In this huge cave were piles of gold plates and a sword with writing on it journal of discourses, vol. Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors. Over the course of his life, joseph smith wrote, dictated, or assigned others to prepare texts that included information about how the book of mormon came to be. The gold plates and the translation of the book of mormon. Below is some predictable silly putty propaganda from an lds outfitcalling itself the genesis group and marching under the heavenly banner of ancient america foundationregarding a gold plate book found in drum roll, please bulgariathe famous landing spot, of course, for lehi, nephi and the rest of the original mormon pioneer clan. This is one of the greatest lost gold stories in utah ever told. Palmyra collectors edition 1830 book of mormon replica. The prophet joseph smith, the first president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, was called by god to restore the gospel of jesus christ on the earth and to translate the ancient record on gold plates that became the book of mormon.
The book of mormon is set in north america in the first century. An author criticizes a book from the viewpoint of how he would have done it. The plates he held referred to several other sets of plates and records, an understanding of which is necessary to understand the book of mormon. The overall trend in the date over the past 175 years fits the expectations for the book of mormon as history rather than hoax. The scriptures suggest two reasons the book of mormon gold plates were not made. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. Some critics assume that the golden plates are pure gold, or that they are a solid block of gold. Small silver or gold book of mormon charms, 16mm long strong 6mm jump ring. Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. I have read the book of mormon several times and each time it is like a revelation that enlightens my life in some way. The golden plates couldnt be made of pure gold the golden plates couldnt be made of pure gold, new era, july. Is the book of mormon and gold plates just a huge fraud, just. And several of their unusual featuressuch as being bound by dshaped rings, having a sealed portion, and being written in reformed egyptianhave a surprising amount of corroboration from the ancient world. Hansenmormon gold is a must read for anyone interested in the remarkable contributions of latter day saints to californias midnineteenth century economy. Mar 02, 2018 attacks against the book of mormon have experienced a kind of mission creep since its publication in 1830. Desperate mopologists claim ancient bulgarian goldplate find. A seon of gold uncirculated from the book of mormon c ourtesy british museum. Book of mormon the idea of an ancient record on gold plates was one of the most mocked claims of joseph smith. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. He also used a tool called the urim and thummim, two clear rocks bound together with metal that looked like a pair of glasses. The story of their discovery is supported by a large number of similar archeological finds.
Book of mormontranslationdescription of the plates fairmormon. Thomas stuart fergusons archaeological search for the book of mormon fooling the prophet with the kinderhook plates how heavy were those gold plates. We do our best to ship orders out within one business day. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Sought after by collectors, not only for the great cover, but also because this edition is out of print and contains photos of artifacts, drawings, and locations in support of, and. Not from the book of mormon, which is, as yet, a sealed book to him. Should the cache, if lost, ever be found, the person finding it could retire a very wealthy individual. Rare controversial gold reformed egyptian hieroglyphics. Messenger of the restoration joseph smith translates the gold plates another testament of. Joseph smith claimed he translated the book of mormon from a set of golden plates that were given to him by an angel named moroni. After several unsuccessful attempts, smith said he dug up the gold plates on september 22, 1827. Joseph used a special rock called a seer stone to translate the plates.
According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates also called the gold plates or in some 19thcentury literature, the golden bible are the source from which joseph smith said he translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith. Josephs preface and a testimonial written by a group of eight witnesses described the plates as having an appearance of gold. Tuesday, august 29, 2006 a d for plausibility of the gold plates. Book of mormon title page markings i like this method of enhancing your study. In 1827 when joseph smith received the gold plates, he found that much of the record was an abridgment of many other records written by ancient kings and prophets living in the americas.
And lo, christ spoke of many things, and the nephites came forth and wrote the teachings on plates of gold. The book of mormon plates religious studies center. Some witnesses described the plates as weighing from 30 to 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg, golden in color, and composed of thin metallic pages engraved with. For example, we have heard the tale of how amasa lyman, accompanied by the most feared gunman of the frontier, porter rockwell, called at sam brannans saloon in sacramento. According to wikipedia after translation was complete, smith said he returned the plates to the angel, but he. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates are the source from which joseph smith said he translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith. Problems with the gold plates of the book of mormon christian. The book of mormon was translated and published in 1830.
