Instead, we will focus on the relationship of the book of mormon to the bible. 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. Mar 06, 2012 the authenticity of the book of mormon is a muchdebated subject. The thing that primarily killed my faith is that i read enough of the bible to realize that it teemed with contradictions and thus couldnt possibly have been divinely inspired, aka the infallible words of a perfect god that was dictated to human transcribers. Yea, he is the very eternal father of heaven and of earth, and all things which in them are. 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. Apologists have many criticisms about identifying contradictions, and in many cases they go out of their way to add things to the bible in order to explain them away.
Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. There is no question but that much of the book of mormon agrees doctrinally with the bible. To be a christian is to be a follower of jesus christ. In fact, a bible believer would expect there to be contradictions between the two, since the bible never gives any legitimacy to the book of mormon, but actually condemns it cf. 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. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt.
As one looks to the bible he is struck by many things which testify to its inspiration prophetic accuracy, historical accuracy, scientific accuracy, unity. 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. For example, the book of abraham is scripture joseph translated from. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. Critics wonder why many of the quotes from isaiah in the book of mormon are identical to the king james version. Errors of mormonism by keith piper 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. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. Demolishing supposed bible contradictions volume 1. 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. Its no different from any other human book with the usual errors and mistakes. In contrast, the bible teaches that god made of one blood all nations of men acts 17. The companion volume to this book is demolishing supposed bible contradictions volume 2.
Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. 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. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some beliefs. 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. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. Book of mormon, absorbed the idiom of the king james bible and used it in his writings generally.
Comparison with the king james bible in english shows that there are differences in more than half of the 433 verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon, while about 200 verses have the same wording as the. 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. The book of mormon makes extrabiblical claims that are contrary to both scripture and history. The authenticity of the book of mormon is a muchdebated subject. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. The mormon priesthood contradicts the bible in other ways. Scripture study, bible, lds church, church ideas, book of mormon stories, mormon. I dont know anything about the book of mormon, but because. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. Biblical contradictions occur when two or more verses, approached from a literalist perspective, state two or more things that cannot simultaneously be true. This video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible. Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. The numerous contradictions between the two works testify to the manmade origin of these works.
Translation errors in the king james bible appearing in the book of mormon summary. Members of the lds church believe that the bible and the book of mormon are both books of scripture and that both teach gods word in harmony. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. Contradictions in the book of mormon the annotated bible. It also includes the book of mormon bom which joseph. Teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon teacher manual. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. Such contradicts not only the bible, but also the statement in 3 nephi 11.
Jan 31, 20 mormon and bible contradictions heres a helpful look at the problems facing mormon claims in light of clear contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. To the lds church, the book of mormon is a holy and divinely inspired text. I pray that you search these many contradictions out for yourself so that. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Joseph smith claimed that in the time jeremiah prophesied in. We will make no attempt to address most of the relevant issues on that subject here. The contradictions were given without explanation of them. The book of mormon incorporates text which seems to be taken from the king james version, including passages which are now. When people criticize the bible, they often point to contradictions. The newsletter of the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms, 1997oct. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version.
The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. 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. Who incited david to count the fighting men of israel. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Mormon leaders insist that there are no contradictions in mormonism. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. The bible is filled with mistakes and contradictions. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. This is written, an ancient prophet said, speaking of the book of mormon, for the intent that ye may believe that, speaking of the bible. These include the bible as far as it is translated correctly articles of faith 1.
Add a third column to the chart on the board, as shown. Let me point out one factor you may be overlooking, and then perhaps comment on a couple of your questions. Heres a helpful look at the problems facing mormon claims in light of clear contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. 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. This resource is for christians who want to understand the development of mormon theology and how mormon beliefs are often selfcontradictory. Contradictions archives what do the scriptures say. Bible survey reveals uncertaintyis the good book really. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. Thanks for the question, but i disagree with your conclusion. The simple truth of the matter is that the book of mormon contradicts the bible in many areas. God is in the detail the expression may have been overshadowed by the newer the devil is in the detail but for some people the original.
The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. 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. The book of mormon and the bible support each other, and act as a second witness to one another. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints or mormons claim that, along with the bible, the book of mormon 1 is a revelation from god. Recorded on plates of gold, the book of mormon gives an account of christs ministry in the western hemisphere, just as the bible records his life and ministry in the holy land. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. The purpose of the priest was to offer up sacrifices to god for man. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving manuscript evidence going back as far as a. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions. The adoption of biblical archaisms in the book of mormon and other. 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.
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. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Ham wrote in the foreword, many people today buy into the assertion that the bible is full of contradictions, but they havent bothered to look into the claim for themselves. Yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or mormons claim that, along with the bible, the book of mormon 1 is a revelation from god. Nov 01, 2010 the companion volume to this book is demolishing supposed bible contradictions volume 2. 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.
In this chart and those that follow, i have placed brackets. Mormon priests do not offer up sacrifices, but only perform religious duties in the church. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Biblical contradictions exemplify internal errors something that contradicts the bible s own message as opposed to external errors something that the bible gets wrong about the external. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds.
The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. In the earlier book of mormon texts, much of the language about god was. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in america. Provides examples of contradictions between what the bible teaches, what the books of the mormon church teach. The mormon concept of the priesthood contradicts the bible. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a. History of pandemics infographic, but never at a point in time like this, when. Bible survey reveals uncertaintyis the good book really god. In fairness to those who believe in the bible, i make no assumptions that any of these contradictions are true. Additionally, the church has made clear in the 1981 and the 20 editions of the book of mormon in footnote a for 2 nephi 12. Yet when they are challenged to cite such contradictions, critics will usually generalize by suggesting, oh, there are many of them. Sep 05, 20 god is in the detail the expression may have been overshadowed by the newer the devil is in the detail but for some people the original idiom still holds true.
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