In addition to the absurdities and contradictions that exist within the book of mormon in its close reliance on the kjv, contradictions also exist within and between the mormon scriptures themselves. Scholars today have varying theories about the true authorship of the book of mormon, but most conclude that smith composed the book himself, possibly with the help of oliver cowdery and sidney rigdon, drawing from information and publications available in his time, including the king james bible, the wonders of nature, and view of the hebrews. This resource is for christians who want to understand the development of mormon theology and how mormon beliefs are often selfcontradictory. Once you start learning these, this is where different gospel becomes preached. Jul 06, 2011 the contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible.
Nov 19, 2008 supposed contradictions in the bible, christianity, 219 replies re the matter of shaky faith and bible contradictions, christianity, 54 replies catholic position on the book of mormon, christianity, 8 replies news, beer and bible launches in mormon community. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. Does the book of mormon contradict joseph smiths translation. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. However, almost none of the lds doctrine and beliefs are held in the bom. In fact, a bible believer would expect there to be contradictions between the two, since the bible never gives any legitimacy to the book of mormon, but actually condemns it cf. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture that is supplemental to the bible. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines.
The following examples are some of such contradictions. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god when you. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. The book of mormon derives its names from a book that has semitic sources, i. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. Jan 28, 2009 the following information was taken from tons of book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some missionaries, catholic, experience christianity page 35 citydata forum citydata forum general forums religion and spirituality christianity.
I pray that you search these many contradictions out for yourself so that. Sandra tanner provides a list of eight items which she claims are contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. An anachronism is when an authors writing contains something from a future time period which couldnt realistically be in the time period theyve written it into. Many of the names in the book of mormon are just plucked directly from the bible, e. And how do we overcome the contradictions we find in the scriptures. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. The bible and book of mormon app, from the church of jesus christ, treats the two volumes of scripture as one, and makes it easier than ever to read, study and share the word of god. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible and book of mormon. Apr, 2010 yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon.
The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. Biblical contradictions exemplify internal errors something that contradicts the bible s own message as opposed to external errors something that the bible gets wrong about the external. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some myths. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in america.
The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. Contradictions in the book of mormon the annotated bible. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. Portuguese portugal spanish tagged bible vs book of mormon, contradictions in mormonism. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and mormon teachings. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. Seven contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity.
The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. Changes, contradictions, and errors is a musthave resource for anyone who knows or witnesses to mormons. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. Additionally, the church has made clear in the 1981 and the 20 editions of the book of mormon in footnote a for 2 nephi 12. At first, smith taught the extreme unity between the father and the son so that the father was the son and the son was the father. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible.
The book of mormon, doctrines and covenants, the pearl of great price, and the book of abraham are all considered to be the word of god. Ccn wishes to make clear this is not an attack on mormons, but a defense of what christ taught. Major, blatant contradictions between these documents would disprove the books as being inspired. As we have seen, none of these paired scriptures contradict each other. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science and nature, we find no contradictionsno absurditiesnothing unreasonable. Ten contradictions of the bible found in the book of mormon. Biblical contradictions occur when two or more verses, approached from a literalist perspective, state two or more things that cannot simultaneously be true. This list either misunderstands and misrepresents lds doctrine, or misinterprets the biblical data upon which the supposed contradiction rests. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. A list of historical, archaeological, and geographical errors in the book of mormon this post is also available in. Points out the contradictions between the bible and book of mormon as well as errors in translation in the king james version kjv of the bible that were copied into the book of mormon. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense.
On the contrary, not only is the belief that god is a spirit affirmed at alma 31. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving. The bible is not a book but a collection of 66 books, written over a span of 1600 years across 3 continents, by over 40 writers inspired by god in 3 languages yet it has one primary theme the glory of god and salvat. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Why scriptures sometimes contradict each other and. Many book of mormon names are either biblical, formed from a rhyming. Aug 20, 2011 many mormons claim the book of mormon and bible go together with no contradictions. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of the bible. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Biblical inconsistencies, common sense, the book of mormons own. Consider, for example, the serious contradiction in the promulgation of polygamy. Angel moroni theorized origin of the name, and cumorah.
Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. This brief tract will examine another book which claims inspiration, the book of mormon and how it measures up to the test of unity. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible 22287 the following quotes examine what mormon theology teaches as opposed to what christianity teaches. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict. If the book of mormon is from god as it claims, then it too should bear the marks of inspiration, but instead of unity the book of mormon has many contradictions within its pages. Comparison with the king james bible in english shows that there are differences in more than half of the 433 verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon, while about 200 verses have the same wording as the. The bible text is the authorized king james version from 1611 and the book of mormon text is carefully consistent with 1830 version. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints or mormons claim that, along with the bible, the book of mormon 1 is a revelation from god. Because the bible says he was born in bethlehem, critics suggest that the book of mormon must be a fraud. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. This video shows clearly ten direct contradictions of the bible that are in the book of mormon. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ.
The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life after. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Feb 26, 2005 since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas. Oct 30, 2012 this video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until.
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