The founder of mormonism said the book of mormon was the most correct book of any book, including the bible history of the church, vol. The very existence of the book of mormon is a testimony that god continues to communicate with his children. Book of mormon sets new record for most expensive manuscript. All of the other things that come up are only worth talking about if the book of mormon is true which is why i cant figure out why so many people spend so much time criticizing all of the other aspects or doctrines of the church. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Each reads very much like the bible in type and breadth of thematic concerns and literary forms history, law, psalm. Yet, essential mormon doctrines arent even found in it. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.
Concerned reader, mormonism is not only foreign to the scriptures, it is diametrically opposed to gods word. Theres a scripture in the book of mormon, in the book of moroni that reads and when ye shall receive these things, i would exhort you that ye would ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ, if these things are not true. According to mormon belief, the book of mormon was inscribed on golden plates by generations of prophets, quoted and abridged by the prophethistorian mormon, and buried in the ground by mormons son, moroni. The book of mormon is actually a collection of histories passed down from one writer to another. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Dec 24, 2007 the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon will speak for itself when the person studying it does so with an open heart. Tell her god knows her heart and has condemned anyone who hurts children by taking their food money as tithing, for example. All persons under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to the accompanying adult. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202. You cant find any other books that tell you to love and serve people. But in doing so, i found some pretty awesome scriptures that i absolutely love. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door, they will often offer a free copy of the book of mormon and tell you about its author, joseph smith.
I recently decided to go through the entire book of mormon, and in green, i highlighted all of the scriptures that made me glad. The men, women, and families in the book of mormon struggled with lifes challenges, just like we do. Dec 18, 2014 village performing arts centre full time 2014 perform turn it off from the book of mormon. Lead vocals by tom ragen, logan dunstan, sam malseed and aj nerona.
Jun 03, 2016 get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube. The writers of the book of mormon musical focus their story on two groups of people, but it is clear from the text that they, themselves, are outsiders of both. Aug 08, 2012 the latterday saint canon consists of four books. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the book of mormon. Twice in the doctrine and covenants we read that the fulness of the gospel is found within the book of mormon. The book of mormon adds, the labor which they had to perform was to look. Realizing that the book of mormon is at its core a jerusalem story, he decided to go to the places mentioned in it and get. The only way you can be a mormon is by accepting the book of mormon. The book of mormon, winner of nine tony awards and four olivier awards, including best musical for both, follows a pair of mormon boys sent on a mission to a place thats about as far away a from salt lake city as you can get. A book of mistakes, error, and fraud by jon gary williams introduction the mormon church promotes the book of mormon as an inspired writing. A new way to study and share the book of mormon by neal rappleye december 28, 2015 as a new year rolls around, gospel doctrine classes across the world will once again turn the attention of latterday saints to our keystone scripture. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.
The influence and impact of the book of mormon will continue to grow as the kingdom of god is carried to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. Here are the 10 of the most common passages i cite regularly. Mormons believe the following about the book of mormon. A couple last things about receiving a free book of mormon without missionaries this offer doesnt expire, unless i say otherwise. Without the book of mormon account of this story, the reader would not see the important punch line, that many of the people died because they took lightly.
The book of mormon is the word of god, like the bible. The book of mormon claims to be a perfect translation because joseph smith supposedly used the crystal glasses the get the perfect wordforword translation, yet there have been over 4,000 changes in the book of mormon since the first edition came out. Fourteen centuries later, in 1823, the angel moroni led joseph smith to the plates hidden in a hillside in upstate new york. And now i, mormon, make an end of my sayings, and proceed to write the things which have been commanded me. Mormon was the primary author, editor, and compiler of the book of mormon. Books about mormons 36 books meet your next favorite book. You get the cheapest book of mormon tickets when you purchase more than 1 month in advance. To be honest, the majority of my most favorites turned out to all be pretty common. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. After referencing the verses, i will, in about 100 words, explain how each can be used.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 214,784 views. The book of mormon, for its part, first appeared in the year 1830. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. But until then, the key is to provide a logical case for the book of mormon in order to help open their hearts and brains to the remote possibility that it could be true. Jun 10, 2012 opening number to the 66th tony awards. He said that the book was a translation of writings that were engraved on buried golden plates that an angel told him where to find. Verses are cited in the order they are listed in the book of mormon. The book of mormon new york tickets the book of mormon tickets for nearly nine years, the book of mormon has been dazzling audiences with humor, heart and a dash of heresy. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Jun 25, 2008 the book of mormon an account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi language. The book of mormon acts as a companion book to the bible, and it supports the doctrines, and testimony of christ found in the bible. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
Heres a behindthescenes look at the filming of the book. Members of this church are sometimes referred to as mormons because of the title of the book. Currently serving missionary, want out recovery from. Regardless of whether someone believes the book to be true or false, few people will deny its influence. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne. Nephi passed the record to his younger brother jacob, who gave it to his son enos. The book of mormon is a sacred text that was published in march 1830 by joseph smith, jr. The title page, written by mormon, reveals the books main purposes. With a book and lyrics by trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez, the comedymusical has pushed the boundaries of broadway to become the fourteenthlongest running show in broadway histo. The book of mormon comes from south park creators trey parker and matt stone, and avenue q cocreator robert lopez. Over onehalf of all the verses in the book of mormon refer to our lord. The website is the best website to visit, if you know little about the church or this book of scripture. The book of mormon the major mission of the book of mormon, as recorded on its title page, is to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations. Buy book of mormon hardcover or softcover book of mormon.
