Understanding The Book Of Mormon

Author : Grant Hardy
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199745449

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Understanding the Book of Mormon by Grant Hardy Pdf

Mark Twain once derided the Book of Mormon as "chloroform in print." Long and complicated, written in the language of the King James version of the Bible, it boggles the minds of many. Yet it is unquestionably one of the most influential books ever written. With over 140 million copies in print, it is a central text of one of the largest and fastest-growing faiths in the world. And, Grant Hardy shows, it's far from the coma-inducing doorstop caricatured by Twain. In Understanding the Book of Mormon, Hardy offers the first comprehensive analysis of the work's narrative structure in its 180 year history. Unlike virtually all other recent world scriptures, the Book of Mormon presents itself as an integrated narrative rather than a series of doctrinal expositions, moral injunctions, or devotional hymns. Hardy takes readers through its characters, events, and ideas, as he explores the story and its messages. He identifies the book's literary techniques, such as characterization, embedded documents, allusions, and parallel narratives. Whether Joseph Smith is regarded as author or translator, it's noteworthy that he never speaks in his own voice; rather, he mediates nearly everything through the narrators Nephi, Mormon, and Moroni. Hardy shows how each has a distinctive voice, and all are woven into an integral whole. As with any scripture, the contending views of the Book of Mormon can seem irreconcilable. For believers, it is an actual historical document, transmitted from ancient America. For nonbelievers, it is the work of a nineteenth-century farmer from upstate New York. Hardy transcends this intractable conflict by offering a literary approach, one appropriate to both history and fiction. Regardless of whether readers are interested in American history, literature, comparative religion, or even salvation, he writes, the book can best be read if we examine the text on its own terms.

Author : Ross Anderson
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310590682

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Understanding the Book of Mormon by Ross Anderson Pdf

Mormons, or members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, form a growing population in both numbers and influence. Yet few people have more than a passing knowledge of the document that defines and drives this important movement—the Book of Mormon. A former Mormon and an adult convert to Christianity, author Ross Anderson provides a clear summary of the Book of Mormon including its history, teachings, and unique features. Stories from the author and other ex-Mormons illustrate the use of Mormon scripture in the Latter-day Saint church. Anderson gives special attention to how the Book of Mormon relates to Christian beliefs about God, Jesus, and the Bible. With discussion questions to facilitate group use and a focus on providing an accurate portrayal of Mormons beliefs, Understanding the Book of Mormon is an indispensable guide for anyone wishing to become more familiar with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its most formative scripture.

Author : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publisher : David Van Leeuwen
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592976652

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Book of Mormon Student Manual by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Pdf

Author : Lynn Rosenvall,David L. Rosenvall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0998717800

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A New Approach to Studying the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ by Lynn Rosenvall,David L. Rosenvall Pdf

A formatted version of the Book of Mormon organized by events emphasizing narrators, speakers, locations, dates and quoted passages

Author : Ross Anderson
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310591887

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Understanding Your Mormon Neighbor by Ross Anderson Pdf

In Understanding Your Mormon Neighbor, Ross Anderson seeks to help Christians relate to Latter-day Saints by giving insights into Mormon life and culture. Anderson’s work is supported both by his lifetime of experiences growing up Mormon and by current research that utilizes many Latter-day Saints’ own sources. This book explains core stories that form the Mormon worldview, experiences that shape the community identity of Mormonism, and how Mormons understand truth. Anderson shares how most Mormons see themselves and others around them, illuminating why people join the LDS Church and why many eventually leave. Latter-day Saints will find the descriptions of their values, practices, and experiences both credible and familiar. Understanding Your Mormon Neighbor suggests how Christians can befriend Latter-day Saints with confidence and sensitivity and share the grace of God wisely within their relationships. Anderson includes discussion questions for individuals and small groups, black and white photographs and charts, and an appendix that includes “Are Mormons Christians?” and “Should I Vote for a Mormon?”

Author : Douglas J. Davies
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003-10-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0521817382

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An Introduction to Mormonism by Douglas J. Davies Pdf

Although one of the fastest growing religious movements in the world, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints remains a mystery in terms of its core beliefs and theological structure. This timely book provides an important introduction to the basic history, doctrines and practices of The LDS--the "Mormon" Church. Emphasizing sacred texts and prophecies as well as the crucial Temple rituals of endowments, marriage and baptism, it is written by a non-believer, who describes Mormonism in ways that non-Mormons can understand.

