The bernhisel manuscript is so named because it is a handwritten copy made by dr. However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions between book of mormon teaching and the bible. Do joseph smith and book of mormon prophets pass the biblical test of a prophet. Jul 06, 2011 there are many serious objections to the claim of joseph smith and the lds church that the book of mormon is divinely inspired latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. Tom perry, liahona june 20, strengthening families on 03282016 leave a comment. Joseph smith witnessing tip of the day march 28 posted in witnessing tip of the day, tagged 2 tim 1. He is further characterized as a good man and a just. Joseph smith translates the bible and other scriptures. Joseph smith inspired version seems to work best for me but now that you mentioned this other term restored i may even adopt that. When the bible and the book of mormon are tested for authenticity, which one will pass the test. In this unique documentary, produced entirely in israel, a christian and a mormon sit down to dialogue about one of the most important questions of faith. Discount will automatically be applied in the cart.
Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. However readers appreciate the origin, nature, and value of the joseph smith translation, this current study adds a new dimension to the understanding. The video also discusses a translation of the bible by joseph smith which has significant text added to the torah or old testiment in the bible. In addition to joseph smith, the lord provided for eleven others to see. In the isaiah chapters which were plagiarized by the book of mormon, joseph smith has changed them in his translation to fit the book of mormon. They mutually agreed to settle the question by the urim and thummim. Hunter, author and general authority in the lds church from 19451975, boasted. If you would like the no frames version click here. Joseph smith was the first prophet in this, the dispensation of the fullness of times. It was first published by the rlds church in 1867, although excerpts from it were published by. Joseph smiths inspired version of the bible oseph smith began work on his new translationof the bible in 1830. How does the bible after joseph smiths revisions compare. Joseph smith translation of the bible while translating the book of mormon, joseph smith and oliver cowdery found they held different views on the meaning of a passage in the bible. Lets compare some verses of the joseph smith translation with the original verses in the bible.
It joins a wellreceived companion volume, the complete joseph smith translation of the new testament. A christian and a mormon sat down to dialogue about one of the most important questions of faith. The king james bible was clearly a major influence, given that errors, archaic speech and homophones in the king james bible made it into the book of mormon. Joseph smith, of course, did have the new testament in his bible. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. Joseph smith restored version of the king james bible this seems to be the most accurate way to describe the joseph smith inspired version of the bible i might even change the title of this thread to that. Apologies for a link to wiki, its late and i should be asleep. The latest video produced by living hope ministries and as of 2007 online video provider sourceflix is the bible vs. Joseph smith, the founder of the mormon religion, made a number of changes to the king james bible that is known today as either the inspired version or joseph smiths new translation of the bible.
If even one prediction fails to come true, then that prophet fails the test. It then attempts to verify the former and discredit the latter via interviews with various scholars. Joseph of arimathaea, a rich and pious israelite, probably a member of the great council or sanhedrin. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who. Matthews the bernhisel manuscript is so named because it is a handwritten copy made by dr. End reason death 2nd mayor of nauvoo, illinois in office may 19, 1842 18420519 june 27, 1844 18440627. A study of the text of joseph smiths inspired version of. How does the bible after joseph smiths revisions compare to. Bible references about joseph smith s calling as a prophet.
The expression clouds of darkness or cloud of darkness is not found in the text of the bible. Evangelical apologist joel kramer examines the bible and book of mormon with a latterday saint, archaeologists and other experts. He determines to seek wisdom as directed by james download james 1. Technically, a translation means taking the words from one language in. A revision or translation of the king james version of the bible begun by the prophet joseph smith in june 1830.
What prompted these reactions were multiple revelations that came to joseph smith, particularly in the years of 182931. The joseph smith translation jst, also called the inspired version of the holy scriptures iv, is a revision of the bible by joseph smith, the founder of the latter day saint movement, who dictated inspired changes and additions to scribes. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Pdf joseph smiths plain and precious truths restored. King james 1611 preface and joseph smiths cloud of. Joseph smith looked upon himself first as a servant of the lord jesus christ, and this caused him to react to situations in a way that is unusual to the people of the world. Smith combined the two accounts and eliminated the. Joseph smiths changing theology is reflected in his four separate proposed revisions or translations of genesis 1. The film pits biblical prophetic writings against joseph smith s prophetic writings. Genesis chapter 1 genesis chapter 1 history of the creation. It is my experience that what counts as an absurdity varies widely from person to person, even among atheists. Smith was murdered before he ever deemed it complete, though most of his work. The film pits biblical prophetic writings against joseph smiths prophetic writings.
The word overshadowed does not appear in the old testament, and the new testament cannot be appealed to as the source because the ancient nephites did not have access to it. Mar 16, 2017 5 barlow, joseph smiths revision of the bible, 5557. The work is the king james version of the bible kjv with some significant additions, clarifications, and revisions. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present with millions of global adherents. Joseph smith translation of the bible textus receptus. Brigham young, sidney rigdon, joseph smith iii, and at least four others each claimed succession. Study video the fruits of the first vision by elder dieter f.
