The new book of mormon videos will be similar to the life of jesus christ bible videos that were completed in 2016. Translating the book of mormon religious studies center. Book of mormon evidences 5 disk dvd series trailer. The church recently began releasing another set of episodes in the new book of mormon series depicting select events from mosiah 1 to alma 42. These book of mormon videos will begin to be published next year and will bring to life the stories of the book of mormon. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos. I have a section on that topic in the whatever happened book. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos online. Evidence that the new testament phrases in the book of mormon. There is a childs version of the book of mormon available free online. Whats so remarkable about this part of the translation of the book of mormon is the breakneck pace of the work the translation of the text during this time was completed in an astounding 65 to 72 working days based on the number of pages in the 1830 edition of the book of mormon. Mason allred and mark ashurstmcgee discuss historical accounts of the book of mormon translation process, including joseph smith using a seer stone and. The videos, days of harmony and a day for the eternities, follow events from harmony, pennsylvania, and fayette, new york, that surrounded the translation of the book of mormon, according to the temple square facebook page.
Joseph smith claimed new jerusalem would begin with the building of a temple and that the city would become a gathering. Some show joseph reading the characters to his scribe oliver cowdery with the plates exposed in full view of them both. Check out these video resources for the 2020 youth curriculum. In this part 5 of volume 3 of the critical text, we identify one more use of early modern english in fact, a very specific one in the original text of the book of mormon, namely, quotations from the king james bible. The first installment of the book of mormon videos will be released later in 2018. Jun 18, 2018 videos are the medium of our time, angela vanderwerken said. Book of mormon translation evidence book of mormon. Isaiah in the book of mormon religious studies center. The book of mormon came into the world through a series of miraculous events.
Above all, were these words given by the gift and power of god. Although much attention has been given to this statement, mormons still accept as canon the authorized king james version. Film crews capture a scene in one of the book of mormon videos. Seer stones and the translation of the book of mormon. And as a translated book, it is possible that not all of the new testament language contained in the english translation of the book of mormon was. For further discussion on the book of mormon and the translation process, see the introduction to documents, volume 1. Mason allred and mark ashurstmcgee discuss the various historical accounts of the book of mormon translation process, including accounts of joseph smith using a seer stone to translate the. Heres your first look at the new book of mormon videos lds. Videos photographs illustrations charts maps podcast.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, which has translated the full book of mormon into 90 languages selections are offered in 21 others since the work was first printed in 1830, also. Much can be known about the coming forth of the english text of the book of mormon through a careful study of statements made by joseph smith, his scribes, and others closely associated with the translation of the book of mormon. Prelude to the restoration dvd hidden in the heartland trailer. It seems that if nephi had copied them from the plates of brass in hebrew onto his own record and that if joseph smith had then received the english translation by the gift and power of god, the isaiah passages would read more like the 1830. Joseph smith was tried and convicted in new york for deceiving others that he could find buried treasure by looking at seer stones. Why joseph smiths dictation of the book of mormon is simply. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon and the gift and power. Shane jones from ephraim, ut has a pleasant conversation with a latterday saint on the topic of how joseph smith translated the gold plates. The book of mormon is published in 109 languages, and many of them are available in multiple formats online in march 1830, 5,000 copies of the book of mormon were printed in the e. In this video, book of mormon central research associate jonathon riley had the chance to sit down with collector reid moon. Joseph smiths history, circa june october 1839 draft 1, here, reads,i would mention. A new video by pearl of great price central brings together just a few samples of evidence reinforcing the book of abrahams historicity. Watch the most recent episode of the book of mormon videos.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, which has translated the full book of mormon into 90 languages selections are offered in 21 others since the work was first printed in. Jun 25, 2019 there is a childs version of the book of mormon available free online. Selections from the book of mormon in chinese big5 the book of mormon is a record of christs teachings to people in the new world. From that humble beginning, today the church prints over 3 million copies a year on large web presses.
