Journal of discourses, joseph smith history, mormon doctrine etc. The following examples are some of such contradictions. There are a number of contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. There is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. Mar 18, 2020 one of the biggest inconsistencies is that not even jesus and god in the book of mormon know theyre supposed to be two totally separate and distinct fatherandson bodily beings, able to stand together sidebyside at the same time and talk to ea. Behold, david and solomon truly had many wives and concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the.
The asker wanted book of mormon and bible contradictions. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. Contradictions in the book of mormon the annotated bible. The complete texts of the bible, quran, and book of mormon, with annotations from a skeptics point of view. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible youtube. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict each other.
The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. Please consider evidence that mormon scriptures contradict both themselves and the bible. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible bom book of mormon the jaredites had their own language before the tower of babel. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. Its gentle approach makes his book ideal to share with either a mormon who is willing to examine the truth or someone being tempted to join this bizarre religion. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict. In only 75 pages, heinze covers several of the key contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible or verifiable history. Feb 10, 2010 the ones that didnt attempted to find contradictions using nonscriptural works, ie. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in america.
Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. What are the inconsistencies in the book of mormon. In nearly all cases, the book of mormon presents theology consistent with the bible, but different from the doctrine and covenants, from which the majority of mormon doctrine comes. Is the book of mormon really the most correct of any book on earth. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. The lord will never allow the president of the church to lead us astray. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7. The bible is inspired without any error and correct, and we see this reality when we read it, but the book of mormon only pretends to be inspired and is full of errors and contradictions.
The passage taken from the book of mormon certainly occurred before christ came to the earth and has been dated by their own book as 147 b. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. The biblical narrative mentions lions, yet it was not until very recently that the only other evidence for lions in palestine was. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible.
Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. While these actually prove nothing, because they were taken out of context anyway, they were not what the asker asked. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. This video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god when.
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. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. And all this have they done that they might pervert the right ways of the lord, that they might blind the eyes and harden the hearts of the children of men. Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. 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 contradicts itself and the bible. The only one i noticed was that in the bible it says jesus was born in bethlehem and in the bom it says he was born in jerusalem.
Why are there discrepancies between translations in the book of mormon, king james bible and the joseph smith translation of the bible. How can mormons believe that god the father has a body when the bible says god is pure spirit. Even the book of moroni the last book in the book of mormon teaches that god is unchangeable from eternity to all eternity 8. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. Sandra tanner provides a list of eight items which she claims are contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. Apr, 2010 these minor contradictions arent so minor when we realise that even they mean that the book of mormon contradicts the bible, and therefore the book of mormon isnt a revelation from god. 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. For many people, the belief that the bible contains contradictions and inaccuracies is an excuse for not believing. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible.
Apr 04, 2019 and all this have they done that they might pervert the right ways of the lord, that they might blind the eyes and harden the hearts of the children of men. Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Feb 19, 2020 the problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. 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. And behold, he shall be born of mary, at jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the holy ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even. Many such people have not actually read the bible for themselves. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Feb 26, 2005 in all this reading i have never come across a single contradiction between the bible and the bom. 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. Latterday saint scripturesupposed contradictions fairmormon. Provides examples of contradictions between what the bible teaches, what the books of the mormon church teach. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. Oh, i have found contradictions between interpretation, but applying that rule means the ot contradicts the new in many places.
The book of mormon teaches one doctrine that leads to the following series of contradictions in regard to the establishment of the church before christ came. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a. It has been my experience that, after a little research, all the alleged contradictions and inaccuracies are totally explainable. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. Alleged contradictions in latterday saint scripture jump to subtopic. On the other hand, the book of mormon easily is exposed as fiction when compared to and contrasted with the bible, which mormons claim is the word of god. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive.
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