Even the book of moroni the last book in the book of mormon teaches that god is unchangeable from eternity to all eternity 8. 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. Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Apr 12, 2008 supposed contradictions in the bible, christianity, 219 replies re the matter of shaky faith and bible contradictions, christianity, 54 replies catholic position on the book of mormon, christianity, 8 replies news, beer and bible launches in mormon community. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. 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. Critics wonder why many of the quotes from isaiah in the book of mormon are identical to the king james version. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8.
In fact there are more lost, altered and changed sections in the book of mormon when you compare the original 1830 book of mormon to the current edition, than the few variant readings in. And they slew the sons of zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes of zedekiah, and bound him with fetters of brass, and carried him to babylon. Its gentle approach makes his book ideal to share with either a mormon who is willing to examine the truth or someone being tempted to join this bizarre religion. How can mormons believe that god the father has a body when the bible says god is pure spirit. If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, some claim that it shouldnt contain these translational errors. I have received many answers to prayers after asking god for help and then reading the book of mormon immediatly afterwards. And now will you dispute that jerusalem was destroyed. There is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. People from all over the world, and from all walks of life, are learning that the book of mormon can help us become. If the book of mormon is from god as it claims, then it too should bear the marks of inspiration, but instead of unity the book of mormon has many contradictions within its pages.
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. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in 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. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some latter. In the old testament the only ones who could be priests were the descendants of levi, one of the twelve sons of israel. 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. Contradictions in the book of mormon the annotated bible. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7. 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. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says.
Supposed contradictions in the bible, christianity, 219 replies re the matter of shaky faith and bible contradictions, christianity, 54 replies catholic position on the book of mormon, christianity, 8 replies news, beer and bible launches in mormon community. Ten contradictions of the bible found in the book of. Even though accepted and common definitions of the two terms often make them synonymous, inconsistencies do not necessarily equate to contradictions. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon.
The introduction tells you that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. This video shows clearly ten direct contradictions of the bible that are in the book of mormon. This book is filled with amazing stories that i hope you can benefit from just as i have. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. The point of this passage is that when the book of mormon was published in the nineteenth century, gentiles that is, traditional christians would object to the claim that the book of mormon is scripture and insist that the bible is the only scripture that we have or need.
The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god when. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. And since i believed the bible was missing many plain and precious things, as the book of mormon claims in 1 nephi. Keep in mind, however, that what constitutes a valid problem is to some extent a matter of opinion. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. Contradictions in the book of mormon with the bible. 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. This brief tract will examine another book which claims inspiration, the book of mormon and how it measures up to the test of unity. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. When indians accept mormon teachings they will become, white and delightsome people 2 nephi 30. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Each reads very much like the bible in type and breadth of thematic concerns and literary forms history, law, psalm.
Instead of being mutually exclusive contradictions, the bible and the book of mormon are actually corroborative witnesses for the same divine cause the cause of christ. There are more serious contradictions, too, between the book of mormon and the bible. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. This video shows clearly ten direct contradictions of the bible that are in. 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. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some beliefs. There are a number of contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon.
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. Preface introduction dedication the testimony of three witnesses. Ten contradictions of the bible found in the book of mormon. 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. This resource is for christians who want to understand the development of mormon theology and how mormon beliefs are often selfcontradictory. 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. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible.
In fact there are more lost, altered and changed sections in the book of mormon when you compare the original 1830 book of mormon to the current edition, than the few variant readings in the new testament. There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. Translation errors in the king james bible appearing in the book of mormon summary. Aug 20, 2011 many mormons claim the book of mormon and bible go together with no contradictions. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press.
Aug 08, 2012 the latterday saint canon consists of four books. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture. Mormon leaders insist that there are no contradictions in mormonism. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in america. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Feast upon the words contained in the book of mormon and bible and they will guide you in all things what you should do in life. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict. 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. When a non mormon s interpretation of scripture differed from mine, i frequently blamed faulty bible translation. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch.
The book of mormon translated through joseph smith jr. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. The following examples are conspicuous instances of such contradictions. All bible references are to the king james version. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. Apr 05, 2008 contradictions in the bible due to translation. At first, smith taught the extreme unity between the father and the son so that the father was the son and the son was the father. Is the book of mormon really the most correct of any book on earth. Is there life after death, what is the purpose of life, and how can i find happiness and peace now. As one looks to the bible he is struck by many things which testify to its inspiration prophetic accuracy, historical accuracy, scientific accuracy, unity. Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the church, said.
At first glance the book of mormon appears to be biblical in heft and style. And behold, he shall be born of mary, at jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the holy ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. 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. The bible prophesied that jesus would be born in bethlehem. You may disagree that these are, in fact, genuine biblical problems, but it is the authors opinion that a perfect and. 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. In only 75 pages, heinze covers several of the key contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible or verifiable history.
If there are differences between the bible and the book of mormon, they reject the bible. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. An inconsistency involves a lack of harmonious uniformity, regularity, steady continuity, or agreement. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Thus, a contradiction is necessarily an inconsistency, but an inconsistency. Dna studies also provide evidence against the idea of native american.
The book of mormon the book of ether the book of moroni. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterdayscripture that is supplemental to the bible. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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. These lists are meant to identify possible problems in the bible, especially those that are inherent in a literalist or fundamentalist interpretation. Changes, contradictions, and errors is a musthave resource for anyone who knows or witnesses to mormons. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. Bible and book of mormon contradictions by sandra tanner. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Contrary to the bible, the book of mormon claims that one son of king zedekiah escaped destruction and came to the americas. I pray that you search these many contradictions out for yourself so that. Learn who he is and about his continued work in restoring his gospel in our day. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some latter day.
An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from. Mar 06, 2012 the point of this passage is that when the book of mormon was published in the nineteenth century, gentiles that is, traditional christians would object to the claim that the book of mormon is scripture and insist that the bible is the only scripture that we have or need. Will ye say that the sons of zedekiah were not slain, all except it. 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. These connecting links demonstrate that the book of mormon supports and fulfills bible prophecy. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. Many mormons claim the book of mormon and bible go together with no contradictions. Like the bible, the book of mormon is an ancient record that teaches about jesus. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. Its couched in king james english, and it features color renderings of mormon scenes made to look like bible illustrations. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421.
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