Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Nearly 40 interviews throughout the united states and in six different countries around the world and we were investigating one simple question is the book of mormon comparable to the bible, and this is a story of what we found. 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. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. The claim that there is no archaeological evidence supporting the book of mormon is incorrect. There are many serious objections to the claim of joseph smith and the lds church that the book of mormon is divinely inspired latterday. Exlatter day saint families on youtube shine a little more light on the theological and practical inconsistencies of the historical and current leaders and prophets, but this documentary really just gives a black and white comparison of the two books. At first glance the book of mormon appears to be biblical in heft and style. More specifically, it is a collection of books the word bible literally means the books written by prophets over centuries. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. What is the difference between the bible and the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The mormon jesus not the jesus of the bible mormons can claim to believe in jesus all they want, but its apparent from their teachings that the jesus they profess is definitely not the jesus of the bible.
Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. Just as the bibles present chapter and verse notation system is a later addition of bible publishers to books. Furthermore, a crucial element of the mormon religion. Justin, your comments in my introduction to external evidence were so insightful i thought conversation should continue around them with a post. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Volumes have been written on its distinctive and rhythmic style, and it is still regarded as a triumph of modern english literature.
However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. His writings not only contradict the bible of in several points of doctrine, but even go so far as teaching a different gospel see galatians 1. The king james version of the bible is, in all likelihood, the most successful of all the english translations. In contrast, catholics teach that the bible contains the fullness of revelation. 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. In our interviews, we ask the same questions about both the bible and the book of mormon it all. It makes a compelling but dispassionate case for the book of mormons utter lack of any historical content, and compares it with the substantial amount of historical and archaeological backing for the bibles history. Not everyone that saith unto me, lord, lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven.
We are thrilled to show our readers the foundational doctrine. The book of mormon but is considerably more advanced in its overall production. 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. This video is a sidebyside comparison of the historical and archaeological validity of the bible and the book of mormon. 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 bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. How does the book of mormons and the bible compare. On the other hand, the book of mormon easily is exposed as fiction when compared to and contrasted with the bible, which mormons claim is the word of god. Christianity christians hold that the bible is the sole infallible authority for life and faith. Some historians though, challenge the writings in the book of mormon and state that these are mere interpretations of joseph smith. Sectarian critics who accept the bible, but not the book of mormon, sometimes claim that the bible has been proven or confirmed by archaeology, and insist that the same cannot be said for the book of mormon. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press.
Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. The book of mormon vs the bible and lds doctrine reference chart historical account of the book of mormon vs. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Obviously, the mormons have attempted to give credence to their scripture by comparing it to the bible. The bible and the book of mormon are united witnesses of jesus christ. All of these should be interpreted together, and from them the true teaching of god can be made clear. The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs. Mormons believe that revelation did not stop with the bible.
The bible and the book of mormon for over 100 years, mormon archaeologists have searched in vain for indisputable proof of book of mormon civilizations. These things are found in the inspired word of god, the holy bible. 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 bible and the book of mormon compared by chad lyndon dills so whats the point of this comparison. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. Aside from the many theological conflicts with the bible and. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the. As men focus their attention in other areas of research, bits of cultural and linguistic evidence come to the forefront as additional testimonies of the book of mormon. I have to admit that other than the new testamentparts of isaiah. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is false. Ask students what they might say to someone who expresses doubts about the book of.
What are the major differences between the bible and the book of mormon. 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. The bible contains 2 testaments of jesus christ, the old and the new testaments. Biblical record book of mormon record at the tower of babel the lord confounded the. 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. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. 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. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. However, we have found in our research and scriptural study that there are many consistencies between the holy bible and book of mormon. Mormons, while holding that the bible is a part of the canon of scripture, add to it several mormon works. The significant difference between the bible and the book of mormon is the period and place of writing.
The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne. The truth is they worship another jesus, proclaim another gospel, and teach the skin of the truth stuffed with a lie. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. While claiming to follow the bible, are they actually contradicting the word of god. In total, approximately 30 percent of the book of isaiah is quoted in the book of mormon one source counts 478 verses in the book of mormon which are quoted from isaiah. There are many sources out there about inconsistencies between the holy bible and the book of mormon.
Its couched in king james english, and it features color renderings of mormon scenes made to look like bible illustrations. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and. The book of mormon challenges other scriptures with conflicting beliefs and indicates that they will no longer exist in the course of time. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Book of mormonarchaeologycompared to the bible fairmormon. Notice how the mormon writings will both agree and contradict each other as well as the bible. How the bible and the book of mormon work together. The book of mormon the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. It contains 19 chapters of the kjv of isaiah in their entirety, along with parts of a few other chapters. The bible and the book of mormon pacific the church of jesus. The book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion and a. What is the difference between the mormon jesus and the. The bible and the book of mormon the church of jesus christ of.
The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. The book of mormon, the doctrines of the covenant, and the pearl of great price. We believe that the church discovered what was inspired through prayer and the leading of the holy spirit. The introduction tells you that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
Today, the members of the mormon church number in the millions. Do you know how to show a mormon person the difference in reliability between the bible and the book of mormon. Both books of scripture include writings of prophets and apostles about how to live by the teachings of jesus christ. Its put together in a very credible, nonpreachy way. The bible is the works of the prophets and historians based. 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. We did this project as a labor of love, kramer said. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. Mormonism the book of mormon vs the bible 39 street.
I guess your main aim was to convince us that the bibles content is not mythical in the sense that it was not entirely made. Mormons believe the book of mormon is inspired introduction to the book of mormon. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. What is the difference between what we call illumination and what mormons call revelation, especially concerning the canonization of scripture. Please click through the following examples to see for yourself the several places that the book of mormon contradicts the bible. The book of mormon is purported to be a new revelation, one that mormons say is part of the new covenant to israel and another witness to the truth of the bible history of the church 4. Just as the bibles present chapter and verse notation. God has given us all things pertaining to life and godliness 2 peter 1. Instead, revelation continues in the modern age, starting with the book of mormon and continues with revelations to church apostles. Following is a short comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. You will soon see that joseph smith is a false prophet.
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