The book of mormon has answers to lifes challenges. By providing the testimonies of witnesses and including them at the end of the. Sep, 2012 the book of mormon is a book of scripture similar to the bible. Martin harris witnesses of the golden plates and book of. Like the three witnesses, the book of mormon prophecies that there will be others which will testify of this work, and there is none other which. Heres your first look at the new book of mormon videos. Nephi included another application of the law of witnesses in 2 nephi 29, when he wrote of at least three sets of scriptures that the lord will bring forth. The best source for the book of mormon videos, tickets, and the book of mormon information. The book of mormon tells the story of a group of people who lived in jerusalem near the time of the old testament prophet jeremiah. The three witnesses of the book of mormon were oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris. Oliver cowdery, martin harris, and david whitmer were appointed to be three special witnesses of the book of mormon in june 1829. Jul 08, 2011 this is a photomechanical reprint of the first edition 1830 of the book of mormon. The three witnesses monument photo courtesy steve mortensen. The following is their testimony that can be found in the first pages of the book of mormon.
In studying the history of joseph smith and the the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, referred to as the mormons, we emphasize joseph smiths own testimony of the book of. As the director of the church history library, where we hold the churchs official archival. In this video, i discuss how relying on the published testimony of eight witnesses has led many to incorrectly assume the experience of the eight men was completely natural and physical. The testimonies of the three and eight witnesses were published in the first edition of the book of mormon and every edition since. Three witnesses monument mormon historic sites foundation.
However, if one allows for the possibility of a god that is. The law of witnesses in 2 nephi book of mormon central. At the beginning of the book of mormon, we have the testimony of joseph smith, the testimony of three witnesses, and the testimony of eight witnesses. The three witnesses of the book of mormon, part 1 youtube.
You will also need the picture of mormon abridging the plates from the gospel art picture kit, the book of mormon stories video dvd, a television, and a dvd player. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses kindle edition by anderson, richard lloyd. The new book of mormon videos will be similar to the life of jesus christ bible videos that were completed in 2016. Richard lloyd anderson, testimonies of the three witnesses, provo, ut. Martin harris was born on may 18, 1783, at what is now saratoga, new york. Bofm witnesses presentation provides a spiritual and temporal witness of the realities of the book of mormon. Ancient documents often needed the signatures of witnesses in order to be considered authentic or legally binding. Readers of the book of mormon are undoubtedly familiar with the three witnesses.
The three witnesses see the golden plates and the angel moroni. That we, through the grace of god the father, and our lord jesus christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamanites, their brethren, and also of. The author, richard lloyd anderson, gives many historical details about the statements of such critics and the sources and background of their statements. The testimony of three witnesses be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come. It also contains biographical and historical information relating to the book of mormon. The testimony of the three witnesses is consistent, impressive, and reliable. In this carefully researched, thoughtprovoking book, dr. We can compare the witnesses for the book of mormon to the witnesses of manuscript found. So, i believe this teaching in the book of mormon is true. The possibility of the book of mormon as inspired fiction. The story of the church the book of mormon witnesses. The testimony of three witnesses book of mormon central. Here are some critics thoughts on that thanks to gary porter and.
Last year, i took issue with the misleading way the tanners used a citation of brigham young. Mormon prophet 2 comments in studying the history of joseph smith and the the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, referred to as the mormons, we emphasize joseph smiths own testimony of the book of mormon, that book of additional scripture. The testimonies of the three and eight witnesses were published in the first edition of. The three and eight witnesses to the book of mormon. The testimony of these three prophets interlink in order to establish the veracity and power of each others witness of christ. Dale kilbourn 1984, illustrates joseph smith allowing the eight witnesses to touch the gold plates from which the book of mormon was.
All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no. Comments on the book of mormon witnesses lightplanet. However, within the pages of the book of mormon itself are the combined testimony of three ancient witnesses. This remarkable statement was in fulfillment of prophecy in the book of mormon itself, given by nephi, the son of lehi. While joseph was still translating the book of mormon. Three witnesses oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris declared an angel of god appeared to them and showed them the book of mormon plates and they heard the voice of the lord pronounce that joseph smiths translation had been accomplished. However, within the pages of the book of mormon itself are the. It is worthy of especial note that though these witnesses all left the church, and for a time entertained very bitter feelings towards the prophet joseph smith, yet they never denied this testimony nor.
