The lds church publishes the king james translation of the bible both old and new testaments as part of its standard works of scripture. A term never used by an old testament prophet, keeping in mind that was allegedly written between. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The bible is the works of the prophets and historians. In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. Lehi, the first prophet of book of mormon, was a descendant of the tribe of joseph. The bible, the book of mormon, and continuing revelation duration. 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. Mormons, while holding that the bible is a part of the canon of scripture, add to it several mormon works. The book of mormons testimony concerning christ disagrees with the bible. A comparison between christian doctrine and 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. 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. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. The book of mormon makes extrabiblical claims that are contrary to both scripture and history.
Mormons regard the king james version of the bible as scripture but they add three other books, that they claim were translated and dictated by their founder joseph smith, to complete their open canon of scripture called the standard works of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. Ces letter false there is nothing in the book of mormon or joseph smiths early accounts to suggest the belief that god the father and jesus are the same person, a doctrine known as trinitarianism. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept silent. But when i began to read the bible in earnest, i noticed contradictions between mormon teachings and statements in the bible. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. General conference references come in at around 60% for the book of mormon and 20% for the bible since about 1900. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. What is the difference between the bible and the book of mormon.
But thou, bethlehem ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in israel. Dna studies also provide evidence against the idea of native american indians descending from a lost tribe of israel. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Smith explained discrepancies between the bible and the book of mormon as errors in the bible due to faulty translation and centuries of catholic tampering. The book of mormon, the doctrines of the covenant, and the pearl of.
Was the book of mormon altered to portray god the father. 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 first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Joseph smith had different purposes in mind when bringing forth the.
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. Those standard works constitute the bible scripture inherited from the jews and disciples of jesus c. However, the book of mormon maintains that this knowledge was had in 545 b. Book of mormon christ is completely accepted in bible he is rejected. The stick of joseph referred to is the book of mormon. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. When people criticize the bible, they often point to contradictions. Taming bible discrepancies christian research institute. Do mormons believe in the new testament of the bible.
Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Church members officially regard the book of mormon as the most correct book of scripture, in that a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. This is true of bible prophets as much as book of mormon prophets. Hence, neither the book of mormon nor the joseph smith translation of the bible can be discounted because of seeming discrepancies with each other or with the king james version of the bible. 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. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. After joseph smith had translated the book of mormon and learned that many plain and precious truths had been taken from the bible, the lord commanded him to translate the bible. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. In the books thoughtprovoking, revealing comparison between the quran and the bible, qureshi exposes seven important differences between these texts. The book of mormon contains passages taken from the kjv, down to the italicized words that were added by the translators for clarity.
The holy bible is the sacred text of jews and christians while the book of mormon is the sacred text of the latterday saints movement. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. If true, it is one of the most important messages ever sent from godif false, it is one of the most cunning, wicked, bold, deeplaid impositions ever palmed upon the world. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. Joseph smith claimed that in the time jeremiah prophesied in. Mormons will claim that all scripture is equal, but the book of mormon is slightly more equal than other texts. 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.
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. Christianity christians hold that the bible is the sole infallible authority for life and faith. List all the discrepancies between the bible and the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. The book of mormon taught and still teaches a trinitarian view of the godhead. 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. 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. Today the bible and book of mormon are companion books in the hands and before the eyes of people today. Can you list all the discrepancies between the bible and. For example, in 3 nephi 1214, the book of mormon presents jesus preaching the sermon on the mount, no more than about a year after his resurrection, nearly verbatim as. Instead of pointing away conspiracy, as do the alleged discrepancies of the bible. 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.
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. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi, who claimed that it had been. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Multitude feels wounds in book of mormon 3 nephi 11. Here we find reflected the popular trinity doctrine of the churches of christendom, which churches joseph smith considered to be wrong. Barney, the joseph smith translation and ancient texts of the bible, dialogue. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds.
Do you know these 7 differences between the zondervan. Both scriptures are considered holy to their people, certainly, but their uses are different, their histories are different, and indeed, their very natures are understood differently 104. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible and book of mormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 164,912 views. I dont know of anyone who has made a major study of the discrepancies between prophets. The following chart illustrates some of the discrepancies between the book of.
Difference between the holy bible and the book of mormon. Mormonism distinguishes between the holy spirit gods presence via an essence and the holy ghost the third god in the mormon doctrine of the trinity. 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. These additional scripture books are the book of mormon. 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. There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself.
Critics believe joseph smith came up with all the names in the book of mormon, noting that joseph owned a king james bible with a table listing all the names. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. And behold he shall be born of mary, at jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers book of alma 7. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. Its no different from any other human book with the usual errors and mistakes.
What is the difference between the bible and the book of. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Early mormon apostle orson pratt made a statement concerning the book of mormon. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of the bible. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. We tend to give prophets the benefit of the doubt in such cases. How is the book of mormon different from the bible. Book of mormon prophecies of christ specific bible prophecies veiled actually nonexistent unless scripture misquoted or prophecies stretched to have two meanings. While volumes have been written about discrepancies between mormon doctrine and the bible, this brief outline attempts to contrast some of the most critical and obvious issues. What are the major differences between the bible and the book of mormon.
The stick of judah is obviously the bible, since the jews are through the tribe of judah. What are the differences between the book of mormon and the bible. The heavy use of the bible in the book of mormon raises some difficult questions about the authenticity of the book of mormon as a translation of ancient historical documents. The book of mormons explanation is similar to the bible, and we. The significant difference between the bible and the book of mormon is the period and place of writing. These discrepancies have been translated out in some bible versions. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. Josephs plagiarism in book of mormon and other revelations. 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. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Christianity vs mormonism bible reasons bible verses.
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