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 contradictions no absurditiesnothing unreasonable. How can mormons believe that god the father has a body when the bible says god is pure spirit. In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. The simple truth of the matter is that the book of mormon contradicts the bible in many areas. 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. The book of abraham writings of joseph smith the articles of faith. 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. This resource is for christians who want to understand the development of mormon theology and how mormon beliefs are often selfcontradictory. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsking james bible.
Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. The stick of judah is obviously the bible, since the jews are through the tribe of judah. For many people, the belief that the bible contains contradictions and inaccuracies is an excuse for not believing. There are a number of contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. Westover writes, id learned to read and write by reading only the bible, the book of mormon, and speeches by joseph smith and brigham young.
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. There are so many little things you notice when you read it with a sincere heart that the critics totally miss. 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. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. Biblical record book of mormon record at the tower of babel the lord confounded the. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. 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. End it with charity there is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. Instead of being mutually exclusive contradictions, the bible and the book of mormon are actually corroborative witnesses for the same divine cause the cause of christ. Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible.
As one looks to the bible he is struck by many things which testify to its inspiration prophetic accuracy, historical accuracy, scientific accuracy, unity. Contradictions in lds scriptures utah lighthouse ministry. Today the bible and book of mormon are companion books in the hands and before the eyes of people today. All bible references are to the king james version. Feb 08, 2009 the book of mormon and the bible support each other, and act as a second witness to one another. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. This way they can associate the backwards westover family with their crazy baptist cousins or their eccentric catholic uncle. Even the book of moroni the last book in the book of mormon teaches that god is unchangeable from eternity to all eternity 8. Book of mormon contradicts the teachings of christ which are found in the bible on this point. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in america. Most christians only see the public face of mormonism, thanks to their persuasive pr campaigns.
At first glance the book of mormon appears to be biblical in heft and style. The purpose of the book is to convince the jew and the gentile that jesus is the christ. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of the bible. The book of mormon is known as a second witness for jesus christ, and the bible and book of mormon are carried and used together by the missionaries and members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, thus fulfilling the scripture and the sticks whereon thou writest shall be in thine hand before their eyes. The book of mormon contains passages from the king james bible summary.
Mormonism, joseph smith, revelation, prophecy, contradictions. The introduction tells you that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Feb 19, 2020 the problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. There are more serious contradictions, too, between the book of mormon and the bible.
Translation errors in the king james bible appearing in the book of mormon summary. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses. Posted in september, witnessing tip of the day, tagged contradictions in book of mormon, false doctrines of mormonism, moroni 8. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol.
Notice how the mormon writings will both agree and contradict each other as well as the bible. When indians accept mormon teachings they will become, white and delightsome people 2 nephi 30. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. In only 75 pages, heinze covers several of the key contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible or verifiable history. Sabom skeptics annotated bible quran book of morman. The book of mormon was published in 1830 by joseph smith, founder of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. The following examples are some of such contradictions. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. Rather than god confusing the language of all the earth at the tower of babel as the bible records genesis 11. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. The following examples are conspicuous instances of such contradictions. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions. 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.
There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself. The bible is the first witness and the book of mormon bears a second witness that all the promises, prophecies, and miracles in the bible are true. 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 newsletter of the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms, 1997oct. 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. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense.
But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a. Critics wonder why many of the quotes from isaiah in the book of mormon are identical to the king james version. 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. Jan 31, 20 heres a helpful look at the problems facing mormon claims in light of clear contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. I pray that you search these many contradictions out for yourself so that. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible and book of mormon.
Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life after. Is the book of mormon really the most correct of any book on earth. The stick of joseph referred to is the book of mormon. 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. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. The book of mormon vs the bible and lds doctrine reference chart historical account of the book of mormon vs. In addition to the 20 helps we thought itd be handy for our readers to also have a sidebyside comparison of the bible, book of mormon and other lds teachings. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible bom book of mormon the jaredites had their own language before the tower of babel. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and. Lehi, the first prophet of book of mormon, was a descendant of the tribe of joseph. The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some crucify. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. Two books of mormon scripture are the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants.
Westovers downplaying of the explicitly mormon elements of her familys religious beliefs seems like another attempt to score points with her liberal readership. 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 there are more serious contradictions, too, between the book of mormon and the bible. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. Contradictions in the book of mormon with the bible the following contradictions demonstrate that joseph smith was not translating the book of mormon with the gift and power of god. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god. What is the difference between the bible and the book of mormon. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. Tara westover and the contradictions which allowed her to write a nyt bestseller. 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. Book secrets mormons dont want you to know by richard. 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. Latterday saints believe that god is one, but accept the biblical witness that this is a oneness of purpose, intent, mind, will, and love. What is less well known is that the book of mormon makes a large number of unacknowledged biblical quotes.
Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible. 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. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. Mar 06, 2012 the point of this passage is that when the book of mormon was published in the nineteenth century, gentiles that is, traditional christians would object to the claim that the book of mormon is scripture and insist that the bible is the only scripture that we have or need. Why does the book of mormon and book of moses describe god as creating, while the book of abraham describes gods. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after. 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.
Critics of the book of mormon claim that major portions of it are copied, without attribution, from the bible. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. 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. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. 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 lord will never allow the president of the church to lead us astray. These connecting links demonstrate that the book of mormon supports and fulfills bible prophecy. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say.
Its gentle approach makes his book ideal to share with either a mormon who is willing to examine the truth or someone being tempted to join this bizarre religion. Changes, contradictions, and errors is a musthave resource for anyone who knows or witnesses to mormons. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Tara westover and the contradictions which allowed her to. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. Sandra tanner provides a list of eight items which she claims are contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The complete texts of the bible, quran, and book of mormon, with annotations from a skeptics point of view. There are specific quotes in the book of mormon that are found in the king james bible and other modern works that joseph smith had access to. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible.
Bible and book of mormon contradictions by sandra tanner the bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until after christs death. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. The bible is inspired without any error and correct, and we see this reality when we read it, but the book of mormon only pretends to be inspired and is full of errors and contradictions. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings.
The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. So, any doctrine that contradicts the bible cannot be of god. Many such people have not actually read the bible for themselves. 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. Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the church, said. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 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.
The bible itself is where christ said that by the mouth of two or more witnesses shall his words be established. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. 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. They present this as evidence that joseph smith wrote the book of mormon by plagiarizing the authorized king james version of the bible. Mormon leaders insist that there are no contradictions in mormonism. Its couched in king james english, and it features color renderings of mormon scenes made to look like bible illustrations.
Provides examples of contradictions between what the bible teaches, what the books of the mormon church teach. 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. And all this have they done that they might pervert the right ways of the lord, that they might blind the eyes and harden the hearts of the children of men. Contradictions within itself and between the bible mormon doctrine vs.
The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record. Contradictions in the book of mormon the annotated bible. It has been my experience that, after a little research, all the alleged contradictions and inaccuracies are totally explainable. These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed. Smith plagiarized 478 verses from the book of isaiah, and 201 are identical to the king james bible. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ.
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