The book of mormon was supposedly written before the time of christ. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some latter. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some crucify. 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. These contradictions are all we need to see the book of mormon isnt from god. Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the church, said. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Contradictions in the book of mormon the annotated bible.
Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until after christs death. 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 book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. 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. The book of mormon claims that the nephites were keeping the law of moses. God changed his mind about black people diva portal. 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.
Heres a helpful look at the problems facing mormon claims in light of clear contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains many excellent footnotes for referencing and study, some of which were used for some of the above references. 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. Corrections problems and changes in the text of the book of mormon. The book of mormon teaches, 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 the son of god alma 7. A book of mistakes, error, and fraud by jon gary williams introduction the mormon church promotes the book of mormon as an inspired writing. The lds topical guide free access available online at the church of jesus christ of latterday saints also is a wealth of information on various topics. In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. The view of faith in the mormon scriptures differs from the bible. Jesus said, upon this rock i will build my church matt.
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. Dec 31, 2007 the book of mormon contains many excellent footnotes for referencing and study, some of which were used for some of the above references. Aaron this name appears 48 times in the book of mormon, but never in reference to the biblical aaron or the aaronic priesthood. Jerald and sandra tanner list 400 clear examples in their book the case against mormonism vol. There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself. Jan 31, 20 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. 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. 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. Mormon leaders insist that there are no contradictions in mormonism. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after. However, the nephites broke the law of moses by using the first of the flocks for. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a. However, after a fair and candid examination of the evidence, many thousands of honest mormons have discovered that this claim simply is not true.
Apr 04, 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. However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions between book of mormon teaching and the bible. Posted in september, witnessing tip of the day, tagged contradictions in book of mormon, false doctrines of mormonism, moroni 8. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. The bible and book of mormon for android apk download. The bible and book of mormon app, from the church of jesus christ, treats the two volumes of scripture as one, and makes it easier than ever to read, study and share the word of god. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. This brief tract will examine another book which claims inspiration, the book of mormon and how it measures up to the test of unity. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of god. I havent found a contradiction when reading the books together. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents.
I suspect the reason the book of mormon has this view of faith and knowledge is that the mormons claims. Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. In the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of gods socalled revelations to joseph smith, god the father has a body of flesh. The book of mormon was published in 1830 by joseph smith, founder of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. What is less well known is that the book of mormon makes a. I pray that you search these many contradictions out for yourself so that. There are a number of words and phrases in the book of mormon that are anachronistictheir existence in the text of the book of mormon is at odds with known.
Yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or mormons claim that, along with the bible, the book of mormon 1 is a revelation from god. Antimormon attitudes show contradictions in commitment to. 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. This is a well done and documented comparison of the two books that the two faiths are built upon. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some latterday. 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. Provides examples of contradictions between what the bible teaches, what the books of the mormon church teach. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions.
In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. These are major contradictions with what the bible teaches, which shows that the book of mormon is not a revelation from god deut. 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. If the stories in the book of mormon the corner stone of the mormon faith did not happen, if they are frontier fantasy, where does that leave the mormon faith. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. The bom promotes racism, claims there was a temple like solomons built in the americas, claims jesus bled from every pore in the garden of gethsemane, and that there were three days of total darkness at the time of his death, that covered the earth. Church contradict one another to such a degree that a simple or coherent. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in america. There are many serious objections to the claim of joseph smith and the lds church that the book of mormon is divinely inspired latterday scripture supplemental to the 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 bible text is the authorized king james version from 1611 and the book of mormon text is carefully consistent with 1830 version, and is available in both. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of.
To the lds church, the book of mormon is a holy and divinely inspired text. 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. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. 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 americas. 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. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions. Each reads very much like the bible in type and breadth of thematic concerns and literary forms history, law, psalm. 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.
Article of faith 2 we believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for adam. The book of mormon contradicts the bible in all sorts of ways. What are the key differences between mormonism and christianity. 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. Jan 10, 2006 aaron this name appears 48 times in the book of mormon, but never in reference to the biblical aaron or the aaronic priesthood. 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 contains a version of the sermon on the mount, which some authors have claimed to be the achilles heel of the book of mormon.
Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. Changes, contradictions, and errors is a musthave resource for anyone who knows or witnesses to mormons. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of. 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. 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. One author makes the point that certain portions of the greek manuscripts of matthew 57 do not agree with the kjv of the text, and concludes that the book of mormon version of the sermon should not contain text similar to the kjv. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Keep in mind that many of these have no apologetic rebuttal not even a bad one beyond unexplained errors of men, this list is not comprehensive, and it doesnt include any of the changes from the last two centuries. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. Wherefore, because you have a bible you need not suppose that it contains all my words. 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. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life.
This resource is for christians who want to understand the development of mormon theology and how mormon beliefs are often selfcontradictory. 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. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. 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. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. The prophet joseph smith 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 joseph smith, history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 7 vols. More contradictions between the book of mormon and the.
Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Aug 08, 2012 the latterday saint canon consists of four books. The book of mormon contains extensive quotes from isaiah some twentytwo chapters of the prophet are found in the book, in many cases quoted verbatim from the king james version.
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