book of mormon


Does Bible Prophesy Book of Mormon?

Does Bible Prophesy Book of Mormon?

The Book of Mormon purportedly tells the story of two entirely different early American peoples. The first is the Jaredites, who came after the dispersion from the tower of Babel under the leadership of Jared and his brother (Ether 2). This group finally annihilated itself through internecine rivalries and revolts. The second group described in the Book of Mormon is comprised mainly of descendants of a man named Lehi and his four sons, Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and Nephi (1 Nephi 2:5). In addition to


Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz

The Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph

The Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph

The basic scriptures or standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are the Bible (consisting of the Jewish Scriptures and the New Testament), the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and The Pearl of Bible (consisting of the Jewish Scriptures and the New Testament), the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and The Pearl of Great Price. Of the four standard works, the Bible is held in the least esteem. Therefore, it is strange that the Latter-day Saints (Mormons) beli


Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz

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


Zalman Kravitz

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


Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz