In 1844 joseph smith declared 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 teachings of the prophet joseph smith. Joseph smith said the book of mormon is the most correct book. Joseph smith translated the most correct book on earth. In his book studies of the book of mormon, roberts concluded that joseph smith had sufficient imagination and was capable of producing the book of mormon even though he had little formal education. Written by prophets to a people who lived in america long before white people ever came, some believe they were the beginnings of some native indian tribes. Book of mormon geography in the world of joseph smith. In answer to his question about which was the right church, they told him that all the. John milton, joseph smith, and the book of mormon byu studies. Joseph smith characterized the book of mormon as the keystone of mormonism, and claimed that it was the most correct of. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible, used by latter day saints.
The salt lake tribune, october 3, 1998 octavo editions give readers a firsthand experience of a milestone text. Seven years later, in 1830, this scriptural canon of the latterday saints was published for the world. I told the brethren, he said, that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book. This comparison of joseph smith and john milton focuses on their literary output and especially the preparation each had for dictating a long religious work, in miltons case paradise lost and in smith s the book of mormon. He also serves as editor of journal of book of mormon studies. The book of mormon bills itself as a second witness to jesus christ.
Hedges in the course of his efforts to chart the development of ideas regarding book of mormon geography, john l. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi kirtland, ohio. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Joseph smith characterized the book of mormon as the keystone of mormonism, and claimed that it was the most correct of any book on earth. The book of mormon clams to be the most correct book on earth and the lds church admits that if it is not true than their church is a lie. Nyman, associate professor of ancient scripture, brigham young university it was the prophet joseph smith who said that the book of mormon was the most. Smith claimed that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and martin harris said that the words which appeared on the seer stone would. Many do especially those born and raised in the faith, but i dont think that was joseph smiths intent. In one of the most famous declarations ever made about the book of mormon, the prophet joseph smith declares this sacred record to be the keystone of the restored gospel of jesus christ and the best guide available for drawing nearer to god. Fatal flaws of the most correct book on earth heater, claude on.
The book of mormon is one of the most influential, as well as controversial, religious documents in american history, and is regarded as sacred scripture by followers around the world, including members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the fourthlargest. How is it that the book of mormon is correctin fact, the most correct of any book. Smith published the book of mormon in 1830 and shortly thereafter organized a small. Mormon, latter day saints, joseph smith, book of mormon.
This presumable fact can be demonstrated by a careful examination of these 20 distinctive teachings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In the history of the church, the following entry is recorded. This episode examines some of the multitudes of errors in the supposed most correct book. When joseph smith referred to the book of mormon as the most correct book on earth, he. Skeptics have put forth several theories of book of. Mormon s consider the bible to be the first witness of him. This statement implies that the book of mormon is not only doctrinally but also historically correct. 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 wold get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Joseph smith apparently did not believe the teachings of the very book that he proclaimed in the introduction to the book of mormon as the most correct of any book on earth. If the book of mormon is true, joseph smith is a prophet and the church is what it claims. Joseph smith and the question of book of mormon geography.
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 its precepts, than by any other book. Joseph smith knew book of mormon geography book of. Plain and precious truths of book of mormon church news. So what about joseph smith s statement that the book of mormon is the most correct of any book. He quoted joseph smith, saying 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. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith stated, and the keystone 1. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smith s translation of the bible. It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas.
In the wentworth letter which joseph stated was received by revelation joseph wrote i. Apr 22, 2016 illustration from from darkness unto light. Another testament of jesus christ behold, i am jesus christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world 3 nephi 11. Feb 18, 2008 joseph smith said this about the book of mormon. Through revelation, he translated and published the book of mormon, organized the church of jesus. Initially, the statement offers the book of mormon as the most correct book, challenging the nonmember and the unconverted member with its importance. In most books we would not consider spelling changes to be very important, but when we consider the fact that the early mormon leaders taught that joseph smith received every word and every letter of the book of mormon. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present. In joseph smiths day the adjective correct was understood to mean set right.
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. The current edition of the book of mormon differs in many places from the printers manuscript, which in turn differs from the original manuscript, which in turn no doubt differs from the preceding iteration of text. Beginning in 1820 at palmyra, new york, joseph smith saw god the father and jesus christ in vision. As it turned out, we began to encounter problems in the book of mormon which made it increasingly difficult to continue in the course we had planned. Members of the church call him a prophet because, according to the traditional role of prophets recorded in the old and new testaments in the bible, he relied on revelation from god for teaching the people, and not on his own wisdom or learning. Joseph smith declared that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth history of the church 4. If the book of mormon is false, all truth claims fall apart a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts. Smith also asserted that john the baptist appeared to him while he was translating the book of mormon and instructed him to restore the church by preaching the true gospel. The coming forth of the book of mormon, foretold by ancient prophets, began with an angelic visitation in 1823 to 17yearold joseph smith. An analysis of worths language, by qualified researchers, shows a substantially correct use of idiom and spelling for seventeenth century england. Joseph smith said the book of mormon is the most correct. 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.
