The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. I crossed paths with this dvd and with the bible vs. An lds lawyer tells han the christian trinity is nonsense, and mormonism has god right. The documentary seeks to examine and compare physical evidence capable of confirming whether or not the bible and the book of mormon present an accurate.
Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not 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. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. This documentary places both volumes to archaeological, historical, and textual scrutiny in order to determine which can legitimately be called authentic historical texts. Contradictions between the book of mormon and 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. Now when the mormons come knocking on my door i am armed with knowledge.
What is the difference between the bible and the book of. No original transcripts exist for either the bible or the book of mormon, the linguist and presenter assign originality to copies of manuscripts of the bible, and also assume that the bible as in its current form are what they are talking about, and that is simply not the case. 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. From living hope ministries the bible has proven scientifically true historically, geographically and archaeologically. Kramer, or anyone who spews anti mormon rhetoric, is if their livelihood is, even in part, tied to the things. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. It is very difficult to argue with the evidence and research presented in this video.
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. It contains a history of gods dealings with the ancient world since the days of adam until after christs death and resurrection, and continue reading the bible vs the book of mormon. Some historians though, challenge the writings in the book of mormon and state that these are mere interpretations of joseph smith. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
Both books of scripture include writings of prophets and apostles about how to live by the teachings of jesus christ. Nov 21, 2012 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. What is the difference between what we call illumination and what mormon s call revelation, especially concerning the canonization of scripture. 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 bible and the book of mormon for over 100 years, mormon archaeologists have searched in vain for indisputable proof of book of mormon civilizations. Jan 24, 2017 from living hope ministries the bible has proven scientifically true historically, geographically and archaeologically. I encourage anyone with lds in their lives to watch it and know how to pray and. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Because of its gross misrepresentations and double standards, fairmormon decided to also produce a video. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation.
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. Nov 08, 2009 the bible vs the book of mormon many are confused as to what some of the differences are between these 2 books. The book of mormon defines priestcrafts as follows. Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs joseph smith. Other significant connections between the two books include. But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other. This video is a sidebyside comparison of the historical and archaeological validity of the bible and the book of mormon. Sariah, sam, and nephi come and partake, but laman and lemuel refuse. We believe that the church discovered what was inspired through prayer and the leading of the holy spirit. When the bible and the book of mormon are tested for authenticity, which one will pass the test.
Its put together in a very credible, nonpreachy way. This video attempts to disprove the book of mormons claim to be an authentic ancient record. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. Bill wiese man who went to hell 23 minutes in hell condensed. 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. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The bible and the book of mormon both claim to be ancient, historical texts, and godbreathed scripture. The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs. 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. The opening lines of the introduction to the book of mormon declare that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture.
Nelson talks about the bible and the book of mormon as witnesses of jesus christ. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. The book of mormon claims to be the original writings of. The book of mormon but is considerably more advanced in its overall production.
Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Investigates the historical validity of the book of mormon compared to the bible. This is a response to the antimormon video bible vs the book of mormon, produced by faithful latterday saints. Science state theocracy vegetarianism video games violence. According to smiths account and the books narrative, the book of mormon was. This is a prolds video that goes over the fallacies presented in a recent antimormon video that is aimed at defaming the lds church. More specifically, it is a collection of books the word bible literally means the books written by prophets over centuries.
Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. Dec 05, 2017 the book of mormon challenges other scriptures with conflicting beliefs and indicates that they will no longer exist in the course of time. Jul 23, 2018 the conversation goes from the bible vs. The book of mormon is sometimes called a companion volume to the bible. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. There are many serious objections to the claim of joseph smith and the lds church that the book of mormon is divinely inspired latterday. Fair interviewed scholars from many fields to test the claims made by critics in. Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs the book of mormon. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and mormon teachings. These claims have historically been taken on faith. This is a response to the anti mormon video bible vs the book of mormon, produced by faithful latterday saints. Works that have been suggested as sources include the king james bible. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available.
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