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. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. Lehi, the first prophet of book of mormon, was a descendant of the tribe of joseph. Its couched in king james english, and it features color renderings of mormon scenes made to look like bible illustrations.
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. Notice how the mormon writings will both agree and contradict each other as well as the bible. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of. The stick of joseph referred to is the book of mormon. About the holy bible and book of mormon side by side. The holy bible is the collection of writings that contain the records of divine revelation and the dealings of god with his chosen people, the tribes of israel. What is the difference between the bible and the book of mormon.
Following is a short comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. Different authors contributed to the writing of the holy bible whereas the book of mormon was first published by one man, joseph smith. Shot on location in israel and latin america, it contrasts the wide array of archaeological and historical evidence for the bible with the complete lack of corresponding evidence for the bom. Where it is in the holy bible about the book of mormon. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. This book is an outgrowth of those articles and the public reaction which the articles engendered. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible.
The christian bible is divided into the old and new testaments. The subtitle of the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. The book of mormon and the old testament scriptures were very important to the people whose history is recorded in the book of mormon. Dec 05, 2017 the book of mormon challenges other scriptures with conflicting beliefs and indicates that they will no longer exist in the course of time. How does the book of mormons and the bible compare.
Quotation of kjv in the book of mormon edit the book of mormon explicitly quotes the prophet isaiah. Lds scriptures holy bible, book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price regular quad black genuine leather the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on. A documentary film that evenhandedly exposes the manmade nature of the book of mormon. The book of mormon supports the bible and often clarifies the teachings of jesus christ. The introduction tells you that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon contains passages from the king james bible summary. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. The book of mormon, the doctrines of the covenant, and the pearl of great price. 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. Additionally, the church has made clear in the 1981 and the 20 editions of the book of mormon in footnote a for 2 nephi 12. The word bible comes from the greek ta biblia, meaning the books.
The holy bible is the sacred text of jews and christians while the book of mormon is the sacred text of the latterday saints movement. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. How is the book of mormon different from the bible. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, some claim that it shouldnt contain these translational errors. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints believe the holy bible and the book of mormon. Despite what your pastor told you, mormon s do believe in the bible and our beliefs are in there, when you look at other verses besides john 3. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the.
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. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faith the very word of god. Mormons believe that the book of mormon is an additional witness to the divinity of christ and that it helps clarify teachings and doctrines that are confusing or misinterpreted in the bible. 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 book of mormon challenges other scriptures with conflicting beliefs and indicates that they will no longer exist in the course of time. Another testament of jesus christ are two volumes of scripture that testify of the divinity and earthly ministry of.
Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Not everyone that saith unto me, lord, lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven. Not to include the 53 major conflicts i found within the first 3 chapters of the first book in mormon vs what the bible taught. Foremost of these is that both of these holy books contain the life of jesus christ. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms the truths found in the holy bible. This undertaking has been titled side by side where the holy bible and the book of mormon belong. One passage says that the book of mormon shall establish the truth of the bible and shall make known to all kindreds. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americas. As a companion to the bible, the book of mormon is a witness of jesus christs divinity and his role as the savior of the world. Aug 01, 2010 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
The mormon faith, however, states that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christs divinity, and that the bible and bom together accomplish this purpose. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faith. Do you know how to show a mormon person the difference in reliability between the bible and the book of mormon. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity.
At the beginning of the book of mormon narrative, a jerusalem prophet named lehi is warned of the impending destruction of the city around 600 b. Thus the bible is not just a single book, but is a divine library. The prophet joseph smith 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 joseph smith, history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 7 vols. Some historians though, challenge the writings in the book of mormon and state that these are mere interpretations of joseph smith. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of jesus christ. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. So, we have no archeological proof of the book of mormon, we have a book that only one person saw, and the language was written in a peoples written language that gd pretty much disliked. Take notice that there is not just one similarity in the verses, but multiple.
Its a video comparing the book of mormon to the holy bible. The very first line in the introduction to the mormons revered text states. He stated that while the church affirms the book of mormon as scripture, and makes it available for study and use in various languages, we do not. Key words from the holy bible are highlighted in corresponding colors with key words from the book of mormon to emphasize the similarities. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. Even the book of mormon s subtitle another testament of jesus christemp. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. The bible is not a book but a collection of 66 books, written over a span of 1600 years across 3. Together, the book of mormon and bible contain thousands of years worth of inspiration, guidance, and instruction. Christianity christians hold that the bible is the sole infallible authority for life and faith.
