Jul 23, 2018 watch this footage of a conversation between jeff durbin and some mormons outside of the mormon temple in mesa, arizona. It is very difficult to argue with the evidence and research presented in this video. The king james bible and the book of mormon its obvious even to the casual reader that the book of mormon, in its original 1830 translation, is written in the language of the king james version bible hereafter kjv. More specifically, it is a collection of books the word bible literally means the books written by prophets over centuries.
A deep analysis putting the book of mormon to test against the bible, in this documentary both books are examined, geography, archaeology. The king james bible and the book of mormon its obvious even to the casual reader that the book of mormon, in its original 1830 translation, is written in the language of the king james version bible. The way you can attempt to answer the question, is the bible really inspireddoes it have a divine originis to see whether the bible has marks of the supernatural. This video is a sidebyside comparison of the historical and archaeological validity of the bible and the book of mormon. We believe that the church discovered what was inspired through prayer and the leading of the holy spirit.
The bible and book of mormon app, from the church of jesus christ, treats the two volumes of scripture as one, and makes. The point of this passage is that when the book of mormon was published in the nineteenth century, gentiles that is, traditional christians would object to the claim that the book of. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. 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 bible vs the book of mormon book of mormon, bible, books. This is a response to the anti mormon video bible vs the book of mormon, produced by faithful latterday saints. This is a response to the antimormon video bible vs the book of mormon, produced by faithful latterday saints. Its put together in a very credible, nonpreachy way. Hidden truths behind mormonism and the church of the latter day saints james r white duration. Hidden truths behind mormonism and the church of the latter day saints james r white.
Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos. Bible verses related to mormons from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order galatians 1. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. 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. Even seemingly innocuous details, such as geographical features, technology, animals, and. In 2005, living hope ministries produced the video bible vs the book of mormon in an attempt to disprove the book of mormon. Nearly 40 interviews throughout the united states and in six different countries around the world and we were investigating one simple question is the book of mormon comparable to the bible, and this is a story of what we found.
Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. 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. 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. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving manuscript evidence going back as far as. Some historians though, challenge the writings in the book of mormon and state that these are mere interpretations of joseph smith. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. Plain truths of god are taught by the spirit of god. 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.
Answering questions your mormon friends ask video media. 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. Watch the most recent episode of the book of mormon videos. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. The book of mormon translation challenge invites people to read the entire book of mormon during the same time period that it took joseph smith and oliver cowdery to translate it. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. Check out these video resources for the 2020 youth curriculum. Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs the book of. 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. Fair interviewed scholars from many fields to test the claims made by critics in. For 26 consecutive weeks beginning on january 2, 1997, there appeared an accurate and informative series of newspaper articles in the wetumpka herald circulation 4,400 entitled the bible and the. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. I crossed paths with this dvd and with the bible vs. Oct 06, 2005 this video is a sidebyside comparison of the historical and archaeological validity of the bible and the book of mormon.
Because of its gross misrepresentations and double standards, fairmormon decided to also produce a video. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. 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. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. What is the difference between what we call illumination and what mormons call revelation, especially concerning the canonization of scripture.
The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. Do you know how to show a mormon person the difference in reliability between the bible and the book of mormon. 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.
Watch this footage of a conversation between jeff durbin and some mormons outside of the mormon temple in mesa, arizona. Nelson talks about the bible and the book of mormon as witnesses 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. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. Mormonism in 2003 joel kramer, an evangelical christian and proprietor of living hope ministries based out of brigham city, utah. The bible and the book of mormon both claim to be ancient, historical texts, and godbreathed scripture.
The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. Nearly 40 interviews throughout the united states and in six different countries around the world and we were. 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. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer network for their own personal, noncommercial use. Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs the book of mormon. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia.
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. This book is an outgrowth of those articles and the public reaction which the articles engendered. A cell phone vs the book of mormon lds scriptures, book of. Like the bible, the book of mormon is an ancient record that teaches about. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. This film compares and contrasts the prophecies found in the bible with the prophecies found in 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. What is the difference between what we call illumination and what mormon s call revelation, especially concerning the canonization of scripture. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very. This is a prolds video that goes over the fallacies presented in a recent anti mormon video that is aimed at defaming the lds church. The book of mormon claims to be the original writings of.
On the other hand, the book of mormon easily is exposed as fiction when compared to and contrasted with the bible, which mormons claim is the word of god. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos online. Holland testifies that god continues to speak his word and reveal his truth, revelations which mandate an open canon of scripture. And all this have they done that they might pervert the right ways of the lord, that they might blind the eyes and harden the hearts of the children of men. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer network for their own. Can we view it with the same regard as we view the. The book of mormon challenges other scriptures with conflicting beliefs and indicates that they will no longer exist in the course of time.
The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. Through living the teachings found in the bible and book of mormon. The bible is the stick of judah and the book of mormon is the stick of joseph. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. More could be said about how the book of mormon does not agree with the bible, but this is. What are the major differences between the bible and the book of mormon. The book of mormon but is considerably more advanced in its overall production.
In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. 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 vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs. In our interviews, we ask the same questions about both the bible and the book of mormon it all. 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. Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs joseph smith. Now when the mormons come knocking on my door i am armed with knowledge. The king james version of the bible was produced by 50 english scholars who accomplished their work in seven years, translating at the rate of one page. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and mormon teachings. A cell phone vs the book of mormon lds scriptures, book. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. 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. For 26 consecutive weeks beginning on january 2, 1997, there appeared an accurate and informative series of newspaper articles in the wetumpka herald circulation 4,400 entitled the bible and the book of mormon connecting links.