Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. Jaredites not confounded at the tower of babel, contradicts genesis 11. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. I pray that you search these many contradictions out for yourself so that. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Feb 26, 2005 since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas. Oct 30, 2012 this video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. For many people, the belief that the bible contains contradictions and inaccuracies is an excuse for not believing.
At first, smith taught the extreme unity between the father and the son so that the father was the son and the son was the father. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. 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. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. It does not contradict the bible as the bible is translated correctly. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive. Many of the names in the book of mormon are just plucked directly from the bible, e. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. After a little research, all the alleged contradictions and inaccuracies are totally explainable. 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.
Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. Book of mormon prophecies of christ specific bible prophecies veiled actually nonexistent unless scripture misquoted or prophecies stretched to have two meanings. Latterday saint scripturesupposed contradictions fairmormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. 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. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict. Sandra tanner provides a list of eight items which she claims are contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Provides examples of contradictions between what the bible teaches, what the books of the mormon church teach. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have. In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Multitude feels wounds in book of mormon 3 nephi 11.
This list either misunderstands and misrepresents lds doctrine, or misinterprets the biblical data upon which the supposed contradiction rests. Many such people have not actually read the bible for themselves. Dec 11, 2012 one more reason why i love the book of mormon. Does the book of mormon contradict joseph smiths translation. Bible and book of mormon contradictions by sandra tanner the bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until after christs death.
Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the. The book of mormon contradicts the book of mormon and the bible contradicts the bible. 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. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia.
But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. The book of mormon teaches that black skin is a sign of. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some latterday. In all this reading i have never come across a single contradiction between the bible and the bom. For example, in 3 nephi 1214, the book of mormon presents jesus preaching the sermon on the mount, no more than about a year after his resurrection, nearly verbatim as. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. Jan 10, 2006 if this is the case, then this would resolve the apparent contradiction between the bible and the book of mormon regarding what happened at the time of christs death, for we would have 3 hours of darkness in israel and 3 days of darkness on the american continents.
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. In the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of gods socalled revelations to joseph smith, god the father has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as mans. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. Seems to me, what youre describing, your own special revelation would, and should, supercede what your prophet says. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. Because the bible says he was born in bethlehem, critics suggest that the book of mormon must be a fraud. Perhaps this will save someone from wasting the time it takes to wade through the book of mormon. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. Its no different from any other human book with the usual errors and mistakes. When people criticize the bible, they often point to contradictions.
Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Contradiction between the book of mormon and the bible. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some latter.
The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. Book of mormon christ is completely accepted in bible he is rejected. Mar 06, 2012 the heavy use of the bible in the book of mormon raises some difficult questions about the authenticity of the book of mormon as a translation of ancient historical documents. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible and book of mormon. The following examples are some of such contradictions. As we have seen, none of these paired scriptures contradict each other. How can mormons believe that god the father has a body when the bible says god is pure spirit.
Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life after. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible page 8. As you can easily see, the book of mormon states that jesus was born in jerusalem while the bible states that he was born in bethlehem. However, almost none of the lds doctrine and beliefs are held in the bom. It does i believe contradict false interpretations of the bible as well as false assumptions often accepted to be truth based on certain passages of the bible. Please gracie keep on comparing the bible to the book of mormon and you will find more contradictions. Dec 31, 2007 the book of mormon brings clarification and support to the bible. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. The book of mormon teaches that the disobedience of adam and eve in eating. Book of mormon contradicts the teachings of christ which are found in the bible on this point. The book of mormon brings clarification and support to the bible.
Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. What are the inconsistencies in the book of mormon. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. 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. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon.
Does twighlight contradict the book of mormon of course not they are both complete works of fiction. There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself. Parallel passages from the book of mormon and joseph smith translation of the bible sometimes disagree not only with the king james version of the bible, but also with each other. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible 1. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible page. Christianity vs mormonism bible reasons bible verses. 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. Indians never wrote books but used simple pictures to communicate. The most apparent contradiction in the book is listed as follows. Contradictions in lds scriptures utah lighthouse ministry. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon.
Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. 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. Second, in none of the bible s predictions is a name given, why then is marys name given in the book. In fact, a bible believer would expect there to be contradictions between the two, since the bible never gives any legitimacy to the book of mormon, but actually condemns it cf. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. 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 derives its names from a book that has semitic sources, i. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Book of mormon contradicts bible watchman fellowship.
In only 75 pages, heinze covers several of the key contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible or verifiable history. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. The heavy use of the bible in the book of mormon raises some difficult questions about the authenticity of the book of mormon as a translation of ancient historical documents. Oh, i have found contradictions between interpretation, but applying that rule means the ot contradicts the new in many places. There are so many little things you notice when you read it with a sincere heart that the critics totally miss. Since you refuse to read these books literally you can say whatever you want about their contradictions. Yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or mormons claim that, along with the bible, the book of mormon 1 is a revelation from god. The book of mormon contradicts scientific fact bible. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other.
This video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy 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. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. 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. These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed. Once you start learning these, this is where different gospel becomes preached. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. Contradictions in the book, of mormon truth magazine. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. The complete texts of the bible, quran, and book of mormon, with annotations from a skeptics point of view. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of the bible. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints or mormons claim that, along with the bible, the book of mormon 1 is a revelation from god.