While considering ways of making the precepts of this divine book more readily available to the reader, a distinguishing format was devised to isolate the doctrinal precepts and at the same time render this rather complex volume of scripture more. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ, robert j. For this reason, in every blog post, i make it a point to write what i will do as a result of what i learned that day. Roberts 18571933, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, which examine the validity of the book of mormon as a translation of an ancient american source.
Dec 12, 2019 read the last two paragraphs from the book of mormon introduction and discuss some of the blessings you may receive as you study this great history and testimony. Introduction the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Book of mormon intro printable book of mormon, scripture study. This ninth volume is the final volume in the book of mormon symposia series. In this first article we will explain briefly what the book of mormon is and why it is such a significant. Introduction to the book of mormon, paragraph 6 concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said.
A marvelous new book of mormon study edition religious. Come follow me lesson the keystone of our religion. Come follow me introductory pages of the book of mormon dec. The title page of the book of mormon lays out the purposes of the book. Mormon is the author or abridger of much of the book, and the compiler of the entire. The john the baptist event as a case study jenny webb independent scholar, and on this wise do i give the account. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas. An introduction to the study of the book of mormon sjodahl, j. The introduction provides some background information about the book and an invitation for all who read it. Come follow me introductory pages of the book of mormon, dec. Youve read the book of mormon before, but emily belle freeman and david butler, hosts of the popular youtube scripturestudy channel dont miss this, have created a new approach that will change the way you read your scriptures these great teachers, whose love for the scriptures is contagious, explore the significance of one verse from each chapter of the book of mormon, showing you how to. Studies of the book of mormon is a collection of essays written at the beginning of the 20th century though not published until 1985 by b. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Introduction t he book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
Cheesman, a general symposium on the book of mormon was held on the brigham young university campus. Jan 01, 2020 this video takes the text of the introduction of the book of mormon and brings it to life with relevant images and video animation. Mormon may well have copied the text directly from benjamins original or from one of the copies that benjamin caused to be written and sent forth among those who were not under the sound of his voice mosiah 2. For example, what passages help convince you that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. Presenting the maxwell institute study edition of the book of. Day 3, title page, introduction, and testimonies of witnesses. Experience family scripture study in a fun, new way through rhymes. To get the most out of the book of mormon, follow these tips as you begin your study. This week we study about the introduction to the book of mormon. Dec 30, 2019 during the first week of 2020, we are studying the introductory pages of the book of mormonall of the content which precedes 1 nephi. The maxwell institute study edition, produced by believing scholars, is ideally suited to both new readers of the book of mormon and also those who know the book well and have loved its teachings and testimony of christ for many years. The come follow me curriculum for this year is covering the book of mormon. Introductory pages of the book of mormon dec 30 jan 5.
The book of mormon is 531 pages long, but you can choose. This small book, said to be written in ad 385 by mormon, is a short introduction to the books of mosiah. Once you have read the book of mormon and you have had the confirmation of its truthfulness, how do you effectively study so that you gain the greatest benefit from your study time. Introductory pages of the book of mormon another testament. Introduction to the book of mormon seminary teacher manual. Introduction to the study of the book of mormon ldsmormon and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Teaching and study helps for the introductory pages of the book of mormon. Introductory pages of the book of mormonanother testament of jesus christ scripture. This introductory series of articles provide an orientation to the study of the book of mormon. An introduction to the study of the book of mormon. Youve read the book of mormon before, but emily belle freeman and david butler, hosts of the popular youtube scripture study channel dont miss this, have created a new approach that will change the way you read your scriptures these great teachers, whose love for the scriptures is contagious, explore the significance of one verse from each chapter of the book of mormon, showing you how to. Come, follow me daily study guide for the week of december 30january 5, covering introductory pages of the book of mormon. Look for these purposes, and then as you study the book of mormon this year, note passages that you feel accomplish these purposes.