The first edition of the book of mormon featured two testimonials. When he was tenyearsold his family relocated to palmyra, new york. Soon after josephs arrival at fayette from pennsylvania the summer of 1829, peter became a zealous friend of the prophet and an able assistant in the translation of. Martin harris witnesses of the golden plates and book of mormon. The three witnesses are shown the golden plates by the angel, moroni. The most significant witnesses are the three witnesses and the eight witnesses, all of whom allowed their names to be used on two separate statements included with the book of mormon. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses kindle edition. The eight witnesses of the book of mormon lds blogs. David whitmer, one of the book of mormons three witnesses, said if you believe my testimony to the book of mormon. The three witnesses is the collective name for three men connected with the early latter day saint movement who stated that an angel had shown them the golden plates from which joseph smith, jr.
Investigating the book of mormon witnesses richard l. Our heavenly father uses multiple witnesses to testify of truth see 2 corinthians. Martin harris, supposedly one of the three witnesses to the book of mormon and the angel moroni, once had an argument with his wife over the. The statement of the 3 witnesses for the book of mormon was a single statement signed by all three men. Smith recorded that he alone supposedly translated lost plates which give an account of the history of ancient north america. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading investigating the book of mormon witnesses. In this video, i discuss how relying on the published. The history of when david whitmer, oliver cowdery and martin harris saw the golden plates of the book of mormon.
Three witnesses mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Martin harris shows signs of being an unstable person in terms of his religious convictions. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians. This segment depicts the coming forth of the book of mormon and the testimony to its veracity by the three witnesses. Dec 30, 2015 while i watched the book of mormon, playing now at the paramount theatre, i couldnt help but try to imagine a parallel musical about jehovahs witnesses. Oliver as the three become the chosen witnesses of the divinity of the book of mormon and the sacred plates from which the book was translated. From changing their stories to denying their faith to getting excommunicated and much more, join me in this video as we talk through. Book of mormon spiritual and temporal witnesses presentation. Some of the witnesses of the book of mormon, who handled the plates and conversed with the angels of god, were afterwards left to doubt and to disbelieve that they had ever seen an.
Because of the book of mormon, many people inadvertently call us the mormons. As a former jehovahs witness, i seethed with jealousy at the. Statements clearly traced to the witnesses verify the testimonies printed in the book of mormon. Heres your first look at the new book of mormon videos lds. Witnesses of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. Another criticism of the inspired fiction theory is that it would also require the eleven witnesses if the book of mormon to be liars. The three witnesses, unlike the eight witnesses, were shown the plates by a heavenly messenger, not joseph smith. All three special witnesses became estranged and left the church. Theldslife living life as a latterday saint 17,770 views. Feb 19, 2019 former the book of mormon costars cody jamison strand and jacob ben widmar stop by to chat about broadways high school throwback concert at green room 42 and more with paul wontorek. Here are some critics thoughts on that thanks to gary porter and craig criddle for these. But though their testimonies are still printed at the beginning of every copy of the book of mormon, all three of these men left the church at some pointonly two. Mar, 2008 the eight witnesses of the book of mormon by kendalbhunter mar, 2008 joseph smith.
Testimony of the eight witnesses book of mormon central. Yet, joseph smith contradicted the book of mormon when he taught. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dec 20, 2011 a discussion of the witnesses of the golden plates of the book of mormon and the implications of their testimony. Smith recorded that he alone supposedly translated lost plates which give an account of the history of ancient north america and was the author of subsequent works doctrine and covenants and pearl of great price. Is it true that one of the three witnesses to thd book of. The eight witnesses were shown the plates by joseph smith. Many critics of the book of mormon witnesses say that the witnesses of the book of mormon denied their written testimonies in statements to different people over the years. Testimony of the book of mormon eyewitnesses come reason. Their written testimony of three witnesses has been included in all of the almost 100 million copies of the book of mormon the church has published since 1830. We have imagined and supposed that god was god from all eternity.
