Joseph Smith's Translation Of Genesis 1:1

Joseph Smith's Translation Of Genesis 1:1

Acceptance of the Bible by the Mormon Church is qualified by a statement credited to Joseph Smith and which now appears in article eight of the Mormon Articles of Faith, "We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly." Joseph Smith is also quoted as saying, "I believe the Bible as it read when it came from the pen of the original writers. Ignorant translators, careless transcribers, or designing and corrupt priests have committed many errors."1 Proclaiming beli
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
The Etymology Of The Word Mormon

The Etymology Of The Word Mormon

The word Mormon commonly denotes an adherent, practitioner, follower, or constituent of Mormonism in restorationist Christianity. Let us find out the etymology of the word Mormon. What was written in 1843? In 1843, Joseph Smith wrote in Times and Seasons, a Mormon publication: Through the medium of your paper, I wish to correct an error among men. . . . The error I speak of, is the definition of the word "MORMON." It has been stated that this word was derived from the Greek morme. This is not
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Are the American Indians of Israelite Descent?

Are the American Indians of Israelite Descent?

Are the American Indians of Israelite descent? What is their background? Find out in this interesting post with excerpts from Gerald Sigal's work. This is Judaism 101! Background Information Close to the end of the first Temple period. In the year 3187 (Jewish Calendar), the Assyrian kings captured the Jewish tribes of Reuven, Gad, and half of Menashe. Incidentally, these tribe lived on the east side of the Jordon River. Shalmanessar, king of Assyria, completed the expulsion of the ten tribes
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Zalman Kravitz
The "Standard Works" Of The Mormon Church

The "Standard Works" Of The Mormon Church

The basic books, or "standard works," accepted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as authoritative guides in faith and doctrine are: The King James Version of the Bible, the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. The basic books, or "standard works," accepted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as authoritative guides in faith and doctrine are: The King James Version of the Bible, the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of
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A White and Delightsome People

A White and Delightsome People

In referring to Native Americans (Indians) the Book of Mormon says, "and many generations shall not pass away among them, save they shall be a white and delight some people" (2 Nephi 30:6; 1979 ed.). This prophecy never was fulfilled. Does it refer to those Native Americans who become Latter-day Saints? It should be noted that neither the skin pigmentation of the Indians converted to the Church of Latter-day Saints nor that of their descendants has been altered in the slightest because of their
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Zalman Kravitz
The Watchtower Society And The Name Of God

The Watchtower Society And The Name Of God

The Watchtower Society's Bible, The New World Translation, renders Exodus 3:15: "Then God said to Moses: 'This is what you are to say to the sons of Israel; Jehovah the God of your forefathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.' This is my name to time indefinite, and this is the memorial of me to generation after generation." The Society uses Exodus 3:15 to argue that it is the only group who properly calls God by his name, "Jehovah." Originally, t
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Zalman Kravitz
For the Love of Money

For the Love of Money

The Watchtower Society describes itself as "the only organization on earth that understands the 'deep things of God'" and "the true Christian organization". The Watchtower Society has always maintained that it alone is the only Christian faith. All other groups claiming to be Christians are simply part of the false religions of the world destined to be destroyed by God. They are not worthy to be called "Christian." Thus, the Society has alleged: . . . Also, in the year 1918, when God destroys
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Zalman Kravitz
The Beginning Of The End Of Jehovah's Witnesses?

The Beginning Of The End Of Jehovah's Witnesses?

The Watchtower Society has written concerning The Watchtower magazine: Since 1879 it has been published regularly for the benefit of sincere students of the Bible. Over that extended period of time The Watchtower has consistently proven itself dependable.1  What is the beginning of the end of Jehovah's witnesses? Find out in this post by Gerald Sigal. To say "The Watchtower has consistently proven itself dependable" since 1879 is to agree with teachings that are blatant mistakes. There is no e
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Zalman Kravitz

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