Discussions of book of mormon issues and evidences, plus other topics related to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Some witnesses described the plates as weighing from 30 to 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg, golden in. This newlyreleased replica is a beautiful recreation of the original 1830 book of mormon printed in palmyra, new york. The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates inscribed by prophets. If you do not want to buy this expensive version with the fancy gold foil cover, please do a search on amazon for a regular paper back copy of the book of. Rare controversial gold reformed egyptian hieroglyphics book. Mormon gold book california pioneer heritage foundation. Witnesses of the book of mormon were consistent in their witness that the plates weighed 4060 pounds. Joseph smith translated the record into what is now known as the book of mormon. Nyman, professor of ancient scripture, brigham young university. Replica gold plates book of mormon book of mormon, book of. Alma 11 the numbers in brackets are chapters in the boms alma 3,7 senum of silver 1 senine of gold 1 measure of barley 1 measure of every kind of grain. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up in a hill in new york in the early 1800s.
The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne. Why were the book of mormon gold plates not placed in a museum. As seen by science, the book of mormon is stronger today than it was in 1830, 1844, 1950, or even 2000, so i expect it will continue to become stronger in the future. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Plates, that became the book of mormon, a book that is still today read by missionaries all over the world. Critics began by labeling the book bungling and stupid, joe smith a perfect ignoramus, and they claimed any blunderhead, with the bible at his side, might have written it.
According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates also called the gold plates or in some 19thcentury literature, the golden bible are the source from which joseph smith claimed to have translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. The reported weight, dimensions, and composition of the gold plates are believable. The book of mormongold foil paperback controversial recalled reformed egyptian hieroglyphics editionroughly measures 5 x 71977 gold foiled paperback printing. This tool had been buried in the hill cumorah with the plates. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. Since then, researchers have found several examples of ancient metal plates, gold plates, and plates with rings. Below is some predictable silly putty propaganda from an lds outfitcalling itself the genesis group and marching under the heavenly banner of ancient america foundationregarding a gold plate book found in drum roll, please bulgaria the famous landing spot, of course, for lehi, nephi and the rest of the original mormon pioneer clan. The book of mormon contains many religious themes, most notably those of faith and doubt. Book of mormon charms silver or gold book charms with the etsy. Find thousands of lds books, movies, music and more. The angel moroni showed joseph smith where to find the golden plates. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ.
Book of mormon gold plates mormonism research ministry. As with any good legend, there is more than one version of the story. Regarding this book, joseph smith said, the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Is the book of mormon like other ancient metal documents. Experience the book of mormon just as early converts such as emma smith, brigham young, and parley p. Problems with the gold plates of the book of mormon. Packer, in his article cumorahs cave, printed in the journal of book of mormon studies v. Jan 30, 2018 the reported weight, dimensions, and composition of the gold plates are believable. Please convo for large order and we can set up ling to save you money on freight. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. One of the most distinctive aspects of the book of mormon is its physical form.
Is the book of mormon and gold plates just a huge fraud. Aug 07, 2006 discussions of book of mormon issues and evidences, plus other topics related to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Most latterday saints know the essential story of the coming forth of the book of mormon, but there are scores of fascinating details of the saga that are seldom told. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. I encourage you to read this book to see what i am talking about. The greatest event recorded in the book of mormon is the. Brown connects many littleknown historical fragments with more familiar accounts to present the most complete narrative to date on the restoration and. In may 2003, the bulgarian national museum of history in sofia, bulgaria, placed on public display an ancient book comprising six pages of 23. The story of the gold plates is an absolutely essential part of the mormon narrative, for in the eyes of many latterday saints, the coming forth of this record, and its subsequent translation into the book of mormon, legitimizes their belief that smith was indeed a prophet sent by god to restore the true christian faith lost long ago due to a. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a.
There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon. A true testimony of the book of mormon comes from reading it and, as counseled by moroni in a promise he left to us in moroni 10. The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne. Attacks against the book of mormon have experienced a kind of mission creep since its publication in 1830. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, vol. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door, they will often offer a free copy of the book of mormon and tell you about its author, joseph smith. Brigham young related a story from the life of oliver cowdery in which cowdery claimed that he and joseph smith walked right into the hill cumorah with the gold plates of the book of mormon and put them back on a table. Jun 17, 2014 the story of the gold plates is an absolutely essential part of the mormon narrative, for in the eyes of many latterday saints, the coming forth of this record, and its subsequent translation into the book of mormon, legitimizes their belief that smith was indeed a prophet sent by god to restore the true christian faith lost long ago due to a. Unfortunately the supposed gold plates joseph smith used to channel the book of mormon from have never been found since he returned them to the angel moroni. Gold plates, book of mormon, joseph smith, lds, missionary. According to the prophet joseph smith, the titlepage of the book of mormon is a literal translation, taken from the very last leaf, on the.
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