The book of mormon manuscripts have their own interesting history. Racism the book of mormon has been criticized for being a deeply racist text. The mormon religion was officially founded in 1830 when the book of mormon was published. The book of mormon also tells the reader that after jesus resurrection, he visited america, and other lands to talk to gods children. The book of mormon, as originally published, contained thousands of errors, and later editions had to be changed to correct this, which isnt too convenient for a church trying to claim that god gave the words directly to smith. Meet broadways book of mormon actor donell james foreman with these 10 fun facts. Cocreator robert lopez composed the songs in disneys frozen. In 1823, the angel moroni allegedly visited mormon prophet joseph smith and divulged the location of some golden. Mormonism has entered the mainstream consciousness. The book of mormon is an important canon of scripture for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. I told the brethren 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. The book of mormon truly is another testament of jesus christ. There are verses in the very first chapter that refer to jesus christ as the savior of the world. The main events described within the book of mormon take place between 600bc to 421ad, although parts go right back to the tower of babel, some 2,000 years ago.
Book of mormon, work accepted as holy scripture, in addition to the bible, in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and other mormon churches. Other articles where the book of mormon is discussed. The book of mormon is a keystone because it establishes and ties together eternal principles and precepts, rounding out basic doctrines of salvation. Rigdon, sidneys son, asks his dad if he wrote the book of mormon or if josephs story about golden plates is true. They set up civilizations, and centuries later witnessed. No virgin birth one of the most controversial mormon beliefs. The book of mormon follows two latterday saints missionaries as they attempt to preach the faith of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints to the inhabitants of a remote ugandan village. I would like to share with you ten littleknown facts about the book of mormon. Using published historical and archaeological evidence, he notes many similarities between ancient middle eastern peoples, native americans, and the people in the book of mormon.
Get ready to come enjoy the show by learning a few behindthescenes facts first. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Theses books target younger readers and share about the book of mormon with activities and illustrated stories and temple facts. When god teaches an important principle, he sends another source to confirm it.
As we touched on above, the prophet joseph smith translated the ancient book by what he called a revelation from god. The book of mormon contains 337 proper names and 21 gentilics or analogous forms based on proper names. Mormons believe that because the bible is imperfect, there was the need for the book of mormon bom that was supposedly given to the prophet joseph smith by an angel called. Some of these records were comparable to certain books now found in the old testament, but others did not find their way into the bible. This trivia game is a great way for your family to learn about joseph smith, the first vision and moronis visit. Enjoy these interesting facts about christ in the book of mormon as you celebrate the life of christ.
Here are 10 things you need to know before you see the show from songs and. Over the past twentyfive years i have tracked down almost a thousand copies of the book of mormon that were printed between 18301920. This awardwinning show about missionaries from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints called to africa is coming to salt lake city for the third time, back by popular demand. Trivial mormon trivia geewhiz facts about the lds church. The book of mormon is the second sacred text of mormons. The book of mormon contains the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ. Learn more about this inspired book in just two minutes. According to the book of mormon, king benjamin, son of king mosiah the first, was the second nephite king to rule over zarahemla. The book of mormon strengthens my belief in the bible. The church claims that all of the changes are of grammar and spelling errors in the original. The facts on the mormon church presents the truth about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon history, doctrines, practices, and theology. Prayerfully studying the truths in the book of mormon can help you acquire the spiritual knowledge you need to guide your life and to answer questions that you or others may have.
James the mormon created a video revealing fascinating facts about the book of mormon, many of which we didnt know. David gregory, phd, offers compelling evidence for many of the claims found in the book of mormon. Test your knowledge about the book of mormon with these fun and insightful quizzes. Today, the lds church is most prevalent in the united states, latin america, canada, europe, the. Now is the perfect time to look for greater insights into the book of mormon and have an awesome tool to store all your insights for instant retrieval later.
