Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. After the translation was completed, however, joseph reported. It is not in harmony with the bible but teaches doctrines that conflict with it. Other significant connections between the two books include. 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. Comparison with the king james bible in english shows that there are differences in more than half of the 433 verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon, while about 200 verses have the same wording as the. Their view was concisely expressed by brigham young in journal of discourses of july, 1862. And one book that id like to consider now, just by comparison, and its viewed as sacred, as particularly having spiritual and historical significance, is the book of mormon.
The bible and the book of mormon have many things in common. In comparison most scholars agree that there are about 24,000 changes between 1611 version and the 1769 version of the kjv bible. After comparing the book of mormon with the bible, the inevitable conclusions that must be drawn are these. Why is some of the book of mormon identical to the bible. This distinction offers good evidence of the book of mormons antiquity because it is also found in the hebrew and greek texts of the bible. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life.
Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. The king james version of the bible is, in all likelihood, the most successful of all the english translations. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. He argues that some of these comparisons show support for the book of mormon passages as having been derived from an ancient text. Its put together in a very credible, nonpreachy way. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8.
The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms the truths found in the holy bible. It is written in english very similar to the early modern english linguistic style of the king james version of the bible, and has since been fully or partially translated into 111. The book of mormon is a sacred record that mormons, or latterday saints, consider to be scripture in addition to the bible. What are the key differences between the book of mormon and. The book of mormon is divided into smaller books, titled after the individuals named as primary authors and, in most versions, divided into chapters and verses. Truly, the only things that are different about the two are. Nov 03, 2017 joseph smith claimed he translated the book of mormon from a set of golden plates that were given to him by an angel named moroni. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the. However, a careful comparison of basic doctrinal positions of that church to those of historical, biblical christianity reveal many radical differences. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing.
How does the bible compare with the book of mormon. Of course, the relationship between the book of mormon and the bible is more than textual passages and beautiful prose. 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. Mormon writers have noted that although the portions of the book of mormon that quote from the bible are very similar to the kjv text, they are not identical. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after. This paper will compare the teachings of the book of mormon, the bible and christian tradition on doctrines essential to salvation.
A comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional teachings. The heavy use of the bible in the book of mormon raises some difficult questions about the authenticity of the book of mormon as a translation of ancient historical documents. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science and nature, we find no contradictionsno absurditiesnothing unreasonable. A comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional. However, we have found in our research and scriptural study that there are many consistencies between the holy bible and book of mormon. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. This is a vital question that is answered in this wellresearched book by dr. The koran, on the other hand, is held by most moslems to be identical with the uncreated eternal word of god that is written on the heavenly tablets. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Justin, your comments in my introduction to external evidence were so insightful i thought conversation should continue around them with a post. I guess your main aim was to convince us that the bibles content is not mythical in the sense that it was not entirely made up, and i agree with. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia.
Mar 06, 2012 the heavy use of the bible in the book of mormon raises some difficult questions about the authenticity of the book of mormon as a translation of ancient historical documents. The following is a study demonstrating the oneness of the holy bible and the book of mormon in purpose, doctrine, and spirit. Well, here are some of the basics, plain and simple. How does the book of mormons and the bible compare. The book of mormon in no case contradicts the bible. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. This pamphlet compares mormon doctrines as stated in lds authoritative primary sources to those of historic christianity as derived solely from the bible. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible.
For example, in 3 nephi 1214, the book of mormon presents jesus preaching the sermon on the mount, no more than about a year after his resurrection, nearly verbatim as. An original first edition book of mormon has been photographed and is available for viewing at. Comparison of the history of the bible and the book of mormon other books the event the date the event relating to time period the nephitesapproximate the jaredites the creation genesis 1, 2 4004 b. Jul 02, 2000 and one book that id like to consider now, just by comparison, and its viewed as sacred, as particularly having spiritual and historical significance, is the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv.
What is the difference between mormon bible and the christian. By comparing the differences with other versions of the old testament, we can see evidence that the book of mormon is an authentic record that adds to a correct. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of god. The bible is not a book but a collection of 66 books, written over a span of 1600 years across 3 continents, by over 40 writers inspired by god in 3 languages yet it has one primary theme the glory of god and salvat. Volumes have been written on its distinctive and rhythmic style, and it is still regarded as a triumph of modern english literature. It is a record of gods dealings with the people of the ancient americas and is also a collection of writings of ancient prophets. The bible is not a book but a collection of 66 books, written over a span of 1600 years across 3 continents, by over 40 writers. The holy bible is the sacred text of jews and christians while the book of mormon is the sacred text of the latterday saints movement. Mcconkie, a comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional teachings on the doctrines of salvation, in the book of mormon. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. What is the difference between the bible and the book of mormon. The book of mormon teaches that god has flesh and bones and that he has a wife with whom they produce spirit offspring in heaven that will inhabit human bodies on earth. When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines.