See more ideas about book of mormon, mormon, lds scriptures. The second installment in book of mormon centrals evidence video series tackles the translation of the book of mormon. This app includes the complete ebook of the the book of mormon by church of jesus christ of latterday saints and smith and the complete audio version. The king james quotations in the book of mormon kjq, 2019 royal skousen, with the collaboration of stanford carmack. The miraculous translation of the book of mormon into. Food for thought on the translation of the english bible mormons have articles of faith which are similar to creeds in other religions. Translations of the book of mormon the book of mormon is published in 112 languages, and many of them are available in multiple formats online. From the 2014 mormon miracle pageant in manti the bible vs. Book of mormon index of topics mormonism research ministry. Church releases 2 new videos about the translation of the book of. Often, when we think about the translation of the book of mormon, we immediately think of how joseph smith miraculously translated its reformed egyptian characters into english. Book of mormon making things up lyrics by rick whitehead.
Translating the book of mormon book of mormon facts. Why is the timing of the book of mormons translation so marvelous. It was written in an ancient language on gold plates by prophets in ancient america. The process of translating the book of mormon book of. Since the book of mormon is a translation, with all its faults, into english for englishspeaking people whose fathers for generations had known no other scriptures but the standard english bible, it would be both pointless and confusing to present the scriptures to them in any other form, so far as their teachings were correct. Church releases 2 new videos about the translation of the book of mormon from the perspective of 2 eye witnesses the original manuscript of the book of mormon contained no punctuation, but the typesetters divided. Book of mormon written in modernday english grace for grace. Some church art of the book of mormon translation shows joseph studiously looking at the plates with one finger on the engraved letters as if he could actually read what each character said. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon translation was performed by the gift and power of god the lost 116 pages of the book of mormon manuscript. Videos are the medium of our time, angela vanderwerken said. The plain english reference to the book of mormon is an interesting project, but it includes a lot of interpolations and interpretations.
The book of mormon is a book that latter day saints believe is the word of god along with the bible the original english version of the book of mormon was published in march 1830 by a man named joseph smith, jr. Critics have argued that the book of mormon cannot be true because joseph smiths claims about the book of mormon s translation seem unbelievable, but this new video seeks to put these criticisms to rest. The use of harold blooms description of joseph smith as a religious genius in this video may mislead viewers into thinking bloom was referring directly to the book of mormon. While the main lds church continues to teach that the book of mormon is an authentic translation, a breakaway group known as the community of christ stated at a 2007 world conference, while the church affirms the book of mormon as scripture, and makes it available for study and use in various languages, we do not attempt to mandate the degree. Translation of book of mormon completed, fayette township, new. This is really like a retranslation of the book of scripture. The translation of the book of mormon into japanese took five years and nine months of labor, and the manuscript consisted of twentyseven handwritten booklets. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. Evidence that the new testament phrases in the book of. Book of mormon central evidences of the book of abraham. This new video highlights the different pieces of evidence that support the book of mormons translation as being inspired, miraculous, and.
Nov 24, 20 the book of mormon is published in 109 languages, and many of them are available in multiple formats online in march 1830, 5,000 copies of the book of mormon were printed in the e. It is claimed that each sentence and word in the 1830 book of mormon had supposedly come directly from god. Mark ashurstmcgee of the joseph smith papers project concerning the various historical accounts of the book of mormon translation process. Mason allred and mark ashurstmcgee discuss the various historical accounts of the book of mormon translation process, including accounts. The presence of new testament language in the book of mormon can be surprising and difficult to understand for some readers of this sacred book of scripture who are not expecting it to be there.
When finished, this book of mormon visual library will include up to 180. Seer stones and the translation of the book of mormon youtube. Church members believe that the book of mormon is more correct than the bible because the bible was the result of a multiplegeneration translation process and the book of mormon was not. Church releases 2 new videos about the translation of the book of mormon from the perspective of 2 eye witnesses the original manuscript of the book of mormon contained no punctuation, but the typesetters divided the vast wordstring into 6,974 sentences. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202. Once you are familiar with the story, understanding the doctrine inside the book may be much easier for you. He hears the voice of god and is forgiven of his sins because of his faith in christ. Gardner earned a masters degree in anthropology and mesoamerican ethnohistory from the state university of new york at albany.
