Its allegedly the inspired writings of joseph smith, whom the mormons regard as a. If you are going to say we believe in something name it correctly. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. So, with a proper understanding of what mormonism really teaches, you will be able to see past those definitions. What is the difference between mormon bible and the christian. I was ready to point them to the contradictions in the book of mormon and to the failed prophecies, inconsistencies, and truly bizarre claims of their modern prophets. How is the book of mormon different from the bible. We have many mormon friends and neighbors who we love. But is their jesus different from the jesus of the bible. The bible is the works of the prophets and historians based in the middle east, and.
What are the similarities between the book of mormon and the. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. In contrast, catholics teach that the bible contains the fullness of revelation. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. Mar 16, 2009 the mormon jesus introduction mormons openly profess to believe in jesus christ.
Can we view it with the same regard as we view the bible. Mormonism and christianity have a complex theological, historical, and sociological relationship. This book has none of the characteristics of gods word, and instead has all the marks of being the invented fiction of one man. The difference between the book of mormon and the christian. They are kindhearted people with strong moral convictions. Following is a comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. What is the difference between the bible and the book of.
The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Difference between catholic bible and king james bible. Mormonism and the biblejoseph smith translationrelationship. Bullinger, this particular scripture contains a hebraism, namely, active verbs were used by the hebrews to express not the doing of the thing, but the permission of the thing which the agent is said do. What are the theme in the poem epitaph for a monster of our times by david malouf. At the same time, it helps readers better understand the identity of the robbers. In light of the recent interest in mormonism, it will be helpful to compare and contrast some of the key differences between mormonism and christianity. May 10, 2018 although most readers probably havent noticed it, the book of mormon consistently discusses thieves and theft in a different way than it speaks of robbers and robbery. The book of mormon incorporates text which seems to be taken from the king james version, including passages which are now considered to be mistranslations in the king james version. It contains a history of gods dealings with the ancient world since the days of adam until after christs death and resurrection, and continue reading the bible vs the book of mormon.
If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, some claim that it shouldnt contain these translational errors. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Oct 10, 2018 my family and i live in a city in arizona with a high mormon population. Mormons believe that revelation did not stop with the bible. Different authors contributed to the writing of the holy bible whereas the book of mormon was first published by one man, joseph smith. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. Dec 24, 2011 the bible is equal, hand in hand with our other scripture. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah other significant connections between the two books include book of mormon words and phrases that only appear in. The only way we address the book of mormon is as the book of mormon. I hope this helps in the understanding of the difference between mormon and christian beliefs. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. It helps to take time, learn and understand about them before making any decisions. The difference between the book of mormon and the christian new testament this article is dedicated to the cult of eh who is a professed atheist.
Jehovahs witnesses believe the watchtower is gods organization on earth and they are convinced their beliefs are true if they align with that. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The book of mormon teaches that god has flesh and bones and that he has a wife with whom they produce spirit offspring in heaven that will inhabit human bodies on earth. Jan 03, 2011 what is the difference between catholic bible and king james bible. For example, the mormon inquirer prays about the book of mormon after reading it and if they get a warm fuzzy feeling they will know the book is true. In terms of theology and doctrine, most of what is in the bible and the book of mormon is unproveable and must be taken on faith. What are the differences between the book of mormon and the bible. After all, according to mormons, both books are inspired. What is the difference between mormons and jehovahs witness. Church members believe that the book of mormon is more correct than the bible because the bible was the result of a multiplegeneration translation process and the book of mormon was not. The significant difference between the bible and the book of mormon is the. Do you know how to show a mormon person the difference in reliability between the bible and the book of mormon.
The mormon bible is the book of mormon, which the mormons believe supercedes and completes the bible. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. More specifically, it is a collection of books the word bible literally means the books written by prophets over centuries. The bible and the book of mormon the church of jesus christ of.
Mainline lds, reformed rlds and temple lot church of christ mormons. What are the similarities between the book of mormon and the bible. Mar 21, 2010 one difference between mormonism and catholicism is that while catholicism only has one sacred text, the bible, mormonism has a few including. Mormons express the doctrines of mormonism using standard biblical terminology and have similar views about the nature of jesus atonement, bodily resurrection, and second coming as traditional christianity. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. What is the difference between robbers and thieves in the. Catholic bible is the book followed by the catholics, or accepted as the holy scripture by the catholics. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Notice how the mormon writings will both agree and contradict each other as well as the bible. What is the difference between the bible and the book of mormon. Its not uncommon for mormons to argue that they should be regarded as christians because their faith is centered on jesus christ. 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. The republican nominee for president is a mormon, there is a play on broadway about the book of mormon and the lds church has launched a multimilliondollar ad campaign called im a mormon.
The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Jan 04, 2011 for someone who is looking for a religious institution to be a part of, the current situation can pose a good amount of problem. May 29, 2011 the book of mormon is basically just another testament to the bible for us mormons. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. One difference between mormonism and catholicism is that while catholicism only has one sacred text, the bible, mormonism has a few including. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. This article shows the differences between three different types or mormons. What is the difference between mormon bible and the. The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs.
When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon. Difference between mormons and christians compare the. There is nothing in mormonism that conflicts with the bible, if it did, we wouldnt be mormon. It will become very obvious that mormonism does not agree with the bible. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving manuscript evidence going back as far as a. The book of mormon is an entirely different book from the bible and it deals with a completely different group of people than what you read about in the bible who are in a completely different location that where the majority of the. But i also know that all your religions do in fact conflict. Here are the significant points of difference between the bible and the book of mormon. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Dec 05, 2017 what is the difference between the bible and the book of mormon. We study the bible just as anyone studies the bible.
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. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient. 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. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. Also, its called doctrine and covenants, not covenants and doctrine. What are the key differences between mormonism and christianity. The book of mormon timeline spans from about 600 b. This distinction offers good evidence of the book of mormons antiquity because it is also found in the hebrew and greek texts of the bible. Instead, revelation continues in the modern age, starting with the book of mormon and continues with revelations to church apostles. The way you can attempt to answer the question, is the bible really inspireddoes it have a divine originis to see whether the bible has marks of the supernatural. In addition to the 20 helps we thought itd be handy for our readers to also have a sidebyside comparison of the bible, book of mormon and other lds teachings.
In fact, mormonism uses the same words found in christianity, but it redefines them. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. It naturally raises a lot of questions about the difference between what mormons like them and christians like us believe. Difference between the holy bible and the book of mormon. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. Jan 01, 2014 i studied materials that showed the contradictions between the bible and the lds scriptures and had lists ready to pull out when the young elders knocked on the door. One of the many wonders in the world of religion is the difference between mormons and christians.
Whats the difference between the book of mormon and the bible. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after. The big difference between mormons and christians brandon. Further, me as a convert to mormonism, i know for a fact it doesnt conflict. The jst changes the statement to passive voice whereas the kjv bible and the book of mormon are in active voice. The holy bible is the sacred text of jews and christians while the book of mormon is the sacred text of the latterday saints movement. What are the major differences between the bible and the book of mormon. A term never used by an old testament prophet, keeping in mind that was allegedly written between.