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In the first, i compared the book of abraham to the koran, and wondered if. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. An anachronism is when an authors writing contains something from a future time period which couldnt realistically be in the time period theyve written it into. We will not discuss the ongoing changes in major mormon doctrines over the years, the contradictions in their doctrinal books, or the contradictions between their scriptures and the bible. The book of mormon was published in 1830 by joseph smith, founder. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. An anachronism is when an authors writing contains something from a future time period which couldnt realistically be in the time period theyve written it.

As one looks to the bible he is struck by many things which testify to its inspiration prophetic accuracy, historical accuracy, scientific accuracy, unity. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. The book of mormon was published in 1830 by joseph smith, founder of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Apr, 2010 these minor contradictions arent so minor when we realise that even they mean that the book of mormon contradicts the bible, and therefore the book of mormon isnt a revelation from god. For a book that claims to be divinely inspired, thats a huge problem. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some messiah.

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. Critics wonder why many of the quotes from isaiah in the book of mormon are identical to the king james version. I had always believed that the book of mormon and the bible complemented each other. The only one i noticed was that in the bible it says jesus was born in bethlehem and in the bom it says he was born in jerusalem. Why does the book of mormon and book of moses describe god as creating, while the book of abraham describes gods. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in america. Oh, i have found contradictions between interpretation, but applying that rule means the ot contradicts the new in many places. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. 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. Corrections problems and changes in the text of the book of mormon. A harpers magazine article asserted that mormon beliefs were like the. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible.

However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. How does this work to a christian who believes the bible as truth. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Apr 12, 2008 contradictions in the bible due to translation. If his joseph smiths claims and declarations were built upon fraud and deceit, there would appear many errors and contradictions, which would be easy to detect. For instance, the bible teaches that god is love 1 john 4. Provides examples of contradictions between what the bible teaches, what the books of the mormon church teach. 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. The newsletter of the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms, 1997oct. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3.

Contradictions in the bible short list who was josephs father. Feb 26, 2005 in all this reading i have never come across a single contradiction between the bible and the bom. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. Its well to remember judas betrayed jesus with a kiss and this is still the preferred. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. Errors and contradictions in acts of the apostles deists. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ.

Just a couple of days ago i answered a question where i said they dont. Something that is difficult for me is the contradictions that i am finding with in the church. Jan 31, 20 heres a helpful look at the problems facing mormon claims in light of clear contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. Yea, he is the very eternal father of heaven and of earth, and all things which in them are. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. When indians accept mormon teachings they will become, white and delightsome people 2 nephi 30. Book of mormon problems lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad.

I do personally believe that the book of mormon contracts history. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Comparing the book of abraham and the gospel of judas mormon. Contradictions in the book of mormon the annotated bible. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible. One of the characteristics of working for a government support contractor is that. There are two possible explanations for the origin of the book of mormon. Rather than god confusing the language of all the earth at the tower of babel as the bible records genesis 11. There is no mention of a son of zedekiah named mulek in the bible, and it says that his sons were slain.

Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of god. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Oct 30, 2012 this video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible. Admittedly, most of the corrections below are grammatical in nature, with the exception of the first, which shows that the mormons are willing to alter their perfect book to cover up the mistakes that expose its fraudulent nature. The book of mormon false testament introduction while reading the book of mormon, this socalled other testament of jesus christ, i noticed something very eyeopening, something that gives away the true nature and origin of this book.

In the bible, only marks gospel has sentences frequently begin with and, whereas sentences frequently begin with and in any book within the book of mormon. They seem to give different accounts of how judas died. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah other significant connections between the two books include book of mormon words and phrases that only appear in. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a. Yes, the book of mormon is more important than the bible to the mormons and the mormon church. Judas could not get close enough to jesus to kiss him john 18. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some beliefs. Nov 21, 2008 i have this problem in science i need a little help with. For many people, the belief that the bible contains contradictions and inaccuracies is an excuse for not believing. Posted in september, witnessing tip of the day, tagged contradictions in book of mormon, false doctrines of mormonism, moroni 8. In all this reading i have never come across a single contradiction between the bible and the bom.

These lists are meant to identify possible problems in the bible, especially those that are inherent in a literalist or fundamentalist interpretation. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. They actually feel the book of mormon to be superior to the bible since they believe many precious and important parts of the bible were supposedly deleted from the bible by the catholics. Latterday saints believe that god is one, but accept the biblical witness that this is a oneness of purpose, intent, mind, will, and love.

Prosperity theology views the bible as a contract between god and humans. Another famous contradiction in the bible comes from matthew 27. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. This video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible. Points out the contradictions between the bible and book of mormon as well as errors in translation in the king james version kjv of the bible that were copied into the book of mormon. The simple truth of the matter is that the book of mormon contradicts the bible in many areas.