The king james bible and the book of mormon religious. The book of mormon is a pastiche 1 of the bible, a modern 19th century work written in imitation of the style of the king james bible. Church members officially regard the book of mormon as the most correct book of scripture, in that a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book. It will contrast the completeness and clarity with which these doctrines are taught in the stick of judah and the stick of joseph.
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. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. I compiled this table using a variety of online sources. One difference between mormonism and catholicism is that while catholicism only has one sacred text, the bible, mormonism has a few including. We are thrilled to show our readers the foundational doctrines that exist in both books. The book of mormon claims that it corrects errors found in the bible.
By comparing the differences with other versions of the old testament, we can see evidence that the book of mormon is an authentic record that adds to a. 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. Do the bible and the scriptures used by mormons say the same thing. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. What would help its authenticity would be a comparison between the book of mormons descriptions of jerusalem, the bibles descriptions of jerusalem, and the actual archaeological findings. The book of mormon vs the bible and lds doctrine reference chart.
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. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. What is the book of mormon, and how does it compare to the bible. Comparing these four texts, one wonders why the book of mormon and bible versions are nearly identical whereas the other two versions differ. The book of mormon compared with the bible watchtower. What are the major differences between the bible and the book of mormon. The bible and the book of mormon for over 100 years, mormon archaeologists have searched in vain for indisputable proof of book of mormon civilizations. The bible was written between the 9th century bce and 1st century ce by numerous authors in hebrew, aramaic. Notice how the mormon writings will both agree and contradict each other as well as the bible. This work strives to exhibit to those who love and appreciate the holy bible, that another sacred record has been written, preserved, and published by prophets to stand as a second witness of the savior of the world and his everlasting gospel. Believe it or not the archaeological achilles heel of the book of mormon is not the multiple cities it discusses that have never been found, but rather the one city it mentions that is actually real. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible.
What is the difference between mormon bible and the. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. What are the key differences between the book of mormon. Additionally, the church has made clear in the 1981 and the 20 editions of the book of mormon in footnote a for 2 nephi 12. Mormon scholars have also noted that at least seven of the ancient textual variants in question are not significantly different in meaning.
Jul 06, 2011 the contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. There are many sources out there about inconsistencies between the holy bible and the book of mormon. The bible affirms, in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established 2 corinthians. The reason that it has, as brigham young said, many words like those in the bible, is that it lifts from the bible, in great number, expressions used. At the same time, it helps readers better understand the identity of the robbers. In the latterday saints articles of faith is found this statement. Dec 05, 2017 the holy bible is the sacred text of jews and christians while the book of mormon is the sacred text of the latterday saints movement. The book of mormon but is considerably more advanced in its overall production. Article of faith 2 we believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for adam. 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 bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs.
Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1988, 7390. Jerusalem is the only city that is found in both the bible and the book of mormon and is one of the most excavated cities in the world. Original spelling and grammar from both the kjv and the book of mormon have been maintained. Each will lead individuals closer to christ who follow the principles contained in their pages. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of. This video is a sidebyside comparison of the historical and archaeological validity of the bible and the book of mormon. God himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. We also believe the book of mormon to be the word of god. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon. Each testifies that jesus christ is the savior of the world. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible. While claiming to follow the bible, are they actually contradicting the word of god.
Nov 06, 2006 the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. About the holy bible and book of mormon side by side. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. As men focus their attention in other areas of research, bits of cultural and linguistic evidence come to the forefront as additional testimonies of the book of mormon. Joseph smith claimed he translated the book of mormon from a set of golden plates that were given to him by an angel named moroni. The book of mormon, though transmitted and translated by divine ministration, was an earthly book, written by the hands of men, as is all scripture, and hence apt to contain the mistakes of men. Although most readers probably havent noticed it, the book of mormon consistently discusses thieves and theft in a different way than it speaks of robbers and robbery. It is also manifested in a metanarrative, or theme, in which the text of the book of mormon references itself in relation to the existence of another written record containing gods word, known in the book of mormon as othe bible.
Mormon god himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens. This is, in part, because church members believe the bible was the result of a multiplestep translation process and the book of mormon was not. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. 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. Kjv in the book of mormon case closed kma book of mormon. The bible and mormon scriptures compared 9780996497541 by charles crane. To members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the book of mormon is the word of god and is considered to be in complete harmony with the bible. Take up the bible, compare the religion of the latterday saints with it and see if it will stand the test, brigham young, may 18, 1873, journal of discourses, vol. Following is a comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. Following is a short comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The bible timeline spans from the creation of the earth until shortly after jesus christs death and resurrection and the ministry of the apostles approximately a.
Different authors contributed to the writing of the holy bible whereas the book of mormon was first published by one man, joseph smith. The book of mormon timeline spans from about 600 b. In addition to the 20 helps we thought itd be handy for our readers to also have a sidebyside comparison of the bible, book of mormon and other lds teachings. The bible has been through so many translations it was difficult for me to understand that the similarities could have been so identical between. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. 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.
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