The introduction tells you that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Prior to his death, mcconkie was a member of the faiths quorum of the twelve apostles, its secondhighest. Their words, written on gold plates, were quoted and abridged by a prophethistorian named mormon. Book of mormon student manual religion 121122 by the. Teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon teacher manual. You will also need the picture of mormon abridging the plates from the gospel art picture kit, the book of mormon stories video dvd, a television, and a dvd player. The book opens with a 32page introduction, the most comprehensive of any edition of the book of mormon.
The opposition to this edition of the book of mormon is only exceeded by the opposition to the original 1830 edition, that should tell you something. This article was written in june, 2010, at which time, the prophet of the church and indeed, of all the world is thomas s. Our hope is that the reader will better understand new testament doctrine through the clarifying lenses of the restoration. Whats sad is that the opposition comes from the very people that should be interested and fair about this new book. In the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, the quorum of the twelve apostles also known as the quorum of the twelve, the council of the twelve apostles, or simply the twelve is one of the governing bodies in the church hierarchy. Feb 11, 2015 several years ago, i saw some beautiful artwork depicting the twelve nephite disciples. How do the book of moses and book of mormon help us. 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. It struck me at the time that there are probably, in the sealed portion of the book of mormon plates, the gospels of timothy, jonas, mathoni, and others of the nephite twelve. Jan 25, 2017 on these twelve, who are always called disciples in the book of mormon, and never apostles, was conferred the power to judge the descendants of lehi at the final judgment day, as they themselves were to be judged by the twelve apostles chosen by the lord from among the jews. You can also request a free copy or read or listen online to the book of mormon. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints use the bible and book of mormon together to learn and live the gospel of jesus christ. The book of mormon is an account of the former inhabitants of this continent that contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel.
It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas, and contains the fullness of the everlasting gospel. A recently announced change in the book of mormons introduction, however, allows for a greater diversity of ancestry of native americans. Thou hast beheld that the book proceeded forth from the mouth of a jew. May 31, 2011 the fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the apostles and prophets, concerning jesus christ, that he died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. I find this a good way to highlight some key principles about the book of mormon, especially if youre teaching your family or youth. List of members of the quorum of the twelve apostles lds church.
The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. And they bare record according to the truth which is in the lamb of god. In the introduction to the book of mormon the second paragraph reads. Introduction to the book of mormon teaching children. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. As much as i love the fifth gospel contained in third nephi, i developed a deep yearning to read the words of the disciples whom jesus ordained and commissioned among the nephites. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. The annotated book of mormon has been created to help readers understand the everlasting gospel as explained in the text, together with what the modern prophets and apostles have taught about it. This book is another testament of jesus christ and serves as. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 1 nephi 1. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Holland explains the background and importance of the book of mormon.
Maxwell of the quorum of the twelve apostles stated. This book is another testament of jesus christ and serves as a. The book of mormon, annotated edition 2nd edition deseret. In this study we will show that there have been at least 3,9 changes made in the book of mormon from the time it was first published in 1830. It is anticipated that many instituteage students will have previously studied the book of mormon sequentiallyfrom beginning to endat seminary, at home, or on a mission. Book of mormon introduction change may reflect new. But it is helpful and inspiring, and certainly worth studying. The church of jesus christ bickertonite, 2001, compiled by a committee of apostles. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion introduction to the book of mormon. However, something like the endowment appears to be alluded to often in the scriptures and can help us appreciate the endowment more. According to the direction of the lord, the three witnesses to the book of mormon, oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris, in consultation with the. According to the direction of the lord, the three witnesses to the book of mormon, oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris, in consultation with the first presidency and by inspiration, selected twelve men to become the first apostles of this dispensation. This week we study about the introduction to the book of mormon.
When christ visited the americas, who were the 12 apostles. Aug, 2018 fittingly, joseph smiths testimony is included in the introduction of the book of mormon. Oct 15, 2009 the book of mormon was anciently abridged by a prophet named mormon and was engraved on gold plates, to preserve the sacred writing for a future time. That in and of its self wouldnt be an instance of priestcraft if they didnt use there status to sell these books. Its couched in king james english, and it features color renderings of mormon scenes made to look like bible illustrations. Dec 26, 2019 as opposed to the title page, the introduction to the book of mormon is a modern addition. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. It wouldnt be if say, an apostile wrote a fantasy book, or a cook book, or some awesome science fiction epic spanning 5 novels and 2 short stories. The prophet joseph smith 180544 affirmed that a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, 4.
In making this study we obtained photocopies of an original 1830 edition of the book of mormon from the university of utah library. An apostle s introduction learn more about the book of mormon. Im excited and overwhelmed all mixed into one to be starting a new year. It describes the full background on the coming forth of the book and its translation process using insights gained from some of the earliest documents available. The books current introduction, added by the late lds apostle bruce r.
Book of mormon introduction change may reflect new thinking about an ancient people. An apostles introduction learn more about the book of mormon. Introductory pages of the book of mormon come, follow mefor primary. The book of mormon was anciently abridged by a prophet named mormon and was engraved on gold plates, to preserve the sacred writing for a future time. And when it proceeded forth from the mouth of a jew, it contained the fullness of the gospel of the lamb, of whom the twelve apostles bare record. Is the concept of deseret book and apostles writing books to. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. Joseph smith described its significance in the book of mormons introduction.
A dictionary of the book of mormondisciples wikisource. The book was written by many ancient prophets through the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Jan 04, 2018 the most likely answer to this question is probably that the book of mormon authors wanted to help keep the specifics as sacred as possible. Newest red letter edition of the book of mormon complete with heartland annotations throughout. To totally omit the significance of the connection between the book of mormon lamanites and present day american indians, in volume 1 of saints, can only be described as an omission of biblical proportions, and 2 in the book, saints, there is a message from the first presidency, of the mormon church, which in part reads. The purpose of the chapters in this book is to illuminate and clarify through the book of mormon many of the important doctrines and concepts found in the gospels. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation.
Annotated edition of the book of mormon new 2nd edition. The book of doctrine and covenants is one of the standard works of the church in company with the holy bible, the book of mormon, and the pearl of great. Book of mormon introduction change may reflect new thinking. The book of mormon testifies of jesus christ and teaches us how to become his disciples. They apply their craft to writing books about spirituality and life. At first glance the book of mormon appears to be biblical in heft and style. This book is another testament of jesus christ and serves as a companion scripture to the holy bible. An apostles introduction quorum of the twelve apostles the book of mormon is the word of god. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ and serves as a companion scripture to the holy. Invite the children to share stories they know from the book of mormon, using pictures 6786 in the gospel art book or other pictures you have.
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