Similarities book of mormon and bible

The book of mormon in no case contradicts the bible. Multitude feels wounds in book of mormon 3 nephi 11. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life. Why do new testament words and phrases show up in the book. For a believing latterday saint, this could be the result of at least two separate processes. The book of mormon opens in the first year of the reign of zedekiah, ten years before the fall of jerusalem. Sep 21, 2018 unlike the bible, the book of mormon has no corroboration from other books written by other authors to its supposed history, and no eyewitnesses to the events recorded therein. Obviously, this was supposed to have occurred before christ came. Typical mormon views of the old testament do not do justice to the complexity of the book. As men focus their attention in other areas of research, bits of cultural and linguistic evidence come to the forefront as additional testimonies of the book of mormon. Book of mormon prophecies of christ specific bible prophecies veiled actually nonexistent unless scripture misquoted or prophecies stretched to have two meanings. Oct 04, 2011 i grew up mormon full blown, so i already know the difference of the book of mormon vs the holy bible.

If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, some claim that it shouldnt contain these translational errors. The bible and the book of mormon both have similar objectives. Both have new sacred books book of mormon and the quran that they claim were revealed by inspiration. They ignore, of course, the context itself in which god actually gives the interpretation v. However, what resemblances exist may be of significance to a people who claim that. Early mormon apostle orson pratt made a statement concerning the book of mormon. Both books show that the copy of the book of mormon and the koran used today is different from what was originally used when each religion was started. Ethan equates the whitebearded god, quetzalcoatl, with moses. Josephs plagiarism in book of mormon and other revelations. As a point of comparison we may look at the same isaiah passage as found in the dead sea scrolls, translated from hebrew into english by two contemporary scholars, theodor gasler and geza. In the case of each doctrine considered, it is the book of mormon and not the bible that establishes the doctrinal position of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.

Jun 09, 2009 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 contradictionsno absurditiesnothing unreasonable. The holy bible is the sacred text of jews and christians while the book of mormon is the sacred text of the latterday saints movement. Sometimes the source is acknowledged, as in the book of sourcetextsourcebook of mormonbook2 nephi, where 18 chapters of isaiah are quoted. Sometimes the source is acknowledged, as in the book of sourcetextsourcebook of mormon book2 nephi, where 18 chapters of isaiah a. 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. Interestingly, oliver cowdery, scribe, and later witness of the book of mormon, lived in poultney for 22 years until 1825. In 1775 james adair published a history of the american indians, and in 1823 ethan smith published view of the hebrews.

Beyond 3 nephi 1214, many other parallels or similarities to new testament passages can be found throughout the book of mormon, the presence. This, they say, is a clear prophecy that the bible the stick of judah is to be joined with the book of mormon the stick of joseph to comprise the full revelation of god. The book of mormon teaches that god has flesh and bones and that he has a wife with whom they produce spirit offspring in heaven that will inhabit human bodies on earth. Mormon challenges could the book of mormon story have come. These claims have historically been taken on faith. The book of mormon is not a replacement or substitute for the holy bible but a companion to it. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon.

Again the book of mormon contradicts the bible, because it has many aspects of salvation being practiced long before they were truly in effect. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Each reads very much like the bible in type and breadth of thematic concerns and literary forms history, law, psalm. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. Mormons believe that revelation did not stop with the bible. With islam, it is the mother book that resides in heaven with god. The bible verses found in the book of mormon were translated directly from the plates. Following is a comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. To members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the book of mormon is the word of god and is considered to be in complete harmony with the bible. Both claimed that their new bible was based upon a record stored in heaven. The relationship between the king james bible and the book of mormon is a strong one in terms of language and cadence and a powerful one in terms of covenantal theme. Critics of the book of mormon have claimed that a variety of linguistic anachronisms exist in it which cast doubt upon its historical authenticity.

The book of mormon is similar to the bible and is considered by mormons as another testament of jesus christ, to be used sidebyside with the bible. In addition to the more obvious biblical writings that could have been present on the plates of brass, there is also language in the book of mormon that is similar to what we find in later sections of the old testament and also the new testament. The nephites didnt have the new testament part of the bible so it was just confusing to me why it looks copied almost word for word. This violates the biblical teaching that there is only one god deuteronomy 6. Islam and mormonism both originate in the abrahamic tradition. In five important ways, the book of mormon seems to some who are not members of the church to. Following is a short comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. I grew up mormon full blown, so i already know the difference of the book of mormon vs the holy bible. Members of the church are taught from the bible and the book of. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. We cant very well appeal to similarities between the book of mormon and the king james bible because it is very evident that joseph smith used the kjv in. The bible, the book of mormon, and the concept of scripture. 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.