Author : Grant Hardy
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2005-08-10
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 025207341X

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The Book of Mormon by Grant Hardy Pdf

Regarded as sacred scripture by millions, the Book of Mormon -- first published in 1830 -- is one of the most significant documents in American religious history. This new reader-friendly version reformats the complete, unchanged 1920 text in the manner of modern translations of the Bible, with paragraphs, quotations marks, poetic forms, topical headings, multichapter headings, indention of quoted documents, italicized reworkings of biblical prophecies, and minimized verse numbers. It also features a hypothetical map based on internal references, an essay on Book of Mormon poetry, a full glossary of names, genealogical charts, a basic bibliography of Mormon and non-Mormon scholarship, a chronology of the translation, eyewitness accounts of the gold plates, and information regarding the lost 116 pages and significant changes in the text. The Book of Mormon claims to be the product of three historical interactions: the writings of the original ancient American authors, the editing of the fourth-century prophet Mormon, and the translation of Joseph Smith. The editorial aids and footnotes in this edition integrate all three perspectives and provide readers with a clear guide through this complicated text. New readers will find the story accessible and intelligible; Mormons will gain fresh insights from familiar verses seen in a broader narrative context. This is the first time the Book of Mormon has been published with quotation marks, select variant readings, and the testimonies of women involved in the translation process. It is also the first return to a paragraphed format since versification was added in 1879.

Author : Lynn K. Wilder
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310331131

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Unveiling Grace by Lynn K. Wilder Pdf

A gripping story of how an entire family, deeply enmeshed in Mormonism for thirty years, found their way out and found faith in Jesus Christ. For thirty years, Lynn Wilder, once a tenured faculty member at Brigham Young University, and her family lived in, loved, and promoted the Mormon Church. Then their son Micah, serving his Mormon mission in Florida, had a revelation: God knew him personally. God loved him. And the Mormon Church did not offer the true gospel. Micah's conversion to Christ put the family in a tailspin. They wondered, Have we believed the wrong thing for decades? If we leave Mormonism, what does this mean for our safety, jobs, and relationships? Is Christianity all that different from Mormonism anyway? As Lynn tells her story of abandoning the deception of Mormonism to receive God's grace, she gives a rare look into Mormon culture, what it means to grow up Mormon, and why the contrasts between Mormonism and Christianity make all the difference in the world. Whether you are in the Mormon Church, are curious about Mormonism, or simply are looking for a gripping story, Unveiling Grace will strengthen your faith in the true God who loves you no matter what.

Author : Donald W. Parry,John Woodland Welch
Publisher : Maxwell Institute
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0934893292

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Isaiah in the Book of Mormon by Donald W. Parry,John Woodland Welch Pdf

Of Isaiah' prophetic writings, the resurrected Lord taught, "Search these things diligently; for great are the words of Isaiah" (3 Nephi 32:1). Yet no chapters in the Book of Mormon are more difficult to understand than the Isaiah passages quoted by Nephi, Jacob, Abinadi, and Christ himself. The 17 essays in Isaiah in the Book of Mormon take a variety of approaches in seeking to help readers make the most of Isaiah's teachings. The contributing scholars draw on the Book of Mormon prophets as knowledgeable guides, examining how and why those ancient writers used and interpreted Isaiah's prophetic teachings. They explain Nephi's keys for understanding the great prophet, use historical and linguistic information to clarify his meanings, examine recurring themes, and reflect on the influence of these texts on ancient and modern saints.

Author : Brent Lee Metcalfe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Book of Mormon
ISBN : 1560850175

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New Approaches to the Book of Mormon by Brent Lee Metcalfe Pdf

When Joseph Smith presented the Book of Mormon for sale in early 1830, questions surfaced immediately regarding its claim to be an ancient history of America. In this ten-essay compilation, scholars outline the broad contours of contemporary research bearing on this question. Drawing from a variety of disciplines, contributors discuss historicity from the standpoint of physical and cultural anthropology, geography, linguistics, demographics, literary forms, liturgical context, theology, and evolution of the original manuscript to published work. The message of the Book of Mormon is one of socio-economic equality and divine intervention. That message can be obscured by people who revere it as an icon and prooftext rather than read it for understanding. Furthermore, attempts to make the book safe for Sunday school audiences can gloss over context. Returning to a nineteenth-century understanding restores the book's spiritual rather than symbolic importance. By asking hard questions, contributors modify, even transform, previous theories regarding the nature of LDS scripture. Still, through painstaking research, they share a wealth of fresh perspectives and offer an array of new directions for future investigation.

