This resource is for christians who want to understand the development of mormon theology and how mormon beliefs are often selfcontradictory. Apr, 2010 yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. This list either misunderstands and misrepresents lds doctrine, or misinterprets the biblical data upon which the supposed contradiction rests. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god when you. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible and book of mormon. Consider, for example, the serious contradiction in the promulgation of polygamy. The following examples are some of such contradictions.
I pray that you search these many contradictions out for yourself so that. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. 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. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. The bible text is the authorized king james version from 1611 and the book of mormon text is carefully consistent with 1830 version.
The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and mormon teachings. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in america. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents. Feb 26, 2005 since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas. 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. 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. 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. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict. Why scriptures sometimes contradict each other and. 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.
Does the book of mormon contradict joseph smiths translation. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. 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.
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. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. Aug 20, 2011 many mormons claim the book of mormon and bible go together with no contradictions. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. 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. Sandra tanner provides a list of eight items which she claims are contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. Major, blatant contradictions between these documents would disprove the books as being inspired. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some myths. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving. 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. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible.
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. A list of historical, archaeological, and geographical errors in the book of mormon this post is also available in. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. Biblical inconsistencies, common sense, the book of mormons own. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. 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. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible 22287 the following quotes examine what mormon theology teaches as opposed to what christianity teaches. These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed. 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 book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Ten contradictions of the bible found in the book of mormon. Contradictions in the book of mormon the annotated 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.
Ccn wishes to make clear this is not an attack on mormons, but a defense of what christ taught. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. By submitting this form, i certify that i, or the person i am referring, give permission to provide contact information to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and to receive emails, phone calls, andor text messages from the church using the information provided, including by using automated technology. Because the bible says he was born in bethlehem, critics suggest that the book of mormon must be a fraud. 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. 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. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8.
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. 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. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of the bible.
The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. This video shows clearly ten direct contradictions of the bible that are in the book of mormon. And how do we overcome the contradictions we find in the scriptures. Biblical contradictions occur when two or more verses, approached from a literalist perspective, state two or more things that cannot simultaneously be true. However, almost none of the lds doctrine and beliefs are held in the bom. As we have seen, none of these paired scriptures contradict each other. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Seven contradictions between the book of mormon and 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. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says.
Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. Angel moroni theorized origin of the name, and cumorah. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. Once you start learning these, this is where different gospel becomes preached. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. How can mormons believe that god the father has a body when the bible says god is pure spirit.
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. 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 q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life after. In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. 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. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the. Many book of mormon names are either biblical, formed from a rhyming. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. On the contrary, not only is the belief that god is a spirit affirmed at alma 31. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of.
The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. Many of the names in the book of mormon are just plucked directly from the bible, e. 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 bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. 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. 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. Portuguese portugal spanish tagged bible vs book of mormon, contradictions in mormonism.
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