As it turns out, some of the most meaningful and wellconstructed examples of this form of writing found anywhere in the world appear in the pages of the book of mormon john w. His mission and his message religious studies center. New byu roundtable discussions free a new set of byu professors from the department of ancient scripture discuss the book of mormon. Byu religous edu book of mormon 2020 curriculum youtube. Currently the book of mormon is published in 100 languages with approximately 6 million copies distributed each year. King james bible old and new testaments, book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price, bible dictionary, and topical guide. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints revere both the bible and the book of mormon in addition to other revealed scripture as sources of inspiration and guidance. The panel on the left side of your browser lets you read the scriptures, including the king james version and joseph smith translation of the bible, the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. See the fall of the jaredite and nephite nations and understand the parting words of moroni.
Maxwell institute for religious scholarship is delighted to announce the book of mormon. Thats a problem, says byu adlab faculty advisor jeffrey a. Come to understanding and learn doctrine religious. The committee head on the film project, elder legrand r. There was a series for every set of the standard works. Plus, youve already said that you very likely wouldnt have believed smiths claims but for his possession of plates, so god also stripped you of yours by leaving the evidence of plates that he did. With an archive of 50 years of articles, byu studies is an excellent resource to assist you in your study of the book of mormon. Place the book of mormon in your heart byu speeches.
Mclellin and the book of mormon witnesses, by mitchell k. All of the entries from the encyclopedia of mormonism are free. When the book of mormon first appeared, skeptics said that references to horses, asses, elephants, and other animals such as swine and cows were out of place. About the book the third annual book of mormon symposium at byu in this volume, twentytwo scholars comment knowledgeably on a variety of themes evoked by the prophetic words of isaiah, lehi, nephi, and jacob as given in 2 nephi. How can the book of mormon strengthen marriages and families. Professors at byu discuss three of the 14 books of the book of mormon, covering 400 years. Today we begin our first live broadcast of the mormon discussion podcast. Unlikely is the meaning to value for shum reynolds, commentary on the book of mormon, iv, p. Part one contains twentynine lectures focusing on 1 nephi through mosiah 5. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 2527 originally aired. Watch discussions on the book of mormon online full. Welcome to the unofficial subreddit for brigham young university.
Byu faculty and the book of mormon post by craig paxton. Book of mormon charts charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. It was actually quite interesting, so i went to the website to see what the program was all about. Nyman isaiah prophesied that through the coming forth of the book of mormon those that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine 29. For each lesson, weve listed articles from our journal and charts from charting the book of mormon for you to peruse. The lord could have removed all questions regarding the exact locations of these events but he did not. It reveals the character of jesus, his compassion, and his power. Since he was baptized in 2016, childs has been married in the temple and is currently a sunday school teacher for the youth.
Many book of mormon research projects have implications for the continuing issues surrounding the authorship of the book of mormon. Click on the link and see the video or the discussion. He received his bachelors degree in elementary education from byu and taught sixth grade in provo school district before returning to byu for a masters degree in teaching and learning. Brigham young university virtual book of mormon book of. Mormon discussions podcasts full lineup navigating. Feel free to contribute to the community by discussing anything and everything byurelated. When childs said he knew the book of mormon was a true book, mika helped organize a meeting with the missionaries. The book of mormon tells the story of a prophet and his family who leave jerusalem soon before its conquest by babylon. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. Lds discussions blog we are still working on getting more content up and covering more issues beyond the lds essays and basic truth controversies, and we wanted to launch a blog to make quick posts about topics that are either in the news or due to releases from the lds church. Both mika and boudreaux sat with childs through the discussions. Just in time for the churchs 2020 sunday school curriculum focused on the book of mormon, the neal a.
