As well as using the holy bible as scripture, the lds church also use the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. If youre looking for discount theatre tickets have a look below for our latest offers for the book of mormon at the prince of wales theatre. The book of mormon teaches us the importance of modern prophets. In march, 2010, the 100 millionth copy of the book of mormon was. They claim to be just another christian denomination. Mormons believe that the book of mormon confirms information found in the holy bible. Faithpromoting material about the book of mormon witnesses like cowdery claims they enjoyed. The washington post says, it is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals. Readers find wellresearched and easytounderstand answers to many of the common and notsocommon questions surrounding this highprofile church, all in a handy, quickreference format.
Joseph smith, american prophet and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Facts on the book of mormon witnesses part 2 mormons in. But rather than being offended mormons are viewing it as an invitation to set the record straight. Six things you should know about the book of mormon broadsheet. This pamphlet has been produced to help you understand what the mormon church believes. A quick christian guide for relating to latterday saints. The plates, the translation, and the witnesses for a brief period in the late 1820s, the prophet joseph smith did indeed possess the gold plates. Readers find wellresearched and easytounderstand answers to many of the common and notsocommon questions surrounding this highprofile church, all in a handy, quick reference format. Visit our education page for details about how funtrivia can help students learn during the pandemic. There are 17 quizzes and 170 trivia questions in this category. Ross anderson is a former mormon, and is also the author of the book, understanding your mormon neighbor. Smith published the book of mormon in 1830 and shortly thereafter organized a small church of his first.
What real australian mormons think about the book of mormon. In march, 2010, the 100 millionth copy of the book of mormon was printed. Joseph smiths story also known as the book of mormon is ridiculous in the light of archeological, historical, biological, and linguistic evidence. The key to knowing whether the book of mormon is a true record of the saviors dealings with an ancient people is to read the book. Mar 17, 2004 mormonism was founded by joseph smith in the mid19th century northeast united states. Using an easytofollow questionandanswer format, fast facts on mormonism uncovers the major differences between mormonism and biblical christianity. The key to knowing whether the book of mormon is a true record of the saviors dealings with an ancient people is to read the book with an open mind and follow the steps outlined by the book of mormon prophet moroni near the end of the book which reads. Included in this count are names that normally would not be called proper, such as nonenglish names of plants, animals, etc. Richard e turley jr does a fantastic job describing the events surrounding the different editions and. Does the science of archaeology support the book of mormon. The book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad. Smith, the sixth president of the mormon church, went so far as to say that the words were not only correct but every letter was given to smith. Peterson, mounting evidence for the book of mormon, ensign, january 2000, 19,excerpt. Jul 11, 2011 for reasons that are not completely clear, smith and cowderys relationship soured. There are verses in the very first chapter that refer to jesus christ as the savior of the world. Published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, august 2009 by. The book of mormon broadway was created by matt stone, trey parker, and robert lopez. This is simply a quiz to see how well you know the book of mormon who is the first prophet mentioned in the book of mormon. That is among the most securely established facts in latterday saint history. Top 10 facts the mormon church doesnt want its members to know duration. Apostolic succession apostasy and restoration calling family home evening fast sunday for the strength of youth god in mormonism. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints do not drink tea, coffee, alcohol, or smoke tobacco, or take illegal drugs.
Do human sources in the book of mormon disqualify its claims to divine revelation. But time and again, critics emerging from the book of mormonthe brainchild of south parks trey parker and matt stone, and avenue. A quick summary of the book of mormon you may have heard of the book of mormon, but you might not know what it. Book of mormon, work accepted as holy scripture, in addition to the bible, in the church. Horses are mentioned in eight different book of mormon episodes that involve an ancient new world setting. The book of mormon mormon2 testifies of the unity of the godhead in doctrine, purpose, and witness, as well as clearly teaching that the holy ghostholyspirit is a separate and distinct being from the father and the son. How credible is the manuscript evidence for the book of mormon.