In 1844 joseph smith declared 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 teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. Joseph smith characterized the book of mormon as the keystone of mormonism, and claimed that it was the most correct of any. He was, however, prone to make silly mistakes, such as. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. The 1830 edition calls smith the author and proprietor. Joseph smith referred to the book of mormon as the most correct book because of the principles it teaches. Clark, archaeological trends and book of mormon origins, byu studies 444 2005. The book of mormon is the most correct book and was translated a mere decade before the jst. Could joseph smith have written the book of mormon. Joseph translated most of the 500 pages in the book of mormon in three months. The book of mormon, the most correct book, or is it. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book.
Translation of the book of mormon flashcards quizlet. Second, the keystone aspect appeals to the church member as he views himself within the framework of the church. Certainly joseph smith considered the book of mormon more than just a sign of his prophetic call. Unlike most religious texts that are approached metaphorically, the book of mormon claims to be an historical history of the americas, which is a verifiable claim. The book of mormon was not corrupted over time and did not need correcting. Joseph smith said the book of mormon was more correct than the bible. And now if there be fault, it be the mistake of men. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book. Wherefore condemn not the things of god, that ye may be found spotless at the judgment seat of christ.
Lds are key lds teachings derived from the book of mormon. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible and book of mormon. The first challenge for a believing mormon is the short time that smith and. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. In a similar manner, joseph smith once stopped the dictation of the book of mormon to enquire if jerusalem actually had walls, as the text suggested. The book of mormon claims to be a perfect translation because joseph smith supposedly used the crystal glasses the get the perfect wordforword translation, yet there have been over 4,000 changes in the book of mormon since the first edition came out.
The book of mormon title page, which was translated by joseph smith, 1 ends with a rather intruiging disclaimer for a book of scripture. He 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 book of mormon introduction. Most all of the current text of the book of mormon was dictated to a scribe over a period of somewhere between a total of 60 and 90 days, interspersed with other daily activities that sometimes would take joseph smith and oliver cowdery away from. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. The book of mormon is the most correct book youtube. Book of mormon geography in the world of joseph smith andrew h. In addition to joseph smith, the lord provided for eleven others to see. In a times and seasons editorial, october 1, 1842, the prophet joseph smith. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. President packer recalled the first time he read the book of mormon. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on.
December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. Nov 18, 2009 the quote comes from joseph smith, who was a true prophet. An analysis of worths language, by qualified researchers, shows a substantially correct. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of. Book of mormongeographystatementsnineteenth centuryjoseph. Is the book of mormon the most correct book on earth. Joseph smiths translation and publication of the book of mormon, excerpted by fairmormon. Joseph smith the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by. Joseph smith s translation and publication of the book of mormon, excerpted by fairmormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which is believed to contain writings of ancient prophets who lived on american continent from approx. Interesting quotes from joseph smith, the founder of. Mormon claims regarding the nature of the book of mormon and how it was translated in 1841, joseph smith declared the book of mormon to be the most correct of any book. The prophet joseph smiths statement, 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, may be one of his most recognizable quotes.
Most all of the current text of the book of mormon was dictated to a scribe over a period of somewhere between a total of 60 and 90 days, interspersed with other daily activities that sometimes would take joseph smith. Smith meant that, at the time of publication in 1830, the book of mormon was the most correctly. The book of mormon is the most correct book of the earth. Is the book of mormon really the most correct book on the face of the earth as joseph smith jr. October 1st is the anniversary of a little known event in early church history that i believe, in consequence of significant research progress, now deserves recognition for identifying a region of major book of mormon lands and for initiating book of mormon archaeological historicity research. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. The origins of this book have been debated for almost 200 years. Joseph smith boldly asserts that the book of mormon is 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. Clark, archaeology, relics, and book of mormon belief, journal of book of mormon studies 142 2005.
The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man will get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. 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. Learn more about the life, writings, and legacy of joseph smith. Wrongly labeled the most correct book history of the church, vol. Oct 31, 2012 joseph smith stated that the book of mormon was the keystone of our religion, to which the former lds prophet ezra taft benson added, just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed. Conversely, joseph was very clear about where he knew the book of mormon to have occurred. According to joseph smith in the history of the church 4. Be familiar with the prophet joseph smith s famous statement about the book of mormon quoted in the introduction.
Top 10 teachings of mormonism not supported by the book of. These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed. Holding an 1830 first edition of the book of mormon can stir the souls of bibliophiles and believers alike. Joseph smith president in his notes of a council meeting with the twelve in nauvoo on 28 november 1841, joseph wrote. The more familiar we became with the bible, the more questions we had concerning the book of mormon. This was a presentation delivered for the worlds of joseph smith held on may 56, 2005 at the library of congress in washington d. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of. Persecution of righteous by apostate church reformers translate and acquire scriptures in their mother tongue.
Most notable authors, including milton, had a long apprenticeship that involved writing several try works, practice. Sorenson has tried to identify what joseph smith and other early leaders and members of the church. The varied disputes related to him swing from personal to doctrinal but at the very center of the dust cloud is the book of mormon. In this video tutorial you will be able to see how the book of mormon has been.
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