Book of mormon documentary

The new world book of mormon documentary documentarytube. Journey of faith book of mormon documentary mormon. So, what does the documentary hypothesis have to do with the book of mormon. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormon s thousandyear span, aiding understanding of this sacred text. The book of mormon and the documentary hypothesis from. The text gives an account of ancient prophets who lived. Organized around 11 events from joseph smiths 1823 claim to having been visited by an angel who told him he was appointed to translate an ancient record through the 1830 publication of the book of mormon, each section presents transcriptions of diaries, letters, newspapers. Produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, these videos will help you more fully understand the truths taught in the book of mormon and strengthen your testimony of its. Making of journey of faith book of mormon documentary youtube. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an. A documentary history of the book of mormon larry e. History video dismisses book of mormon book of mormon. Eyeopening documentary on mormonism the seattle times. A compilation of both first and secondhand accounts relevant to the inception of the book of mormon.

A fourhour exploration into the richness, the complexities and the controversies of the mormons story as told through interviews with members of the church, leading writers and historians, and. In the history channels new documentary, who really discovered america. With a mormon presidential candidate knocking at the white house, the public deserves to know the inside story of. Morris, presents and examines the primary sources surrounding the origin of the foundational text of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the most successful new religion of modern times. In search of history the mormon rebellion history channel. Sep 06, 2018 narrated by david ackroyd the utah war 18571858, also known as the utah expedition, utah campaign, buchanans blunder, the mormon war, or the mormon rebellion was an armed confrontation. The documentary hypothesis is the theory that the pentateuch the first five books of the bible consisting of genesisdeuteronomy are the composition of four separate authorseditors. Book of mormonanachronismsbiblicaldocumentary hypothesis. This documentary holds true to what i have learned about this most unique of american religious denominations. Book of mormon documentary women in the church of jesus christ. The lamanites of this definition survived beyond the close of the book of mormon record, and it is these people from whom the lamanites of today descended. A documentary history of the book of mormon kindle edition by. The production originally aired in twohour segments on april 30 and may 1, 2007.

Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the. Apr 04, 2016 mormonism is the aallamerican religion, but its a mystery to most americans. James delgado of the institute of nautical archaeology, points out the impossibility of surviving a voyage from saudi arabia across the indian and pacific oceans. A documentary history of the book of mormon presents and examines the primary sources surrounding the origin of the foundational text of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the most successful new religion of modern times. This video from 2014 is available on byutv and features interviews with scholars and historians. A documentary history of the book of mormon fairmormon. Journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon. The book of mormon claims that moroni, a prophet, originally wrote the book and that it was translated by joseph smith. Because of the book of mormon, many people inadvertently call us the mormons.

Mormons believe that the book of mormon confirms information found in the holy bible. Creating the new world book of mormon documentary youtube. Journey of faith films book of mormon documentaries from. Uncompromising witness of the book of mormon provo, utah. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The sources are j, e, d, and p yahwist, elohist, deuteronomist, priestly. The mormons is a fourhour pbs documentary about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. A story of violent faith is a nonfiction book by author jon krakauer, first published in july 2003. The text gives an account of ancient prophets who lived in the americas.

The documentary brings together scholars and historians, mormon and nonmormon alike, to discuss the book. The book of mormon and the documentary hypothesis from gerald smith posted by joespencer on december 27, 2011 a guest post from gerald smith over at joels monastery. A documentary history of the book of mormon oxford university press, 2019, by larry e. Opening the heavens makes use of 206 documents to tell the timing of the translation of the book of mormon and then presents relevant parts of each of those documents in a lengthy appendix. Mar 30, 2020 the book of mormon claims that moroni, a prophet, originally wrote the book and that it was translated by joseph smith. The mormons, a new documentary series about the church of jesus christ of. Morris, a documentary history of the book of mormon. Book of mormon documentary women in the church of jesus. Gospel topics essays 2014 one of the biggest moves for the church was releasing a series of essays in 2014 addressing specific controversial issues in history and doctrine, including the historicity and translation of the book of mormon and book of abraham, polygamy, racism, violence in early mormonism, and multiple contradictory first vision. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service.

