Discussion of the book of mormon

The book of mormon family reader will help your family discover and discuss the eternal doctrine found in the book of mormon, drawing you closer together as a family and closer to christ. The journey is a 2003 american adventure drama film directed by gary rogers and written by rogers and craig clyde. Kimball in his first press conference after he became president of the church. The washington post says, it is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals. Discussions on the book of mormon testimony of the witnesses and general church history. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. This topic is developed in the discussion of the book of mormon title page. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ.

Watch discussions on the book of mormon online full. Rebroadcast joseph smiths folk magic and seer stones. People of all faiths and perspectives are welcome to engage in civil, respectful discussion about topics related to mormonism. We will engage the topic of joseph smiths treasure digging and welcome live call ins to the show and discuss the messy issue of joseph smiths treasure hunting. Chief among these is the fact that we know we certainty where the story beginsin old world jerusalem. Some placed the nephite capital city zarahemla in mesoamerica, others in south america. Discussions on the book of mormon 1 nephi 12 originally aired. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates.

Book of mormon round table meetings are canceled due to covid19 virus until further notice. To help the children love and value the book of mormon preparation. Feb 09, 2019 the classic judgment scene in bd spell 125 the weighing of the heart is suggested by nephi, jacob, and alma in the book of mormon as an occasion when one faces a second death spiritual death in which an awful monster. If a regular guy without credentials wrote this book, fairmormon and book of mormon central would ignore it, mock it, or even blast it for being weak on scholarship, similar to how book of mormon central recently blasted the firm foundation heartlander group. To help the children love and value the book of mormon. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of mormon a family discussion guide.

This outrageous musical comedy from creators of south park, trey parker and matt stone, and bobby lopez cowriter of avenue q and frozen, follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place thats about as. Once that happens it is quite simple to get them to believe in the other lds books of scripture too. Offers 5minute study opportunities for busy families with kids of all ages. Book of mormon themed discussions chicken scratch n sniff. Share experiences where the book of mormon has touched you. We discuss primarily her book mormon philosophy simplified. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss the transition, or bridge, between the end of the small plates of nephi and the rest of the book of mormon. It was revealed to joseph smith who restored the true church when he was given golden plates by the angel moroni. Isaiah in the book of mormon religious studies center. A film adaptation of the first two books in the book of mormon, a religious text of scripture, the film was given a limited theatrical release on september 12, 2003. Then study the lesson and decide how you want to teach the children the scripture account. Astrology, sam harris, tribalism, divine feminine, raising children in the church, sapiens, myth, christmas, spirituality, relationships, enneagramsthe list goes on. It is used primarily as a bridge to get christians to believe in a book of scripture outside of the bible.

Today we begin our first live broadcast of the mormon discussion podcast. We spend a lot of time thinking about what the scriptures tell us, not nearly as much time thinking about what they ask us. Filled with original illustrations for a richer learning experience. Scholars gathered in provo, utah, to discuss their theories about where the events described in the book of mormon took place. The book of mormon, a gift from a loving heavenly father, primary 4. The book of mormon family reader in lds book of mormon on.

It is, word for word, the original book of mormon, but divided by events rather than by chapters. I also find that the prophesies in the book of mormon are coming true. But because there is material after chapter 39 in the book of mormon, the issue is important. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. Discussions on the book of mormon joseph smithhistory. At the core of krakauers book are brothers ron and dan lafferty, who insist they received a commandment from god to kill a blameless woman and her baby girl. The book of mormon kjv quotes contain multiple mistranslations from the source text that are best explained as being copied from the kjv. While olivers letters are an important historical resource, and while they capture olivers deeply moving testimony of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is hilarious, uproarious, outrageous, spiky, and highly entertaining the huffington post. Agency, christian, culture, education, lds, mormon, mormon culture, mormon discussion, philosophy, religion, scriptures, spirituality.

