Why were afraid of mormons bu today boston university. Hbo should do a historically accurate miniseries about joseph. The book of mormon is sometimes called a companion volume to the bible. A valuable new analysis of the many types of changes in the text of the book of mormon is brian c. Eyeopening documentary on mormonism originally published april 30, 2007 at 12.
The king james version of the bible is, in all likelihood, the most successful of all the english translations. Special edition, william wilson new sealed at the best online prices at ebay. But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other. Featuring interviews with scholars and historians, this documentary tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version.
Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Ldsmormon characters in the hbo series big love 2005. These claims have historically been taken on faith, but is there any evidence to support them one way or the other. As you search for a movie to watch this weekend, consider abandoning the fictional for some reallife drama. The woman who wasnt there tracks the retrospectively terrifying tania head, as she poses as a. The guys who did south park did book of mormon on broadway. In fact, a bible believer would expect there to be contradictions between the two, since the bible never gives any legitimacy to the book of mormon, but actually condemns it cf. From living hope ministries the bible has proven scientifically true historically, geographically and archaeologically. A deep analysis putting the book of mormon to test against the bible, in this documentary both books are examined, geography, archaeology, history and geology are some of the points scrutinized. A new sixpart documentary series based on the book of the same name. Lds and gay men choirs perform together 06302018 by lifeafterministry san franciscos gay mens chorus performs with mormon tabernacle choir wherever the tour takes the choir and the orchestra at temple square, they look to rehearse with the choral community in the locations where they will perform. May 16, 2010 mormons rever the kjv bible as valid scripture, the observe of god. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Sep 18, 2015 to watch prophets prey, amy bergs tough and disturbing documentary about a secretive, polygamous mormon fundamentalist sect with unsettling roots in the region, is to grasp, perhaps.
The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. In this unique documentary, produced entirely in israel, a christian and a mormon sit down to dialogue about one of the most. Jul, 2017 as for the book of mormon and other instances of mormons in the mainstream, young said she could appreciate the hit musicals entertainment factor and was even amused by hbo s polygamist show. Church membership, now at over 12 million and growing, sweeps the globe. Journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. The bible needed the book of mormon to act as a second witness just a paul tells the corinthians that in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. This is actually a video rebuttal to an anti mormon video called the bible vs.
Now youll be excited to see those white tshirts when your doorbell rings. What we need to understand about the bible as we have it today is that the final overall content if not the specific language content was subject to endless revision by councils all. 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. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah other significant connections between the two books include book of mormon words and phrases that only appear in. May 29, 2011 the book of mormon is basically just another testament to the bible for us mormons. The book of mormon also contains many errors such as claims of elephants in the western hemisphere and advanced metal producing capabilities in america before 400 a. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. More could be said about how the book of mormon does not agree with the bible, but this is sufficient to show that one cannot take both as being the word of god. This is actually a video rebuttal to an antimormon video called the bible vs.
The book of mormon is known as a second witness for jesus christ, and the bible and book of mormon are carried and used together by the missionaries and members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, thus fulfilling the scripture and the sticks whereon thou writest shall be in thine hand before their eyes. When the bible and the book of mormon are tested for authenticity, which one will. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Explore the different types of documentaries on hbo available online or on your. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving manuscript evidence going back as far as a. Hales reminds us that the tanners and others have been deceptive in their treatment of the minor changes and corrections that have been made, creating the.
Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical and reliable rules of faith the very word of god. Mormons have long claimed that the book of mormon, their most wellknown scripture, is superior to the bible. Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs the book of mormon. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. Volumes have been written on its distinctive and rhythmic style, and it is still regarded as a triumph of modern english literature. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient. In the bible, only marks gospel has sentences frequently begin with and, whereas sentences frequently begin with and in any book within the book of mormon. In 2005, living hope ministries produced the video bible vs the book of mormon in an attempt to disprove the book of mormon.
The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormon s thousandyear span, aiding understanding of this sacred text. In english, we have conditional clauses like if you come, then i will come, with then being optional. These familyfriendly, faithbased films will send a positive message during your next movie night. Going clear watch the hbo original documentary hbo.
