Nephi is led by the spirit to obtain the plates of brass 1 nephi 35 book of mormon duration. The lack of a preface for the book of mosiah in the present book of mormon is probably because the text takes up the mosiah account some time after its original beginning. Nov 25, 2019 jacob, a book of mormon prophet, teaches about the need for a messiah. Wherefore, all things must needs be a compound in one. Just as the fall of adam imposed death on humankind, the saviors resurrection allows all to be raised from death. Join my newsletter and receive a free humorous ebook memoirs of the ward rumor control coordinator is a lighthearted look at our beloved mormon church of jesus christ of latterday saints culture. King benjamin testified that through faith in jesus christ and repentance, those who have sinned can receive salvation. Gunnell goes on to quote a letter written in 1844 by phineas young to brigham young, martin harris is a firm believer in shakerism, says his testimony is greater than it was of the book of mormon martin harris witness and benefactor to the book of mormon, wayne c. Start studying book of mormon chapter 11 3 nephi 17. Book of mormon geography in the world of joseph smith. Book of mormonanthropologylanguagehebraismscolophons. But is the testimony of these eleven men a solid foundation for faith in the. Nephi explains that he likes isaiahs words because of their christcentered teachings.
While joseph smith was dictating the book of mormon to oliver cowdery. To help students understand the latterday implications of isaiahs prophecies, ask them to read the chapter headings for 2 nephi 1724 you may want to inform students that elder bruce r. The words of mormon serves as a bridge between the small plates of nephi and mormons abridgement of the large plates of nephi. Lets study and teach come, follow me 2 nephi 1125 we. We also see in this chapter of the book of mormon why the nephites did not have such trouble accepting christ when he came. The words of mormon serves as a bridge between the small plates of nephi and mormon s abridgement of the large plates of nephi. See royal skousen, john gilberts 1892 account of the 1830 printing of the book of mormon, in the disciple as witness. Study the book of mormon like never before with this free app that i helped create from book of mormon central. Lehi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches that there must be opposition in all things so that happiness, goodness, and righteousness can exist. The eleven witnesses, in the coming forth of the book of mormon. Volume 4 of the critical text of the book of mormon.
Two sets of official book of mormon witnesses mormonism. For i will liken his words unto my people, and i will send them forth unto all my children, for he verily saw my redeemer, even as i have seen him. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Facts on the book of mormon witnesses part 1 mormons in. The first edition of the book of mormon featured two testimonials. He tarried with them a year or two, or perhaps longer. Nov 11, 2019 lehi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches that there must be opposition in all things so that happiness, goodness, and righteousness can exist. In 2 nephi 12, we get a bigger overview of pride and its dangers. Journal of book of mormon studies volume 11 issue 1 neal a. Book of mormon chapter 11 3 nephi 17 flashcards quizlet. Based on the body of available evidence we dont really know if the eleven book of mormon witnesses ever signed. Analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon. Written almost 400 years after the birth of jesus christ, this book contains a short explanation of what the small plates of nephi are and why mormon felt they needed to be included with the other sacred writings.
Two of these six eventually returned to the church. Eleven witnesses will later sign statements that they have seen the gold plates from which the book of mormon was translated. Visitors with disabilities can purchase book of mormon handicap tickets at the eugene oneill theatre only in the orchestra accessible seating is not available in the mezzanine. The original manuscript of the book of mormon, written in oliver cowderys hand, has no title for the book of mosiah. Harper, the eleven witnesses, in the coming forth of the book of mormon. While there are no elevators at the eugene oneill theatre, audience memebers can reach their seats easily as there are no steps. But, notwithstanding the greatness of the task, i must do according to the strict commands of god, and tell you concerning your wickedness and abominations, in the presence of the pure in heart, and the broken heart, and under the glance of the piercing eye of the almighty god. Richard anderson described multiple accounts of all the. While some of these sources treat book of mormon geography in only the vaguest generalities, others make very specific claims on the topic. The book of mormon witnesses are a group of contemporaries of joseph smith who claimed to.
Hear their insights and teachings concerning this important section of scripture. This also makes an openandshut case for the theory that the book of mormon is as much prophecy as history. Did the eleven witnesses actually see the gold plates. In a first presidency message in august 2005, president gordon b. Mormon was the chief abridger and editor of the full book of mormon. Consequently, although the book of mormon narrative uses the basic structure and many borrowed phrases from john 11, it recasts the meaning of this structure and these phrases by raising questions about the meaning of belief before the arrival of the messiah. Nephi prophesied that there would be multiple groups of people who would see. He notes that the two signed testimonies appearing in the front of each book of mormon one signed by three witnesses, the other signed by eight witnesses are distinctly. They had retained a clear understanding of the purpose of the law of moses and had not allowed it to become an end in itself, unrelated to christ. Alma was considered a female latin and hebrew name, not a male name. Who are the few who were permitted to see the plates.