Unlike virtually all other recent world scriptures, the book of mormon presents itself as an integrated narrative rather than a series of doctrinal expositions, moral injunctions, or devotional hymns. Book any title page introduction testimony of three witnesses testimony of eight witnesses testimony of the prophet joseph smith a brief explanation about the book of mormon 1 nephi 2 nephi jacob enos jarom omni words of mormon mosiah alma helaman 3 nephi 4. Its the book of mormon, the ninetime tony award and fourtime olivier winning best musical. The facts are that he mistranslated portions of the bible, as well as the book of abraham, the kinderhook plates, and a greek psalter. Book of mormon lessons with an archive of 50 years of articles, byu studies is an excellent resource to assist you in your study of the book of mormon. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations.

The fight over book of mormon geography deseret news. Jul 26, 2018 in late 1834 to early 1835 oliver cowdery wrote a series of letters for the mormon newspaper the messenger and advocate. The spiritual teachings in the book will bring you closer to god. The decision to use the word challenge came from a remark by president spencer w. There are no footnotes or chapter summaries, but it is much easier to see who is speaking and when someone is being quoted. In one of the strangest moves of the book, brant argues that the jaredites had nothing to do with the tower of babel, and that this was the result of a double. Nephis discussion on baptism teaches the importance of. Mormon discussions is the landing place for all of your favorite mormon podcasts. The section headed with, consistency with latter day saint doctrines after 1830 is typical antimormon propaganda. Others argued for a setting in the american heartland.

Tackling deeper complex issues within mormonism one episode at a time. All of the entries from the encyclopedia of mormonism are free. The book of mormon a family discussion guide kindle. 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. Any of the awesome content or the solid opinions expressed, implied or included in mormon discussion incs awesome podcast lineup and production are solely those of mormon discussion inc. With podcasts like mormon discussion, radio free mormon, mormon awakenings, the mormon wellness project, the mormon history podcast, marriage on. Mormon discussion inc is a 501c3 and is in the arena of journalistic work and is part of a free press. Defying both civil authorities and the mormon establishment in salt lake city, the renegade leaders of these talibanlike theocracies are zealots who answer only to god. My book of mormon discussions are designed to make discussing the book of mormon an easy and normal part of your life. The power of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. In these letters he describes important events relative to the coming forth of the book of mormon and the early history of joseph smith.

For an organization or culture that brags about being the only true church on the earth, that joseph smith is a true prophet, that the book of mormon is true, etc. There are no footnotes or chapter summaries, but it is much easier to see. Use the book of mormon to answer the questions of the soul and to respond to objections to the church. The rosenvall book of mormon has nice wide margins for taking notes and jotting down questions. Topics of discussion and book of mormon insights youll learn about in this lesson. The classic judgment scene in bd spell 125 the weighing of the heart is suggested by nephi, jacob, and alma in the book of mormon as an occasion when one faces a second death spiritual death in which an awful monster. Mormon discussions podcasts full lineup on apple podcasts. The book of mormon has very little mormon doctrine in it. The discussion on book of mormon geography was getting heated. Discussions on the book of mormon the divine purposes of the book of mormon part 2.

An egyptian linguistic component in book of mormon names author eve koller there are several names in the book of mormonsuch as zenephi, zenos, and zenockthat look as though they are composed of scriptural names nephi, enos, enoch, and so forth with different forms of a zprefix that might mean son of or descendant of. This collection of dvds contains all seventy 30minute programs originally broadcast on byutv. Roundtable scripture discussions the book of mormon youtube. Book of mormon charts 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. An egyptian linguistic component in book of mormon names. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The book of mormon is the keystone of our witness of christ, our doctrine, and our testimonies. Book of mormon study questions mosiah middaymornings. The book of mormon is a series of discussions featuring faculty from brigham young universitys department of ancient scripture sharing their insights into the book of mormon. It is a criticism of churchs nonadherence to book of mormon doctrine as the author interprets it, as well as criticism of doctrine that is. Watch discussions on the book of mormon full episodes online.

