Category: Standard Works
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Gospel Topics Essay: Book of Mormon Translation
To see an introduction to the Gospel Topics essays, click here. The entire essay is printed below, underlined, with my commentary included throughout. Because I will try to be short and to the point as much as possible, a number of sites (many from MRM) to support my disagreement are included. I encourage interested readers to consider…
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Did Joseph Smith Use the Seer Stone…or Didn’t He?
For many years, many Mormons have denied that Joseph Smith used a “seer stone” to translate the Book of Mormon. They were led to believe that he used the “urim and thummim,” special instruments even mentioned in the Old Testament, to aid him in the translation. Tenth Mormon President Joseph Fielding Smith was quite adament…
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Doctrine and Covenants/Pearl of Great Price Index
Doctrine and Covenants Pearl of Great Price
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Book of Mormon Index
Archaeological/Geographical Issues Stela 5 and Lehi’s Vision of the Tree of Life Smithsonian Institute Statement Regarding the Book of Mormon The Land of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea Scrolls Was Jesus born “at Jerusalem”? Beit Lei: Another “proof” for the Book of Mormon? DNA and the Book of Mormon Record NHM – A Place Name…
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Joseph Smith’s Gold Plates
Joseph Smith, the first Mormon Prophet, claimed he was divinely guided to a set of gold plates that were buried near his home in the state of New York. After taking possession of these plates, according to the official LDS account, Joseph translated the ancient writing they contained, which resulted in the Book of Mormon.…
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Mormonism 201 (Book of Mormon): Response to Michael Ash
To visit the list of rejoinders, go here. Response to Michael AshRejoinder by Lane A. Thuet In order to make this review easier to read, all original quotes from the Mormonism 201 rebuttal are boldfaced and italicized to separate these from the rest of the rejoinder. Introduction In his review of the eighth chapter of Mormonism…
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Mormonism 201 (Bible): Response to Benjamin McGuire
To visit the list of rejoinders, go here. Response to Benjamin McGuireRejoinder by By Eric Johnson In order to make this review easier to read, all original quotes from the Mormonism 201 rebuttal are boldfaced and italicized to separate these from the rest of the rejoinder. The Bible is considered to be the most authoritative book for…
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Mormonism 201 (The Bible): Response to Kevin Graham
To visit the list of rejoinders, go here. Response to Kevin GrahamRejoinder by Eric Johnson In order to make this review easier to read, all original quotes from the Mormonism 201 rebuttal are boldfaced and italicized to separate these from the rest of the rejoinder. In a rambling style that really does not stay focused because…
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Does 2 Samuel 12 Support Polygamy?
Does 2 Samuel 12 support the practice of polygamy in the Old Testament and 19th century Mormonism?
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The Holy Land: A Video Series from our 2013 Trip
In February 2013, Mormonism Research Ministry took a trip to Turkey and the Holy Land with a total of 42 folks. We had the time of our lives. The following videos were shot during this trip. Enjoy!
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The Translation of the Book of Mormon plates
Chip Thompson from Solid Rock Cafe uses the illustration of the translation of the Book of Mormon plates for some fascinating discussions.
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Episode 12: Gezer
Is it possible that children were sacrificed by Israel’s neighbors? Indeed, the evidence found at Gezer didn’t just reveal a famous calendar (Gezer Calendar) but proof that abominable acts against humanity were a mainstay of the pagans in the land of Israel. To see the other episodes in this 16-part series, click here.
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Israel video links
Episode 1: Ai (Time 17:03) Episode 2: Bethel (Time 22:51) Episode 3: The Battle For Jericho (Time 34:18) Episode 4: Qumran Cave 1 and the Dead Sea Scrolls (Time 19:10) Episode 5: Jacob’s Well (Time 11:46) Episode 6: Shechem (Time 33:23) Episode 7: Joseph’s Tomb (Time 5:04) Episode 8: Samaria (Time 31:58) Episode 9: Mt. Gerizim (Time…
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The Biblical City of Ai
Although scholars disagree about where exactly Ai is located, there are three possible places. Hear Joel Kramer’s video explanation for what he believes is the most likely location.
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Joel Kramer and Archaeology: A 16-episode YouTube series from the Holy Land
Join us on a tour of the Holy Land with archaeologist Joel Kramer. This is a 16-episode YouTube series we are debuting from April through July, one episode released per week. For this first week, we take a closer look at the Old Testament city of Bethel in Episode 2. The Bible really is true. Check…
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Revelation 14:6-7: Moroni Delivering the Book of Mormon?
Revelation 14:6-7.This verse has been used to support the idea that an angel (Moroni?) declared an “everlasting gospel” by bringing forthe the Book of Mormon. According to chapter 7 of the 2015 church manual Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson,
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Removing the “Doctrine” out of the Doctrine and Covenants
In the “Explanatory Introduction” to the Doctrine and Covenants, the book is described as “a collection of divine revelations and inspired declarations given for the establishment and regulation of the kingdom of God on the earth in the last days. Although most of the sections are directed to members of The Church of Jesus Christ…
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Noah Essay from LDS.org
Noah Beginning in December 2013, the LDS Church began publishing a series of essays meant to explain hard teachings (for a list of other articles and podcasts from MRM, go here). The entire article on Noah is underlined here, with my commentary throughout.
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Does Job 38:4-7 Support the Preexistence?
In Job 38:4, God questions Job and rebukes him for his pride, asking, “Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth?” This is what is known as a rhetorical question. When God formed the world, Job 38:7 says, “The sons of God shouted for joy.” If this is really referring to preexistent…