The earliest documented statement of the three witnessesoliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harrisis their statement in the handwriting of oliver cowdery subsequently published in the 1830 edition of the book of mormon. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses deseret book.

Book of mormonwitnessesspiritual or literal fairmormon. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video. At the beginning of the book of mormon, we have the testimony of joseph smith, the testimony of three witnesses, and the testimony of eight witnesses. Moroni was the last known survivor of the nephite nation. Scriptures of the restoration do not compete with the bible. The first edition of the book of mormon featured two testimonials. Smith lorenzo snow lucy mack smith mary whitmer oscar mcconkie william smith richard lloyd anderson analyzes the witnesses to. In this carefully researched, thoughtprovoking book, dr. David whitmer, one of the book of mormon s three witnesses, said if you believe my testimony to the book of mormon. Apr 07, 20 book of mormon not a problem for the latterday saints this article is more than 7 years old british branch of church launches ad campaign as south park creators musical opens, but says it doesn. In my personal experience, and as a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints sometimes mistakenly called the mormon church, i have heard it described as everything from interesting, false, uplifting, or contrary to the bible. Eyring teaches how the book of mormon is our guide to return home. We will discuss these methods in more detail, but first.

The book of mormon contains two sets of joint statements written by joseph smith for those who claimed to have seen the gold plates. In studying the history of joseph smith and the the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, referred to as the mormons, we emphasize joseph smiths own testimony of the book of mormon, that book of additional scripture that is another testament of jesus christ. Book of mormon spiritual and temporal witnesses presentation. Jan 02, 2020 others are from the book of mormon itself, e. It was written in an ancient language on gold plates by prophets in ancient america. This video is about the falling of the nephites, after they have departed from the teachings of. The case against the 3 witnesses of the book of mormon duration. Formal witneses the three witnesses the eleven witnesses informal witnesses david b. With a single draft completed in 65 days, joseph smith, an unschooled man of 23, produced a book of over 500 pages with hundreds of unique names and complex story lines. The evidence left by the book of mormon witnesses is rich, varied, and uneven, including the following. Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. Their written testimonies are known as the testimony of three witnesses and the testimony of eight witnesses. He gave joseph like first witness, but one according to the scriptures is not enough so god provided three new witnesses.

Statements clearly traced to the witnesses verify the testimonies printed in the book of mormon. They worship the bible instead of the savior of which it teaches. Questions about the witnesses to the reality of the. He has sent mailers and taken out a fullpage newspaper ad to promote the book of mormon. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. Their written testimony of three witnesses has been included in all of the almost 100 million copies of the book of mormon the church has published since 1830. Why did moroni include mormons condemnation of infant baptism. A drama and multimedia event presented by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints july 1012, 2014 at two rivers. I can personally witness that the book of mormon is true. The book of mormon has been described as the keystone of the church of. In later years martin harris, one of the witnesses, is recorded to have confessed that he saw the plates with a spiritual eye or eye of faith. The book of mormon records that the nephites constructed houses of cement, 34 as well as temples, synagogues and sanctuaries 35 throughout their territories. One of three witnesses of book of mormon june 1829.

Thats why they reject additional testimonies of christ, such as the book of mormon. Moroni had been commanded by his father to complete the nephite record, which mormon had abridged from previous records. The most significant witnesses are the three witnesses and the eight witnesses, all of whom allowed their names to be used on two separate statements included with the book of mormon. Book of mormon mosiah chapter 23 by awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett 7. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses kindle edition by anderson, richard lloyd. Moron is described as doing that which was wicked before the lord. The book of moroni is the last book in the book of mormon and the last writings of the prophet moroni. See the fall of the jaredite and nephite nations and understand the parting words of moroni. Debunking fairmormon letter to a ces director book of. I suspect the reason the book of mormon has this view of faith and knowledge is. This video explores the history behind the witnesses to the book of mormon and explains why their combined testimony strongly indicates that joseph smith did in fact possess plates with the. This remarkable statement was in fulfillment of prophecy in the book of mormon itself, given by nephi, the son of lehi. Bofm witnesses presentation provides a spiritual and temporal witness of the realities of the book of mormon. Love for the book of mormon expands ones love for the bible and vice versa.

Mar 11, 2018 love for the book of mormon expands ones love for the bible and vice versa. Book of mormon video series release dates announced watch the. Nephis journey is full of danger, mystery, intrigue and romance. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints youtube. Reasoning from the scriptures with mormons by ron rhodes more insights from your bible study get started with logos bible software for free. Several other witnesses observed smith dictating the text that eventually became the book of mormon.

These witnesses written testimonies follow the book of mormons introduction. And btw, have you ever noticed that the angel moroni is simply a moron with an i misplaced. Critics have explored a number of issues, including 1. The three men chosen as witnesses of the book of mormon were oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris. Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses youtube. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading investigating the book of mormon witnesses. The book of mormon teaches about god and jesus christ. Ammon serves and teaches king lamoni alma 1719 book of mormon duration. The author, richard lloyd anderson, gives many historical details about the statements of such critics and the sources and background of their statements. By june 1829 martin harris, oliver cowdery, and david whitmer had verbalized a desire to be the special three witnesses alluded to in the book of mormon. From the lord god of heaven, to the inhabitants of earth.

Book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. You will also need the picture of mormon abridging the plates from the gospel art picture kit, the book of mormon stories video dvd, a television, and a dvd player. It is very interesting how the lord decided to have those special witnesses of his work of the last days. The land of moron is also mentioned in the book of ether, in chapters 7 and 14. Three witnesses oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris declared an angel of god appeared to them and showed them the book of mormon plates and they heard the voice of the lord pronounce that joseph smiths translation had been accomplished. Three witnesses the three witnesses are david whitmer, oliver cowdery, and martin harris, who mortgaged his farm to finance the first printing of the book of mormon. Additional information on the individual witnesses and their statements are available in the maxwell institutes digital collection. I know the mormon church the church of jesus christ of latterday saints really is the restored church on the earth, established by divine authority. In ad 385, mormon witnesses the destruction of the nephite people and their armies as they. Brother scotts book of mormon witness presentation.

The view of faith in the mormon scriptures differs from the bible. The best source for the book of mormon videos, tickets, and the book of mormon information. Evaluating the book of mormon witnesses book of mormon. He followed in the footsteps of his father, mormon after whom the book of mormon is named as keeper of an ancient record detailing the history and eventual destruction of their people, the nephites, by their enemies, the lamanites. May 08, 2017 whereas jesus said i am the way and the truth and the life, john 14. The church video compelling witness depicts a mock trial that witnesses of the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Moroni finalizes the book of mormon the book of mormon.

Much has been said about the book of mormon since its first publication in the 1800s. Moronis america the book of mormon in north america. The dont miss this video, study sheet, bible journaling pages, and tips for kids, teens, couples and individuals. One of the best sources of current scholarship on the book of mormon and other lds topics is the new mormon interpreter, a site managed by daniel peterson.