Modern scholars are using the theory to better understand the beginnings of the nephite history. If someone can find something in the book of mormon, anything that they love or respond to or find dear, i applaud that and say more power to you. Elder kevin price is arrogant, cocky and a bit of a narcissist gender. He also served as an editor of the joseph smith papers project. In the early1800s, the mormon churchor the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, as its formally calledwas founded when a young man named joseph smith, not even twenty years old, produced a book he said had been translated with divine help from an ancient record found buried on a hill near his familys new york farm. It is a fairminded history of the mormon church and its wonderful people. He gave a presentation at the 2007 fair conference and he will be. This volume is a collection of documents relating to joseph smith and his associates in the earliest days of mormonism. Journey of faith book of mormon documentary youtube. The book of mormon is a book of scripture similar to the bible. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians.

If you are interested in learning only about doctrine, this documentary is not for you. Jan 09, 2019 the story of the creation of the book of mormon has been told many times, and often ridiculed. It does not, however, delve into church doctrine or dogma. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. Filmed on location in the middle east, scholars from a broad range of backgrounds give insight into the courage and faith of lehis family from the book of mormon. The book of mormon and the documentary hypothesis summary. Morris has written books on the exploration of the american west as well as several papers on oliver cowdery and the other witnesses of the book of mormon. Jan 18, 2020 journey of faith chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ, and has some great insights into the context around the activities of the book. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles and lds. A friend of mine who is a gospel scholar said the following. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. First person account of life and exile of brent jeffs, nephew of prophet warren jeffs of flds church.

The essays are undated and unattributed to any authors to easily preserve plausible deniability. A documentary history of the book of mormon morris, larry e. The mormons traces the latterday saints transformation in recent decades from the status of outcasts to mainstream players in u. Eyeopening documentary on mormonism originally published april 30, 2007 at 12. Book of mormon documentary lehis journey of faith dailymotion. Read primary sources on the origin of the book of mormon in one.

The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. This bible study examines the groups origins joseph smith, the book of mormon, brigham young, and others. The story of the creation of the book of mormon has been told many times, and often ridiculed. The book of mormon documentary accurately presents the consensus of the scientific community that northern asia not israel is the place of origin of the native american indians. Journey of faith chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Journey of faith chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ, and has some great insights into the context around the activities of the book. It would do latterday saints well, though, in my opinion, to familiarize themselves again with the remarkable witnesses to the book of mormon. See the book of mormon come to life like never before in this series of short videos depicting stories and sacred teachings of the keystone of our religion. Watch the mormons american experience official site pbs. What if we could prove geography or walk the trails that were described to us via nephi in the book of mormon.

A documentary history of the book of mormon byu studies. Byutv releases new day for the book of mormon documentary. Feb 05, 2020 the documentary a new day for the book of mormon tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some people you might not expect. Deseret books collection of lds documentary movies make learning and studying about the lds faith more fun and interactive. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. The scores of documents transcribed and annotated in this book. The documentary a new day for the book of mormon tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some people you might not expect. The documentary features comments from church leaders such as elder jeffrey r. When israel and judah divided, e and j became their major mosaic historians. Dec 27, 2011 the book of mormon and the documentary hypothesis.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. With jackson vanderwerken, rick macy, mace sorenson, sam petersen. A documentary film on the history and modernday expressions of mormon polygamy, including numerous testimonials. Yet in the past several decades, the mormon church has transformed itself from a. Mar 21, 2019 it would do latterday saints well, though, in my opinion, to familiarize themselves again with the remarkable witnesses to the book of mormon.

The book of mormon tells the story of a group of people who lived in jerusalem near the time of the old testament prophet jeremiah. Filmed on location in the middle east, scholars from a. New day for the book of mormon is a documentary that aired on sunday, october 5 and was broadcast on byutv. May discusses correlations between book of mormon armor and that found among the hopewell mound building civilization of north america which existed during book of mormon time frames, such as headplates, breastplates, arm shields, and massive gravesites. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Most relevant to morriss documentary history is this books lengthy narrative chapter about the coming forth of the book of mormon.