The christ of the book of mormon offers christianity a clearer picture of the savior, his plan for us, and his doctrine. Emphasis is given to prophetic witnesses of heavenly father and his son, jesus christ. Reexploring the book of mormon brigham young university. The department of church history and doctrine at brigham young university and the church history department of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints will host the byu church history symposium, march 12, 2020. Brigham young university byu, sometimes referred to colloquially as the y is a private research university located in provo, utah and owned by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. If we need to verify that something is translated correctly, we might ask a native speaker or someone who. Now, march 5 through april 9, his newest art exhibit, sacred events from the book of mormon, will open in brigham young university idahos spori art gallery. Robbins identifies six ways in which having two eyes is better than one and how these benefits are metaphors for having continue reading. Brigham young university idaho brigham young university, international center for law and religious studies brigham young university, international study programs. Most importantly, it offers a witness that jesus christ is the savior of the world and that we can find eternal happiness by following his teachings. The book of mormon is one of the greatest sources of spiritual power given to men and women on earth to guide us on our quest for eternal life.
Skousen, 69, has completed typographical transcripts of the handwritten original and printers manuscripts of the book of mormon. The latterday saint movement studies research guide highlights essential resources in the study of all religious groups associated with joseph smith, jr. The first volume in the series contains a transcript of the remaining portions of. It is generally safe for browsing, so you may click any item to proceed to the site. Listen as prophets, apostles, professors, and historians discuss the life of joseph smith and add their personal witnesses that he was gods servant. Parker, the doctrine of christ in 2 nephi 32 as an approach to the vision of the tree of life, in the things my father saw. An artist reception with jorge cocco will also be held on march 4. Byu devotionals about the divine origin and power of the book of mormon. Byu speeches, ep the authorship of the book of mormon noel b. Byu professor completes book of mormon transcripts byu. Many critics of the book of mormon have tried but failed to give a credible alternative to joseph smiths testimony of it. This sites feed is stale or rarely updated or it might be broken for a reason, but you may check related news or speeches. Mormon oratory a working bibliography gideon burton. Knowing that the book of mormon is true also gives us a witness that joseph smith was a prophet of god and that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, which he restored, is also true.
Watch skousens lecture series on the book of mormon. See book of mormon central, what is the doctrine of christ. After more than a decade of research, byu english professor royal j. Royal skousen, the original and printers manuscripts, february 26, 20. Many book of mormon research projects have implications for the continuing issues surrounding the authorship of the book of mormon. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. Featuring interviews with scholars and historians, this documentary tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some. It is through this book that a true testimony of christs gospel is gained. Lee librarys resource guide for online material on mormon theology, history, culture, and people. The case against the historicity of the book of mormon has to prove a negative. This index, found on the right side of your browser window, links from scriptures to the general conference talks, journal of discourses speeches, and writings in teachings of the prophet joseph smith that cite those scriptures. The university is run under the auspices of its parentorganization, the church educational system ces, and is classified among doctoral universities. Latterday saint movement studies brigham young university. For over forty years this nearlegendary teacher has enthralled his readers and listeners with his encyclopedic knowledge, his wit, and his untiring research in defense of latterday saint beliefs.
A threebook set of the manuscripts is now available to scholars for the first time. Three early critics set the agenda for the first sustained criticisms of the book. The impact of joseph smiths life has been debated for decades. Clark, archaeology, relics, and book of mormon belief, byu speeches 5 may 2004 dr. Byu speeches provides text, audio, and video of both current and classic byu devotionals, forums, commencement addresses, and other. The historicity of the book of mormon religious studies. Most latterday saints are aware of a minor industry in certain religious circles in the united states devoted to refuting mormonism and. Welch gives examples of different ways many scholars learn from the book of mormon by both methods of study and of faith. Critics of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. In the second lecture, the printed editions, skousen discussed his analysis of twenty printed editions of the book of mormonfifteen published by the lds church, four by the rlds church now the community of christ, and one private edition published in 1858 by james wright in new york city. Pages other brand website education website byu speeches videos forum fifteen. Many critics of the book of mormon have tried but failed to give a credible alternative to.
