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The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon was translated by Joseph Smith the Prophet from ancient records and gives an account of people who used to live in North and South America, and their wars and dealings with God.
163 Questions
Was Joseph Smith on psychedelic drugs when he created Mormonism?
No. Such a thing has never been suspected or proven by serious historians, even those who believe his claims were false. Psychedlic drugs were not available or in use by people in upstate New York in the early 1800's. Those who do not believe in Joseph Smith's stories can claim that he was crazy or lying, but drug use is not a remotely probable explanation.
Is the Book of Mormon for kids?
Depends on how old. If they are good with the Bible, they'll be good with the Book of Mormon. There are Book of Mormon storybooks made for kids, if they are too young to read the regular book.
How many times is the word light used in the book of Mormon?
The word light is found in the Doctrine and Covenants 75 times. It is also found in the Old Testament 180 times and the New Testament 81 times, The Book of Mormon 84 times and the Pearl of Great Price 34 times.
Does the Bible reference the Book of Mormon?
Two differing opinions presented below
Opinion 1:
No! the reference to Ezekiel 37:15-17 below is misinterpreted. The Hebrew word used by Ezekiel is ets, which means "wood, tree, stick"; translated in this passage asstick, ets is also used in Numbers 15:32; 1 Kings 17:10; 2 Kings 6:6, and Lamentations 4:8, to name a few places. Had God meant "scroll" or "book" here in Ezekiel He would have used the word cepher, which appears in Joshua 1:8; Isaiah 30:8; Jeremiah 36:2; Daniel 12:1, and Malachi 3:16 to cite a few examples.The logical conclusion is that Ezekiel 37:15-17 is to be understood literally. The Lord told Ezekiel to take one stick and carve on it, "For Judah", etc. Then to take another stick and carve into it, "For Joseph", etc. This was all Ezeliel was to write on these sticks and then join them together; it's not at all referring in any way to The Book of Mormon. The union of the two rods (sticks) was a prophecy in action of the brotherly union which is to reunite the ten tribes (Israel) and Judah.
Opinion 2:
Yes, to answer shortly, keep reading. The Bible does not say directly "from the Book of Mormon" or anything like that. After the death of Christ the church was persecuted and the apostles were killed. The church that Christ established did not last more than a hundred years or so. This was prophesied about many times, one reference is 2 Thessalonians 2:3.
The period of time that the Church of Jesus Christ was not on the earth is called the apostasy. During this time many evil men took the writings of the apostles and prophets and changed them to fit their beliefs. They started their own churches and taught whatever they wanted. They changed the Bible and took out many things. For this reason the Bible does not speak very clearly about the Book of Mormon.
See Ezekiel 37:15-17 It says
15 ¶ The word of the Lord came again unto me, saying, 16 Moreover, thou son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon it, For Judah, and for the children of Israel his companions: then take another stick, and write upon it, For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and for all the house of Israel his companions: 17 And join them one to another into one stick; and they shall become one in thine hand.
The "stick" it talks about is a book. The stick of Judah refers to the book of the Jews, or the Bible. Much of the bible was written by descendants of Judah, one of the 12 sons of Israel.
We know from the book of Book of Mormon that Lehi was a descendant of Joseph (1 Nephi 5:14). The sons of Lehi married the Daughters of Ishmael. Ishmael was from the tribe of Ephraim, Ephraim being a son of Joseph. The Book of Mormon was passed down through the generations starting with Nephi, son of Lehi, with each generation adding more to the record. We can safely say that the Book of Mormon comes from the descendants of Ephraim, making the Book of Mormon "the stick of Ephraim".
Ezekiel prophesied in this scripture that one day these two books would come together as one. Today in the LDS church we use both The Bible and the Book of Mormon to further our knowledge of Christ.
Other references to the Book of Mormon in the Bible include.
Isaiah 29:4 (4-11)
Malachi 3:1-3 (references Joseph Smith, the translator of the Book of Mormon)
John 10:16 (also see 3 Nephi 15:17) Jesus tells his apostles he has to leave them to go visit other people that are not from a place they know of.
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The debate seems to be about whether the metaphor of the stick refers to joining two groups of people or joining two books of scripture. Either way you are looking at a metaphor or a symbolic prophecy, not a literal inscribed stick.
That is up for you to decide. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) believe that the Book of Mormon is scripture, that it testifies of Jesus Christ, and that it should be used side-by-side with the Bible. Many who are not Mormon, however, believe that the Book of Mormon is a total fraud and that it is an abomination.