We must teach them all that they must do to live with him, and the best teacher is example. In his continuing effort at defending the lds faith, byu professor daniel peterson has recently tackled the testimonies of the eleven book of mormon witnesses. 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. In fact, one critic sarcastically wrote, alma is supposed to be a prophet of god and of jewish ancestry in the book of mormon. In the july 18, 20 edition of the deseret news, byu professor and mormon apologist daniel c. Jacob, a book of mormon prophet, calls the men of his people to repentance for seeking additional wives and concubines. To the inside front cover are affixed four clippings of descriptions of different versions of first edition copies of the book of mormon and of an 1854 edition of the doctrine and covenants, along with a clipping describing the origin of the text of the book of mormon and a bookplate of the shepard book company of salt lake city, utah. The testimonies of the book of mormon witnesses religious. 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. Mcconkie of the quorum of the twelve apostles wrote the chapter headings in the book of mormon. Analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon part two. Eight witnesses view the book of mormon plates by dale kilbourn.
The dont miss book of mormon journal 2 nephi 1125 we rejoice in christ read more. Jul, 2011 the use of the old testament in the book of mormon, by wesley p. 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. Performed in santa barbara high school theatres music of the night 2014, a student directed broadway revue.
He also teaches that the savior is the only one who. Book of mormon journal 2 nephi 1125 we rejoice in christ. Together these eleven men, we are told, were handpicked by god to see the plates that are the source for the book of mormon. Mormon also wrote two books within the book of mormon that bear his name the words of mormon and the book of mormon.
We and our nephite cousins are nearly indistinguishable. They were all members of the whitmer or smith families. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. Analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon part one. Their testimonies are found in the front of every modern edition of the book of mormon and are broken down into two categories. Description too many cases have been written against mormonism out of impetuosity, and their lack of scholarly.
An ongoing series of articles on some common and recurring weak arguments that christians make against mormonism. The book of mormon refers to two male prophets by the name of alma. Knowhys knowhys on 2 nephi 11 knowhys on 2 nephi 12 knowhys on 2 nephi 15. All eleven book of mormon witnesses publicly reaffirmed their testimony as printed. Peterson argues that a twelfth person, mary whitmer, also saw the plates. More recently, prophets have encouraged members of the church to read the book of mormon and study it for themselves. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi.
Dec 31, 2015 historian steven harper explains in an article titled the eleven witnesses that this explanation is appealing to some because it does not completely dismiss the compelling testimonies of the book of mormon witnesses, but it categorizes them as unreal. What was once speculation on this authors part over a decade ago has now become historic fact. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Essays on latterday saint history and doctrine in honor of richard lloyd anderson, ed. Walters, 1990, page 30 our own computer study of the book of mormon has certainly not been as sophisticated as that of david i. Book of mormon, 1830, page 11 the joseph smith papers. Opposites ares required to have life, meaning, and incorruption. The book of mormon prophet jacob instructed that once they have been taught and obtained a hope in christ, we may then teach them how to earn riches so that they can use them to clothe the naked, and to feed the hungry. None of the eleven book of mormon witnesses ever signed their testimonies. The eight witnesses were the second of the two groups of special witnesses to the book of mormons golden plates. For many years critics claimed to have found another ticking clock. The evidence left by the book of mormon witnesses is rich, varied, and uneven, including.
Encourage them to underline items related to prophecies. As we continue to study nephi and isaiah this week there are several excellent topics for lessons. Some have speculated that the endowment ceremony may have come in part from the book of joseph. Reading the covenantal purpose of isaiah in the book of. Christian whitmer, jacob whitmer, peter whitmer, jr. Two by two, the book of mormon music of the night 2014. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Continuing his address to his people, king benjamin told them that an angel had spoken to him about the ministry of jesus christ. Nevertheless, jacob emphasizes his need to be blunt and honest nonetheless. Hinckley challenged church members to read the book of mormon before the end of the year. Periodically, he added editorial commentaries of his own that were skillfully woven into the texts of the primary authors in that record.
Latter day saint theology has not connected the relationship between the book of joseph and the text alluded to in the book of mormon. Throughout the book of mormon, we see the pride cycle everything is going really well then we get prideful and things fall apart, were humbled and things go well again. Several others had direct experiences with the plates or otherwise witnessed joseph smiths translation of the book of mormon. Testimony of eight witnesses testimony of the prophet joseph smith brief explanation about the book of mormon illustrations 1 nephi 2 nephi jacob. In late 1837 and early 1838, four of the eleven witnesses to the book of mormonmartin harris, john whitmer, oliver cowdery, and david whitmerwere formally cut off from the church, while jacob whitmer and hiram page became disaffected and left on their own.
410 1451 498 1332 913 280 1299 32 746 1470 430 983 481 233 259 948 890 999 933 569 887 1389 299 146 36 1279 738 278 1398 731 806 300 696 618 222