Update 12/06/11: I continue to be fascinated by the Mormon phenomenon and check now and then the reviews of the BofM. This one had alot of spots that could be that. I did actually read the entire book. Elder Ballard of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, talking to a group of graduates at BYU-Hawaii, encouraged us to use the media, specifically blogs, to teach of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Unlike most religious texts that are approached metaphorically, the Book of Mormon claims to be an historical history of the Americas, which is a verifiable claim. The seminar was not that interesting and he recommended that I read it again but "this time", he said, "pray and ask God if the book is true or not. If you're looking for a gift for someone special, we have a wide variety of wholesome fiction and informative and inspiring nonfiction, modest clothing, jewelry, statues, including the Christus, and other home décor. I'd give it a C for effort by the standards of the 1800s, but if you're going to claim a found text as history, and you want it to last, you simply have to try harder than this. I'm not Mormon; I know that this book is merely fiction and nothing more. It testifies of God's goodness and love. Just in case you're new here, or don't know me very well, I talk about how much I love being Mormon here. 2 Nephi 25:23, 26 (pg 99) - For we labor to write, to persuade our children, and also our brethren, to believe in Christ, and to be reconciled to God; for we know that it is grace that we are saved, after all we can we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our phophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission or their sins. Christ can make us clean again. Things such as my preoccupation with money and career and my own shortcomings as a man.
It takes a wise, humble, and righteous person to effectively lead his people in peace and prosperity whereas a corrupt leader inevitably leads those who follow to destruction. With the tools that this church provides (phobias, behavior control, thought stopping, and cognitive biases) and some determination, the human mind is very capable of concocting such a thing. Suspending such crucial parts of yourself that are screaming out with incredulity may only obliterate your self esteem over time (... ). I'd like all who read this post to know that this is a book that has changed my life. Over a period of ~60 days (10 pages/day) scan read the book doing three things: 1.
I spent more than two weeks totally and spiritually absorbed in the Book of Mormon. If the people follow the teachings of this Church, nothing can stop their progress -- it will be limitless. Seagull Book is soon to become your favorite LDS bookstore with the best prices and deals you can find! I've heard it said by many that they hadn't noticed certain passages before even though they had read that chapter many times. You may just find that the natural universe has more meaning than you had previously expected (... ;... ). The history of the Nephites and Lamanites were typical stories of the rise and fall of nations - all explained by the book as occurrences of falls from righteousness and conversions to righteousness. And only good came from the two meetings we had with our Mormons.
The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Smith and his people then settled in Nauvoo, Illinois where they began building a new temple aided by new converts from Europe. We should be upfront with her--. Regardless of the content you wish to study, Study Plans automatically calculates exactly how much you need to read to meet the goal by the date you set. I know that God exists and I know that He truly loves me because of the gift of His Son's life and atonement. Without sounding sacreligious, I am profoundly grateful for this book. Because of his discussion with Count Tolstoy, upon his return to the United States Dr. White secured a set of the Church works and placed them in the Cornell University Library. I've often wondered why there are so many details of the wars. After I read this book, through sincere pray and asking God if this book was really true, I came to find out for myself, through the Holy Ghost, that this book is true and was written and prepared by ancient prophets of God for us. Well, the book sucks.
In my mind, I tried very hard to just let it be. © 2023 Cedar Fort Publishing & Media. According to the book itself, this history and the teachings of Jesus were abridged and written on gold plates by the prophet Mormon. Moroni instructed him to translate the characters engraved on their surfaces with the aid of special stones called "interpreters. " Friends & Following. I liked the Judeo-Christian aspects and the overall story involving the Nephite and Lamanite people. Obtain a brand new, unmarked copy of the Book of Mormon.
Far more important is what this says about the critical abilities of 12 million people who believe what is propounded here and in other official church dogma. What about emergency preparedness? In 1830, Smith published what he said was a translation of these plates as the Book of Mormon, and the same year he organized the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I can walk a few blocks now, so that's great. Invite someone to study your custom study plan with you and have social discussions about your common study. So, I'm going to nip this feeling in the bud and hopefully do it before the riches come. The reading itself was dry and full of parables that weren't enlightening. Attitude can be a stumbling block. Somehow I'm not surprised Orson Scott Card and Stephanie Meyer don't recognize an uninspired sequel when they see one. I love my grandparents and if some cult was going to take over their brain, I wanted to know what it was about. Reading The Book of Mormon for the first time. They're missing the whole point of it.
Michael: You know, maybe there IS a god, and he IS selective about who gets to go to happyland. The Mormon people teach the American religion; their principles teach the people not only of Heaven and its attendant glories, but how to live so that their social and economic relations with each other are placed on a sound basis. Shade in any of His attributes. I am a Bible fan, and so I am quite familiar with the principles taught by Jesus Christ. I have been reading this book every night ever since I was in High School. Select from topical study plans that focus on prophetic priorities like the Restoration, daily repentance, or ministering. Choose from any of the hundreds of pieces of content in the Gospel Library app. The chapter is about an ancient prophet named Lehi explaining to his son about Christ redeeming us from our sins, why it is necessary that there is evil and pain in the world, and of course the fall.
Then, in 1823 they were discovered by Joseph Smith because angel Moroni appeared to Smith and told him where they were buried. View of the Hebrews 1825: Or the Tribes of Israel in America 2. Joy: --about being atheists ourselves, but I don't want her--. Please contact the seller about any problems with your order. And, finally, my very favorite: 1 Nephi 18:2 Now I, Nephi, did not work the timbers after the manner which was learned by men, neither did I build the ship after the manner of men; but I did build it after the manner which the Lord had shown unto me; wherefore, it was not after the manner of men. All Rights Reserved. And without free will, salvation is impossible. You'll save 10% on your order! Nobody can provide any archeological evidence supporting any of their claims about ancient cities, golden tablets, or even the cultures that existed at the time their book was supposed to have been written. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. That's my one-sentence review. And it came to pass that we are slowly making our way through it, checking to make sure we haven't too hastily judged it. Some of my favorite passages: 1 Nephi 1:20 (pg 3) - I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them might even unto the power of deliverance. I would love to know what you think of them!
Frank Herbert, "Children of Dune". One group, the Lamanites, forgot their beliefs, became heathens, and were the ancestors of the American Indians. The fact that this is possible does not make this church or any other church's claims true. Count Leo Tolstoy, the great Russian author, statesman, and philosopher, held [this] opinion as to the possible future destiny of the "American religion" founded under the instrumentality of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Being rich isn't the point of being prosperous. This is the most stunning, life-changing book. Also, I do know that this year is a leap year and I don't have 29 days for February. "Abiding by it's principles will get you nearer to God than any other book. " Still working on it. This book is a true treasure. Its a very inspiring book. Mark Twain was spot on when he called it "anesthesia in print. " I did find some parts of the book interesting, and I did find a few insights, but, on the whole, I did not get as much from it even as I have gotten from many non-Christian works, and I was not, on the whole, poetically moved by it.
It testifies of Christ and because it does, it uplifts the soul. How to Create a Study Plan. Set Any Reading Goals? If you are looking for a meaning in life, begin by understanding yourself. I found that interesting. Sign up for our mailing list to receive new product alerts, special offers, and coupon codes.