Author : J. P. Moreland,William Lane Craig
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830876495

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Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview by J. P. Moreland,William Lane Craig Pdf

Winner of a 2004 ECPA Gold Medallion Award! Winner of an Award of Excellence in the 2003 Chicago Book Clinic! What is real? What is truth? What can we know? What should we believe? What should we do and why? Is there a God? Can we know him? Do Christian doctrines make sense? Can we believe in God in the face of evil? These are fundamental questions that any thinking person wants answers to. These are questions that philosophy addresses. And the answers we give to these kinds of questions serve as the the foundation stones for consrtucting any kind of worldview. In Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview J.P. Moreland and William Lane Craig offer a comprehensive introduction to philosophy from a Christian perspective. In their broad sweep they seek to introduce readers to the principal subdisciplines of philosophy, including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, ethics and philosophy of religion. They do so with characteristic clarity and incisiveness. Arguments are clearly outlined, and rival theories are presented with fairness and accuracy. Philosophy, they contend, aids Christians in the tasks of apologetics, polemics and systematic theology. It reflects our having been made in the image of God, helps us to extend biblical teaching into areas not expressly addressed in Scripture, facilitates the spiritual discipline of study, enhances the boldness and self-image of the Christian community, and is requisite to the essential task of integrating faith and learning. Here is a lively and thorough introduction to philosophy for all who want to know reality.

Author : J. I. Packer
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433536861

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Weakness Is the Way by J. I. Packer Pdf

Most people think of weakness as purely negative, but true Christianity embraces weakness as a way of life. In this collection of meditations on 2 Corinthians, renowned Bible scholar and theologian J. I. Packer reflects on the central importance of weakness for the Christian life. He exhorts readers to look to Christ for strength, affirmation, and contentment in the midst of their own sin and frailty. Now in his mid-eighties, Packer mediates on the truths of Scripture with pastoral warmth and exegetical care, drawing on lessons learned from the experience of growing older and coming face-to-face with his own mortality. Overflowing with wisdom gleaned from a life of obedience to Christ and dependence on his Word, this encouraging book ultimately directs readers to the God who promises to be ever-present and all-sufficient.

Author : Taylor Halverson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1951341031

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The Covenant Path in the Bible and the Book of Mormon by Taylor Halverson Pdf

In this powerful explanation of the origins, meaning, and scriptural expressions of the covenant path, best-selling author Dr. Taylor Halverson unfolds how the Bible and the Book of Mormon were written to preserve the covenant path. How is the Bible structured on the covenant path? What is the covenantal purpose of the Book of Mormon? Learn the covenantal meaning of these phrases: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.If ye keep my commandments ye shall prosper in the land.It is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.Do not add or take away.Walk before God.Read this book and see how clearly the covenant path has been marked in scripture and in our lives

Author : Grant Hardy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1944394656

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The Book of Mormon by Grant Hardy Pdf

This exquisitely produced volume presents the official LDS edition of the Book of Mormon in an attractive, accessible, readable version that brings to Latter-day Saints the helpful features that have been part of standard Bible publishing for decades: paragraphs, quotation marks, poetic stanzas, section headings, and superscripted verse numbers. The latest LDS scholarship is reflected in its brief, thoughtfully considered footnotes, although the focus is always on the text itself¿its wording, structure, and interconnections¿allowing the book¿s sacred message to be heard anew. 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.

Author : Kent P. Jackson,Scott H. Faulring,Robert J. Matthews
Publisher : Shadow Mountain
Page : 888 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Bibles
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119476229

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Joseph Smith's New Translation of the Bible by Kent P. Jackson,Scott H. Faulring,Robert J. Matthews Pdf

This volume--the work of a lifetime--brings together all the Joseph Smith Translation manuscript in a remarkable and useful way. Now, for the first time, readers can take a careful look at the complete text, along with photos of several actual manuscript pages. The book contains a typographic transcription of all the original manuscripts, unedited and preserved exactly as dictated by the Prophet Joseph and recorded by his scribes. In addition, this volume features essays on the background, doctrinal contributions, and editorial procedures involved in the Joseph Smith Translation, as well as the history of the manuscripts since Joseph Smith's day.