If the lord will give me utterance and grant his spirit to help me and all of us, in the spirit of brother hickmans prayer, i would like to address a few words to you about the christ of the book of mormon. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and. Place the book of mormon in your heart byu speeches. Mormon oratory is a prominent phenomenon among latterday saints but has been studied very little. Still, some linguistically or rhetorcially oriented studies of book of mormon speeches have been done, as indicated. The teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon this course focuses on doctrine and themes found throughout the writings, teachings, and sermons of the book of mormon.
As a result, if the book of mormon can be proved to be manmade, then the church is manmade. The book of mormon needs to find its place in your heartnot just on. The book of mormon has an incredible converting power. On the other hand, if its origin is godgiven, then joseph smith was a prophet, and if he was a prophet, then the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is true. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. Home scripture helps the book of mormon prophetic and scholarly insights into the book of mormon title page testimony of three witnesses testimony of eight witnesses 1 nephi 2 nephi jacob enos jarom omni words of mormon mosiah alma helaman 3 nephi 4 nephi mormon ether moroni. The church history travel study program allow students to study the restoration in the sites on which it rolled forth. These themes are to be found to an equal or greater extent in the farewell speeches of the book of mormon. This new art exhibit includes new book of mormon paintings included in the come, follow me 2020 curriculum. This chart adds to chart 16 some of the additional writers or speakers who are quoted in the book of mormon. You do not prove a negative by prevailing on one debaters point or by establishing some subsidiary arguments.
Byu church history symposium archive religious studies. Currently the book of mormon is published in 100 languages with approximately 6 million copies distributed each year. In the talk the eyes of the blind shall see, elder lynn g. Once we have a foundational testimony of the book of mormon, then. Byu religious education professors gather to discuss the book of mormon according to the come, follow me schedule. Part 1 part 2 rightclick cntrlclick for macs and save link as to download onto mp3. The book of mormon and oratory the book of mormon itself is a key primary text for mormon oratory, although studies about the following major speeches are oriented to their religious content, rather than their rhetoric. Most latterday saints are aware of a minor industry in certain religious circles in the united states devoted to refuting mormonism and to criticizing the book of mormon. Reynolds offers a sampling of scholarly evidence to date for the veracity of the book of mormons ancient authorship. In this brief theological introduction to the book of mosiah, philosopher and theologian james e. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints revere both the bible and the book of mormon as sources of inspiration and guidance. The translation of the book of mormon was a miracle of modern revelation. President oaks and fellow students, i am honored by the invitation to be here today. Elder stevenson speaks of ongoing restoration, book of.
By mormon insights september 23, 2017 september 22. The imagery and practices found in the book of mormon are compared with certain phrases and material concerns found in jewish and christian apocryphal writings. Hugh nibley is one of the bestknown and most highly revered of latterday saint scholars. Through reading the book of mormon, our spiritual field of vision can be widened and strengthened. Bednar, faith, naomi hurd, ponder, prayer, revelation, scripture study, six hows of scripture study, understanding the importance of scripture study no comments turning trials into opportunities. Mormon transports readers back and forth through timeking benjamins sermons provide a backdrop for the earlier speeches of the prophetmartyr abinadi and the later conversion of the renegade alma.
Each tab specializes in a particular area of scholarship in the field. Kurz has published a detailed study comparing twentytwo addresses from the classical and biblical traditions. The writings or speeches of jesus christ, isaiah, captain moroni, and zenos, for example, all add significantly to the book of mormon, even though these authors did not actually write upon the plates themselves. This is a set of basic resources to assistance my students and any others in helping to develop this as a field of academy study. Simply reading the book of mormon is not enough, says david sorensen. Stevenson said that the global reach of byu education week reflects the ongoing restoration of the gospel, then encouraged listeners to take some precious screen time and give the book of mormon screen time. For me, this obvious insight goes back over forty years to the first class i took on the book of mormon at brigham young university. Book of mormon charts charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. Byutv scripture discussions byu religious education.
See book of mormon central, what is it to speak with the tongue of angels. Thomas professor of law and editorinchief of byu studies, the premier latterday saint scholarly journal. Howe each alleged joseph smith used the book of mormon as part of an elaborate scheme to defraud the public. Best speeches, book of mormon, holy ghost, the kingdom of god, know the truth, human condition, latter day saints, faith in god, christian life. John clark, director of the new world archaeological foundation, discusses some of the evidences that place the book of mormon into the real world context of ancient mesoamerica. As it turns out, some of the most meaningful and wellconstructed examples of this form of writing found anywhere in the world appear in the pages of the book of mormon john w.
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