Mar 23, 2020 in this episode we discuss the title page of the book of mormon and its 3 purposes, the math of witnesses and how the book of mormon is the keystone of our doctrine. I am grateful to have been asked to discuss the title page of the book of mormon. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the holy ghost. Introductory pages of the book of mormon another testament of. What do you expect to learn about the book of mormon this year. According to the narrative in the book of mormon, the prophet mormon abridged the large plates, including the book of lehi the translation of which martin harris lost in july 1828 and the books of mosiah, alma, helaman, nephi the third and fourth books under the name of nephi, and mormon. Welcome to our project to crowd source the origins of the book of mormon, a controversial text published in 1830. Use them individually, in your family study, and in your sunday school classes to dive deeper into the doctrines presented in the book of mormon. Book any title page introduction testimony of three witnesses testimony of eight witnesses testimony of the prophet joseph smith a brief explanation about the book of mormon illustrations 1 nephi 2 nephi jacob enos jarom omni words of mormon mosiah alma helaman 3 nephi 4 nephi mormon ether moroni pronunciation guide. This title page serves as an introduction and preface to all that the reader encounters in the book of mormon, and reflects mormon s own feelings about the work and the gospel of jesus christ. New changes in the book of mormon introduction main street.
Invite students to write the second paragraph of president bensons statement in their copies of the book of mormon at the top or bottom of the first page of the. It is perfect for sharing with family members or those who are just beginning to learn about the book of mormon. Book of mormon word change christian research institute. Discuss how the title page of the book of mormon also shares how its a testament of jesus christ. Lds sunday school 2020, the introductory pages to the book. The following pages are commentaries on those items. 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. Book of mormon changes the fall of mormonism rich kelsey. Another testament of jesus christ we hope that these lds sunday school discussion questions over the introduction pages of the book of mormon enrich your come, follow me study and increase your testimony of the savior. The text explained that the plates were an abridgment of other ancient records and were written by an american prophet named mormon and his son moroni. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
It introduces the book of mormon to the modern reader by providing background information and a description of the book. This volume provides extensive commentary on the title page of the book of mormon, written by the hand of mormon. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The title page of the book of mormon provides more than just a title. Come, follow me daily study guide for dec 30jan 5, covering introductory pages of the book of mormon. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints is one of the fastest growing religious movements in the world. This page is the effort of one latterday saint, jeff lindsay, to explain what the book of mormon is and to show why it is truly worth reading. Among other things, it lists several purposes of this sacred record. Introduction and a brief explanation about the book of mormon from current printed edition of the book of mormon. A oneword change in the introduction to a 2006 edition of the book of mormon has reignited discussion among some latterday saints about the book s historicity, geography and the descendants of those chronicled within its pages.
Before the actual chapters of the book of mormon begin, there are several items which have been added by way of introduction and testimony. In this study we will show that there have been at least 3,9 changes made in the book of mormon from the time it was first published in 1830. December 30january 5 another testament of jesus christ title page of the book of mormon. When joseph smith said the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, it seems evident that he was not talking about grammar, punctuation, or spelling. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Jan 01, 2020 this video takes the text of the introduction of the book of mormon and brings it to life with relevant images and video animation.
Brief introductions to the book of mormon can be read at. The book of mormon with biographical introduction kindle edition by smith, joseph, smith, joseph. Jun 11, 2009 the onepage introduction to the book of mormon, which gives a brief overview of its contents, was added in 1981 when the lds church released a revised text of the book of mormon. He said the introduction page in current ldsproduced books was not part of the original text translated by joseph smith jr. Book of mormon book of mormon resources for seminary teachers. The objective is not to find the most correct meaning for each passage of the book of mormon, but to find the most likely sources which joseph smith remixed to create the book of mormon. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Their words, written on gold plates, were quoted and abridged by a prophethistorian named mormon. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas.
