In addition to joseph smith, 11 official witnesses and several unofficial witnesses. All subsequent editions of the book of mormon 1837 present show joseph smith as the translator. This is a list of facts that have absolutely no bearing on anyones eternal salvation. The book of mormon contains the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ. Entertainment quiz the book of mormon musical trivia random entertainment or musical quiz can you name the book of mormon musical trivia. The book, lyrics, and music, were written by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone. Smith is a false prophet, therefore his book of mormon, based on what the bible says, must be false. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi.
The book of mormon is more than just the inspiration for our nickname. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. Book of mormon title page markings book of mormon scriptures, lds books, book of book of mormon title page markings that is amazing. Book of mormon lesson ideas archives teaching children. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. I am simply gathering information from texts and historical events for interesting trivia. William cowdery, olivers father was closely associated. See more ideas about lds seminary, book of mormon and scripture study. Also, the bible forbids another gospel of christ, yet the mormons claim the book of mormon is an additional gospel of jesus christ galations 1. The church claims that all of the changes are of grammar and spelling errors in the original. The book of mormon is believed to be the result of joseph smiths communion with the divine. Some of us have studied it all our lives and know it well.
It is named after mormon, an ancient prophet who made an abridgment of the sacred records of his people. The importance of reading the book of mormon it helps us stay on path to eternal life. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints do not drink tea, coffee, alcohol, or smoke tobacco, or take illegal drugs. God and jesus visit joseph and joseph sees that god and jesus have bodies just like men and that they are two separate people. Included in this count are names that normally would not be called proper, such as nonenglish names of plants, animals, etc. The book of mormon is a book of lds scripture that takes place during the same time as the bible and takes place on the american continent. According to joseph smiths own story, when he was 17 years old, he was visited by an angel named moroni. A number of mayan legends and the few surviving writings provide interesting parallels with book of mormon concepts.
Tickets to the san francisco run were gobbled up in less than two hours, making it one of the fastestselling. A list of the top ten facts about mormons you might not know are explored in these points about the mormon religion. Could joseph smith have authored the book of mormon. And ye will not suffer your children that they go hungry or naked neither will ye suffer that they transgress the laws of god and fight and quarrel one with another and serve the devil who is the master of sin, or who is the evil spirit which hath been spoken of by our fathers, he being an enemy to all righteousness. Mormonism looks christian and they do mention jesus a little but it is no where near being a christian faith. The godhead in mormonism three distinct beings, unlike the trinity mormons reject the doctrine of the trinity, believing instead in the godhead. The thesis of the paper is that the same type of numerology used by hebrews in the ancient world shows up in. The thesis of the paper is that the same type of numerology used by hebrews in the ancient world shows up in the book of mormon. Trivial mormon trivia geewhiz facts about the lds church. What you see on the screen is the cover of a book ive written that was just published.
Mar 23, 2016 the book of mormon was published in 1830. The book of mormon also tells the reader that after jesus resurrection, he visited america, and other lands to talk to gods children. The mormon religion is a cult because it is devoted to the works, theories, and teachings that are all lies, from a man named joseph smith. I am excited to announce the publication of my paper on hebrew numerology in the book of mormon in the most recent issue of byustudies, 53. After jesus resurrection lds people believe he visited the peoples of. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Reprint of the first edition of the book of mormon 1830. Feb 26, 2011 the mormon religion is not from god, it is the doctrine of devils. Aug 08, 2019 examine these interesting doctor facts to learn amazing statistics, fun medical trivia, controversy, and littleknown history. In march, 2010, the 100 millionth copy of the book of mormon was printed. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. My program uses math to go through a list of words and find etymologically similar ones.
Part 1 of documented article that examines the life and testimony of the witnesses to the book of mormon. Racism the book of mormon has been criticized for being a deeply racist text. The book of mormon fun facts page 2 latter day saints funtrivia. It is also the source of the common nickname for the church and its followers, mormons.
Since that time it has blessed the lives of millions of people through its powerful message about jesus christ and his gospel. Book of mormon the musical is coming to eccles theater in salt lake city. Aug 12, 2014 i am excited to announce the publication of my paper on hebrew numerology in the book of mormon in the most recent issue of byustudies, 53. Here are 5 interesting facts about this book of scripture. The people that belong to this religion are called latterday saints, or mormons. During the jesus versus satan debate, mormons believe those who sided with jesus were rewarded with blonde hair and blue eyes, while those who sided with satan are of darker pigment. However, they are still fun to spout off at parties, and it makes you appear smarter than you really are. After jesus resurrection lds people believe he visited the peoples of the americas. The book of mormon, a major broadway musical from south park creators matt.
Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. I discovered the book of mormon for myself at the age of 21, the most amazing book on earth, the book of books, like a letter from god. Miner the ancient american foundation aaf is pleased to present aaf notes. Ten littleknown facts about the book of mormon meridian. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star popular quizzes today. I dont think its expecting too much to have a clear definition of what you mean by mormon similar to what is in the sidebar of rexmormon, and rlatterdaysaints. Short stories for kids a dialogue on the book of mormon. The subject of this book pertains to something ive been interested in for a long time, science and the book of mormon. Scholars still debate whether the mormon leader, brigham young, ordered the massacre or if the responsibility lies with local leaders in southern utah. Quinns and other extensive research has turned up some interesting facts. What do the mormons, and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints believe in.
With the various denominations and differing analyses on mormon doctrine, i in no way claim that these beliefs reflect every mormon. For analyzing book of mormon names, i used the book of mormon pronunciation guide to get the transliterations and suggested phonetic pronunciations of a comprehensive list of book of mormon names. Mormons have beliefs that are different from the beliefs of other christian churches. Continue reading to find out a number of interesting facts about what this. Mar 17, 2004 mormonism was founded by joseph smith in the mid19th century northeast united states. Everything about the book of mormon on broadway quiz the book of mormon is a religious satire musical that pokes fun at the beliefs of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The books are published through little, brown and company. The casual observer would think that it was a mormon sub, in the same vein as rlds because thats what they have been conditioned to expect. In addition, two proper names that appear only in translation, bountiful and desolation, which are included in the name index, are not.
Although parker originally studied music and stone studied math. The words spoken by neil armstrong as he became the first man to step on the moons surface on july 20, 1969 are etched into the memory of almost every person alive. Their teachings are similar to many christian churches, and they consider themselves to be christian. The book of mormon is an important canon of scripture for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This person really loves the book of mormon things to write on the title pg of my book of mormon scripture marking book of mormon title page markings i like this method of enhancing your study. Everything about the book of mormon on broadway quiz. The mormon godhead is three distinct beings who are one in purpose but not in being. Thats one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. It follows the stories of two tribes who descended from the family of lehi. The lds church has distinct beliefs, an interesting history, and its influence is increasing in america and elsewhere in the world. Joseph smiths translation and publication of the book of mormon. First printed in the nauvoo publication times and seasons on march 1, 1842, the articles of faith are a concise and beloved summary of latterday saint beliefs. Book of mormon numerology rational faiths mormon blog. Latter day saints this category is for questions and answers related to the book of mormon, as asked by users of.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts. Did you know these fun facts and interesting bits of information. In 1847 until his death in 1877, young served as the president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Nov 12, 20 the book of mormon is believed to be the result of joseph smiths communion with the divine.
Explain that because of heavenly fathers great love for us, he has given us a gift to help us achieve eternal life the kind of life heavenly father has friend february 2012 the book of mormon. Facts on the book of mormon witnesses part 1 mormons. If you are a true twilight fan, you can still learn a thing or two with these top 29 interesting facts about the twilight saga the twilight saga is a series of books written by stephanie meyer publishing of the books began in 2005, and ended in 2008. Heres a look at surprising facts about mormons, some of which might account for. Book of mormon facts in 1823, the angel moroni allegedly visited mormon prophet joseph smith and divulged the location of some golden plates containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Sep 28, 2015 within the mass of mormon texts and history, i found a few quotes and events that are especially intriguing. Within the mass of mormon texts and history, i found a few quotes and events that are especially intriguing. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by the mainstream. Mormonism was founded by joseph smith in the mid19th century northeast united states. Facts about brigham young talk about the american setter of western us and american leader in latter day saint movement. 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. Moroni told him about a really old book written upon golden plates.
There does not appear to be archeological proof for their existence in the new world during the time period in which they are mentioned 600 b. Eyring teaches how the book of mormon is our guide to return home. That is among the most securely established facts in latterday saint history. The key to knowing whether the book of mormon is a true record of the saviors dealings with an ancient people is to read the book with an open mind and follow the steps outlined by the book of mormon prophet moroni near the end of the book which reads. There are a small number of mentions in the book of mormon of horses.
The book of mormon, as originally published, contained thousands of errors, and later editions had to be changed to correct this, which isnt too convenient for a church trying to claim that god gave the words directly to smith. Fun mormon life book of mormon joseph smith church history church h istory book of mormon,joseph smith,church history,church h istory, fun mormon life. Apr 22, 2016 the book of mormon is more than just the inspiration for our nickname. The mormon religion is not from god, it is the doctrine of devils. But here are some interesting facts about the book of mormon you probably didnt know. Examine these interesting doctor facts to learn amazing statistics, fun medical trivia, controversy, and littleknown history. Oct 15, 2012 a list of the top ten facts about mormons you might not know are explored in these points about the mormon religion.
These plates abridged by moroni and his father, mormon, 1400 years earlier were written in reformed egyptian hieroglyphics. But the book of mormon means so much more to latterday saints. In 1823, the angel moroni allegedly visited mormon prophet joseph smith and divulged the location of some golden plates containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. The official name, church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
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