Mormons ask that anyone interested should read the Book of Mormon, sincerely pray to God asking if it is true, and make their own decision about whether it is a true scriptural account, or whether it is false. They believe that this personal witness is essential, and that each person should know for themselves.
If you would like to read the Book of Mormon and form your own opinion, visit the "Related Links" below. Here you may read a digital version of the Book of Mormon, listen to it on MP3, purchase a copy, or request a free copy to be brought by the missionaries. Mormon missionaries also offer to meet with you (free of charge) to help you study and understand the Book of Mormon.
Where to watch book of Mormon online?
The Book of Mormon Broadway play is not available for viewing online, at least not legally. (WikiAnswers does not provide information for illegal activities).
The actual religious book called the Book of Mormon is a book, not a movie or theatrical performance, so you can't really watch it online, although you can read or listen to it online. There is a collection of films of Book of Mormon stories for children which is available for viewing online. You can watch these at the "Related Links" below.
How much of Isaiah is in the book of Mormon?
The Book of Mormon quotes 478 verses from the Book of Isaiah. That is a full 1/3 of the Book of Isaiah! Of those 478 verses:
201 verses are exactly the same as the King James Version of Isaiah.
207 verses are slightly different from the King James Version of Isaiah.
69 verses are paraphrased from Isaiah.
A great article on Isaiah in the Book of Mormon is found at the "Related Link" below.
Where did Moroni bury the book of Mormon?
We can't know for sure, because he never tells us. Mormon, Moroni's father, says in Mormon 6:6 that he buried most of the plates in the hill Cumorah then gave the rest of the plates to Moroni. Moroni could have gone back to get them and then buried them in another spot, or he could have compiled them all at the same spot. We also can't know if the Book of Mormon hill Cumorah is the same as the hill in upstate New York where Joseph Smith discovered the plates, or if the plates were moved there at some point during the 1400 years between when they were buried and when Joseph Smith recieved them. It is all a matter of speculation and personal opinion.
Since the location of where the plates were buried has absolutely no bearing on salvation, truth, or doctrine of any kind, the Church will likely never seek to define an exact location. It is extremely unlikely that someone might recieve revelation as to where the plates were buried as well, as revelation typically only has to do with matters of salvation.
What book in the book of Mormons contain prophecy of the birth of Christ?
Here are a few:
"And he said unto me: Behold, the virgin whom thou seest is the mother of the Son of God, after the manner of the flesh" (1st Nephi 11:18).
"And behold he cometh, according to the words of the angel, in six hundred years from the time my father left Jerusalem" (1st Nephi 19:8).
"For according to the words of the prophets, the Messiah cometh in six hundred years from the time that my father left Jerusalem; and according to the words of the prophets, and also the word of the angel of God, his name shall be Jesus Christ, the Son of God" (2nd Nephi 25:19).
"And behold, he shall be born of Mary, at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the Holy Ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even the Son of God" (Alma 7:10)
"And behold, he said unto them: Behold, I give unto you a sign; for five years more cometh, and behold, then cometh the Son of God to redeem all those who shall believe on his name" (Helaman 14:2).
How many hours does the show book of Mormon run?
A little over two hours, with generally a 15 minute intermission.
What language is the book of Mormon songs in?
The Book of Mormon or songs about the Book of Mormon?
The full edition of the Book of Mormon is currently published in 82 languages, with selections from the Book of Mormon available in another 24. Obviously not all these languages can be listed here, but you can find a list at the "Related Links" below.
The Book of Mormon was originally published in English in 1830 after having been translated by the power of God from the original language, which is described in the Book of Mormon as being a combination of Egyptian Heiroglyphs and Hebrew. You can see an example of what this "Reformed Egyptian" language looked like at the "Related Link" below.
The current LDS Hymnbook and LDS Primary Children's Songbook have several songs about the Book of Mormon. Not all of these songs are published in foreign language song books, it all depends on if a translation of the words could fit with the tune or not.
Who ripped up the book of mormon in saltlake city?
People rip up the Book of Mormon all the time, but there have been no recent news reports of it happening in Salt Lake City. Usually it isn't a newsworthy occurrence.
I posted a link to one of the Church's companies, Deseret Book, that runs an auction site as well. There are many LDS related items placed there. I've seen people place questions on there about possible values for specific items. I'd give that a try and see.
if you mean the one from the Book of Mormon, he probably didn't. There is zero credible scientific evidence for the presence of a civilization like the one described in the Book of Mormon in the pre-Columbian Americas.
