Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together. The book of mormon made harder is the perfect tool to improve personal and family scripture study, sacrament meeting talks, or sunday school lessons. It was actually quite interesting, so i went to the website to see what the program was all about. Holding an 1830 first edition of the book of mormon can stir the souls of bibliophiles and believers alike. 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. Learn more scripture study for latterday saint families. Years ago i saw one of the byu rountable discussions on the book of mormon while i was flipping through the channels and landed on byutv. Discuss chapters commonly known as the isaiah chapters in the book of mormon. Book of mormon themed discussions chicken scratch n sniff.
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An ancient american book salt lake city and provo, ut. Valletta, the captain and the covenant, in the book of mormon. Book of mormon themed discussions book of mormon, book. Latterday saint youth participate in a class discussion at church. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of mormon made harder. Roundtable scripture discussions religious studies center. Apr 24, 2020 roundtable scripture discussions the book of mormon byu religious education. Book of mormon round table meetings are canceled due to covid19 virus until further notice. Scripture study questions made harder series kindle edition by faulconer, james e. The book of mormon for latterday saint families is a keepsake that all families will cherish. It is written in biblical language, the language of the prophets.
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New byu roundtable discussions free a new set of byu professors from the department of ancient scripture discuss the book of mormon. The book of mormon has a number of original and distinctive doctrinal discussions on subjects such as the fall of adam and eve, the nature of the atonement, eschatology, redemption from physical. 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 tpjs, p. Classroom discussions especially if you have left over time. Book of mormon study guide for kids and youth get the most out of your scripture and come follow me study with my book of mormon study guide for kids and youth. Scripture study made simple is a powerful yet easytounderstand work of gospel scholarship, sure to illuminate the words of ancient scripture as readers find new meaning in this keystone of our religion.
The book of mormon testifies of jesuss ministry in the americas following his resurrection. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Anderson, what parents should teach their children from the book of mosiah, in the book of mormon. 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.
Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. If those who read the book of mormon as inspired fiction wish to maintain that the book of mormon is not an ancient document, but that joseph smith was somehow still a prophet, they must present some cogent explanation for josephs wild claims of possessing nonexistent golden plates and being visited by nonexistent angels. The salt lake tribune, october 3, 1998 octavo editions give readers a firsthand experience of a milestone text. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. Lets study and teach come, follow me 2 nephi 1125 we.
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Discussions on the new testament acts to revelation. As an expert on ancient scripture and a professor of religious studies at. Book of mormon for android free download and software. Many hours of searching, reading, and learning went into this process, and i maintained a relationship with god througho. The old testament insights into isaiah the book of mormon the doctrine and covenants the pearl of great price contact. This book of mormon study guide is designed to fit the needs of various ages and study habits and is ideal for personal, class or family study.
Discussions on the book of mormon 1 nephi 1618 originally aired. Either way, you will create conversations and think about the scriptures as more than pieces of paper. The book of mormon is a compilation of several books written by ancient prophets. Demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon 1 life. Grant mcmurray reflected on increasing questions about the book of mormon.
Roundtable scripture discussions the book of mormon youtube. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. For more discussions of covenants in the book of mormon, see thomas r. Mar 31, 20 byu scripture discussions doctrine and covenants. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. At mormon discussions we look to help you navigate mormonism. The best book of mormon resources for come follow me 2020. This collection of dvds contains all seventy 30minute programs originally broadcast on byutv.
Over the past month ive received numerous requests asking when, or if, wed ever talk about our series, demonic names in the book of mormon so here it is. You wondered out loud if the book of mormon chiasms might be found to contain purely ancient material, as a sort of sign of the ancient hebraic origins for the book. Book of mormon themed discussions book of mormon, book of. Discussions on the book of mormon insights to the book of isaiah doctrine and covenants discussions discussions on the. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss chapters commonly known as the isaiah chapters in the book of mormon. My favorite scripture vanessa about 1 minute book of mormon commentary on isaiah by garold n.
This new format suited for every age and stage of life makes meaningful scripture study an attainable goal for every family. The book of mormon has a number of original and distinctive doctrinal discussions on subjects such as the fall of adam and eve, the nature of the atonement, eschatology, redemption from physical and spiritual death, and the organization of the latterday church. Critics have long accused joseph smith of stealing other works for the book of mormon, but at the end of the day what is most interesting is that most of the themes that are central to the book of mormon were already written. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship, 20, 187224.
Investigators are introduced to the six principles of mormonism which includes brief lessons of joe smith, the mormon god, and their jesus, the holy ghost, and the book of mormon. In both instances, the authors list parallels between lucy mack smiths account of a dream which joseph smith, sr. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss the final chapters of the book of mormon. Many hours of searching, reading, and learning went into this process, and i maintained a. Atonement 1, introduction to the atonement in the small plates of nephi. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the. The book of mormon is a series of discussions featuring faculty from brigham young universitys department of ancient scripture sharing their insights into the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The nephite archivist, the record of records, and the book of mormon provenance, interpreter. Possible modern source for the book of mormon page 80. The complete book of mormon free the book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement that contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Watch discussions on the book of mormon online full. My book of mormon discussions are designed to make discussing the book of mormon an easy and normal part of your life.
Discussions on the book of mormon moroni 7 by byu religious education. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. 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. So much of modern life is geared to finding faster and easier ways to do the same old things. Some questions are serious while others are pure fun. Hear what these scriptural scholars have to say about the last record between mormon and moroni and the final promise of the book of mormon. The book of mormon family reader will help your family discover and discuss the eternal doctrine found in the book of mormon, drawing you closer together as a family and closer to christ. For the most part, it is in easyflowing new testament language, with such words as. The proper use of the book of mormon as sacred scripture has been under wide discussion in the 1970s and beyond, in part because of longstanding questions about its historical authenticity and in part because of perceived. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture. Scripture as defined as a collection of inspiring phrases set against a fictional or non fictional story line, sure why not.
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