For the latterday saint, this recognition is both a blessing and a warning. The book of mormon was translated by means of the nephite interpreters, which consisted of two stones. Nov 24, 2014 the lds churchs respect for the bible is deep and profound. Some historians though, challenge the writings in the book of mormon and state that these are mere interpretations of joseph smith. Mormon challenges could the book of mormon story have. Are there any doctrinial differencessimilarities between the. The similarities are that the bible, book of mormon and the quran contain folktales of ancient and more recent origin, with tales of miracles, prophecies and.

In terms of theology and doctrine, most of what is in the bible and the book of mormon is unproveable and must be taken on faith. Believing mormons often state that solomon spaldings manuscript story if you are unfamiliar with the spaldingrigdon theory, click here for a brief background has absolutely nothing in common with the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. What are the similarities and differences between view of. What are the similarities and differences between mormon vs. What are the similarities between the book of mormon and.

Both teach that the bible is corrupt yet the bible predicts their respective prophets. Both claimed that their new bible was based upon a record stored in. However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions between book of mormon teaching and the bible. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. From what ive gathered, both come from a long line of persecution from the outside world. The bible tells the story of inspired seers and prophets. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from. Different authors contributed to the writing of the holy bible whereas the book of mormon was first published by one man, joseph smith. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. It will become very obvious that mormonism does not agree with the bible. For over 100 years, mormon archaeologists have searched in vain for indisputable proof of book of mormon civilizations. The king james bible and the book of mormon religious. How could an illiterate man write the koran or the book of mormon.

Mormon is a prophet in the book of mormon, who collected and transcribed the records of his people on the american continent. What is the difference between the bible, the book of mormon, and. Why is some of the book of mormon identical to the bible. The book of mormon incorporates text which seems to be taken from the king james version, including passages which are now considered to be mistranslations in the king james version. Of course, it would be easy for joseph smith to include these things in the book of mormon, if in fact it was first written in his own day, rather than many centuries earlier as he claimed it had been. 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 contradictionsno absurditiesnothing unreasonable. The book of mormon fails the test of internal consistency by both affirming and denying the bible. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. 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. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. So, with a proper understanding of what mormonism really teaches, you will be able to see past those definitions.

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. Since i am not a mormon, ive asked if there is doctrinial differences in the book of mormon itself, not in the pearl of great wisdom, or from any of the mormon prophets. While not claiming any divine command, this smith, like his prophetic namesake, also argued that native americans were descended from the ten lost tribes of israel. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. Having established its roots in this historical moment, the book of mormon proceeds to create an entirely new history, weaving together biblical lore with material from an amazing variety of other sources. Their view was concisely expressed by brigham young in journal of discourses of july, 1862. A further evaluation of the interaction between the new testament and the book of mormon, journal of book of mormon studies, vol. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. As the book of mormon presents an account of purported events for the most part not found in the bible, it could be debated whether the similarities of style and content are sufficient to say that. Beyond 3 nephi 1214, many other parallels or similarities to new testament passages can be found throughout the book of mormon, the presence of. If true, it is one of the most important messages ever sent from godif false, it is one of the most cunning, wicked, bold, deeplaid impositions ever palmed upon the world. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a.

Temple rituals in the ancient near east may seem in some respects far removed from current lds teachings and ritual practices. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. Ub does contain all the expected tenets once promised in the book of mormon, even a hundred. The bible has been through so many translations it was difficult for me to understand that the similarities could have been so identical between the bible and the book of mormon. In the voice of two witnesses, the bible and the book of mormon, latterday saints declared the truth confirmed, just as the prophet nephi 1 had predicted cf. Mormon god himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens. While claiming to follow the bible, are they actually contradicting the word of god. Article of faith 2 we believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for adam. There are many similarities between mormonism and islam. What are the similarities between mormonism and islam. The bible is the works of the prophets and historians based. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Mormonism and alleged lost books of the bible mormons claim that the bible is incomplete because it mentions various books that are not found in the bible. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after.

Could you also please be as specific as possible in your answers. I feel very comfortable there, and would just like to know others thoughts on this. Nibley and other lds scholars have written at length about egyptian temple rites. What similarities are there between egyptian and israelite temples. 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. I have now been attending an apostolic pentecostal church w my husband and children for almost a year. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of god. He gives his list of likely interactions between the book of mormon and new testament here. In fact, mormonism uses the same words found in christianity, but it redefines them. The book of mormon compared with the bible watchtower. However, almost none of these people have actually read manuscript story for themselves.

The bible is therefore not taken as seriously, by mormons, as it is by protestants. Examining spaldings actual novel proved that the mormons had been right all along. In fact, such comments by scholars can be found right in the book of mormon. Joseph smith is claimed to have only grade three education. 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. What are the similarities between the book of mormon and the. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon.

The book of mormon never mentions quetzalcoatl or any of ethans details of quetzalcoatls indian traditionssuch as bare feet, pierced ears, fieryflying serpents, green plumage, and more. Yet even among believers this biblical template for the book of mormon authors. The book of mormon contains many verses from the bible, either repeated in whole or in part. Cowderys stepmother and three of his sisters were members of ethan smiths congregation. Similarities between the language of the book of mormon and the king james translation are obvious, and some apologists have been willing to concede that smith actually copied at points from the bible e.