Roundtable scripture discussions the book of mormon byu religious education. The book of mormon a family discussion guide kindle edition by mcmurtrey, april. Fresh and inspiring explorations using the lenses of history, theology, philosophy, literary studiesand above all, faith in jesus christ. Read consistently from the book of mormon with the people you teach. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. We spend a lot of time thinking about what the scriptures tell us, not nearly as. But the book of mormon says that god cursed the lamanites with such a skin. If the book of mormon did not quote from second isaiah, the discussion of authorship would have little meaning for latterday saints. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

This book provides your family with a simple yet meaningful approach to learning the sacred teachings of. Meet the book of mormon again for the first time in these brief theological introductions. Invites discussion with conversationprovoking questions. Cleveland the box office miracles of the book of mormon, chapter and verse. Book of mormon on trial the book the trial of the book of mormon and this web site are not the work of the after many years of prayerful study and research, i knew that the book of. With an archive of 50 years of articles, byu studies is an excellent resource to assist you in your study of the book of mormon. Mormon discussions podcasts full lineup navigating. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where.

This new format suited for every age and stage of life makes meaningful scripture study an attainable goal for every family. The book of mormon teaches plainly the doctrine found in the missionary lessons. David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon rian nelson executive and events manager the firm foundation james and hannah stoddard documentary producers, authors the joseph smith foundation. Volumes will appear periodically through summer 2020. Atonement 1, introduction to the atonement in the small plates of nephi by byu religious education. My topic for discussion here is the challenge of the book of mormon. In understanding the book of mormon, hardy offers the first comprehensive analysis of the works narrative structure in its 180 year history. The book of mormon is a second witness of jesus christ along with the bible.

What if mormon missionaries told the truth about their. A free press is fundamental to a democratic society. The book of mormon tells the history of two peoples who lived in america, the jaredites and the nephites. The challenge of the book of mormon religious studies center. Discussions on the book of mormon jacob 46 originally aired. Discussions on the book of mormon 1 nephi 1618 originally aired. To discuss the book of mormon any verse, any chapter, any story. Prayerfully study the introduction and the testimony of the prophet joseph smith, located in the front of the book of mormon or joseph smithhistory 1. The musical has played to over 100 percent capacity audiences on. Hamilton, rent, be more chill, come from away, book of mormon, oh my test your knowledge at these musical lyrics, featuring some notsoknown musicals. Discussions on the book of mormon moroni 7 by byu religious education. 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. There is no evidence that joseph smith ever translated anything, including the golden plates into the book of mormon. Answers about mormons and mormon beliefs lds faq latter.

It seeks out and circulates news, information, ideas, comment and opinion and holds those in authority to account. A discussion of the arabian, or old world, geography of the book of mormon enjoys many advantages over discussion of new world matters. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Knowledge that the book of mormon is true brings a conviction of the truth of many other things, such as joseph smiths prophetic calling and the truthfulness of. The new york times calls it the best musical of this century. Joseph translated the golden plates by the authority of god when he put a seer stone in a hat, he put his face in the hat, and then god gave him the translation of the. Roundtable scripture discussions the book of mormon. Mormon discussion by bill reel an honest search for. Book any title page introduction testimony of three witnesses testimony of eight witnesses testimony of the prophet joseph smith a brief explanation about the book of mormon 1 nephi 2 nephi jacob enos jarom omni words of mormon mosiah alma helaman 3 nephi 4 nephi mormon ether moroni. Either way, you will create conversations and think about the scriptures as more than pieces of paper.

Some questions are serious while others are pure fun. This new format suited for every age and stage of life makes meaningful scripture study an. Near the end of the book of mormon, the narrative account skips back in time to relate a history of the jaredites. The origin of the book of mormon is miraculous, and it is the only book which promises that by divine power the reader may know it is true. Discussions on the book of mormon mosiah 1417 episode info. May 27, 2010 the discussion on book of mormon geography was getting heated. Discussions on the new testament acts to revelation. The book of mormons description of white fruit adorning the tree of life may be seen as a symbol of something holy and sacred that should be freely picked and gladly eaten by. We have no agreedupon list of what bookstexts constitute the bible for the purposes of this site, despite numerous attempts to create such lists.