Man who plays nephi in upcoming book of mormon videos. Drawing from a series of short articles called book of abraham insights by, this new video presents some of the evidence for the book of abrahams historical believability in a compelling and visuallystriking manner. Translation of book of mormon completed, fayette township, new york. It seems that if nephi had copied them from the plates of brass in hebrew onto his own record and that if joseph smith had then received the english translation by the gift and power of god, the isaiah passages would read more like the 1830 book of mormon and less.
Jan 01, 2020 throughout the last few years, book of mormon central has created several evidence videos on our second youtube channel, called bmc studios. We really interact with images and audio and visuals. Throughout the last few years, book of mormon central has created several evidence videos on our second youtube channel, called bmc studios. 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 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 gold plates and the translation of the book of mormon. Between 1828 and 1831, the american bible society launched an aggressive campaign to put a copy of the old and new testament in every american home. Welch, the miraculous translation of the book of mormon, in opening the heavens. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the. With the bible, it provides a strong testimony that christ lives and loves us. In the 8 th article of faith it is stated we believe the bible to be the word of god as far as it is translated correctly. Later, joseph smith translated the book of mormon into. Jan 07, 2020 the king james quotations in the book of mormon kjq, 2019 royal skousen, with the collaboration of stanford carmack.
Book of mormon central evidences of the book of mormon. Why new testament words and phrases are in the book of mormon part 9. Church releases 2 new videos about the translation of the book of mormon from the perspective of 2 eye witnesses. Why joseph smiths dictation of the book of mormon is. In march 1830, 5,000 copies of the book of mormon were printed in the e. The book of mormon is published in 112 languages, and many of them are available in multiple formats online in march 1830, 5,000 copies of the book of mormon were printed in the e. The story of the first foreign translation of the book of mormon. Jul 18, 2009 the translation of the book of mormon. For a compilation of accounts by joseph smiths contemporaries, see john w. Joseph smith translating the book of mormon by looking at a seer stone in a hat.
Mar 19, 2018 mason allred and mark ashurstmcgee discuss the various historical accounts of the book of mormon translation process, including accounts of joseph smith using a seer stone to translate the. There are resources to help you use them in your seminary lessons whether you access the teacher material in gospel library online or in the app. Joseph smith claimed that the book of mormon is his translation of an ancient book written on gold plates. Drawing from a series of short articles called book of abraham insights by, this new video presents some of the evidence for the book of abrahams historical believability in a compelling and visuallystriking. I get a lot of questions about how joseph smith translated the book of mormon.
New church video explains joseph smiths seer stones book of. He has presented papers at fairmormon conferences and published in the farms. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Heres your first look at the new book of mormon videos. The following two videos focus on the plates of the book of mormon and their miraculous translation. Unless otherwise indicated, the translation was financed and the resulting text published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church.
The book of mormon prophesies the coming forth of the new jerusalem that should be built up upon this land ether. Church releases 2 new videos about the translation of the. The manuscript in the new book actually belongs to the community of christ, a faith that was created by early mormons who stayed behind when most members of the religion moved out west to utah. Using the new book of mormon videos mosiahalma to enhance. When finished, this book of mormon visual library will include up to. Much can be known about the coming forth of the english text of the book of mormon through a careful. A comparison documentary between the bible and the book of mormon. Mar 27, 2017 the videos, days of harmony and a day for the eternities, follow events from harmony, pennsylvania, and fayette, new york, that surrounded the translation of the book of mormon, according to the temple square facebook page. It was not intended to be a translation of the book of mormon into modern english, and it would fit that role poorly. There is no question that the isaiah passages in the book of mormon are in the language of the king james translation of the bible. Book of mormon videos enos prays mightily, enos 1 enos, a book of mormon prophet, goes into the forest to hunt and prays mightily to god all through the day and into the night.
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