Joseph smith and the question of book of mormon geography. In one of the most famous declarations ever made about the book of mormon, the prophet joseph smith declares this sacred record to be the keystone of the restored gospel of jesus christ and the best guide available for drawing nearer to god. Written by prophets to a people who lived in america long before white people ever came, some believe they were the beginnings of some native indian tribes. Holding an 1830 first edition of the book of mormon can stir the souls of bibliophiles and believers alike. Mormon claims regarding the nature of the book of mormon and how it was translated in 1841, joseph smith declared the book of mormon to be the most correct of any book. The book of mormon claims to be a perfect translation because joseph smith supposedly used the crystal glasses the get the perfect wordforword translation, yet there have been over 4,000 changes in the book of mormon since the first edition came out. These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed. October 1st is the anniversary of a little known event in early church history that i believe, in consequence of significant research progress, now deserves recognition for identifying a region of major book of mormon lands and for initiating book of mormon archaeological historicity research. He also serves as editor of journal of book of mormon studies. Smith published the book of mormon in 1830 and shortly thereafter organized a small. Persecution of righteous by apostate church reformers translate and acquire scriptures in their mother tongue.
Joseph smith said the book of mormon is the most correct. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. The salt lake tribune, october 3, 1998 octavo editions give readers a firsthand experience of a milestone text. Beginning in 1820 at palmyra, new york, joseph smith saw god the father and jesus christ in vision. Joseph smith declared that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth history of the church 4. Joseph smith characterized the book of mormon as the keystone of mormonism, and claimed that it was the most correct of any book on earth. Fatal flaws of the most correct book on earth heater, claude on. An analysis of worths language, by qualified researchers, shows a substantially correct. Hedges in the course of his efforts to chart the development of ideas regarding book of mormon geography, john l.
Smith claimed that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and martin harris said that the words which appeared on the seer stone would. If the book of mormon is true, joseph smith is a prophet and the church is what it claims. Joseph smiths translation and publication of the book of mormon, excerpted by fairmormon. Oct 31, 2012 joseph smith stated that the book of mormon was the keystone of our religion, to which the former lds prophet ezra taft benson added, just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed. Book of mormon geography in the world of joseph smith andrew h. I told the brethren, he said, that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book. The coming forth of the book of mormon, foretold by ancient prophets, began with an angelic visitation in 1823 to 17yearold joseph smith. Book of mormongeographystatementsnineteenth centuryjoseph. The book was written by ancient prophets through the spirit of prophecy and revelation.
Joseph smith characterized the book of mormon as the keystone of mormonism, and claimed that it was the most correct of. Smith also asserted that john the baptist appeared to him while he was translating the book of mormon and instructed him to restore the church by preaching the true gospel. The current edition of the book of mormon differs in many places from the printers manuscript, which in turn differs from the original manuscript, which in turn no doubt differs from the preceding iteration of text. Learn more about the life, writings, and legacy of joseph smith. Initially, the statement offers the book of mormon as the most correct book, challenging the nonmember and the unconverted member with its importance. This presumable fact can be demonstrated by a careful examination of these 20 distinctive teachings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Many do especially those born and raised in the faith, but i dont think that was joseph smiths intent. Nov 18, 2009 the quote comes from joseph smith, who was a true prophet. Apr 22, 2016 illustration from from darkness unto light. Wrongly labeled the most correct book history of the church, vol. Is the book of mormon the most correct book on earth. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding its precepts, than by any other book.
Joseph smith apparently did not believe the teachings of the very book that he proclaimed in the introduction to the book of mormon as the most correct of any book on earth. In joseph smiths day the adjective correct was understood to mean set right. Joseph smith knew book of mormon geography book of. The book of mormon is the most correct book of the earth. Mormon s consider the bible to be the first witness of him.
By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present. He said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book book of mormon introduction. The prophet joseph smiths statement, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book, may be one of his most recognizable quotes. The more familiar we became with the bible, the more questions we had concerning the book of mormon. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith stated, and the keystone 1. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith. The book of mormon is the most correct book and was translated a mere decade before the jst. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible and book of mormon.
John milton, joseph smith, and the book of mormon byu studies. An analysis of worths language, by qualified researchers, shows a substantially correct use of idiom and spelling for seventeenth century england. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man. Is the book of mormon really the most correct book on the face of the earth as joseph smith jr. The book of mormon clams to be the most correct book on earth and the lds church admits that if it is not true than their church is a lie.
Wherefore condemn not the things of god, that ye may be found spotless at the judgment seat of christ. Second, the keystone aspect appeals to the church member as he views himself within the framework of the church. How is it that the book of mormon is correctin fact, the most correct of any book. Another testament of jesus christ behold, i am jesus christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world 3 nephi 11. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book. Joseph smith translated the most correct book on earth. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book. The book of mormon is the most correct book youtube. In 1844 joseph smith declared that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts than by any other book teachings of the prophet joseph smith. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. If the book of mormon is false, all truth claims fall apart a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts. Be familiar with the prophet joseph smith s famous statement about the book of mormon quoted in the introduction. Through revelation, he translated and published the book of mormon, organized the church of jesus. 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.