It also gives a great little reminder as to why we call this the book of mormon. The story of the writing of the title page to the book of mormon, by sidney b. There are more and more sites dedicated to attempting to disprove or in any way discount the truthfulness of this great work. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and.
During the first week of 2020, we are studying the introductory pages of the book of mormonall of the content which precedes 1 nephi. Studying the scripturesoverview of the book of mormon unit 1 introduction to the first book of nephi. Their words, written on gold plates, were quoted and abridged by a prophethistorian named mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text that was published in march 1830 by joseph smith, jr. Book of mormon study guide for home study seminary students. Jul 26, 2018 the book of mormon is a sacred text that was published in march 1830 by joseph smith, jr. Introduction to the study of the book of mormon lds. Introduction to the study of the book of mormon ldsmormon kindle edition by sjodahl, janne m download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Title page title page of the book of mormon introduction testimony of three witnesses testimony of eight.
Having studied several score books on the book of mormon both apologetic and dismissive, i think there is only one book that is better than this one in. Introductory pages of the book of mormon the church of. Book of mormon study guide for homestudy seminary students. A companion for family scripture study is an engaging and clever book of over 300 short, catchy rhymes for family scripture study to learn and love the book of mormon. Introductory pages for the book of mormon study tips. You may also enjoy looking for your personal dont miss this verses as you study on your own. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse. Mormon abridged many nephite sources, but not benjamins speech. Ive found that most gospel doctrinesunday school classes barely scratch the surface of the contents of the book, and i am interested in a comprehensive analysis or companion of the book in. Students will also learn about the blessings of studying the book of mormon and become familiar with effective scripture study skills.
Like the bible, the book of mormon is a book of scripture that teaches about jesus. According to the introduction to the book of mormon, what will those who gain a divine witness of the book of mormon also come to know is true. As a companion to the bible, the book of mormon contains the word of god, as well as practical life advice. Use them individually, in your family study, and in your sunday school classes to dive deeper into the doctrines presented in the book of mormon. Introductory lesson the book of mormon the red headed. To hardy, skousen has created a corpus of textual analysis that will last for many generations to come. Along with short, devotionalstyle lessons, their invitations will lead you to a more meaningful personal study of the book of mormon and vibrant discussions with your family and friends about its teachings. The prophet joseph smith declared a person would get nearer to god by abiding by the precepts of the book of mormon than by any other book. This content includes over 500 videos which are featured on our youtube channel and included in our scripture app called. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. This video will give you ideas and insights on how to do just that with impact, relevancy, and. Hoskisson, an introduction to the relevance of and a methodology for a study of the proper names of the book of mormon maxwell institute population demographics in the book of mormon james e.
The book of mormon testifies of jesus christ and teaches us how to become his disciples. The book of mormon likewise shatters familiar religious paradigms and reconfigures them with a totality that is resistant to compromise. Introduction to the study of the book of mormon ldsmormon. He stated that while the church affirms the book of mormon as scripture, and makes it available for study and use in various. Book of mormon bom keystone and introduction printable book of mormon. Im always on the lookout for ways to incorporate scripture study into our daily. In this study we will show that there have been at least 3,9 changes made in the book of mormon from the time it was first published in 1830. The introduction provides some background information about the book and an invitation for. The maxwell institute study edition will be the first edition ever to combine the churchs current official version of the text 20 with the results of royal skousens groundbreaking book of mormon critical text project. For personal andor family study of the scriptures, geared towards 8 years old and older. Yet the study of the onomasticon of the book of mormon is a must if we are to understand the world of the lehites and jaredites. A new approach to studying the book of mormon deseret book.