God sitting on his throne, surrounded by angels which resemble the experiences of moses. What is the difference between the bible and the book of mormon. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. How does the book of mormons and the bible compare. Aug 08, 2012 the latterday saint canon consists of four books. It is not possible to examine all of the similarities, but we will note how some of the books characters and events parallel those of other worlds, both real and imaginary.

Basic similarities between the islamic and mormon faiths include, but are not limited to. Its couched in king james english, and it features color renderings of mormon scenes made to look like bible illustrations. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. If the book of mormon and the book of abraham are not true, doesnt this call into question the bible as well. Linguistic anachronisms in the book of mormon are words that represent concepts that are not believed to have existed in the americas between 2500 b. The holy bible was first published in 100 bc 100 ad and originally written in hebrew, greek, and aramaic. The bible and the book of mormon work closely together to fulfill a common mission. A comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional. Both teach that angels visited their prophets in order to restore the true religion and that their prophets are closely related to the means of salvation. The pinnacle event in the book of mormon is a visitation from christ, himself.

It was first published in 1823 the book of mormon was published 6 years later in 1829. This list is in no way meant to prove or disprove the spaldingrigdon theory, nor should it be considered exhaustive by any stretch of the imagination. Book of mormon christ is completely accepted in bible he is rejected. Mormonism differs from mainstream christianity for being nontrinitarian. For example, there are no serious commentaries on a book of the bible, by a mormon, that i know of. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. What are the similarities and differences between mormon. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. There exist 478 verses in the book of mormon which are quoted in some form or other from. Both claimed the bible was lost, altered, corrupted and unreliable. 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. Mar 18, 2010 since i am not a mormon, ive asked if there is doctrinial differences in the book of mormon itself, not in the pearl of great wisdom, or from any of the mormon prophets. Both claimed their holy book was the most correct and perfect book on earth.

Notice how the mormon writings will both agree and contradict each other as well as the bible. As a companion to the bible, the book of mormon is a witness of jesus christs divinity and his role as the savior of the world. In some cases, entire passages of scripture are duplicated in the book of mormon. Jul 19, 2019 in addition to the more obvious biblical writings that could have been present on the plates of brass, there is also language in the book of mormon that is similar to what we find in later sections of the old testament and also the new testament. I have read every word of both it and the book of mormon, and i compiled a list of. The chapter is a quotation of the book of isaiah chapter 2, but it does not read exactly as the text in isaiah. 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. Lds teaches there will be a greater record to come that would contain a hundred times more than what is contained in the lesser portion book of mormon. Similarities between the book of mormon and the view of the hebrews the view of the hebrews is a 1823 book written by ethan smith, a united states congregationalist minister. The bible and the book of mormon for over 100 years, mormon archaeologists have searched in vain for indisputable proof of book of mormon civilizations.

This book has none of the characteristics of gods word, and instead has all the marks of being the invented fiction of one man. What is lds teaching about how bible verses came to be in. However, whereas islam insists upon the eternity, complete oneness and uniqueness of god, mormonism asserts that the godhead is made up of three distinct beings, each of which is referred to as a god. With mormonism, it is the golden nephi plates that the angel moroni took back to heaven. At first glance the book of mormon appears to be biblical in heft and style. Of course, the relationship between the book of mormon and the bible is more than textual passages and beautiful prose. Frederick, the book of mormon and its redaction of the king james new testament. Instead, revelation continues in the modern age, starting with the book of mormon and continues with revelations to church apostles. There are many serious objections to the claim of joseph smith and the lds church that the book of mormon is divinely inspired latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. Are there any doctrinial differencessimilarities between. The book of mormon attributes a number of visions to lehi a pillar of fire.

Contradictions cannot be true, and so the book of mormon is not from god. Dec 05, 2017 the book of mormon challenges other scriptures with conflicting beliefs and indicates that they will no longer exist in the course of time. The book of mormon was first published in 1830 ad in english. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. A founding prophet who received visits from an angel, leading to revelation of a book of scripture a geographical territory associated with the faithful in islam the arab peninsula, in mormonism the state of utah in the usa citation needed a division of the religion into a minimum of two parties. 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.

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. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. The book of mormon consistently goes beyond the bible in its teachings, but is certainly in harmony with it. The introduction tells you that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. I have read every word of both it and the book of mormon, and i compiled a list of what i thought were the most noteworthy similarities between the two books. If you would like to provide a source to these other witnesses, please do so. Book of mormon in a biblical culture the encyclopedia of. Why do new testament words and phrases show up in the book of. The idea that joseph smith opened a bible, located, and read from the bible as he went along seems completely unlikely, for several reasons. What is lds teaching about how bible verses came to be in the. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute.