The combined testimonies of the three and eight witnesses of the book of mormon provide powerful evidence of the restoration. Some of the major events in the coming forth of the book of mormon are dramatized, including the loss of the 116 pages of the original. You try spraying, scrubbing, and still were left with so many persons whose testimonies of the physicality of the golden plates, angels, and other artifactsnever wavered. Unlike the whitehaired abinadi of arnold fribergs paintings, abinadi in the new book of mormon video is a lot younger, and the video definitely gave me a few new perspectives on the story. Hello book of mormon original broadway cast edit on vimeo. A video supplement for come, follow me book of mormon lesson 15. In this carefully researched, thoughtprovoking book, dr. Based on the body of available evidence we dont really know if the eleven book of mormon witnesses ever signed. The book of mormon prophesies that god would call special witnesses to testify to its truth. The book of mormon has a persuasive enough history on its own, but you cant prove its truth with facts alone. Part 2 contains the text of the book of mormon from alma 36 through moroni, statements of book of mormon witnesses, and reference material, including a chronology, a biographical register, and a table documenting how the printers manuscript was used in printing the 1830 and 1837 editions of the book of mormon. Defending the book of mormon witnesses latterday saints. The words of mormon in the context of the loss of the 116. The dvd or two videocassettes contain presentations designed to help you teach the book of mormon.
We know from the first few pages into the book of mormon that there were at least 11 witnesses to the golden plates, besides joseph smith. Since its publication in 1830, the book of mormon has been accompanied by the testimony of three witnesses claiming to have seen the an angel with the plates and the testimony of eight witnesses. After the witnesses returned to the house the angel again made his appearance to joseph and received the plates from his hands. I tried to stabilize the very shaky audience cam footage and match the color of the darkest version to keep it all kinda consistent. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos. Royal skousen and stanford carmack present the nature of the original language of the book of mormon in the hinckley center at byu. The names of oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris are familiar to most of us, notably because of their role as witnesses to the reality of the book of mormon. The same statements are often quoted elsewhere in the wiki under specific articles. But, what never seems to go away for book of mormon critics are those pesky witnesses. Modern origin of the book of mormon mormons in transition. The story of the church of jesus christ in the latter days, vol. Lds book of mormon 1830 1st ed signed prophet and witnesses exact repro sale. Each of these specific menoliver cowdery, martin harris, and david whitmersacrificed much to help with the translation and publication of the book of mormon, and its likely this is a significant part of why they were chosen as witnesses.
Mar 30, 2020 a video supplement for come, follow me book of mormon lesson. The printers manuscript was copied from the original manuscript by oliver cowdery, including. The church video compelling witness depicts a mock trial that witnesses of the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez, creators of the new musical, the book of mormon, are our guests. 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. What is the book of mormon printers manuscript and why is it entirely in the handwriting of oliver cowdery. Evidences and witnesses of the book of mormon daniel c. The coming forth of the book of mormon church of jesus. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics. These divinely appointed witnesses help the book of mormon fulfill one of its primary purposesto convince the world that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. 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 unique names and complex story lines.
Get the best deals on 1830 book of mormon when you shop the largest online selection at. Mar 02, 2018 but, what never seems to go away for book of mormon critics are those pesky witnesses. The world was not left with joseph smiths testimony alone. Jan 15, 2020 the church video compelling witness depicts a mock trial that witnesses of the truthfulness of the book of mormon.
Did the book of mormon witnesses really see what they. Whats going on in the book of mormon isaiah chapters. All three witnesses testimony of three witnesses 1829. Jun 24, 2019 the names of oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris are familiar to most of us, notably because of their role as witnesses to the reality of the book of mormon. The names of oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris are familiar to most of us, notably because of their role as witnesses to the reality of the book of. Did the book of mormon witnesses really see what they claimed. Jan 21, 2020 this video defends the book of mormon witnesses and shows how the lord set up multiple crosschecks and backup evidences to make it very challenging for critics to dismiss the weight of their evidence. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos online. Watch alma transform from wicked priest to prophet in the. Some mormons will agree that all three witnesses denied the book of mormon but came back to deny their denial. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks. All three men upheld their testimony of the book of mormon at their deaths. The witnesses to the coming forth of the book of mormon.
To watch originals from the channel theldslife, lds life originals, click the link below. The question of the book of mormon witnesses is extremely significant. The book of mormon hasa diga eebowai by admonster11. Roberts concluded that this book, originally published in poultney, vermont in 1823 7 years prior to the book of mormon was available to joseph smith and contained enough parallel material to the book of mormon so as to furnish a. The woman who gave elvis presley and the queen a book of. Howlers in the book of mormon matthew roper book of mormon conference 2017. Modern origin of the book of mormon institute for religious. 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. Apr 08, 2020 a video supplement for come, follow me book of mormon lesson 15.
Book of mormon the testimony of eight witnesses youtube. Edited together from four different videos sources the 2012 tony awards, 60 minutes, and two audience cams and synced to the original broadway cast recording. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. 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. Sep 10, 2010 the witnesses of the book of mormon nibley, preston on. The famous 1967 bigfoot video referred to as the patterson video was. An ongoing series of articles on some common and recurring weak arguments that christians make against mormonism.
And the book of mormon witnesses have got their testimonies out there. The three witnesses, unlike the eight witnesses, were shown the plates by a heavenly messenger, not joseph smith. The witnesses of the book of mormon nibley, preston on. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202. I tried to stabilize the very shaky audience cam footage and match the color of the darkest version to keep it. As the director of the church history library, where we hold the churchs official archival. Latterday saint nurse shares experience treating covid19 in new york city morgan jones ive thought a lot about those on the frontlines battling covid19. What does the original book of mormon manuscript reveal. Statements clearly traced to the witnesses verify the testimonies printed in the book of mormon.
Several miraculous events occurred as part of the coming forth of the book of mormon that provide evidence that it was translated by the power of god see saints. Much like those who enlist in the military during times of peace, ive wondered if these nurses and doctors ever considered that they might be called upon to battle a pandemic. Some of the major events in the coming forth of the book of mormon are dramatized, including the loss of the 116 pages of the original manuscript. In this episode, dave takes a closer look at the original manuscript of the book of mormon and shows that theres a surprising amount of insight we can gain from it. Modern mormon spin doctors write all kinds of articles claiming that the witnesses may have denied the mormon church but they never the book of mormon. The witnesses of the book of mormon preston nibley on.
Mar 25, 2020 in this episode, dave takes a closer look at the original manuscript of the book of mormon and shows that theres a surprising amount of insight we can gain from it. Filled with love towards god and all men mosiah transcript in mosiah 2, king benjamin discusses his reign as king and i think teaches some lessons on service and leadership that are worth thinking about more gen. Book of mormonwitnessessignatures on their testimonies. 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.
Bofm witnesses presentation provides a spiritual and temporal witness of the realities of the book of mormon. Book of mormon spiritual and temporal witnesses presentation. What does the original book of mormon manuscript reveal about. Tammy uzelac hall, the host of lds livings sunday on monday, shares an answer to this and other questions readers might have in their studies of the book of mormon this week. Check out these video resources for the 2020 youth curriculum. The three witnesses, martin harris, oliver cowdery, and david. Watch the most recent episode of the book of mormon videos. Aug 18, 2009 this segment depicts the coming forth of the book of mormon and the testimony to its veracity by the three witnesses. 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. The book of mormon provided multiple official and unofficial witnesses who corroborated aspects of josephs account. Richard lloyd anderson presents evidence from original sources on each of the eleven witnesses and concludes. The first edition of the book of mormon featured two testimonials. Two christian bible scholars outline arguments anyone can use to counterand evangelize tojehovahs witnesses and mormons when they come knocking.
Talk about a riveting start to the latest book of mormon video. 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. Here it was that those 8 witnesses recorded in the book of mormon looked upon the plates and handled them of which they bear witness in the title page of the book of mormon. This video explores the history behind the witnesses to the book of mormon and explains why their combined testimony strongly indicates that. A video supplement for come, follow me book of mormon lesson. The testimonies of the three and eight witnesses were published in the first edition of the book of mormon and every edition since. The book of mormon original broadway cast recording by dudescolded. I understand emma, martin harris, oliver cowdery all say the prophet did not. This page collects statements from the witnesses to the book of mormon plates in one convenient location. With a single draft completed in 65 days, joseph smith, an unschooled man of 23, produced a book of over 500 pages with hundreds. The three witnesses were oliver cowdery, martin harris, and david whitmer, whose joint testimony, in conjunction with a separate statement by eight witnesses, has been printed with every edition of the book of mormon since its first publication in 1830. 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.
Roberts concluded that this book, originally published in poultney, vermont in 1823 7 years prior to the book of mormon was available to joseph smith and contained enough parallel material to the book of mormon so as to furnish a virtual groundplan for it. Book of mormon witnesses facts, controversies, and contradictions. How did joseph smith bring forth the book of mormon through the power of god. This video defends the book of mormon witnesses and shows how the lord set up multiple crosschecks and backup evidences to make it very challenging for critics to dismiss the weight of their evidence.
Today chris and clay join me again for a roundtable discussion about the eleven witnesses to the book of mormon. Aside from the lost 116 pages, was the book of mormon translated with the urim and thummim or strictly from peering into a hat and the words appearing from a seer stone. Cohosted by byu studies and the interpreter foundation with generous support from book of mormon central. 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. They have been prepared by the church educational system for use in the book of mormon seminary course. Cult shock is an easytofollow resource of christian apologetics that teaches you how to defend your christian faith against the claims of jehovahs witness and mormon missionaries. None of the eleven book of mormon witnesses ever signed their testimonies. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith the churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies of the book of. The book of mormon has a number of original and distinctive doctrinal discussions on subjects such as the fall of adam and eve, the nature of the christian atonement, eschatology, redemption from physical and spiritual death, and the organization of the latterday church.
Explaining away the book of mormon witnesses fairmormon. The book of mormon video materials consist of a dvd or two videocassettes and this guide. Jan 27, 2017 the solemn testimony of these three additional witnesses has appeared in every edition of the book of mormon from the beginning. This segment depicts the coming forth of the book of mormon and the testimony to its veracity by the three witnesses. The solemn testimony of the three witnesses has appeared in every edition of the book of mormon since 1830. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses deseret book. All three witnesses eventually broke with smith and were excommunicated from the church. 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. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses richard l. The story of the book of mormon printers manuscript, robin jensen. He works in me to do his will enoswords of mormon transcript in words of mormon, which is currently positioned between the records translated from the small plates of nephi and the large plates of nephi, mormon expla. Book of mormon central has released a new video in their series evidences. So on this video were going to talk about the book of mormon witnesses and what critics say about them.
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