What is the difference between the bible and the book of. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient. Obviously, the mormons have attempted to give credence to. Bible vs book of mormon order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. To understand the differences between the bom and the holy bible, we first must look at these two volumes of scripture within the context of. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. Mormons believe that the book of mormon, unlike the bible, was translated correctly and is the unaltered word of god. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin.
Critics of the book of mormon claim that major portions of it are copied, without attribution, from the bible. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. The latter two, along with the book of mormon were written by joseph smith. The book of mormon incorporates text which seems to be taken from the king james version, including passages which are now considered to be mistranslations in the king james version. Throughout the old testament we are given the law of god to show us our sin and how perfection is demanded by a holy god a perfection we. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. We are thrilled to show our readers the foundational doctrine. At first glance the book of mormon appears to be biblical in heft and style. There are many sources out there about inconsistencies between the holy bible and the book of mormon. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsking james bible.
We believe that the church discovered what was inspired through prayer and the leading of the holy spirit. In the bible, both mark and luke tell the same stories about jesus, but you can learn more when you get information from two perspectives. It shows that the book of mormon has committed plagiarism by utilizing our beloved final authority the king james bible without giving credit to whom credit is due. The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. The bible and the book of mormon compared by chad lyndon dills so whats the point of this comparison. The book of mormon teaches that god has flesh and bones and that he has a wife with whom they produce spirit offspring in heaven that will inhabit human bodies on earth. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. 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. Is the mormon jesus the same as the jesus in the holy bible. Bible references that support mormon doctrines and beliefs.
Sep 21, 2018 the other books considered holy by mormons are the bible, the book of doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after. Mormons, while holding that the bible is a part of the canon of scripture, add to it several mormon works. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon.
The significant difference between the bible and the book of mormon is the. 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. 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. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Lds scriptures holy bible, book of mormon, doctrine and. While claiming to follow the bible, are they actually contradicting the word of god. If you accept the book of mormon you must place your faith in one man, joseph smith, and accept that everything he says is the absolute and eternal truth. Just two years after their 2003 production called dna vs. The book of mormon the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the.
It basically ends up proving the bible and disproving the book of mormon but in my defence, i just saw this today, so this isnt what converted me or anything like that. More specifically, it is a collection of books the word bible literally means the books written by prophets over centuries. This is a list of some of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints doctrines and beliefs and the bible passages that support them. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. The first sentence in the introduction to the book of mormon claims, the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. In addition to the 20 helps we thought itd be handy for our readers to also have a sidebyside comparison of the bible, book of mormon and other lds teachings.
Mormons believe the book of mormon is inspired introduction to the book of mormon. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. They present this as evidence that joseph smith wrote the book of mormon by plagiarizing the authorized king james version of the bible. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. What are the major differences between the bible and the book of mormon.
I have never had an interest of reading the book of mormon because i know is not from our lord and this article has given me some verses from this false book that i can present to mormons and ask them to explain them to me and start a conversation that can lead them to find the truth that our god and lord left in his holy word, the bible. The book of mormon is completely devoid of such proof. Today the bible and book of mormon are companion books in the hands and before the eyes of people today. What is the difference between what we call illumination and what mormon s call revelation, especially concerning the canonization of scripture. Comparison with the king james bible in english shows that there are differences in more than half of the 433 verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon, while about 200 verses have the same wording as the. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Bible references supporting the beliefs of the lds church. Lds scriptures holy bible, book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price regular quad black genuine leather. The other books considered holy by mormons are the bible, the book of doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. However, we have found in our research and scriptural study that there are many consistencies between the holy bible and book of mormon.
The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Even seemingly innocuous details, such as geographical features, technology, animals, and fauna can have a profound impact on a holy book s claim to historical, and theological, accuracy. The bible is full of proof that it came by the inspiration of god. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The mormon church the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The stick of judah is obviously the bible, since the jews are through the tribe of judah. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. 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.
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