Book of mormon 1981introduction wikisource, the free. Wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamaniteswritten to the lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of israel. Introduction to the book of mormon another testament. This title page serves as an introduction and preface to all that the reader encounters in the book of mormon, and reflects mormons own feelings about the work and the gospel of jesus christ. In making this study we obtained photocopies of an original 1830 edition of the book of mormon from the university of utah library. The title page the introduction the testimonies of the three and eight witnesses the testimony of the prophet joseph smith with this kit you andor your children will learn all about the purpose and power. Dec 23, 2019 you know the title page and the second title page in the first page only has the title introduction the testimony of the three witnesses the aid witnesses the the testimony of joseph smith in the coming fourth of the book of mormon and all those pages that are like really helpful at the beginning of the book to jump in. Introductory pages of the book of mormon book of mormon central. Look for these purposes, and then as you study the book of mormon this year, note passages that you feel accomplish these purposes. Doctrinal subjects which have become commonplace conversation among the latterday saints are either absent or nearly absent from the record. Introductory pages of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. Introductory pages of the book of mormon another testament. The current introduction page in the book of mormon was not part of the original text translated by joseph smith jr. Title page of book of mormon, circa early june 1829, page 1.
Lets study the introductory pages of the book of mormon. Book of mormon introduction change may reflect new. Introductory pages of the book of mormon come, follow mefor primary. The introduction was written and published at the same time additional.
Introduction the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The introduction to the book of mormon was not a part of the original plates. Come follow me dont miss this introductory pages of the book. Introductory information to the book of mormon the introduction page and the title page. I have done some seraching on the internet and the best answer i have found, is church leaders, but i am looking more specifically which church leaders if it was in fact church leaders, which i do tend to believe. Contents of the book of mormon an introduction to the book of. We who created and who maintain this onomasticon work under the belief that the book of mormon is an ancient document whose cultural roots, except for the jaredite cultural legacy, reach back to 7th century bc judah. The introduction to the book of mormon is what tells you why there is a book of mormon in the first place. Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, proclaimed. An introduction to mormonism introduction to religion. Fair study aids book of mormon resources by chapter and verse introduction, title page, witnesses testimonies. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse.
December 30 january 5 introductory pages of the book of mormon this printable kit for all ages will help you study and teach the introductory pages to the book of mormon. Josephs translation of the book of mormons ancient title page, a modern. The book of mormon can strengthen my faith in jesus christ. The front matter of contemporary editions of the book of mormon include the following elements.
Entry for the book of mormon from the encyclopedia of mormonism. It has been suggested by many that the announced change in the book of mormon introduction has everything to do with the dna challenge that the church has been facing for the past few years. Mcconkie, at the time considered to be one of the churchs most prominent theologians. The book of mormon is constantly testifying of jesus christ. Theres other stuff that is in the book of mormon right there, the front matter that we should talk about where it comes from why it matters. So weve talked about the power and the purpose of the book of mormon as merona introduced it on the title page. The book of mormon is a lengthy and somewhat complex book. List of book of mormon prophets jacob book of mormon prophet abinadi alma the elder alma the younger ammon book of mormon missionary king benjamin brother of jared samuel the lamanite captain moroni enos book of mormon prophet ether book of mormon prophet helaman lehi book of mormon prophet limhi nephi, son of lehi mormon book of. Introductory lesson the book of mormon the red headed hostess. A clear understanding of its various parts and how they fit together is essential to understanding the issues pertaining to its historical and religious claims. The introduction was written by mormon apostle brucer. Introductory pages of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ.
A record engraved on gold plates, which js translated and published as the book of mormon. Highly visible, yet a mystery in terms of its core beliefs and theological structure, this timely book provides an important introduction to the basic history, doctrines and practices of the lds the mormon church. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this weeks scripture reading. We invite all men everywhere to read the book of mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ if the book is true. Invite the children to share stories they know from the book of mormon, using pictures 6786 in the gospel art book or other pictures you have. Aug 31, 2006 i am curious as to who wrote the introduction the page after the title page in the book of mormon. You can read the book of mormon title page, from the printers manuscript. In the introduction to the book of mormon the second paragraph reads. Turn to a random page in the book of mormon then highlight any reference to jesus christ or god. Introductory pages of the book of mormon melanies library. The book of mormon with biographical introduction kindle.
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