Order the dvd at for more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has declared the book of mormon to be a scriptural and literal history. From the fourtime emmy awardwinning creators of south park comes this hilarious broadway musical about a pair of mismatched mormon. Come follow me, 2 nephi 2630 feb 24mar 1 teaching with power. The most significant witnesses are the three witnesses and the eight witnesses, all of whom allowed their names to be used on two separate statements included with the book of mormon. Spiritual development part 1 part 2 february 89, 2017. Smith locates a publisher for the book of mormon in palmyra and. The shakers, of course, did not believe the book of mormon, but they had a book entitled a holy, sacred and divine roll and book. As the director of the church history library, where we hold the churchs official archival. The earliest documented statement of the three witnessesoliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harrisis their statement in the handwriting of oliver cowdery subsequently published in the 1830 edition of the book of mormon. Joseph smith the prophet is a sacred oratorio for choir, orchestra, soloists.
Brother scott and the book of mormon spiritual and temporal witnesses presentation session 3. The world was not left with joseph smiths testimony alone. Book of mormon lessons with an archive of 50 years of articles, byu studies is an excellent resource to assist you in your study of the book of mormon. In 1984 the church published the book of mormon with an added title. He gave joseph like first witness, but one according to the scriptures is not enough so god provided three new witnesses. Book of mormon spiritual and temporal witnesses presentation for ysa.
For reasons that are not completely clear, smith and cowderys relationship soured. Assisted financially in publication of book of mormon. But if his audience thinks carefully about his presentation, or spends 5 minutes on the internet, theyll soon realize that he, like all good mesoamerican advocates, is saying joseph and oliver were ignorant speculators who misled the church about cumorah. Statements clearly traced to the witnesses verify the testimonies printed in the book of mormon. In this carefully researched, thoughtprovoking book, dr. This latest book that i mentioned that is doing a subjective job of reducing the book of mormon to joseph smiths personal experience, and so hes translating the book of mormon, that book says well, the eight witnesses, while this is hearsay, nevertheless martin harris knew the eight witnesses. They have been prepared by the church educational system for use in the book of mormon seminary course.
The power of context in the newest book of mormon video on faith in jesus christ jannalee sandau this weeks book of mormon video includes the iconic and powerful teachings in alma 32 on faith as a seed. From changing their stories to denying their faith to getting excommunicated and much more, join me in this video as we talk through. At the beginning of the book of mormon, we have the testimony of joseph smith, the testimony of three witnesses, and the testimony of eight witnesses. Eubanks 2014 fair mormon conference presentation duration.
This 4 minute video is a sensitive introduction to the book of mormon translation process. The adobe flash plugin is needed to view this content. The three witnesses is the collective name for three men connected with the early latter day saint movement who stated that an angel had shown them the golden plates from which joseph smith, jr. In his presentation of documents relating to the eight witnesses, morris argues that the historical value of the eights testimony can hardly be overstated 416, pushing back against much scholarly opinion 417. He was excommunicated from the church in 1838 and forced to leave the area. In 2004, the late historian richard lloyd anderson gave a talk about the book of mormon witnesses, entitled explaining away the book of mormon witnesses. Remove this presentation flag as inappropriate i dont like this i like this remember as a favorite.
Thank heavens for the gospel that saves all people who come unto christ, even. Here is a collection of videos available on the internet that we especially liked or found interesting. A primer for priesthood leadership types and shadows of deliverance in the book of. If you would like more interactive discussion, then please see our facebook discussion page. Inaccurate presentations of mormon history persist. The best source for the book of mormon videos, tickets, and the book of mormon information. Come follow me, 2 nephi 33 mar 2mar 8 teaching with power. Former bishop spending thousands to tell others that the book. The author, richard lloyd anderson, gives many historical details about the statements of such critics and the sources and background of their statements. Check out these video resources for the 2020 youth curriculum. Ppt why do we need the book of mormon powerpoint presentation free to download id.
We talk at length about our assumptions that the three witnesses has a spiritual event, that the eight witnesses had a physical event, whether their experience was consistent, and how the institutional church may have. Another testament the book of mormon witnesses of jesus. One spring morning, he goes into the woods and witnesses a pillar of light descending. Brother scotts book of mormon witness presentation moroni. Get insight into the witnesses to the gold plates, the book of mormon s translation and printing, and the opposition to and reception of early saints because of it. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos online. Facts on the book of mormon witnesses part 2 mormons. Book of mormon spiritual and temporal witnesses presentation. Watch the most recent episode of the book of mormon videos.
Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer network for their own. Faith unto salvation light or dark, freedom or bondage. In 2017, keith erekson, who is the director of the church history library, talked about witnessing the book of mormon. The evidence left by the book of mormon witnesses is rich, varied, and uneven, including the following. More than sixty individuals gave testimony to the sacred roll and book, which was published in 1843. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos. Book of mormon lands part 1 part 2 march 3031, 2016. With a single draft completed in 65 days, joseph smith, an unschooled man of 23, produced a book of over 500 pages with hundreds of. The presentation helps motivate the youth, the ysa age group and all who attend with a strong desire to read and reread the book of mormon. May 08, 2017 as well as the illustrations in the missionary edition of the book of mormon itself. The case against the 3 witnesses of the book of mormon. This page links to subpages which discuss various attacks. The witnesses to the book of mormon are blatantly not credible. Yesterday a friend gave me a cutout from the newspaper.
Enhancing book of mormon themes through contrasts the book of mormon. Today chris and clay join me again for a roundtable discussion about the eleven witnesses to the book of mormon. The book of mormon witnesses are a group of contemporaries of joseph smith who claimed to have seen the golden plates from which smith translated the book of mormon. The story of martin harris desire to take the 116 pages of book of mormon manuscript to convince his family and friends that joseph was a genuine prophet is also well known. This remarkable statement was in fulfillment of prophecy in the book of mormon itself, given by nephi, the son of lehi. In addition, at the front of the book of mormon, in the section titled. Released in its current form in 1994 and 95, this twocassette ces video contains the following titles. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses deseret book. The three and eight witnesses to the book of mormon. The bible prescribe at least two or three witnesses for everything. Come follow me, 2 nephi 1125 feb 17feb 23 teaching with power. Naughty and nice erik piepenburg march 24, 2011 ben brantley narrates a look at the new broadway musical from the creators of south park.
To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. The question of the book of mormon witnesses is extremely significant. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the position of the church. Church leaders bear powerful witness of the savior in this collection of short videos. The dvd or two videocassettes contain presentations designed to help you teach the book of mormon. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Martin harris, one of the three witnesses of the book of mormon, bears testimony of the book while on his deathbed. Scriptures of the restoration do not compete with the bible. Witness to the book of mormon 9 july 2018 lds daily. Brother scotts book of mormon witness presentation. Critics have long tried to dismiss or destroy the witnesses witness.
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. Many critics of the book of mormon witnesses say that the witnesses of the book of mormon denied their written testimonies in statements to different people over the years. It testifies of jesus christ, contains the fulness of his gospel, and restores truths lost through the apostasy. The remix hypothesis holds that without certain foundational texts and cultural influences preceding the 1830 publication of the book of mormon, it simply would. A list of the exmormon foundation video presentations for 2008 and 2009 are available at their website.
The three witnesses of the book of mormon, part 1 youtube. Our heavenly father uses multiple witnesses to testify of truth see 2 corinthians. A discussion of the witnesses of the golden plates of the book of mormon and the implications of their testimony. Used with youth and adult gospel doctrine classes in the study of the book of mormon lessons are indicated. Latterday saint youth from around the world bear testimony of the power of the book of mormon in their lives. Mar 11, 2018 love for the book of mormon expands ones love for the bible and vice versa. The earliest documented statement of the three witnesses oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harrisis their statement in the handwriting of oliver cowdery subsequently published in the 1830 edition of the book of mormon. Testimony of the witnesses and general church history byutv. Dec 05, 2009 book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. Bofm witnesses presentation provides a spiritual and temporal witness of the realities of the book of mormon. Thus the book of mormon was translated by the gift and power of god and not by the power of man address to all believers in christ, richmond, missouri, 1887, p. Teachings of the seventies the bible is one witness of jesus christ. Witnesses of the book of mormon church of jesus christ.
The early history of the mormons american experience. It helps me feel closer to jesus christ and his teachings. A faith promoting presentation of many correlations between the book of mormon and mesoamerican history. The book of mormon video materials consist of a dvd or two videocassettes and this guide. The testimony of the eight witnesses was first published at the end of the 1830 edition of the book of mormon and has been printed in nearly every edition since, although most subsequent editions moved the statement to the front of the book and included minor grammatical corrections. The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him proverbs 18.
A great answer to the great question january 612 1 nephi 17 i will go and do lehi and nephi. We have at least two chains of accounts telling about her experience of having seen the plates, which she didnt. The presentation will help you deepen your testimony of the gospel of jesus christ, as well in jesus christ, that he is the savior of world and that the prophet joseph smith truly is a modern day prophet. Soon after josephs arrival at fayette from pennsylvania the summer of 1829, peter became a zealous friend of the prophet and an able assistant in the translation of. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. Jun 7, 2012 book of mormon video presentations 53911. Come follow me 2 nephi 15 feb 3feb 9, 2020 teaching with power.