Prophecies about joseph smith bible references for lds. Watch on ios, android, apple tv, roku, and chromecast. Joseph smith s corrections to the canonical text were not a matter of retranslating ancient manuscripts. Bernhisel from the original manuscripts of joseph smiths new translation of the bible. Joseph smith 1st president of the church of christ later the church of jesus christ of latter day saints april 6, 1830 18300406 june 27, 1844 18440627 successor disputed. Tom perry, liahona june 20, strengthening families on.
The joseph smith translation of the bible jst, also called the inspired version of the bible i. May 25, 2014 produced by living hope ministries sourceflix in this unique documentary, produced entirely in israel, a christian and a mormon sit down to dialogue about. Instead, they arose from joseph s claims to a place in the prophetic line of authority. Smith considered this work to be a branch of his calling as a prophet. In his discussion of this text joel kramer approaches it as a restoration of the plain and precious parts of the bible, as described in the chapter heading of 1 nephi. Sometimes you will hear a reference to the jstb sometimes referred to as the inspired version of the bible either by detractors of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormons or sparingly in mormon literature. A sidebyside comparison with the king james version, to enrich your study of the bible and increase your understanding of the stories and principles it teaches. The joseph smith translation is only an inspired revision of the king james version. Joseph smith, as gods prophet, thus takes on a greater mantle than moses or any writers of the bible. Prophecies about joseph smith bible references for lds beliefs. Problems in the joseph smith translation of the bible and comparison to the book of mormon. Oct 24, 2014 this tutorial goes over some facts about the joseph smith translation of the bible.
Given that joseph smith s purpose in revising the bible was to remove inconsistencies and absurdities, it seems reasonable to assume tha. Pdf it has been the claim of joseph smith, the founder of mormonism or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints that. Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs joseph smith. God used joseph to end the apostasy by restoring the aaronic and melchizedek priesthood authority and keys to the earth.
Joseph smiths corrections to the canonical text were not a matter of retranslating ancient manuscripts. For more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has declared the book of mormon to be a scriptural and literal history. Listen in on their fascinating high stakes discussion and follow along as they travel throughout the. The bernhisel manuscript copy of joseph smith s inspired version of the bible author robert j. This bible has the full complete text of the old and new testaments, translations included, this is not just a sidebyside comparison of only the changed verses, which cannot be read in context of all the other verses, this is the full and complete text of the joseph smith translation of the holy king james version of the bible.
In order to correctly assess and analyze the bernhisel copy, it is first necessary to survey the original documents from which it was copied and then examine in. View the original histories, journals, revelations, and other documents of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. To call this version a translation gives a false impression. The prophet joseph smith produced for the world three new volumes of holy scriptures, namely the book of. There are many serious objections to the claim of joseph smith and the lds church that the book of mormon is divinely inspired latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. Comparison of the inspired version to the king james version. Read two of the nine known firsthand and secondhand accounts of the first vision. Aug 11, 2011 joseph smith s changing theology is reflected in his four separate proposed revisions or translations of genesis 1. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible.
Given that joseph smiths purpose in revising the bible was to remove inconsistencies and absurdities, it seems reasonable to assume tha. This reference is best viewed with a frames compatible browser. Joseph smith produced by joel kramer the test of a prophet deuteronomy 18. Nov 16, 2017 the king james bible was clearly a major influence, given that errors, archaic speech and homophones in the king james bible made it into the book of mormon. The video focuss on the book of mormon claim that the bible was corrupted, and that an angel showed joseph smith another book, the book of mormon, which corrects problems in the bible. The bernhisel manuscript copy of joseph smiths inspired. Bible references about joseph smiths calling as a prophet. King james 1611 preface and joseph smiths cloud of darkness. Buy 10 or more of any of our dvds dvd or digital download and get 50% off. Watch the bible vs joseph smith online vimeo on demand. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book.
Evangelical apologist joel kramer examines the bible and book of mormon with. The complete joseph smith translation of the old testament. Bible vs the joseph smith translation jst what exactly is the nature of the joseph smith translation jst of the bible, also known as the inspired version. Then well discuss how the joseph smith translation makes the.
Bernhisel from the original manuscripts of joseph smith s new translation of the bible. Joseph smith and the first verse of the bible mormons in. Produced by living hope ministries sourceflix in this unique documentary, produced entirely in israel, a christian and a mormon sit down to dialogue about. Inspired version of the bible 5 church of his special work with the bible and he particular ly names it a branch of his calling 3 it is impossible to separate joseph smith s work of revising the bible from the other aspects of his mission in the dispensation of the falness of times records and reports left us by joseph smith and by others associated with him indicate that he was prepared by.
Smith combined the two accounts and eliminated the discrepancy. Instead, they arose from josephs claims to a place in the prophetic line of authority. Does joseph smith meet the qualifications of a prophet. What are the release dates for the bible vs joseph smith 2010 tv. This tutorial goes over some facts about the joseph smith translation of the bible. Ill ask one child to read the verse from the bible and another to read the verse from the joseph smith translation. But unlike his other scriptures, it was not published during his lifetime.
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