According to smith, the book is originally written in an otherwise unknown language called reformed egyptian on golden plates and it should be of similar importance as the bible. It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals, enthuses the washington post. The book of mormon is a book of sacred scripture used by members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints along with the bible and two other books of scripture. While the bible is written by and about the people in the land of israel and surrounding areas and takes place from the creation of the world until shortly after the death of jesus. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Now its time for something smaller, but just as great. Its yours for the price of a ticket to the book of mormon. It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. There are no other books that do it as well as this one, which also gives you a free dose of racism, sexism, and historical lies. Dear mormons, you dont know the book of mormon is true. While the bible is written by and about the people in the land of israel and surrounding areas and takes place from the creation of the world until shortly after the death of jesus christ.
Apr 03, 2014 if you havent seen the book of mormon, proverbially do it. Our really good the book of mormon seating chart tba. So, for now go ahead an email me to get your free book of mormon instructions shared at the beginning of the post. Proximity searches boolean searches browse the book of mormon main page. The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people.
A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is an ancient record that teaches about jesus. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Here are four things you should know about this sacred book. We can see ourselves in their stories, and be inspired to be better and help others like jesus did. The first purpose specifically addresses the descendants of the children. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. Casey nicholaw the drowsy chaperone has staged the. 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 book of mormon, which they wrote with robert lopez, exemplifies the pairs skill at undercutting audience assumptions. In fact, the book of mormon vigorously defends the importance and truthfulness of the bible. Why the book of mormon is the great american novel the. A prophet, named mormon, organized the thousand years of history into a book. The book of mormon triumphs at the tony awards rolling stone.
This site, which is by ordinary, unofficial mormons, will introduce you to the book of mormon. Etched onto golden plates by ancient prophets in the americas, the book of mormon was translated by joseph smith, the prophet who was implemental in restoring the fullness of the church of christ to the earth in 1830. Two young latterday saints are sent on a mission to convince the people of a small village in uganda to become part of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon cannot, and does not replace the bible. Book of mormon 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. Youll learn what the book is about, who the heroes and villains of the book are, and how mormons view the book. 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. Cbs, book of mormon llc, the harry fox agency, warner chappell. Why the book of mormon is the great american novel. Sep 26, 2017 book of mormon sets new record for most expensive manuscript ever sold this article is more than 2 years old founding text of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints returned to followers. The kind tickets has great the book of mormon tickets for all performances. The book of mormon has been acknowledged as one of the most influential books in human history. There are many book of mormon passages i like to use when i am witnessing to mormons. Weve also spotted ourselves in the playbill and spit straight data on ticket prices.
That theatre is slow exiting due to the configuration of the stairs, so youll have to add about 1520 minutes to get out of the building unless you are right at the back and jump up immediately to get to the front of the pack. According to the lds church the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ, written during the same time period as the bible but in another place. Church of jesus christ of latterday saints sacred books subject. A new way to study and share the book of mormon lds magazine. Why is the book of mormon named after mormon, who is he. Smith said he has received these plates in 1827 from an angel named moroni, who identified himself to smith as a native. Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well as religious histories of different civilizations. As mentioned above, the book of mormon is a book of scripture kept by the ancient inhabitants of north america and covers a span of 1,000 years. Joseph smith sees a vision of god and jesus christ duration.
It was published by joseph smith, the founder of the mormon church. The book of mormon tickets the book of mormon tickets. One of the simplest ways to get a free book of mormon is to order it online from one of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints official websites. A very plausible lost and missing novel by solomon spalding manuscript found, separate and distinct from the oberlin manuscript has not been ruled out by mormon apologists.
The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. Exactly how to get a free book of mormon without missionaries. Public hosted by texas performing arts at the university of texas at austin and bass concert hall. Learn all about the tonywinning smash hit musical comedy thats one of broadways biggest blockbusters ever. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up in a hill in new york in the early 1800s. You will be able to express these ideas in such a way that they do not violate any mormon rules for missionaries, since the mormon gospel is a porridge of contradictions anyway. According to mormon belief, the book of mormon was inscribed on golden plates by generations of prophets, quoted and abridged by the prophethistorian mormon, and buried in the ground by mormon s son, moroni. The book of mormon delfont mackintosh theatres book. The book of mormon is a book of scripture that complements and supports the bible. The book of mormon is unique from the bible because through the book of mormon, we learn about the ancient people and ancient prophets from the americas. The first author was the prophet nephi, who left jerusalem with his family in about 600 bc and sailed to the americas. How we got the book of mormon, book of mormon stories 1997, 24 close video when joseph smith was 14 years old, many churches were claiming. The bible says jesus was born in bethlehem of judaea, the book of mormon says jesus was born in jerusalem matt. The book of mormon, the hit musical by matt stone and trey parker, creators of south park and bobby lopez avenue q, frozen.
I give youwith the seriousness of a golden plate discoveryour the book of mormon seating chart. The book of mormon contains many religious themes, most notably those of faith and doubt. Although the musical satirizes organized religion and the literal credibility of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the mormons in the book of mormon are portrayed as. Their words, written on gold plates, were quoted and. The book of mormon makes you a better person, i get it. However, after a fair and candid examination of the evidence, many thousands of honest mormons have discovered that this claim simply is not true. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon is 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,thanby any other book see history of the church 4. Jun, 2011 the book of mormon, the irreverent and hilarious broadway debut of south park creators trey parker and matt stone, won nine awards at last nights tonys, including best musical, best original.
This production contains strobe lighting, flashing lights and gunshots. If you need help with any of your the book of mormon ticketing needs please give us a call and a representative will be happy to assist you at 800 2898425 or click here for live help. The book of mormon, journal editions can help with both your daily study and your journaling efforts. In addition to joseph smith, the lord provided for eleven others to see the gold plates for themselves and to be special witnesses of the truth and. Written by prophets to a people who lived in america long before white people ever came, some believe they were the beginnings of some native indian tribes.
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