Mary musselman whitmer, who is one of the witnesses to the plates, the 12th or th witness, shes been called. National geographic says it has turned everything we know on its head, there are over 60,000 new cement structures that they didnt know about before tons of defensive fortifications and roads everywhere. The other 5 to 10% of the presentation comprised items like the witness of the spirit, how christs teachings in the western hemisphere are what the book of mormon is about, how we need to become students of the book of mormon, and try our best to be faithful to the mormon church. Cowderys elevated status as second elder and witness to the book of mormon was eventually lost amid accusations of adultery and theft. Theldslife living life as a latterday saint 18,097 views. It is very interesting how the lord decided to have those special witnesses of his work of the last days. Three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of god, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Another testament the book of mormon witnesses of jesus christ a musical presentation for chorus, soloists, and readers words and music. The three witnesses of the book of mormon, part 1 watch later.
Faithpromoting material about the book of mormon witnesses like cowdery claims. Here again, martin sought to use empirical proof the manuscript itself as evidence that joseph could do what he claimed. He has sent mailers and taken out a fullpage newspaper ad to promote the book of mormon. Joseph smith taught that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book 2nd nephi 25. Served as scribe to joseph smith during translation of book of mormon. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Apr 26, 2010 born 18 may 1783 in easttown, saratoga county, new york. A documentary history of the book of mormon byu studies. Book of mormon index of topics mormonism research ministry. The book of mormon contains two sets of joint statements written by joseph smith for those who claimed to have seen the gold plates.
For each lesson, weve listed articles from our journal and charts from charting the book of mormon for you to peruse. Home films videos features schedule shop about the series staff. This website is not owned by or affiliated with the church of jesus christ of latterday saints sometimes called the mormon or lds church. The american scripture that launched a new world religion new york. Oxford university press, 2003, 4142, emphasis added. Much has been said about the book of mormon since its first publication in the 1800s. Evaluating the book of mormon witnesses book of mormon central. A project to share with the world what is the book of mormon. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Alma 36 mosiah 1118 mosiah 15 enos 1 jacob 7 jacob 23 2 nephi 33 2 nephi 32 2 nephi 610 2 nephi 5 2 nephi 14. Its such a good chapter full of doctrine and visuals on its own. Three witnesses the three witnesses are david whitmer, oliver cowdery, and martin harris, who mortgaged his farm to finance the first printing of the book of mormon. Book of mormon video presentations mormon literature. Aug 18, 2009 this segment depicts the coming forth of the book of mormon and the testimony to its veracity by the three witnesses.
If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your. The book of mormon is a witness to the truth of the bible. The church video compelling witness depicts a mock trial that witnesses of the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses youtube. Explaining away the book of mormon witnesses fairmormon. The first edition of the book of mormon featured two testimonials. This is the first half of an old byu film depicting the story of the three witnesses of the book of mormon. Feb 19, 2019 former the book of mormon costars cody jamison strand and jacob ben widmar stop by to chat about broadways high school throwback concert at green room 42 and more with paul wontorek. Harmon, made in about 1885, cited in vogel, emd, 2. The witnesses of the book of mormon by preston nibley.
From the lord god of heaven, to the inhabitants of earth. One of the eight witnesses to the book of mormon was the fifth son of peter whitmer, sen. The book of mormon spiritual and temporal witnesses presentation lidar technology now lets us look underneath the canopy of the jungle. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. The book required creativity a form of remixing to produce, and as with any other creative work, the book of mormon appears to be heavily influenced by its time and place in history. The book of mormon provided multiple official and unofficial witnesses who corroborated aspects of josephs account. One of three witnesses of book of mormon june 1829. Three witnesses oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris declared an angel of god appeared to them and showed them the book of mormon plates and they heard the voice of the lord pronounce that joseph smiths translation had been accomplished. Part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4 part 5 march 2731, 2017. This video uses testimonies of several different apostles of jesus christ to discuss the importance of the book of mormon in gods plan to establish his doctrine and kingdom.
Richard lloyd anderson presents evidence from original sources on each of the eleven witnesses and concludes. In my personal experience, and as a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints sometimes mistakenly called the mormon church, i have heard it described as everything from interesting, false, uplifting, or contrary to the bible. This presentation includes powerful information cited from lds and nonlds. The testimonies of the three and eight witnesses were published in the first edition of the book of mormon and every edition since.
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