Dec 29, 2019 come, follow me daily study guide for the week of december 30january 5, covering introductory pages of the book of mormon. The prophet joseph smith 180544 affirmed that a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, 4. According to smith, the book is originally written in an otherwise unknown language called reformed egyptian on golden plates and it should be of similar importance as the bible. Debate renewed with change in book of mormon introduction. Introduction to your book of mormon study start anywhere. Im excited and overwhelmed all mixed into one to be starting a new year. The record gives an account of two great civilizations. This gives a beautiful and powerful little summary of the book of mormon. Introductory lesson the book of mormon the red headed hostess. Understanding the book of mormon will take more than a casual reading of the book, you must have a concentrated. Joseph smith said that we would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book quoted in the introduction to the book of mormon. Hey all lifelong mormon, currently doing my second read through of the book of mormon. Presenting the maxwell institute study edition of the book. Introductory pages for the book of mormon study tips come.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. A oneword change in the introduction to a 2006 edition of the book of mormon has reignited discussion among some latterday saints about. In making this study we obtained photocopies of an original 1830. Discover how you can come closer to god by reading from its pages. It is perfect for sharing with family members or those who are just beginning to learn about the book of mormon. Prepared especially for use in the schools of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Apr 25, 2020 be cautious as you look to internet sources to supplement your study of the book of mormon. This book is the 2nd edition of our best selling study guide first published in 2014. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. Fortunately, book of mormon central has produced a massive amount of content that can help individuals dive deeper into the book of mormon. This new book has all the same great content as the first study guide but the entire book of mormon is covered in this one book instead of as a two volume series.
The book of mormon student manual by the church of jesus. Lets jump into studying the book of mormon with come, follow me lesson introductory pages of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ december 30 january 5. The title page the introduction the testimonies of the three and eight witnesses the testimony of the prophet joseph smith with this kit you andor your children will learn all about the purpose and power. I wasnt entirely certain i had what it would take to share here every week for another full year but ill give it my best efforts. Also, all of the study tools and tips we will be using this upcoming year. Today im sharing the first post for the new year of come, follow methe book of mormon. Lds sunday school 2020, the introductory pages to the book. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ and serves as a companion scripture to the holy. An introduction to the study of the book of mormon book.
Introductory pages of the book of mormon melanies library. December 30 january 5 introductory pages of the book of mormon this printable kit for all ages will help you study and teach the introductory pages to the book of mormon. Children will happily learn book of mormon stories and principles in a way they can understand and remember. Start to finish is a comprehensive, questionandanswer commentary that draws from thousands of the very best insights on the scriptures, including those from general authorities, church magazines and manuals, the most respected scholarly commentaries, scripture reference books, and other publications.
Ive found that most gospel doctrinesunday school classes barely scratch the surface of the contents of the book, and i am interested in a comprehensive analysis or companion of the book in order to help my understanding of it. Bradley independent scholar, the book of mormons function as oral scripture. In october 1985, under the direction of the late professor paul r. In making this study we obtained photocopies of an original 1830 edition of the book of mormon from the university of utah library. Come follow me introductory pages of the book of mormon. Another testament of jesus christ we hope that these lds sunday school discussion questions over the introduction pages of the book of mormon enrich your come, follow me study and increase your testimony of the savior. In this first article we will explain briefly what the book of mormon is and why it is such a significant aspect of the. Lets study the introductory pages of the book of mormon. Book of mormon 2020 come follow me with the keystone of our religion reinforces this weeks come follow me study.
This title page serves as an introduction and preface to all that the reader encounters in the book of mormon, and reflects mormons own feelings about the work and the gospel of jesus christ. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading introduction to the study of the book of mormon ldsmormon. We hope this introduction to the onomasticon will lead to even more significant progress in the study of the proper names and nonenglish words in the book of mormon. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading introduction to the study of the book of mormon. A comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional teachings on the doctrines of salvation, joseph f. This video will give you ideas and insights on how to. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. In order to engage these questions properly, one must have a basic understanding of the facts concerning the book of mormon. Smith said he has received these plates in 1827 from an angel named moroni, who identified himself to smith as a native. This lesson will help students deepen their understanding of the importance of studying the scriptures daily. Also, all of the study tools and tips we will be using this. A performative approach to the book of ether concurrent sessions 2. I wasnt entirely certain i had what it would take to share here every week for another full year.
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