An angel directed joseph to find ancient spiritual and historical writings that had. Nephi specifically says that this man would reach the promised land, and interact with the seed of the lamanites. As a website, we desire to share that story with the world by sharing engaging, factual, and succinct accounts of the faith, dedication, and sacrifice of. Watch presentations, videos, and short clips breaking down various topics of the book of mormon and its history with research provided by leading scholars and researchers. No matter your story, you are invited to come unto christ.
Gardner earned a masters degree in anthropology and mesoamerican ethnohistory from the state university of new york at albany. The people pitch their tents near the temple in zarahemla. In addition, the lincoln hypothesis reveals documented evidence that abraham lincoln did, in fact, check out the book of mormon as he struggled with making some of the most critical decisions of his presidency. Later, an angel visits joseph and calls him to be a prophet and to translate the book of mormon from golden plates of ancient origins.
The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. 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 history of the church, vol. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. While the bible is written by and about the people in the land of israel and surrounding areas and takes place from the creation of the world until shortly after the death of jesus christ, the book of mormon contains the history of gods dealings with the people who lived in the americas between approximately 600 bc and 400 ad. 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. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Videos covering the first 8 pages of the book of mormon 1 nephi to enos will be released every friday through the end of 2019. Was the book of mormon a key factor in lincolns success and the healing of a nation.
Videos of illustrations depicting stories and lessons found in the book of mormon. Another way of explaining the strength of the positive position on the historicity of the book of mormon is to point out that we who are its proponents are content with a standoff on this question. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon. It was first published in 1830 in palmyra, new york, and was thereafter widely reprinted and translated. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. A history, not the history is certainly accurate of the text, as his core assumptionthat mormonism is not truesets the tone for abanes research.
Thomas stuart ferguson lay in his hammock, certain that he had found. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos. King benjamin addresses his people mosiah 15 book of. He has presented papers at fairmormon conferences and published in the farms. Third, we see this rejection of joseph and oliver framed as a proof of the authenticity of the book of mormon.
The result is a lurid revisionist pageant that reinterprets mormon history in. This weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is king benjamin addresses his people mosiah 15. Why new testament words and phrases are in the book of mormon part 9. Cast and crew share insights about the production, its purpose, and what it means to them. New trailer for season 3 of the book of mormon videos. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone. The historicity of the book of mormon religious studies. The book of mormon takes place in the ancient americas and is a compilation of spiritual and historical records written by prophets, just as the. We can all experience more joy in our individual lives when we turn to him who loves us most. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon and the gift and power. Testimony of the witnesses and general church history. An overview of book of mormon history 1993 youtube. A documentary history of the book of mormon presents and examines the primary sources surrounding the origin of the. He sees god the father and jesus christ in the first vision in 1820.
This weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is abinadi testifies of jesus christ mosiah 1118. Whats perhaps less expected is that while the book of mormon packs plenty. Journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the. Mason allred and mark ashurstmcgee discuss historical accounts of the book of mormon translation process, including joseph smith using a seer stone and.
The story of the creation of the book of mormon has been told many times, and often ridiculed. The opponents of the historicity of the book of mormon must prove that the people whose religious life it records did not live anywhere in the americas. Photo courtesy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints book of mormon videos, 1 nephi 12, season 1, episode 8, depicts lehi, his wife, sariah, and their family as they sail to the. New video explores the historical believability of the book of. The book of mormon teaches about god and jesus christ. 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. Thats my favorite element of the nosnow argument, actually.
How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Book of mormon videos in chronological order youtube. Book of mormon history podcast host josh gehly interviews scholars, researchers, and leaders audio breaking down topics for listeners on the history and translation of the book of mormon. This weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is alma the younger is converted unto the lord mosiah 27. A book of mormon prophet, king benjamin, gathers his people to hear him preach the gospel of jesus christ one last time. Translating the book of mormon religious studies center. 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. 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. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormon s thousand. The history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saintscasually dubbed mormonismis a modern epic. Welcome to book of mormon history we provide easy access to current research for personal study today, lets dig together in the dirt of live archaeological excavations where we will be unearthing the archaeological evidences for temples temples the the backdrop backdrop backdrop of of of new new.
Alma 36 mosiah 1118 mosiah 15 enos 1 jacob 7 jacob 23 2 nephi 33 2 nephi 32 2 nephi 610 2 nephi 5 2 nephi 14 1 nephi 18 1 nephi 1718 1 nephi 16. While this does not necessarily mean that book of mormon events took. Watch the most recent episode of the book of mormon videos. Book of mormon videos behind the scenes mosiahalma. The scholars and educators are actually making the argument that if joseph wrote the book of mormon, he would have mentioned snow as an integral part of the narrative. A young bishop in england describes how the book of mormon came to life for him and changed his perspective forever. Richard abanes, one nation under godsa history of the mormon churchprovides readers a critical, yet persuasive glance back across key events in mormon history. Check out these video resources for the 2020 youth curriculum. What sacrifices did lehi offer to god in the wilderness.
Videos that cover mosiah through the end of the book of mormon will be released in 2020 and 2021. The book of mormon was translated and published in 1830. A behindthescenes look at the filming of the scenes from mosiahalma. If youre anything like me, even though you know how the book of mormon stories turn out, you probably felt a little bit like season 2 of the book of mormon videos ended with a cliffhanger as you wondered which beloved scripture stories were going to be turned into film next.
Why did lehi and jeremiah find themselves in a dark and dreary wilderness. Concerning this record, the prophet joseph smith, who translated it by the gift and power of god, 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 see the introduction at the. National geographic society statement on the book of mormon. Joseph smith and the book of mormon 18051831 joseph smith is born and raised in new england. Recognizing this man as columbus also has implications for how we understand lamanite identity and the extent of the promised land granted to lehis posterity. The book of mormon is considered sacred text and the word of god by. Book of mormon history evidences for a miracle jesus. Seer stones and the translation of the book of mormon. Above all, were these words given by the gift and power of god.
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