The latterday saint movement studies research guide highlights essential resources in the study of all religious groups associated with joseph smith, jr. Discussions on the book of mormon by byu faculty free this is a 63 part video series where byu religion faculty discuss the book of mormon, several chapters at a time in each halfhour episode. Sheets ba 98, if you want people to take missionaries seriously and actually read the book of mormon. This page lists all the book of mormon knowhys that relate to the new. A readers guide oxford university press, in addition to several other books and. Jensen, proselyting techniques of mormon missionaries masters thesis, brigham young university, 1974, 5673. Atonement 1, introduction to the atonement in the small plates of nephi. Roundtable scripture discussions the book of mormon. If the church has been transparent in history why did joseph fielding mcconkie and craig olster simply dismiss the rock in the hat version in the year 2000. Byu basketball standout yoeli childs shares how he gained a. Twelve volumesone for each book in the book of mormon with a few books combined and one divided into two volumeswritten by twelve different latterday saint. Rebroadcast joseph smiths folk magic and seer stones. For many, the book of mormon is a broadway musicalnot another testament of jesus christ.
If joseph smith translated everything that is now in the book of mormon without using the gold plates, we are left to wonder why the plates were necessary in the first place. Ive typed up the weekly reading assignments and then added the church videos of the book of mormon and also byus book of mormon discussion. Fulltext searchable official versions of scriptures of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, including. Atonement 1, introduction to the atonement in the small plates of nephi duration. A byu adlab book of mormon experiment from london to cape. 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. If a twoandonehalf page text can elicit 450 pages of analysis and commentary in an attempt to determine its authenticity, one would not expect less from the scholarly world in the case of the book of mormon.
Home latterday saint movement studies mormon studies. Volumes will appear periodically through may and june. We cover joseph smith, the book of mormon, the book of abraham, all the way to present day. Discussions on the new testament acts to revelation. This is not the official version of the standard works. Nibley in the first of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. So, god stripped the book of mormon witnesses of their free agency so that you could have yours. Discussions on the book of mormon insights to the book of isaiah doctrine and covenants discussions discussions on the. Welch, chiasmus in the book of mormon, byu studies 1969. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. Book of mormon round table meetings are canceled due to covid19 virus until further notice. Discussions on the book of mormon the coming forth of the book of mormon originally aired. S hum is not in the bible, but it is found in m oses cf. Enos mission, though not fruitful in his own time, has proved beneficial to the nephite and lamanite posterity of today in the form of his short but vital message in the book of mormon.
Byu religious education professors gather to discuss the book of mormon according to the come, follow me schedule. Resources include lesson study guides, video roundtable discussions, and new testament knowhys. Byu students cast as members of the book of mormon visual library project have been asked to rock beards and long hair on campus. Nevertheless, the book has received little serious attention from specialists in ancient studies. Grant building brigham young university provo, ut 84602 8014226975. New explorations of every book in the book of mormon through the lenses of history, theology, philosophy, literary studies, and above all, faith in jesus christ. Nineteen papers on a variety of topics related to the largest book in the book of mormon, alma, make up this volume. Brigham young university virtual book of mormon book. Most latterday saints are aware of a minor industry in certain religious circles in the united states devoted to refuting mormonism and to criticizing the book of mormon. A study of the savior and his roles in heavenly fathers plan. We will engage the topic of joseph smiths treasure digging and welcome live call ins to the show and discuss the messy issue of joseph smiths treasure hunting. In fact, it does not even discourage the monetization of book of mormon geography through book and video sales, tours, cruises, or conferences, however people feel about such endeavors. Each tab specializes in a particular area of scholarship in the field. Meet the book of mormon again for the first time in these brief theological introductions.
A summary of the biggest problems with lds church history, and why we feel that mormon apologetics do not solve them. Byu faculty and the book of mormon page 5 mormon discussions. This exquisitely produced volume presents the official lds edition of the book of mormon in an attractive, accessible, readable version that brings to latterday saints the helpful features that have been part of standard bible publishing for decades. 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. The book of mormon is one of the greatest sources of spiritual power given to men and women on earth to guide us on our quest for eternal life. It is vintage nibley, with his insights, humor, and passionate convictions, discussing a book. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching. Byu faculty and the book of mormon mormon discussions.
This collection of dvds contains all seventy 30minute programs originally broadcast on byutv. Any type of submission is welcome videos, news articles, discussions, questions, etc as long as it is related directly to byu. They will be replaced with four cornerstone courses. Please consider donating today to support our effort to provide latterday saints the tools and resources and the safe space for conversations to navigate a difficult and often lonely faith transition. At mormon discussions we look to help you navigate mormonism. He has a ba in ancient greek from brigham young university and a phd in chinese language and literature from yale. See also arlene crawley, the beginnings of the family to family program, in converted to christ through the book of mormon, ed. The book of mormon the doctrine and covenants the pearl of great price contact. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. Discussions on the book of mormon 1 nephi 1618 originally aired. Byu decides to remove scripture courses as required general. Brad wilcox is an associate professor in the department of ancient scripture at brigham young university. For a broader discussion of intertextuality in the book of mormon, see john hilton iii, textual similarities in the words of abinadi and almas counsel to corianton, byu studies quarterly 52, no.
Until we have clearer knowledgeon book of mormon geography. Byu students grow beards, long hair for book of mormon. Book of mormon peoples the encyclopedia of mormonism. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. Byu roundtable discussions on mp3 the book of mormon the old.
Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together. A readers edition university of illinois press and the author of understanding the book of mormon. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. After a twoyear legal battle with the byu police department, radio free mormon has finally succeeded in obtaining copies of audio recordings related to their investigation of former mtc president joseph bishop for allegedly raping a sister missionary in 1984. Discussions on the book of mormon byu religious education. The foundation for ancient research and mormon studies functions as a research and publication center that focuses on scholarly analysis of the book of mormon, the book of abraham, the old testament, the new testament, early christian history, and ancient temples.
On november 27, 1967 the metropolitan museum of art in new york city made available to the church certain papyri fragments that had once been in the possession of joseph smith. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies byuorg. Old testament psalms in the book of mormon religious. The church and byu stay neutral in questions of exactly where the book of mormon took place. A church member who has loved the book of mormon since childhood and who takes it for granted that the book of mormon is central to lds class instruction, general conference addresses, and missionary discussions is likely to be surprised that we have only six book of mormon hymns in our 1985 hymnbook. The book of mormon a religiously oriented lineage historyis primarily a record of events kept by and centrally involving the nephites. These topics include the relevance of the book of alma to our modern situation, classic discourses of alma the younger, the doctrinal and spiritual understanding afforded by almas counsel to his son corianton, and an enlightening look at the antichrist korihor. This book is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. 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. Noodling over ways to change the associations people have with the scripture, sheets found that a simple interaction had a greater. Since the account was written from the perspective of this people actually, of its leaders, all other groups are understood and. Jan 16, 2020 the latterday saint movement studies research guide highlights essential resources in the study of all religious groups associated with joseph smith, jr.
Learn more about the book of mormon as byu department of ancient scripture faculty conclude their discussion on the book of ether and discuss moroni 16. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the. Witnesses of the book of mormon the testimony of men. Mormon missionary diaries digital collections collections. Book of mormon and the ruinsthe main issues hugh nibley. Jun 19, 2014 discussions on the book of mormon byu religious education. Willes center for book of mormon studies book of mormon onomasticon. The book of mormon shows how the atonement works and witnesses that jesus is the savior of all people. Byutv scripture discussions byu religious education. Come, follow me book of mormon lesson 11 the interpreter.
Discussions on the book of mormon religious tv passport. In the present book of mormon wars the opposite seems to be true. Roundtable scripture discussions religious studies center. Aug 28, 2008 watch discussions on the book of mormon full episodes online. Byu students grow beards, long hair for book of mormon videos. Mar 19, 2002 currently the book of mormon is published in 100 languages with approximately 6 million copies distributed each year. Latterday saint movement studies brigham young university. Another testament of jesus christ for our day discover the book of mormon like youve never seen it before. The old testament insights into isaiah the book of mormon the doctrine and covenants the pearl of great price contact. The book of mormon is the base from which millions have begun a personal journey of spiritual growth and of service to others.
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