The three men chosen as witnesses of the book of mormon were oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris. Mary whitmer, 12th witness to the book of mormon deseret news. Facts on the book of mormon witnesses part 1 mormons in. The book of mormon documentary accurately presents the consensus of the scientific community that northern asia not israel is the place of origin of the native american indians. Since its publication in 1830, the book of mormon has been accompanied by the testimony of three witnesses claiming to have seen the an angel with the plates and the testimony of eight witnesses. This verse from the book of mormon also agrees with the bibles teachings about gods eternal, unchangeable nature at malachi 3. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses youtube. Did the book of mormon witnesses really see what they claimed. We have completed a halfhour special presentation called, the book of mormon. Testimony of three witnesses, late june 1829, page 589. Book of mormon archives teaching children the gospel.
Richard lloyd anderson presents evidence from original sources on each of the eleven witnesses and concludes. Three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of god, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered. When finished, this book of mormon visual library will include up to 180. The testimony of the eight witnesses gospel doctrine. Richard lloyd anderson, personal writings of the book of mormon witnesses, in book of mormon authorship revisited. The question of the book of mormon witnesses is extremely significant. The three witnesses is the collective name for three men connected with the early latter day saint movement who stated that an angel had shown them the golden plates from which joseph smith. David whitmer, one of the book of mormon s three witnesses, said if you believe my testimony to the book of mormon. Witnesses to a miracle, that will air this saturday right before the first session of general conference on ksl tv in salt lake city. Most latterday saints are aware of the testimonies of the three witnesses and the eight witnesses to the book of mormon. The book of mormon witnesses are a group of contemporaries of joseph smith who claimed to have seen the golden plates from which smith translated the book of mormon.
Their written testimony of three witnesses has been included in all of the almost. Why were three key witnesses chosen to testify of the book. The three witnesses, utah genealogical and historical magazine, october 1927october 1929, vol. Mar 24, 2020 the book of mormon is a sacred, ancient record that was translated by the gift and power of god into english in 1830 through joseph smith jr. The book of mormon is a book of scripture similar to the bible. The book of mormon contains two sets of joint statements written by joseph smith for those who claimed to have seen the gold plates. All three witnesses eventually broke with smith and were excommunicated from the church. The case against the 3 witnesses of the book of mormon.
One of the eight witnesses to the book of mormon was the fifth son of peter whitmer, sen. The second video is now available oct 2014 that focuses on the eight witnesses. Facts on the book of mormon witnesses part 1 mormons. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses deseret book. As was true for the testimony of three witnesses, these names were included at the end of the book of mormon to place this seal of testimony upon the published record. As a former jehovahs witness, i seethed with jealousy at. Like the three witnesses, the book of mormon prophecies that there will be others which will testify of this work, and there is none other which shall view it, save it be a few according to the will of god, to bear testimony of his word unto the children of men. The book of mormon states it is the work of one man, joseph smith. Three witnesses oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris declared an angel of god appeared to them and showed them the book of mormon plates. Fawn brodie, who thought that the three witnesses all told different versions of their experience because she. On march 27, 1808, when martin was 25yearsold he married his cousin, lucy harris.
Book of mormon audiobook podcast of the book of mormon. The witnesses to the book of mormon are blatantly not credible. A project to share with the world what is the book of mormon. The names of oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris are familiar to most of us, notably because of their role as witnesses to the reality of the book of mormon. Three witnesses the three witnesses are david whitmer. Three witnesses the three witnesses are david whitmer, oliver cowdery, and martin harris, who mortgaged his farm to finance the first printing of the book of mormon. By richard packham at the front of every copy of the book of mormon you will find the testimony of three witnesses, as signed by oliver cowdery. We are working on a featurelength documentary on the miracle of the book of mormon that will be available soon at deseret book and historyofthesaints.
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