Everts Collection university_pittsburgh; americana Digitizing sponsor University of Pittsburgh Library System Contributor Don’t worry, we will never share or sell your information. He titled it the Book of Mormon. ), Records of Moroni (see Mormon 9:30–37; about A.D. 385 to A.D. 421), Golden Plates Given to the Prophet Joseph Smith by the Angel Moroni on September 22, 1827, Plates of Mormon (records compiled and abridged by Mormon and Moroni). The Book of Mormon is about the history of two great civilizations of people who lived in the ancient Americas. to 600 B.C. We will use the personally identifiable information you voluntarily provide on this form to meet your requests, including contacting you or others you refer through Church representatives. The Prophet Joseph Smith: Translator of the Book of Mormon, What the Book of Mormon Teaches about the Love of God, The Book of Mormon: A Witness with the Bible, The Book of Mormon: Strengthening Our Faith in Jesus Christ, The Book of Mormon—Keystone of Our Religion, If You Really Want to Know, You Will Know, Common Questions about the Book of Mormon, “Who Wrote the Book of Mormon?” Ensign, Oct. 2011, 22–23. The Book of Mormon is a sacred record that Mormons, or Latter-day Saints, consider to be scripture in addition to the Bible. Early Church authors, including Benjamin Winchester, William Smith, W.W. Phelps, and the Pratt brothers speculated about a setting in Central and/or South America. God, as our loving Father, wants us to find happiness and joy. Lyrics. Although our visit will take place online, please fill in your address so your request can still be routed to the missionaries in your area. How the Bible and the Book of Mormon Work Together. Who Wrote the Book of Mormon? Mormon apologist B. H. Roberts authored a manuscript titled Studies of the Book of Mormon, comparing the content of the Book of Mormon with View of the Hebrews. Ancient prophets, historians, and leaders engraved their testimonies and history on golden plates. Each author always gave the record to someone they trusted. WHO REALLY WROTE THE BOOK OF MORMON? (The Spalding Enigma) Did an “angel of God” in the late 1820s really give 18-year-old con artist Joseph Smith Mormon bible, as he claimed? Authors or Sources of the Original Ancient Records. Boek van Mormon, een heilig boek voor de leden van de Kerk van Jezus Christus van de Heiligen der Laatste Dagen (mormonen); The Book of Mormon (musical), een komische musical die werd geschreven en gecomponeerd door Trey Parker en Matt Stone Some skeptics have used this as proof that Smith was the actual author. The Book of Mormon creators Trey Parker, ... Lopez, who co-wrote Avenue Q, calls the actual Book of Mormon "Bible fan fiction" -- they said they were drawn to the religion out of curiosity. Smith's name is listed as "author and proprietor" of the first edition of the Book of Mormon, published in 1830. As it turns out, Oliver's grand-father William Cowdery, Sr., was Wayne's uncle, six times removed. For more information, please contactscholarsarchive@byu.edu, ellen_amatangelo@byu.edu. Nephi passed the record to his younger brother Jacob, who gave it to his son Enos. The Book of Mormon is about the history of two great civilizations of people who lived in the ancient Americas. Providing another witness of Jesus Christ is the primary purpose of the Book of Mormon. 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