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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
How many times does the word happy appear in the book of Mormon?
The word "happy" is found in 10 verses in the Book of Mormon, sometimes being used more than once in a verse.
How many times is word mentioned in the book of Mormon?
The word "word" (or "words") is used in 790 verses in the Book of Mormon. In many of these verses, it is used more than once.You can see a list of verses from the Book of Mormon which contain the word "word" by clicking this link.
Not likely. Isaiah's ministry was from about 740-700 BC, and the Book of Mormon dates Lehi to 600 BC. It is possible that Lehi could have known Jeremiah, whose ministry is dated to 627-586 BC
What does the word Deseret have to do with the Mormon religion?
The word Deseret is found in the Book of Mormon and supposedly means Honeybee. Early Mormons adopted this word and the symbol of the beehive to represent their industriousness - they were busy, hardworking, and highly organized, just like bees.The Deseret title can still be found on many things related to or owned by the church such as Deseret News (a Mormon-owned newspaper), Deseret Industries (a Mormon owned thrift store), and Deseret Book (a Mormon book store).
How many times does trust in the Lord appear in the Book of Mormon?
The exact phrase "trust in the Lord" appears twice in the Book of Mormon - in Mosiah 4:6 and Mosiah 10:19
What is the plot of the book of Mormons?
The Book of Mormon is the record of a family which left Jerusalem in 600 BC, about the time of the prophet Jeremiah in the Bible. They were led by God through the wilderness and across the ocean to the American continent (probably South America). The Book of Mormon then chronicles the civilizations formed their descendants over the next thousand years, their wars, their social customs, their religious practices, and most importantly, a visit from the resurrected Jesus Christ shortly after His Ascension. The Book of Mormon ends when most of these descendants have been killed in a war and their last remaining leader records the final chapters, then buries the record.
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How many times do the word Jehovah appear in the book of Mormon?
The word Jehovah appears in the text of the Book of Mormon only twice, and one of these is a quote from Isaiah.
Words referring to the same being, such as Jesus, Christ, Savior, Redeemer, Son of God, etc. are much more common.
How may one gain a testimony that The Book of Mormon is true?
By prayerfully reading it, and following the counsel at the end to pray and ask God if it is true, asking in faith that God will give you an answer, and then listen. You may not get a "YES!" loudly but it may come as a quiet calm feeling of affirmation.
How many happy texts are in the Book of Mormon?
The idea of scriptural "happy texts" comes from the story of Pollyanna, and only mentions those in the Bible. The story explains that a 'happy text' is a scripture verse that uses words such as happy, joy, gladness, cheer, pleasure, etc. In the Book of Mormon there are:
9 Verses that use the word "Happy"
30 Verses that use the word "Happiness"
2 Verses that use the word "Happier"
126 Verses that use the word "Joy"
5 Verses that use the word "Enjoy"
3 Verses that use the word "Joyful"
4 Verses that use the word "Cheer"
20 Verses that use the word "Glad"
9 Verses that use the word "Gladness"
1 Verse that use the word "Bliss"
13 Verses that use the word "Pleasing"
18 Verses that use the word "Pleasure"
6 Verses that use the word "Pleased"
8 Verses that use the word "Pleasant"
3 Verses that use the word "Smile"
26 Verses that use the word "Delight"
8 Verses that use the word "Delightsome"
6 Verses that use the word "Delighted"
This makes 297 "happy texts" in the Book of Mormon.
Why did Mormons add to the Bible?
One Answer from our community
The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ. It came through revelation from Joseph Smith. It tells about what was happening in the Americas at about the same time as the Bible.
On the other hand, the text of the KJV Bible remains completely untouched by Mormons (LDS Christians). Latter-day Saint Christians use the King James Version.
If one is referring to the existence of the Book of Mormon, which is a completely separate book altogether from the Bible, God commanded Joseph Smith to translate the ancient record (as found in North America).
Another answer
Mormons added to the Bible because they wished to create a new religion or faith. They had the Bible along with it to give it credibility. However, unlike the New Testament places and events, many of which have archaeological evidence to back them up, there is not any external evidence to support the claims made by the additions made to the Bible by the Mormons.
Another answer
Firstly, the text of the Bible remains completely untouched by the LDS faith.
If one is referring to the Book of Mormon, there are plenty of archaeological and external evidences to back up the Book of Mormon. People existed in other parts of the world besides the middle east and the Book of Mormon illustrates that prophets also existed among these other people - that God loves all His children everywhere. Many ancient Indian stories also match up to things found in the Book of Mormon.
Another answer
If ancient Indian stories match up to things in the Book of Mormon, it is purely coincidental in nature. DNA and modern science has debunked claims made in the BOM.
Another answer
Strictly speaking, Mormons haven't added anything to the Bible, using Bibles compiled by other denominations in every language -- the King James Version for English speakers. While footnoting and reference materials in the LDS Editions of the Bible are distinctly Mormon, the text of the Bible itself is not altered at all.
The question, however, is asking about adding to the scriptural canon, rather than to the text of the Bible, and the answer (which only makes sense from a Mormon/LDS Christian perspective) is that God told Joseph Smith to translate the Book of Mormon, and to record the revelations he received.