That said, those who believe the Book of Mormon to be a true account think that Nephi was probably a very young man (in his mid-teens) around 600 BC.
What group has the book of Mormon as their scripture?
The Book of Mormon is used as sacred scripture in combination with the Holy Biblebymost of the groups that fall under the "Mormonism" religious movement.
The most prominent and well known of these groups is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) with over 14.5 million members worldwide. Mormons believe that the Book of Mormon is equal with the Holy Bible in it's importance and sacredness.
There are also several small sects and groups that have broken away from this mainstreamMormon church which also use the Bookof Mormon. These include the Community of Christ, the Fundamentalist LDS Church, the Apostolic United Brethren, the Church of Christ-Temple Lot and others. Some of these groups place more emphasis on the Book of Mormon than others.
If you would like to learnmore about the Book of Mormon, check out the "Related Links" below.
How many times is love mentioned in book of Mormon?
The word "love" is used 58 times in the Book of Mormon.
"Beloved" is used 99 times, "loveth" is used 6 times, "loved" is used 9 times, and "lovest" is used once.
The concept of love is discussed several times without using the actual word 'love' as well.
I think you mean what is a mormon.
A mormon is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We believe the Jesus Christ will come again and restore the earth to it's paradisical glory. We use the Bible as well as the Book of Mormon and The Pearl of Great Price and The Doctrine and Convenants. The Book of Mormon tells of an ancient civilization and their trials and triblutions. The Church was founded in the early 1800's. Many churches have since broken off. 1 believing that the descendants of Joseph Smith should be the prophet ( leader ). One that believes woman should have the priesthood. One that believes in Polygamy.
It would take forever to tell you everything. That is a brief summary
Is there any mention of a planet where you go when you die in book of mormons?
No. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) do not believe you go to any specific planet when you die, nor are there other planets (aside from the sun, moon, and stars) mentioned in the Book of Mormon.
Mormons believe that when someone dies, their spirit will go to the "Spirit World". This is just a title, and it is not assigned any specific location or planet. Here, the good and the wicked are separated into "Paradise" and "Prison", and are still able to make choices that will affect their salvation- including accept Jesus Christ. Following the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, those in Paradise and Prison will be resurrected (their spirits will reunite with their bodies) and they will recieve a final judgement by Jesus Christ. Based on their acceptace of Jesus as their Savior and their commitment to following His teachings, they will be assigned to live in one of three Kingdoms of Heaven, or be damned to live in Hell with Satan for eternity.
Check out the "Related Links" below for more information.
How many names are there for Christ in the book of Mormon?
The Book of Mormon contains many of the same names for Jesus Christ as there are in the Bible. The only way to get an accurate count would be to read the entire book, as no exhaustive list is available online. Names commonly used for Jesus in the Book of Mormon are:
Christ
Messiah
Jesus
Light and life of the world
Rock
Redeemer
God
Lord
Advocate
The Lamb
Son of God
Creator
Holy One
Immanuel
Good Shepherd
Shepherd
Lord of the Vineyard
Holy One of Israel
Deliverer
God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Jehovah
Eternal Judge
Lamb of God
Son of the Father
Savior
Lord God
Lord Omnipotent
Lord of Hosts
Husband
Mediator of all men
Only Begotten of the Father
Intercessor
Son of Righteousness
Son of Man
Since Mormons also use the Bible, other names for Christ found in the Bible but not the Book of Mormon are also often used in Church settings.
Will Romney take the oath of office on the book of Mormon?
No. Mitt Romney will take the oath of office on the Bible. Mitt Romney believes that both the Bible and the Book of Mormon are scripture, and that both are of equal importance. He has no problem taking the oath of office on the Bible and would feel the same about swearing on the Bible as he would on the Book of Mormon.
You can learn more about Mormon beliefs about the Bible at the "Related Links" below.
How many times is fasting and prayer mentioned in the Book of Mormon?
Fasting is mentioned 22 times. Prayer is mentioned 188 times. Fasting and praying together is mentioned 14 times.
(Please note that only the word prayer was counted. This does not include times when phrases such as "called upon the Lord" were used in place of the word "prayer".)
How many times is the word 'believe' used in the Book of John?
'Believe' is used 49 times in the Gospel of John, 4 times in 1 John, and not at all in 2 or 3 John.
'This does not include the derivatives of the word believe.
Using my Logos software I found that the word pistis which is translated believe as well as its different parts of speech is used at least 87 times in the Book of John