The subtitle of the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. It explains some details about his miraculous birth, his ministry to the jews, his suffering in gethsemane and death on the cross, the nature of the atonement, the establishment of christs church, and the beginning of its spread to all nations. The book of mormon has a much greater consistency of style than does the bible, which is much more clearly the work of many authors over a period of centuries. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. But when i began to read the bible in earnest, i noticed contradictions between mormon teachings and statements in the bible. There are more serious contradictions, too, between the book of mormon and the bible. On page 143, contradiction 181, the anointment of christ is spoken of but the text refers to. Mormon and bible contradictions heres a helpful look at the problems facing mormon claims in light of clear contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. It has been my experience that, after a little research, all the alleged contradictions and inaccuracies are totally explainable. Translation errors in the king james bible appearing in the book of mormon summary. But, how do you determine whether the bible or the historical record is true or accurate. They leave the impression that the book of mormon is nothing more than an extension of the bible and that both can and should be believed as being the word of god.

The following examples are conspicuous instances of such contradictions. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. In fact, a bible believer would expect there to be contradictions between the two, since the bible never gives any legitimacy to the book of mormon, but actually condemns it cf. The mormons tell people that the book of mormon is the word of god just like the bible. But the book of mormon contradicts and says that his son, mulek, lived. It is either of divine or human origin, and if it is of human origin that means that joseph smith concocted the book. The book of mormon false testament learn the bible. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. Because the book of mormon reveals and restores a couple of hugely important things that.

If brigham young was a true prophet, why would one of your later prophets overturn his declaration which stated that the black man could never hold the priesthood in the lds church until after the resurrection of all other. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. Mormons believe that god revealed himself in the bible but also in their book of mormon, a history of the early peoples of the western hemisphere. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture that is supplemental to the bible. Is the book of mormon more important to mormons than the bible. Chandlers account of the mummies is full of contradictions.

The purpose of the new testament is to draw us to christ. The disagreement between the book of mormon and what scripture reveals concerning the lost tribes is another illustration of discrepancies between mormon teaching and the bible. Sab, short list of contradictions the annotated bible. Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the church, said.

Since the belief that multiple gods exist contradicts the bible, the mormon has to consider whether he will continue to believe two contradictory beliefs. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. Many of the socalled contradictions in the bible fit into such spiritual or relational categories. Jul 06, 2011 the contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. Why do we believe the bible is actually the word of god. Book of mormon contradictions conservative christian bible. Why is some of the book of mormon identical to the bible. You may disagree that these are, in fact, genuine biblical problems, but it is the authors opinion that a perfect and omnipotent god. Do a little research to find out why this is not a contradiction. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. 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.

The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs. Although it serves primarily as a religious text, it is to be interpreted literally as being an actual, historical record of the inhabitants of the ancient. Keep in mind, however, that what constitutes a valid problem is to some extent a matter of opinion. Contradictions about the contradictions as listed in the sab book by topic a short list in the quran in the book of mormon. Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. 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 research site another bible research site if believing the bible as the sole source of truth makes one a christian, then by pure logic and common sense, the followers of christ when he was on this earth, including his original 12 apostles, were all nonchristians. These minor contradictions arent so minor when we realise that even they mean that the book of mormon contradicts the bible, and therefore the book of mormon isnt a revelation from god. However, it was several years ago that mormons came to my home, so i dont remember the details of my conclusion at that time. Betrayer of christ formal church celebrations of easter in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints often include an easter program during sacrament service with special music and people speaking andor sharing scriptures that relate to the story of easter. Errors and contradictions in acts of the apostles deists, tradition, book of mormon user name. More than a trivial contradiction about judas death.

Many such people have not actually read the bible for themselves. As a point of comparison we may look at the same isaiah passage as found in the dead sea scrolls, translated from hebrew into english by two contemporary scholars, theodor gasler and geza. Apr 14, 2008 book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some messiah, belief, moses. How can that be true when both the bible and the book of mormon mormon 9. If this is true, then the book of mormon should be full of errors. The picture painted of judas last moments are contradictory one of remorse and one of. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published with the permission of the neal a. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Mormon leaders insist that there are no contradictions in mormonism. I pray that you search these many contradictions out for yourself so that. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. I meant to write contradictions but it auto corrected to contracts.

It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. As has been welldocumented elsewhere, there are serious discrepancies between the record of history in the americas and the claims of the book of mormon. Prosperity theology is a religious belief among some protestant christians that financial. In nearly all cases, the book of mormon presents theology consistent with the bible, but different from the doctrine and covenants, from which the majority of mormon doctrine comes.