Could joseph smith have written the book of mormon. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping. The origins of this book have been debated for almost 200 years. Joseph smith president in his notes of a council meeting with the twelve in nauvoo on 28 november 1841, joseph wrote. In a similar manner, joseph smith once stopped the dictation of the book of mormon to enquire if jerusalem actually had walls, as the text suggested. In addition to joseph smith, the lord provided for eleven others to see. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. The book of mormon was not corrupted over time and did not need correcting. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi kirtland, ohio. He quoted joseph smith, saying the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. In most books we would not consider spelling changes to be very important, but when we consider the fact that the early mormon leaders taught that joseph smith received every word and every letter of the book of mormon. Sorenson has tried to identify what joseph smith and other early leaders and members of the church.
The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible, used by latter day saints. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Joseph smith said the book of mormon is the most correct book. Most all of the current text of the book of mormon was dictated to a scribe over a period of somewhere between a total of 60 and 90 days, interspersed with other daily activities that sometimes would take joseph smith and oliver cowdery away from. The book of mormon bills itself as a second witness to jesus christ. The book of mormon is one of the most influential, as well as controversial, religious documents in american history, and is regarded as sacred scripture by followers around the world, including members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the fourthlargest. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man wold get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of. Seven years later, in 1830, this scriptural canon of the latterday saints was published for the world.
It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas. Book of mormon joseph smith and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. According to joseph smith in the history of the church 4. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. And now if there be fault, it be the mistake of men. In a times and seasons editorial, october 1, 1842, the prophet joseph smith. He was, however, prone to make silly mistakes, such as. Debunking fairmormon letter to a ces director book of mormon.
Joseph smith characterized the book of mormon as the keystone of mormonism, and claimed that it was the most correct of any. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which is believed to contain writings of ancient prophets who lived on american continent from approx. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of. Certainly joseph smith considered the book of mormon more than just a sign of his prophetic call. Book of mormon geography in the world of joseph smith. Skeptics have put forth several theories of book of. Joseph smith the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by.
Joseph smith s translation and publication of the book of mormon, excerpted by fairmormon. President packer recalled the first time he read the book of mormon. In doing so, he also corrected the same identical passage in the book of mormon. The first challenge for a believing mormon is the short time that smith and. Joseph smith referred to the book of mormon as the most correct book because of the principles it teaches. In the wentworth letter which joseph stated was received by revelation joseph wrote i. Clark, archaeology, relics, and book of mormon belief, journal of book of mormon studies 142 2005. Unlike most religious texts that are approached metaphorically, the book of mormon claims to be an historical history of the americas, which is a verifiable claim. It was in that setting, at the sunday city council meeting in the youngs residence, that joseph smith made what has come to be one of the most axiomatic and memorable statements in mormon literature. Plain and precious truths of book of mormon church news. This statement implies that the book of mormon is not only doctrinally but also historically correct. The linguistic, anachronistic, biological, sociological, and archaeological evidence against this being a legitimate history of the americas is monumentally staggering. Members of the church call him a prophet because, according to the traditional role of prophets recorded in the old and new testaments in the bible, he relied on revelation from god for teaching the people, and not on his own wisdom or learning.
Joseph smith quote intro to the book of mormon i told the brethern that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Joseph translated most of the 500 pages in the book of mormon in three months. Feb 18, 2008 joseph smith said this about the book of mormon. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Joseph smith said the book of mormon was more correct than the bible. In the history of the church, the following entry is recorded. Smith meant that, at the time of publication in 1830, the book of mormon was the most correctly.
Joseph smith, whom most latter day saints believe to have translated the work, stated, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Most notable authors, including milton, had a long apprenticeship that involved writing several try works, practice. So what about joseph smith s statement that the book of mormon is the most correct of any book. The 1830 edition calls smith the author and proprietor. In 1844 joseph smith declared that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts than by any other book teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. As it turned out, we began to encounter problems in the book of mormon which made it increasingly difficult to continue in the course we had planned. Joseph smith boldly asserts that the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man will get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. When joseph smith referred to the book of mormon as the most correct book on earth, he. The varied disputes related to him swing from personal to doctrinal but at the very center of the dust cloud is the book of mormon.
The spiritual text that forms the basis of mormonism, in the last edition edited by its founder, joseph smith, jr. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on. Mormon, latter day saints, joseph smith, book of mormon. Most all of the current text of the book of mormon was dictated to a scribe over a period of somewhere between a total of 60 and 90 days, interspersed with other daily activities that sometimes would take joseph smith. The book of mormon title page, which was translated by joseph smith, 1 ends with a rather intruiging disclaimer for a book of scripture. This episode examines some of the multitudes of errors in the supposed most correct book. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smith s translation of the bible. Top 10 teachings of mormonism not supported by the book of. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. In this video tutorial you will be able to see how the book of mormon has been. In answer to his question about which was the right church, they told him that all the. Nyman, associate professor of ancient scripture, brigham young university it was the prophet joseph smith who said that the book of mormon was the most.
Interesting quotes from joseph smith, the founder of. Conversely, joseph was very clear about where he knew the book of mormon to have occurred. This comparison of joseph smith and john milton focuses on their literary output and especially the preparation each had for dictating a long religious work, in miltons case paradise lost and in smith s the book of mormon. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. Translation of the book of mormon flashcards quizlet. Clark, archaeological trends and book of mormon origins, byu studies 444 2005. This was a presentation delivered for the worlds of joseph smith held on may 56, 2005 at the library of congress in washington d. Lds are key lds teachings derived from the book of mormon. In his book studies of the book of mormon, roberts concluded that joseph smith had sufficient imagination and was capable of producing the book of mormon even though he had little formal education. The book of mormon, the most correct book, or is it.
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