Book of mormon fun facts

Here are 10 things you need to know before you see the show from songs and. I am fascinated by the history of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a book of lds scripture that takes place during the same time as the bible and takes place on the american continent. 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. This is a list of facts that have absolutely no bearing on anyones eternal salvation. When joseph smith finished dictating the text of the book of mormon to oliver cowdery, he. Official declaration 2, 1978 the book of mormon teaches that all are alike unto god, including black and white, bond and free, male and female 2 nephi 26. Racism the book of mormon has been criticized for being a deeply racist text. Trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone began discussing ideas in 2003. They have exaggerated the limitations of dna science, obscured the true facts it has revealed and even made false claims of positive evidence. Since publishing my book, mormon apologists have attacked me personally, questioned my intelligence and scientific credentials, my motives, and my knowledge of what the book of mormon really says. Fun facts you didnt know about the book of mormon tix blog.

Book of mormon the musical is coming to eccles theater in salt lake city from august 25. It follows the stories of two tribes who descended from the family of lehi. Using published historical and archaeological evidence, he notes many similarities between ancient middle eastern peoples, native americans, and the people in the book of mormon. In 1823, the angel moroni allegedly visited mormon prophet joseph smith and divulged the location of some golden plates containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Other articles where the book of mormon is discussed. Each set includes twentysix colorful illustrations by david harston featuring prominent characters from the book of mormon. Jan 31, 2019 the book of mormon is extremely controversial, so ive put together 7 things you should know before you see the book of mormon, so between the facts, the spoilers, and my own commentary as a christian and a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, you can judge for yourself.

Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy. The broadway production, which parker codirected, received numerous tony awards, including best musical. During the jesus versus satan debate, mormons believe those who sided with jesus were rewarded with blonde hair and blue eyes, while those who sided with satan are of darker pigment. 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 approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Dear mormons, you dont know the book of mormon is true. The book of mormon is another witness that jesus christ really lived, that he was and is gods son. Additionally, its original cast album won a grammy award in 2012. In fact, the highlight of the book of mormon is when jesus came to visit the. Did you know these fun facts and interesting bits of information. The book of mormon videos were made the opposite way the bible videos were made. Included in this count are names that normally would not be called proper, such as nonenglish names of plants, animals, etc. In 2017 he voiced the character of a villaina former. Smith is a false prophet, therefore his book of mormon, based on what the bible says, must be false. Its followers hold that it is a divinely inspired work revealed to and translated by the.

We point out that it doesnt and regardless of what we say, its still trinitarianism. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. Over the past twentyfive years i have tracked down almost a thousand copies of the book of mormon that were printed between 18301920. First staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service.

You say that the book of mormon was written for our day. As well as using the holy bible as scripture, the lds church also use the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. The book of mormon cast, info, trivia famous birthdays. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts. After jesus is resurrected, he appears to the people in the americas. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ. This awardwinning show about missionaries from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints called to africa is coming to salt lake city for the third time, back by popular demand. David gregory, phd, offers compelling evidence for many of the claims found in the book of mormon. Nov 12, 20 the book of mormon is believed to be the result of joseph smiths communion with the divine. Unlike the bible, the book of mormon was only translated once. The word of wisdom is referred to by lds members as the lords law of health in which specific food and drink are either encouraged or prohibited. Apr 22, 2016 the book of mormon is an important canon of scripture for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.

The book of mormon concludes with a great promise that those who read it and sincerely pray about it can know by the holy ghost that it is true moroni 10. 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. The book of mormon is extremely controversial, so ive put together 7 things you should know before you see the book of mormon, so between the facts, the spoilers, and my own commentary as a christian and a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, you can judge for yourself. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. In march, 2010, the 100 millionth copy of the book of mormon was printed. Book of mormon facts in 1823, the angel moroni allegedly visited mormon prophet joseph smith and divulged the location of some golden plates containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Mormonism looks christian and they do mention jesus a little but it is no where near being a christian faith. Mar 17, 2004 mormonism was founded by joseph smith in the mid19th century northeast united states. 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. Nov 16, 2012 10 things to know about book of mormon. There are verses in the very first chapter that refer to jesus christ as the savior of the world. On the back of each card is a list of fun facts highlighting some notable points from familiar book of mormon stories and encouraging kids to turn to the scriptures to find out more.

Trivial mormon trivia geewhiz facts about the lds church. Mar 23, 2016 the book of mormon is another witness that jesus christ really lived, that he was and is gods son. However, they are still fun to spout off at parties, and it makes you appear smarter than you really are. Did i miss the chapters about global warming, polygamy in this life and the next oh yeahit was forbidden, gay people trying their hardest to be active latterday saints, heavenly mother, the president packercondemned movement of feminism, or coping with the church building a 1.

