Seer stones and the translation of the book of mormon youtube. Translating the book of mormon religious studies center. The story of the church of jesus christ in the latter days, vol. In fact, the book of mormon translation process was performed entirely without looking at the plates, which were either out of the room or said to have been covered with a cloth. By mark albright february 6, 2011 mark albright is the president of the washington dc south mission and shares these missionary stories with meridian magazine. Nephi and tree of life anniversary remasters retail special by living scriptures. Join me, david michael, as i read the book of mormon for the very first time. April 06, 1829 to june 16, 1829 translation of the book of mormon at this point we move to a daily analysis of the translation of the book of mormon. Top lds church authorities have approved translation of the book of mormon.
Mormon scriptures to be translated into 34 additional languages, including farsi, navajo and arabic. Book of mormon central is designed and built by people who love the book of mormon. When he sat down in 1832 to write his own history for the first time, he began by promising to include an account of his marvelous experience. What was in the lost 116 pages of the book of mormon. Welchs excellent article entitled the miraculous translation of the book of mormon, from opening the heavens, accounts of divine manifestations 18201844, p. This followup section is for anyone who wants to share their story or thoughts. The miraculous translation of the book of mormon into. One 1976 book produced during this period, the story of the latterday saints, by james b. Doctrine and covenants 2019 translation of the book of mormon translation of the book of mormon. But translations of the book of mormon into other languages have also been miraculous, in their own small way. Some critics of the book of mormon have claimed that joseph smith wrote the book while under the influence of an epileptic fit, thus perpetuating a fraud without knowing it. Much like the book of mormon, josephs translation of the book of abraham was recorded in the language of the king james bible. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon translation was performed by the gift and power of god the lost 116 pages of the book of mormon manuscript.
The work of mormon stories podcast has been featured in the new york times, national public radio, good morning america, the wall street journal and more. Top 50 most popularimportant episodes mormon stories. Pages in category book of mormontranslation the following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. In these inspired translations, joseph smith did not claim to know the ancient languages of the records he was translating. The following essay is the official lds released essay entitled book of mormon translation. As for the story of the stolen book of mormon, it sounds like your reason for rejecting it is that you dont like the book of mormon, rather than any prima facie reason for treating the story as a fabrication. Mason allred and mark ashurstmcgee discuss the various historical accounts of the book of mormon translation process, including accounts. The truth of the book of mormon and its divine source can be known today. David michael reflects on reading the book of mormon cover to cover duration. The following two videos focus on the plates of the book of mormon and their miraculous translation. There are many people outside of the lds church who wonder if joseph smith was. Part 2 we discuss the movement of the modern mormon church in 2019 to refer to the book of mormon as a revelation instead of a translation.
Joseph smith sees a vision of god and jesus christ by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Joseph did not need the plates physically present to translate, since the translation was done by revelation. Book of mormon making things up lyrics by rick whitehead. The joseph smith story chapter hd restored by living scriptures. Were the plates sometimes not in the room while joseph was translating them. Again, it is the rate of translation, approximately 6. Blake ostlers loose translation or expansion theory the movement of the modern mormon church in 2019 to refer to the book of mormon. While a select few did hear joseph refer to magical items, nobody ever saw a breastplate, spectacles, or ancient interpreter stones. On september 22nd, 1827, joseph smith retrieved the golden plates that were later translated into the book of mormon. Our mission is to build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book.
However, such a story is baseless and incongruent with any document of his life. Translation of the book of mormon, of scripture stories coloring book. Why was a stone used as an aid in translating the book of mormon. Whether you make a weekly friday family movie night date to watch them or wait until the matching story appears in your come, follow me study, the new videos will be added to the gospel library app in the videos collections in the related content bar as well as on and the book of mormon videos youtube channel. In this video, book of mormon central research associate jonathon riley had the chance to sit down with collector reid moon. The story of the first foreign translation of the book of mormon. Much is made of the fact that joseph used a seer stone, which he placed in a hat, to dictate the text of the book of mormon without viewing the plates directly.
It was released by the church to help explain how the book of mormon was translated, and to explain why the true story of the translation differs so greatly from the official church narrative taught since its founding. Book of mormonauthorship theoriesautomatic writing. Mormon stories podcast operates in partnership with the open stories foundation, and obtained over 5. A picture of a smooth, brown, eggsized rock is shown in the printers manuscript of the book of mormon. The story of the book of mormon episode 1 the genesis of mormon duration. The book of mormon was not started and completed in a single sitting.
It is claimed that each sentence and word in the 1830 book of mormon had supposedly come directly from god. It is claimed that each sentence and word in the 1830 book of mormon. Much can be known about the coming forth of the english text of the book of mormon through a careful study of statements made by joseph smith, his scribes, and others closely associated with the translation of the book of mormon. Mason allred and mark ashurstmcgee discuss the various historical accounts of the book of mormon translation process, including accounts of joseph smith using a seer stone to translate the. This is an extension of the original personal stories section that dealt mostly with more wellknown former and current lds church members. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. Part 1 we focus on book of mormon geography, the nahom apologetic defense, and instances of chiasmus in the book of mormon. 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. Those historical interests are manifest in the recent description of the translation of the book of mormon found on the churchs official website. Book of mormontranslationlocation of the plates fairmormon.
As you read these stories, remember that they are about real people who lived in america long ago. The translation of the book of mormon into ukrainian is one such small miracle in church history. The book of mormon came into the world through a series of miraculous events. Joseph smith sees a vision of god and jesus christ. The book of abraham was the last of joseph smiths translation efforts.
It may be surprising, therefore, to learn that the small plates of nephi 1 nephi through words of mormon almost certainly came last in the translation process, after the completion of the large plates of nephi mosiah through moroni and the title. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202. Book of mormon central teamed up with artist katie payne to create a beautiful and engaging video called the plates of mormon. On june 25th my book of mormon podcast host david michael came to salt lake city to discuss the. Seer stones and the translation of the book of mormon. Leonard, noted in a straightforward manner josephs acquisition of his seer stone and its use in the translation of the book of mormon. The mormon church is for the first time publishing photos of the stone it believes. However, during the translation process, a friend and confidant of joseph smith named martin harris had lost 116 pages of the translated. Please email your stories or thoughts using the contact page lara peterson. Joseph smith and his scribes wrote of two instruments used in translating the book of mormon. 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. Most readers of the book of mormon naturally assume that joseph smith translated its books beginning in 1 nephi 1. This 4 minute video is a sensitive introduction to the book of mormon translation process.
Throughout the last few years, book of mormon central has created several evidence videos on our second youtube channel, called bmc studios. Book of mormon geography and the hill cumorah limited geography theory the nahom apologetic defense of the book of mormon instances of chiasmus blake ostlers loose translation or. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. What do we know about the method used to translate the book of mormon. But if any of you are familiar with the details of this story and can provide insights into its accuracy or inaccuracy, let me know. Joseph smiths translation of the book of mormon into english was arguably one of the most miraculous occurrences of this dispensation. Book of mormon i am here for you lyrics by rick whitehead. Using only the text of the book of mormon as the narration, get a.
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