A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. The book of mormon musical is currently showing at the eugene oneill theatre. Nov 30, 20 these facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Facts on the book of mormon witnesses part 2 mormons. The book of mormon broadway is not suitable for young children. Learn more about the life, writings, and legacy of joseph smith. A personage of spiritholyspirit and the third member of the godhead. The topics covered include joseph smith, the translation of. December 23, 1805june 27, 1844 founded the church of jesus christ of latterday saints around 1830. A quick christian guide to the mormon holy book at. The plates, the translation, and the witnesses for a brief period in the late 1820s, the prophet joseph. Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. Nov 02, 20 among the facts he found out include the truth surrounding joseph smiths polygamous ways and some historical inconsistencies with the churchs scriptures, such as the book of mormon. Included in this count are names that normally would not.
Top 10 facts the mormon church doesnt want its members to. The book of mormon mormon2 testifies of the unity of the godhead in doctrine, purpose, and witness, as well as clearly teaching that. We have a great selection of cheap the book of mormon tickets. Aug, 2017 book of mormon geography in north america. How we got the book of mormon is a very well written description of the history of the book of mormon. Joseph smiths discovery of the book of mormon led him to establish the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Ten littleknown facts about the book of mormon meridian. Watch alma transform from wicked priest to prophet in the. The book of mormon was created with robert lopez, the cocreator behind cult musicaltheatre hit, avenue q. Book of mormon facts corrections finally, joseph smith asserted that the golden plates were translated by the power of god and produced the most correct of any book on earth. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service.
The lds church has distinct beliefs, an interesting history, and its influence is increasing in america and elsewhere in the world. The new york times calls the book of mormon the best musical of this century. Smith published the book of mormon in 1830 and shortly thereafter organized a small church of his first followers. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts cnn. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Over the past twentyfive years i have tracked down almost a thousand copies of the book of mormon that were printed between 18301920.
The facts on the mormon church presents the truth about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon history, doctrines, practices, and theology. The text gives an account of ancient prophets who lived in the americas. The book of mormon recounts the story of small israelite groups headed by lehi and mulek that were brought from ancient jerusalem to the american continent by the hand of the lord. The work in question is who really wrote the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. The mormon church distributes free copies of the king.
He wrote in the preface to this 2009 book, this book has been written both to explain and to evaluate the book of mormon from the perspective of the historical christian faith. Latter day saints this category is for questions and answers related to the book of mormon, as asked by users of. The book of mormon also tells the reader that after jesus resurrection, he visited america, and other lands to talk to gods children. Williams, a professor of religious education at brigham young university, taught, from beginning to end the book of mormon can be viewed as a handbook on following the prophets. The book of mormon contains 337 proper names and 21 gentilics or analogous forms based on proper names. A biography takes readers on a quick journey through mormon history from past to present focused on the book of mormon. The facts of the dna evidence totally destroys the. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts.
Howard davis and arthur vanick, recently published by concordia, the highly respected. The book of mormon is believed to be the result of joseph smiths communion with the divine. Cowderys elevated status as second elder and witness to the book of mormon was eventually lost amid accusations of adultery and theft. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of. The book of mormon says, and we talk of christ, we rejoice in christ, we preach of christ, we prophesy of christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they. Supporters of the book of mormon claim it uses chiasmusa figure of speech utilizing inverted parallelismand claim it is evidence to support the books ancient origin. Apr 22, 2016 book of mormon prophets teach us what to do to protect and strengthen our families. The facts on the mormon church presents the truth about the church of jesus christ of latterday saintsmormon history, doctrines, practices, and theology. The sellout stage show the book of mormon mocks their faith. One result was that sidney rigdon, who was the only remaining member of the first presidency, was not given the leadership role. This paper is based on a talk and powerpoint presentation given to the book of mormon lands conference, 20 october 2007. What real australian mormons think about the book of. Quick facts about mormonism investigator 53, 1997 march the mormon religion church of jesus christ of latterday saints is one of the most active proselytizing religions in the world.
In fact, scriptures include every form of literature capable of expressing. That a highranking church official had not been aware of these facts throughout his church membership reveals the great lengths to which the mormon church. We can help you save up to 70% on the book of mormon tickets. He was excommunicated from the church in 1838 and forced to leave the area. The mormon religion was officially founded in 1830 when the book of mormon was published.
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