Its couched in king james english, and it features color renderings of mormon scenes made to look like bible illustrations. Are you trying to say that there is no scriptural basis via the book of mormon for the strong family culture that mormons embrace. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Mormon beliefs about prophecy, heaven, and celestial marriage. At first glance the book of mormon appears to be biblical in heft and style. The book of mormon claims to be history of the period from 600 bc to 421 ad during which the nephite, lamanite, and mulekite civilizations flourished.
The following examples are conspicuous instances of such contradictions. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. Another belief unique to the lds church is that of eternal families and eternal marriage. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. 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 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. The simple truth of the matter is that the book of mormon contradicts the bible in many areas. No ancient copies of the book of mormon have ever been found. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. 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.
Both volumes are used by latterday saints side by side. 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. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne. That compares to over 4,000 changes in the book of mormon and many in the doctrines and covenants. Since the current lds prophets sometimes contradict the former ones, how do you. One of the teachings found in the both the bible and book of mormon is love. This doctrine and practice restored to us in the latter days is a cornerstone in the lds faith and a key part to the plan of salvation. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. This video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible. 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. In all this reading i have never come across a single contradiction between the bible and the bom. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and mormon teachings.
The word bible comes from the greek ta biblia, meaning the books. Its true that the dominant evil in the world today is unchastity. The complete texts of the bible, quran, and book of mormon, with annotations from a skeptics point of view. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. 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. Missionaries for the mormon church have converted millions of people to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints by convincing them that the book of mormon is true and superior to the bible. Another testament of jesus christ is regarded as divinely inspired scripture, as is the holy bible. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. In many ways, a mormon marriage is like any other marriage. Contradictions about marriage and divorce is marriage a good thing. Book of mormon prophecies of christ specific bible prophecies veiled actually nonexistent unless scripture misquoted or prophecies stretched to have two meanings. Thus the bible is not just a single book, but is a divine library.
In short, there is not one iota of evidence from archaeology that can provide evidence for the truth of the book of mormon. Keep in mind, however, that what constitutes a valid problem is to some extent a matter of opinion. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. Morality and marriage in the book of mormon religious studies. 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. Thus, a contradiction is necessarily an inconsistency, but an inconsistency. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. This is in marked contrast to the bible, the accuracy of which has. Two examples of trivial contradictions in the bible are ezra 2 vs. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Oh, i have found contradictions between interpretation, but applying that rule means the ot contradicts the new in many places. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Although the mormon temple marriage for eternity holds a very high priority in the life of a mormon, its interesting that it cannot be found in the book of mormon.
Sexuality has a prominent role within the theology of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, which teaches that gender is defined in the premortal existence, and that part of the purpose of mortal life is for men and women to be sealed together, forming bonds that allow them to progress eternally together in the afterlife. Were taught of gods and christs love for us, how we should. The bible does teach eternal marriage, but not the mormon version. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. Church of jesus christ of latterday saints by convincing them that the book of mormon is true and superior to the bible. The lord will never allow the president of the church to lead us astray. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. Many people have also been curious about references by biblical prophets to books or scriptural passages that are not currently in the bible. Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the church, said. More contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible.
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. Apologetica blog archive what does the book of mormon. Consider, for example, the serious contradiction in the promulgation of polygamy. I close with a few words about testimony, which is a missionary s emergency cord. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. The holy bible is the collection of writings that contain the records of divine revelation and the dealings of god with his chosen people, the tribes of israel. 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.
I pray that you search these many contradictions out for yourself so that. There are more serious contradictions, too, between the book of mormon and the bible. Contradictions about the contradictions as listed in the sab book by topic a short list in the quran in the book of mormon. How can the book of mormon help strengthen my family. 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.
Eternal marriage bible references for lds church beliefs. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. These lists are meant to identify possible problems in the bible, especially those that are inherent in a literalist or fundamentalist interpretation. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. For your free copy of the bible, go to free holy bible and for a free book of mormon, go to free book of mormon. Inasmuch as latterday saints believe in marriage for eternity, how do we explain. If the book of mormon contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel, why. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. Is the book of mormon really the most correct of any book on earth. Bible not limited to certain ones in heaven no mention of parenthood or temple marriage but is given to all christians. Even though accepted and common definitions of the two terms often make them synonymous, inconsistencies do not necessarily equate to contradictions.
The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon highlights one group of people, for example, who were married, and given in marriage, and were blessed 4 nephi 1. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Unchastity and marital infidelity have become virtually pandemic in the western world. Marriage, in its truest sense, is a partnership of equals, with neither person exercising dominion over the other, but with each encouraging, comforting, and helping the other. The restored gospel is not biblicist in nature, meaning.
A scriptural look at jesus teachings on marriage and divorce. Contradictions in the book of mormon with the bible. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. 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. 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 union is between christ, the bridegroom, and his collective body of believers, who are the bride matthew 25. There are hints in the gospel tradition that jesus is moving in the direction of the acceptance of gentiles cf.
Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. Ten lies i told as a mormon missionary mormonism research. Furthermore, the gospel of philip describes marriage relationships in heaven, the purpose of which is to beget new life, a teaching reminiscent.
There are a number of contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. Because marriage is such an important relationship in life, it needs and deserves time over lessimportant commitments.
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. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions. Critics have been quick to point out the apparent contradiction between. Mormon leaders insist that there are no contradictions in mormonism. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Multitude feels wounds in book of mormon 3 nephi 11. Is there more than one genesis account of creation. The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. Marriage creates the best possible environment in which to raise children. The christian bible is divided into the old and new testaments. Other writings accepted as scripture are the doctrine and covenants, a compilation of revelations and writings given since the restoration of the church began, and the. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses.
Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. 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 addition to the bible, latterday saints reverence and study the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price, and the words of modern prophets and apostles. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. He talks about how, one major way that the book of mormon clarifies the bible is not so much to agree in lockstep, but to challenge and correct some of its themes. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible.
No mention of people, nations or places peculiar to the book of mormon have ever been found. As one looks to the bible he is struck by many things which testify to its inspiration prophetic accuracy, historical accuracy, scientific accuracy, unity. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Jesus answered and said unto them, ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of god. As one mormon said, joseph smith wrote it, and joseph smith had the write to change it. The following examples are some of such contradictions. But if the bible has been so adversely affected, why does the book of mormon quote so much. Jun 18, 2019 he talks about how, one major way that the book of mormon clarifies the bible is not so much to agree in lockstep, but to challenge and correct some of its themes. In addition to the absurdities and contradictions that exist within the book of mormon in its close reliance on the kjv, contradictions also exist within and between the mormon scriptures themselves. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. 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. Deseret books collection of marriage books has many offerings with excellent relationship advice. And in some cases, expand in a way that where we think the story ends in the bible, the book of mormon says, theres more.
The nature of truth is such that it does not contradict itself. Lds exaltation in celestial kingdom ability to bear children in heaven must have a temple marriage. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. The book of mormon condemns the practice of plural marriages in no uncertain terms. 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. 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. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. Book of mormon terminology is even less jarring than some in the bible. Mormons believe in more than a deathdoyoupart marriage. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. An inconsistency involves a lack of harmonious uniformity, regularity, steady continuity, or agreement. The introduction tells you that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable 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. In response to the lds doctrine of eternal marriage, you may hear.