Jul 25, 2019 book of mormon th e musical is coming to eccles theater in salt lake city from august 25. Over the last three decades, word of the churchs acquisition of a book of mormon supposedly written in by elvis presley spread. Smith, the sixth president of the mormon church, went so far as to say that the words were not only correct but every letter was given to smith. After jesus resurrection lds people believe he visited the peoples of the americas. Throughout the history of the church, people of every race and ethnicity in many countries have been baptized and have lived as faithful members of the church. The mormon religion is not from god, it is the doctrine of devils. As producer aaron merrell explains, with the bible videos, its easy if you only have three to five minutes to tell the storythat story is already established. Cocreator robert lopez composed the songs in disneys frozen. 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. The book of mormon is believed to be the result of joseph smiths communion with the divine. Book of mormon facts corrections finally, joseph smith asserted that the golden plates were translated by the power of god and produced the most correct of any book on earth.

Mar 08, 2018 rome wasnt built in a day and nor was the book of mormon. The book of mormon also tells the reader that after jesus resurrection, he visited america, and other lands to talk to gods children. 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. Here is a sample of the truths you can learn during your study of the book of mormon at seminary, at home, and at church.

It was first published in 1830 in palmyra, new york, and was thereafter widely reprinted and translated. Continue reading to find out a number of interesting facts about what this religion. This faith fills the pages of the book of mormon in the form of powerful sermons, life lessons, and spiritual experiences. Debunking the myth of elviss book of mormon keith a. The mormon religion is a cult because it is devoted to the works, theories, and teachings that are all lies, from a man named joseph smith. But i bet that you didnt know that cocreator, robert lopez is the man behind frozens infectious let it go. Top 10 facts the mormon church doesnt want its members to.

Heres a look at surprising facts about mormons, some of which might account for the churchs meteoric rise over the. Like the kfd, you guys will over a section from the book of mormon and claim that it teaches trinitarianism, but it doesnt. The book of mormon fun facts page 2 latter day saints. The book of mormon contains the fulness of the gospel of. If you have any screwy facts you would like to add to my list, please email me.

Feb 26, 2011 the mormon religion is not from god, it is the doctrine of devils. Mar 09, 2018 meet broadways book of mormon actor donell james foreman with these 10 fun facts. But here are some interesting facts about the book of mormon you probably didnt know. These plates abridged by moroni and his father, mormon, 1400 years earlier were written in reformed egyptian hieroglyphics. The book of mormon is a book that latter day saints believe is the word of god along with the bible the original english version of the book of mormon was published in march 1830 by a man named joseph smith, jr. When god teaches an important principle, he sends another source to confirm it. It doesnt replace the bible but it certainly clarifies doctrines that have been skewed over the years by many translations. It is also the source of the common nickname for the church and its followers, mormons. Louis for eight performances at the peabody opera house. 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 claim that god gave the words directly to smith. A trip to salt lake city and a few creative hiccups later, the book of mormon made its broadway debut in march 2011. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints do not drink tea, coffee, alcohol, or smoke tobacco, or take illegal drugs.

Mormonism was founded by joseph smith in the mid19th century northeast united states. Build your faith in jesus by reading the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone. Therefore, the horses referenced in the book of mormon text seem plausible, although it is interesting to note that horses are not mentioned in the book of mormon.

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. Prayerfully studying the truths in the book of mormon can help you acquire the. Our revelations say that the book of mormon contains the fullness of gospel. The book of mormon, as originally published, contained thousands of errors, and later editions had to be changed to correct this. Meet broadways book of mormon actor donell james foreman. Some of us have studied it all our lives and know it well. I would like to share with you ten littleknown facts about the book of mormon. And we talk of christ, we rejoice in christ, we preach of christ, we prophesy of christ. Latter day saints this category is for questions and answers related to the book of mormon, as asked by users of. The book of mormon musical by parker and stone 2011. The lds church has distinct beliefs, an interesting history, and its influence is increasing in america and elsewhere in the world.

Erekson this story appeared in the marchapril 2020 issue of lds living. Over the last three decades, word of the churchs acquisition of a book of mormon supposedly written in by elvis presley spread easily through fireside speakers, classroom teachers, and newspaper columnists. The book of mormon is an important canon of scripture for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The church claims that all of the changes are of grammar and spelling errors in the original.

The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. The book of mormon manuscripts have their own interesting history. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Jun 22, 2017 the word of wisdom is referred to by lds members as the lords law of health in which specific food and drink are either encouraged or prohibited. Heres a list of 15 other interesting facts about joseph smith. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Prayerfully studying the truths in the book of mormon can help you acquire the spiritual knowledge you need to guide your life and to answer questions that you or others may have. But the book of mormon means so much more to latterday saints. We arent arguing if the book of mormon is true or not. Mormonism has entered the mainstream consciousness. Broadway blockbuster the book of mormon returns to st. Page 2 this category is for questions and answers related to the book of mormon, as asked by users of. 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. The book of mormon contains the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ.