Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately. The doctrine and covenants brings men to christs kingdom, even the church of. The book was very well written and hit on great facts about the book of mormon and the lds church. Im not going to pretend that you dont already know that the book of mormon was created by the same people who created south park and avenue q. Cocreator robert lopez composed the songs in disneys frozen. Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture. President ezra taft benson said, the book of mormon brings men to christ. The main events described within the book of mormon take place between 600bc to 421ad, although parts go right back to the tower of babel, some 2,000 years ago. Great semibiographical of jennie booth if interested in history andor the mormon religion.
Continue reading to find out a number of interesting facts about what this religion. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts. But here are some interesting facts about the book of mormon you probably didnt know. The book of mormon appears to do this very thing in at least three instances. Learn more about this inspired book in just two minutes. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and.
Science and the book of mormon paperback january 1, 2010 by wade miller author 2. The book of mormon musical by parker and stone 2011. The smithsonian institution has never used it book of mormon in any. The original book of mormon manuscript was kept by joseph smith until it was deposited in the cornerstone of the nauvoo house in 1841. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Moses birth place was egypt and the names of his parents were amran and jochebed.
A very short introduction by richard bushman, the viper on the hearth by. Book of mormon trivia no teams 1 team 2 teams 3 teams 4 teams 5 teams 6 teams 7 teams 8 teams 9 teams 10 teams custom press f11 select menu option view enter fullscreen for full. Ap the book of mormon, which they wrote with robert lopez, exemplifies the pairs skill at undercutting audience. Conflicting results of computer analyses of the book of mormon. The key to knowing whether the book of mormon is a true record of the saviors dealings with an ancient people is. Some of us have studied it all our lives and know it well. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door. An original printing of the book of mormon just sold at swann auction galleries new york, ny on. They set up civilizations, and centuries later witnessed.
The book of mormon is a religious document and not a scientific guide. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. The mormon religion is not from god, it is the doctrine of devils. In fact, jesus christ testified that this would happen see 2 nephi 29. Church admits book of mormon not history and to go to lengths to translate the words he wants so that he can be redundant as if saying that it is a miraculous miracle somehow. The key to knowing whether the book of mormon is a true record of the saviors dealings with an ancient people is to read the book with an open mind and follow the steps outlined by the book of mormon prophet moroni near the end of the book which reads. Everything about the book of mormon on broadway quiz. December 23, 1805june 27, 1844 founded the church of jesus christ of latterday saints around 1830.
Btw i am a baptised mormon, who was baptised as a mere child of 8 or 9, all my family are registered in. The book of mormon is believed to be the result of joseph smiths communion with the divine. The book of mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to uganda to try to convert citizens to the mormon religion. Make sure they know that the reason you are sharing it is because you love them and the book of mormon is special to you. The book of mormon tells the story of israelites who left jerusalem around 600 bc and traveled to north america after a calling from god. Book of mormon facts archaeology furthermore, while archeology is a powerful testimony to the accuracy of the bible the same cannot be said for the book of mormon. This is simply a quiz to see how well you know the book of mormon who is the first prophet mentioned in the book of mormon. The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates inscribed by prophets. The book of mormon also tells the reader that after jesus resurrection, he visited america, and other lands to talk to gods children. The book of mormon teaches us the importance of modern prophets. Many a learned person has asked the same thing about the bible or. The book of mormon manuscripts have their own interesting history.
Fun facts you didnt know about the book of mormon tix blog. Latter day saints this category is for questions and answers related to the book of mormon, as asked by users of. Supporters point out the interesting elements of the creation drama that turn up in temple, tomb, or coffin texts from. There are many reasons why the book of mormon is important in our day for example, see. When joseph smith finished dictating the text of the book of mormon to oliver cowdery, he instructed cowdery to make a second copy. Facts on the book of mormon witnesses part 1 mormons. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents. But the book of mormon never mentions any other nations. Here are 5 interesting facts about this book of scripture. Trivial mormon trivia geewhiz facts about the lds church. Book of mormon numerology rational faiths mormon blog. I wish that a longer version was available with more facts.
The book of mormon is more than just the inspiration for our nickname. James the mormon created a video revealing fascinating facts about the book of mormon, many of which we didnt know. The book of mormon, as originally published, contained thousands of errors, and later editions had to be changed to correct this, which isnt too convenient for a church trying to. The book of mormon is another witness that jesus christ really lived, that he was and is gods son. In 1830, the book of mormon was sold for 6 cents a copy, to cover the cost of the printing. But the book of mormon means so much more to latterday saints. Book of mormon prophets teach us what to do to protect and strengthen our families. Proof that the book of mormon is true, excerpt from. Book of mormon, work accepted as holy scripture, in addition to the bible, in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and other mormon churches. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts cnn. Mormon scholars argue that the book of mormon israelites who lived in the americas were assimilated into other nations.
One missionary, elder price, is an enthusiastic gogetter with a. The book of mormon contains the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ. Proof that the book of mormon is true book of mormon facts. Everything about the book of mormon on broadway quiz the book of mormon is a religious satire musical that pokes fun at the beliefs of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. A readers edition, edited by grant hardy, mormonism. Early in the book of mormon, the lehite tribes are. Roberts, a president of the seventy and one of the foremost mormon scholars of the early twentieth century, elaborated. At least three computer analyses have been completed to.
Discussion regarding the historicity of the book of mormon often focuses on archaeological issues, some of which relate to the large size and the long time span of the civilizations mentioned in. Mormonism looks christian and they do mention jesus a little but it is no where near being a christian faith. Over the past twentyfive years i have tracked down almost a thousand copies of the book of mormon that were printed between 18301920. Also, the bible forbids another gospel of christ, yet the mormons claim the book of mormon is an additional gospel of jesus christ galations 1. Ten littleknown facts about the book of mormon meridian. The book of mormon is an important canon of scripture for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Other articles where the book of mormon is discussed. Mainly from the point of view of jennie as a little girl but sometimes from other family. Have you heard something about the mormons that you were not sure was true. The evidence indicates that the book of mormon is in fact an amalgamation of ideas that were inspired by josephs.