The book describes their journey across the arabian peninsula, and then to the. Who were the three witnesses of the book of mormon. 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. Historical details about the time it took to translate the book are remarkably well preserved. Bofm witnesses presentation provides a spiritual and temporal witness of the realities of the book of mormon. Scriptures of the restoration do not compete with the bible. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of jesus christ.
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. More than sixty individuals gave testimony to the sacred roll and book, which was published in 1843. How long did it take joseph smith to translate the book of. Three witnesses of the book of mormon department of. The book of mormon is the most important religious text to be revealed from god to man since the writings of the new testament were compiled nearly two millennia ago. The video features students from around the world describing the influence the book of mormon is having on their lives.
Some of the major events in the coming forth of the book. From the fourtime emmy awardwinning creators of south park comes this hilarious broadway musical about a pair of mismatched mormon. Rating is available when the video has been rented. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints wikipedia. Book of mormon spiritual and temporal witnesses presentation. 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. Only our own cultural biases lead us to believe they must be seven days long. The ancient prophets, having descended from israelite stock, knew of god and of the coming of the savior and had brought with them the religious records of the jews that were available up to 600 bc. Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come.
The guys who did south park did book of mormon on broadway. Evaluating the book of mormon witnesses book of mormon central. Answers to questions about the witnesses to the book of mormon. How could a people who had been so blessed with the gospel, prophets, and scriptures turn. The author, richard lloyd anderson, gives many historical details about the statements of such critics and the sources and background of their statements. Are some in our day following the same path as the nephites. 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.
What do americans views of mormonism say about our ideals and values. Teachings of the seventies the bible is one witness of jesus christ. We have at least two chains of accounts telling about her experience of having seen the plates, which she didnt. Science state theocracy vegetarianism video games violence. 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. Eyring teaches how the book of mormon is our guide to return home.
We actually just chatted about it this morning as we began our bom studies, and watched this short little video. This is the media channel of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. As you study this book along with the book of mormon you will find blessings and fulfillment of the promises made by a modern day prophet of god. Jan 01, 2015 the book of mormon projects video that answers the question, what is the book of mormon. Naughty and nice erik piepenburg march 24, 2011 ben brantley narrates a look at the new broadway musical from the creators of south park.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. This lesson and the social media images below also match our printable book of mormon study squares book. Vocals, instrumentals, and sheet music are available for the sound tracks from the book of mormon cd. Book of mormon archives teaching children the gospel. After attending a book of mormon conference, lindsey discovered ne.
In 1881 whitmer, the one witness who never returned to the. Like a crime scene, we do not need a video recording or an affidavit from the suspect or a witness to show whether or not the suspect murdered with a gun. Book of mormon videos the church of jesus christ of latterday. A project to share with the world what is the book of mormon. In this episode we discuss the title page of the book of mormon and its 3 purposes, the math of witnesses and how the book of mormon is the keystone of our doctrine. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video. Apr 26, 2010 no man ever heard me in any way deny the truth of the book of mormon, the administration of the angel that showed me the plates, nor the organization of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints under the administration of joseph smith jun, the prophet whom the lord raised up for that purpose in these the latter days, that he may show. Among other events, martin harris joins david and oliver as the three become the chosen witnesses of the divinity of the book of mormon and.
The gold plates were seen by joseph smith and a few other witnesses. 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. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, often informally known as the lds church or. One passage says that the book of mormon shall establish the truth of the bible and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues. Part of the vhs collection called a voice from the dust, this production of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is from 1982. The book of mormon is the engine that powers conversion and a change of heart, leading us closer to jesus christ. In a witness and a warning you will find president bensons counsel, insight, testimony and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. 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 sharing of testimony is confirmed in our hearts as the spirit bears witness of truth. From their accounts, the plates were 8 inches long, about 6 or 7 inches. Questions about the witnesses to the reality of the. Ammon serves and teaches king lamoni alma 1719 book of mormon. Debunking fairmormon letter to a ces director book of mormon.
A film adaptation of the first two books in the book of mormon, a religious text of scripture, the film was given a limited theatrical release on september 12, 2003. 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. My testimony of the book of mormon by kristen duke this site is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. A testimony of the book of mormon book of mormon central. Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses youtube. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents. A video was shown in which, after samuel smith introduces oliver. All american prophet, the book of mormon music of the night 2016 duration.
The three and eight witnesses to the book of mormon. These errors totally undermine the claim that joseph translated the book of mormon and the claim that the book of mormon is the most correct book on earth. One of the eight witnesses to the book of mormon was the fifth son of peter whitmer, sen. The greatest event recorded in the book of mormon is the personal visit of the. Apologists note that the witnesses in most cases affirmed their witness until their death. Testimonies of the book of mormon witnesses deseret book. Why were afraid of mormons bu today boston university. In this video message lindsey shares testimonies and witnesses from. We are blessed to have this prophet in our day who continues the. Elder ulisses soares the historical facts and the special witnesses of the book of mormon testify that its coming forth was indeed miraculous. Watch the entire video of 18 lives and the book of mormon below. Mar 11, 2018 love for the book of mormon expands ones love for the bible and vice versa.
Stories from the book of mormon are coming to life in a new liveaction video series being produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. Dec 05, 2009 book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. The book of mormon refers to jesus christ and his ministry more often than does the bible, despite its shorter length. The witnesses of the book of mormon now you know duration. Welch, foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms. Witnesses of the book of mormon church of jesus christ.
The mormon imprimatur, as it were, is the fullpage ad in the program which shows just a photo of the book of mormon with a message that says our version is sliiiightly different and gives information about learning more about the religion. Our heavenly father uses multiple witnesses to testify of truth see 2 corinthians. The evidence left by the book of mormon witnesses is rich, varied, and uneven, including the following. 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. Or order the dvd for tons of bonus features, outtakes and behind the scenes material. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. These book of mormon videos will begin to be published next year and will bring to life the stories of the book of mormon. Playpause, theme 1 from stand as witnesses, seminary music. The journey is a 2003 american adventure drama film directed by gary rogers and written by rogers and craig clyde.
According to the introduction to the book of mormon, what will those who gain a divine witness of the book of mormon also come to know is true. All those involved in the translation of the book of mormon believed it was a miracle and testified of its divinity for the rest of their lives. Three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of god, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered. Also, according to video for mormon sunday school education i saw, you dont. Feb 19, 2019 former the book of mormon costars cody jamison strand and jacob ben widmar stop by to chat about broadways high school throwback concert at green room 42 and more with paul wontorek. Martin harris, later one of the three witnesses of the book of mormon, is born in easttown, new york. Other splinter groups followed other leaders in their own interpretation of the latter day. From the lord god of heaven, to the inhabitants of earth. The case against the 3 witnesses of the book of mormon duration. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints youtube.
This book has a square for every chapter in the book of mormon. The book of mormon mentions weeks, but does not tell us how many days they contained. The book of mormon is a witness to the truth of the bible. The church video compelling witness depicts a mock trial that witnesses of the truthfulness of the book of mormon.
Mary musselman whitmer, who is one of the witnesses to the plates, the 12th or th witness, shes been called. For our day the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This is a great thing to help the young women complete their virtue requirement of reading the book of mormon. As the chosen prophet to restore the gospel of jesus christ in the last days before the saviors return, joseph smith saw our father in heaven and the savior in the flesh and was told that preachers of the day and others had drawn near to christ in word, but were further separted in their heart, as isaiah also saw isa. This remarkable statement was in fulfillment of prophecy in the book of mormon itself, given by nephi, the son of lehi. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms the truths found in the holy bible. The names of oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris are familiar to most of us, notably because of their role as witnesses to the reality of the book of. Suggest that the students watch for illustrations of the book of mormon s influence in our day. Witness to the book of mormon 18 may 2018 lds daily. Grants funeral is held in the tabernacle in salt lake city. Latterday saint youth from around the world describe the influence and guidance the book of mormon provides in their lives. Even if the nephite believers used a sevenday calendar for religious purposes likely in conjunction with other calendars, that is no reason to insist that such a calendar must be. Quickly watch this video it will leave you speechless.
The best source for the book of mormon videos, tickets, and the book of mormon information. The book of mormon is said by the church to be another testament of jesus christ. Much has been said about the book of mormon since its first publication in the 1800s. That we, through the grace of god the father, and our lord jesus christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamanites, their brethren, and also of. One of the most amazing facts about the book of mormon is that it took joseph smith only about sixtyfive working days to translate a book that, in the current edition, is 531 pages long. The testimonies of those witnesses of the book of mormon in this book can burn in our hearts, strengthen our faith and fortify our minds and we can know for ourselves that their words are true. The book of mormon is meant for our day for us here and now. And even though the church of jesus christ of latterday saints renounced.
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