Nfun facts about the book of mormon

The book is divided into smaller books that read as narratives. In march, 2010, the 100 millionth copy of the book of mormon was printed. It was first published in 1830 in palmyra, new york, and was thereafter widely reprinted and translated. Mormon included in his compilation the first six books as they were written. The church claims that all of the changes are of grammar and. Page 2 this category is for questions and answers related to the book of mormon, as asked by users of. First, it utterly lacks historical or archaeological support, and there is overwhelming empirical evidence that refutes it. The production may attempt to entertain audiences for an evening, but the book. Within the mass of mormon texts and history, i found a.

A trip to salt lake city and a few creative hiccups later, the book of mormon made its broadway debut in march 2011. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism. Dear mormons, you dont know the book of mormon is true. The book of mormon is an important canon of scripture for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by the mainstream. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Heres a look at surprising facts about mormons, some of which might account for the churchs meteoric rise over the. Though many of their beliefs have shifted and have been modified for the 21st century, looking back at original mormon texts can be quite entertaining.

The book of mormon contains the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ. Second, the book of mormon contains none of the key mormon doctrines. The mormon religion has been clouded by controversy and ambiguity since its beginning in 1830. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents.

A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Today, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints released the first video in its series of book of mormon videos. Book of mormon, work accepted as holy scripture, in addition to the bible, in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and other mormon churches. How could there be so many witnesses of the book of mormon and the plates and not one of them deny their testimony even when some of them became bitter toward joseph smith. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts. Mormons wont tell you that the reason the book of mormon has no maps is because there is not one scrap of archaeological evidence to support it. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from. Smith is a false prophet, therefore his book of mormon, based on what the bible says, must be false. The book of mormon contains 337 proper names and 21 gentilics or analogous forms based on proper. Mormons wont tell you that the state of utah, which is predominately mormon, has a higher than the national average of.

The first edition of the book of mormon was published more than 185 years ago, just. 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. The book of mormon fun facts page 2 latter day saints funtrivia. Some of his brides were as young as 14, and he even married women who already had living husbands.

Trey parker and matt stone, who helped write the book, music. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. Kimball recalled him using to get people to work on something was to yankee doodle do it. What do the mormons, and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The madeup phrase in that song hasa diga eebowai is poking fun at. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. Six things you should know about the book of mormon broadsheet. The book of mormon comprises fifteen books, each named after its principal writer.

It is also the source of the common nickname for the church and its followers, mormons. Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. God knows all things and is the source of all truth. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints do not drink tea, coffee, alcohol, or smoke tobacco, or take illegal drugs. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. During the translation of the book of mormon, joseph and oliver cowdery translated about 12 pages a day. Trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone began discussing ideas in 2003. The original book of mormon manuscript was kept by joseph smith until it was deposited in the cornerstone of the nauvoo house in 1841.

These facts establish how plausible it is that the book of mormon really is an artifact of the ancient world. Included in this count are names that normally would not be called proper, such as nonenglish names of plants, animals, etc. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of jesus christ. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates.

Latter day saints this category is for questions and answers related to the book of mormon, as asked by users of. Fun facts you didnt know about the book of mormon tix blog. In paintings commonly seen in mormon scriptures and pamphlets, smith is depicted translating from the gold plates as oliver cowdery transcribed his dictation. Rome wasnt built in a day and nor was the book of mormon. I know, because i received an answer through my prayers from the holy ghost.

Due to the nature of its origin, that would support the existence of god. You can say what you want, but it wont change the fact that i know and i can not deny it rome wasnt built in a day and nor was the book of mormon. This is important because the latterday saints make such a point about it containing the fullness of. I would like to share with you ten littleknown facts about the book of mormon. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. The book of mormon was created with robert lopez, the cocreator behind cult musicaltheatre hit, avenue q. The book of mormon also tells the reader that after jesus resurrection, he visited america, and other lands to talk to gods children.

It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Top 10 facts the mormon church doesnt want its members to. Ten littleknown facts about the book of mormon meridian. When the book of mormon debuted, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints released a brief statement. Mormons believe that returning to god requires following the example of jesus christ, and accepting his atonement through ordinances such as baptism. The following was originally published on lds living in august 2015. In 1823, the angel moroni allegedly visited mormon prophet joseph smith and divulged the location of some golden plates containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel.

The truth is that the plates were not even used in the translation process. According to the book of mormon, jesus christ appeared and preached to the nephites in the americas after his crucifixion. Joseph smith was often known for his sense of humor. The book of mormon, as originally published, contained thousands of errors, and later editions had to be changed to correct this, which isnt too convenient for a church trying to claim that god gave the words directly to smith. But the book of mormon means so much more to latterday saints. Book of mormon facts in 1823, the angel moroni allegedly visited mormon prophet joseph smith and divulged the location of some golden plates containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept. The book of mormon contains 337 proper names and 21 gentilics or analogous forms based on proper names. Also, the bible forbids another gospel of christ, yet the mormons claim the book of mormon is an additional gospel of jesus christ galations 1. The book of mormon fun facts page 2 latter day saints. These plates abridged by moroni and his father, mormon, 1400 years earlier were written in reformed egyptian hieroglyphics. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching. They set up civilizations, and centuries later witnessed.

The main events described within the book of mormon take place between 600bc to 421ad, although parts go right back to the tower of babel, some 2,000 years ago. The book of mormon manuscripts have their own interesting history. The original english version of the book of mormon was published in march 1830 by a man named joseph smith, jr. Everything you need to know about the book of mormon london. Im not going to pretend that you dont already know that the book of mormon was created by the same people who created south park and. Get ready to come enjoy the show by learning a few behindthescenes facts first. The book of mormon is believed to be the result of joseph smiths communion with the divine. When joseph smith finished dictating the text of the book of mormon to oliver cowdery, he instructed cowdery to make a second copy. Mormons believe in the bible, as well as other books of scripture, such as the book of mormon. 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 421. Did you know these fun facts and interesting bits of information. They have a unique view of cosmology and believe that all people are spiritchildren of god. Despite the fact that the book of mormon which smith said he translated by the power of god denounces polygamy, smith didnt stop with two wives and, before he died, he had married close to 40 women and possibly many more.

One passage says that the book of mormon shall establish the truth. The book of mormon tells the story of israelites who left jerusalem around 600 bc and traveled to north america after a calling from god. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. Over the past twentyfive years i have tracked down almost a thousand copies of the book of mormon that were printed between 18301920. The church has been deceiving members about the manner smith translated the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a book that latter day saints believe is the word of god along with the bible. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms the truths found in the holy bible.