Rory omalley shares the mormon casts wild and varied preshow routine duration. Interesting how society now accepts gay marriage as a legitimate. The book of mormon contains a version of the sermon on the mount, which some authors have claimed to be the achilles heel of the book of mormon. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science and. Posted in rexmormon by uukiyuk 741 points and 202 comments. Whats the difference between the book of mormon and the bible. The woman who wasnt there the woman who wasnt there tracks the retrospectively.
Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Mormons rever the kjv bible as valid scripture, the observe of god. A fourhour exploration into the richness, the complexities and the controversies of the mormons story as told through interviews with members of. The new world book of mormon documentary documentarytube. Featuring interviews with scholars and historians, this documentary tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some people you might not expect. Watch the mormons american experience official site pbs. Dills, a former student at north carolina state university.
Why the bible needs the book of mormon greg trimble. Hbo should do a historically accurate miniseries about. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. The book of mormon has a much greater consistency of style than does the bible, which is much more clearly the work of many authors over a period of centuries. In this unique documentary, produced entirely in israel, a christian and a mormon sit down to dialogue about one of the most important questions of faith. Do joseph smith and book of mormon prophets pass the biblical test of a prophet. It mostly consists of evidences of the book of mormon. The bible comes to life in five twohour episodes exploring the sacred texts most significant episodes, including noahs journey in the ark, the exodus and the life of jesus. Exlatter day saint families on youtube shine a little more light on the theological and practical inconsistencies of the historical and current leaders and prophets, but this documentary really just gives a black and white comparison of the two books. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv.
You can almost certainly tell in any crime drama that if somebody quotes the bible, youre later. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The smithsonian has published a statement that the bible has been used as an. Lds and gay men choirs perform together life after ministry. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. See walter martins kingdom of the cults for a fine study in the errors of the mormon bible the mormons, under smiths command, turned out to be a rough bunch. The mormons, a new documentary series about the church of jesus christ of. Is the book of mormon a direct revelation from god. The production originally aired in twohour segments on april 30 and may 1, 2007. Eyeopening documentary on mormonism the seattle times. The scriptures speak of prophets as being watchmen on the. The mormons traces the latterday saints transformation in recent decades from the status of outcasts to mainstream players in u.
The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is false. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. God has given us all things pertaining to life and godliness 2 peter 1. Isnt the book of mormon part of the bible rewritten. To say that the book of mormon contains the truth is like saying that you found a diamond ring in a trash can. Special edition, william wilson new sealed at the best online. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. Hbo s big love a response to articles published in various media outlets, 17 october 2005 the public affairs department of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints issued the following statement in response to media inquiries regarding the upcoming hbo show big love. Evangelical apologist joel kramer examines the bible and book of mormon. As for the book of mormon and other instances of mormons in the mainstream, young said she could appreciate the hit musicals entertainment factor and was even amused by hbo s polygamist show. The book of mormon is known as a second witness for jesus christ, and the bible and book of mormon are carried and used together by the missionaries and members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, thus fulfilling the scripture and the sticks whereon thou. Hales, changing critics criticisms of book of mormon changes, interpreter. Now, this isnt to say that the book of mormon restored the original scriptures that were lost for a thousand years, far from it. In the original text of the book of mormon, there were at least fourteen occurrences of this nonenglish expression.
Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormons thousandyear span, aiding understanding of this sacred text. To watch prophets prey, amy bergs tough and disturbing documentary about a secretive, polygamous mormon fundamentalist sect with. The book of mormon is basically just another testament to the bible for us mormons. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. Academy awardwinning director alex gibney profiles eight former. In hebrew this same clause is expressed as if you come and i will come. One author makes the point that certain portions of the greek manuscripts of matthew 57 do not agree with the kjv of the text, and concludes that the book of mormon version of the sermon should not contain text similar to the kjv. This documentary places both volumes to archaeological, historical, and. It was produced by helen whitney, and was the first joint production of frontline and american experience. Box 8500, charlotte, nc 28271 phone 704 8878200 and fax 704 8878299 1 statement dm192 book of mormon vs. Because of its gross misrepresentations and double standards, fairmormon decided to also produce a video. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible.
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