Im not going to pretend that you dont already know that the book of mormon was created by the same people who created south park and avenue q. Sidney rigdons final confession about joseph smith and the origin of the book of mormon. Click through this gallery to discover interesting facts about mormonism you. In fact, the highlight of the book of mormon is when jesus came to visit the. An account of his life and teachings are recorded in both the words of mormon and the book of mosiah. Next to the bible, the lds church believes in the book of mormon. It was first published in 1830 in palmyra, new york, and was thereafter widely reprinted and translated. The curtain lifts and you are instantly uplifted with the musical number hello, which presents an ensemble of lovable, friendly, and persistent mormon missionaries or elders, who are ringing doorbells and offering a book about jesus christ. Another testament of jesus christ see more triangledown pages nonbusiness places religious place of worship church church of jesus christ of latterday saints real mormon and lds facts. Trey parker and matt stone, who helped write the book, music.
It took eight men and boys working 12 hours a day, six days a week, for almost eight months to print the original 5,000 copies of the book of mormon. Prayerfully studying the truths in the book of mormon can help you acquire the. The book of mormon tells the story of israelites who left jerusalem around 600 bc and traveled to north america after a calling from god. The men, women, and families in the book of mormon struggled with lifes challenges, just like we do. Mormon prophets who lived from 600 bc to ad 400 wrote the book. During the jesus versus satan debate, mormons believe those who sided with jesus were rewarded with blonde hair and blue eyes, while those who sided with satan are of darker pigment.
Here is a sample of the truths you can learn during your study of the book of mormon at seminary, at home, and at church. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. In 2020 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormon for its course of study. Included in this count are names that normally would not be called proper, such as nonenglish names of plants, animals, etc. These plates abridged by moroni and his father, mormon, 1400 years earlier were written in reformed egyptian hieroglyphics. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts. Common questions about the book of mormon, ensign, oct. The broadway production, which parker codirected, received numerous tony awards, including best musical. Fun facts you didnt know about the book of mormon tix blog. The book of mormon is another witness that jesus christ really lived, that he was and is gods son. The earnest young men are challenged by the lack of interest from the locals, who are distracted by more pressing issues such as hivaids, famine, female genital mutilation, and oppression from the village. Whether from friends, family, the truly interested, or the antagonistic, we all get asked questions about the book of mormon. Readers find wellresearched and easytounderstand answers to many of the common and notsocommon questions surrounding this highprofile church, all in a handy, quickreference format.
While this may be the core of past and modern day christianity, it is disavowed by the mormon doctrine. In 2017 he voiced the character of a villaina former. We can see ourselves in their stories, and be inspired to be better and help others like jesus did. It is also a fun way to learn about joseph smith history, in the back of the scriptures. The plates of brass contained a copy of the law five books of moses, a history of the jews, lehis genealogy, and the writings of many prophets. Did you know these fun facts and interesting bits of information. Sidney rigdons confession to his son about the book of mormon.
The book of mormon fun facts page 2 latter day saints funtrivia. The book of mormon is playing in londons west end at the prince of wales theatre and is also still running on broadway at new yorks eugene oneill theatre. Continue reading to find out a number of interesting facts about what this religion. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Louis for eight performances at the peabody opera house. Broadway blockbuster the book of mormon returns to st. The book of mormon musical by parker and stone 2011. Both books were written by prophets through revelation from god. The facts on the mormon church the facts on series.
The book of mormon is an ancient record that teaches about jesus. In 1830, the book of mormon was sold for 6 cents a copy, to cover the cost of the printing. Like the kfd, you guys will over a section from the book of mormon and claim that it teaches trinitarianism, but it doesnt. Everyone will need their own set of scriptures for this activity. Latter day saints this category is for questions and answers related to the book of mormon, as asked by users of. The book of mormon musical faq london theatre direct. Perhaps one of the most important aspects of christian belief is the concept of the virgin mary giving birth to jesus. But i bet that you didnt know that cocreator, robert lopez is the man behind frozens infectious let it go. Fun mormon life book of mormon joseph smith church history church h istory book of mormon,joseph smith,church history,church h istory, fun mormon life.
When joseph smith finished dictating the text of the book of mormon to oliver cowdery, he. Additionally, its original cast album won a grammy award in 2012. The word of wisdom is referred to by lds members as the lords law of health in which specific food and drink are either encouraged or prohibited. It is the crowning gem in the diadem of our holy scriptures. The book of mormon musical portrays mormon missionaries as optimistic young boys who want to make a difference. Laban was the man who had the plates of brass 1 nephi 3. We arent arguing if the book of mormon is true or not.
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