There are more and more sites dedicated to attempting to disprove or in any way discount the truthfulness of this great work. I was sold when i was reading the commentary for the testimony of the three witnesses, and there was a quotation from lucy mack smith, and then a link which took me to the joseph smith papers website, and there was the quotation, handwritten in an old book. The prophet joseph smith declared a person would get nearer to god by abiding by the precepts of the book of mormon than by any other book. My daily book of mormon devotional 365 day personal. Unlike some commentaries or guides, it doesnt just cite a verse and then, basically, recite the verse. Once you have read the book of mormon and you have had the confirmation of its truthfulness, how do you effectively study so that you gain the greatest benefit from your study time. Its hard for me to read any book all the way through, let alone a book ive read so many times. This new format suited for every age and stage of life makes meaningful scripture study an attainable goal for every family. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. Book of mormon study squares the red headed hostess. The book of mormon begins about 600 bc with a small group who fled jerusalem, landed in america, and quickly split into two antagonistic nations, the nephites and the lamanites. Young men or young women groups this book has a square for every chapter in the book of mormon. Referencing the footnotes is an excellent way to further your understanding of gospel principles and to study the lds scriptures. While considering ways of making the precepts of this divine book more readily available to the reader, a distinguishing format was devised to isolate the doctrinal precepts and at the same time render this rather complex volume of.
By using this guide, he was able to do his own independent study. The book of mormon relates the religious history of the nephite nation for a thousand years until widespread apostasy about 400 ad. This is a full study guide originally written for my 11yearold son. Scripturific a terrific way to study the book of mormon. One of the best ways to learn is to take the stories and try to explain them to a child. One of the best books on the book of mormon itself, and a great introduction to the complexity within the text. Craig criddle evidence of rigdons involvement with the book of mormon manuscript. First, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon study guide that got me reading. The book of mormon family reader will help your family discover and discuss the eternal doctrine found in the book of mormon, drawing you closer together as a family and closer to christ. Aug 08, 2012 the latterday saint canon consists of four books. I was particularly interested in the way each name was used, both in the book of.
Ive found that most gospel doctrinesunday school classes barely scratch the surface of the contents of the book, and i am interested in a comprehensive analysis or companion of the book in order to help my understanding of it. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. The book of mormon reference companion deseret book. Its the only answer you are ever going to get to that question why read the book of mormon in this dispensation.
While reading a passage pay attention to words or phrases that jump out at you meaning you find them interesting, curious, or are unsure of what they mean. Im not a mormon, so bear in mind that my proposed study techniques will differ from the reverential, crossreferencing methods favored by most lds respondents who are looking to derive spiritual fulfillment. There is a power in the book of mormon which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of it. Study the chapter headings of the book of mormon to learn about the content. While considering ways of making the precepts of this divine book more readily available to the reader, a distinguishing format was devised to isolate the doctrinal precepts and at the same time render this rather complex volume of scripture more.
Twentyfive years ago, president ezra taft benson 18991994 detailed three great reasons why latterday saints should make the study of the book of mormon a lifetime pursuit. Members of this church are sometimes referred to as mormons because of the title of the book. As we reread the book of mormon every year my husband and i try to find new supplemental material to help give us insights. The book of mormon study guide that got me reading scriptures. The best way to study our scriptures is whatever way well actually do it. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Book of mormon central hopes to enrich the experience of book of mormon readers everywhere. Often, a reader will find truth in one book only to later discover the same truth in the other book. In 2019, i used the book of mormon to study 365 questionsone per day. That is how several distinguished professors of religion at brigham young university and teachers at seminaries and institutes have described a companion to your study of the book of mormon. The book of mormon begins in jerusalem during the time of the old. Roberts 18571933, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, which examine the validity of the book of mormon as a translation of an ancient american source. It has such a fantastic bibliography, including tons of stuff from scholarly journals, and stuff by hugh nibley. Jan 25, 2016 im not a mormon, so bear in mind that my proposed study techniques will differ from the reverential, crossreferencing methods favored by most lds respondents who are looking to derive spiritual fulfillment.
Book of mormon study notes insights from my daily study. Book of mormon study notes insights from my daily study of. There are many book of mormon commentaries and study guides available that give the authors perspective on the book of mormon. Starting in the 1980s when we developed and helped the church publish the first searchable online edition of the scriptures, we realized the added power of the book of mormon when viewed from different perspectives. Book of mormon lessons with an archive of 50 years of articles, byu studies is an excellent resource to assist you in your study of the book of mormon.
Over the last twenty years, i have made the book of mormon a matter of continual study, and the book has rewarded me far beyond anything i fully deserved and far beyond anything i could ever have imagined. Here is a list of those questions, grouped by category, with a link to the blog post for each question. Missionary preparation nothing prepares a missionary to testify of the savior jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith, better than a full knowledge, understanding. Studies of the book of mormon, unpublished until 1985, is his three part study of the historicity of the book of mormon. The scriptures are called the words of life, and nowhere is that more true than it is of the book of. Studies of the book of mormon is a collection of essays written at the beginning of the 20th century though not published until 1985 by b.
Prior to that, the book of mormon was too intimidating for him. Jan 20, 2017 for years ive looked for a book of mormon study guide to help me read the book of mormon every day. Its common to hear someone that holds that belief say that it doesnt really matter if the book of mormon is historical or not. Be cautious as you look to internet sources to supplement your study of the book of mormon. The book of mormon chapter summaries flashcards quizlet. A new approach to studying the book of mormon deseret book. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Write cross references in the margins if you care to.
The book of mormon is a book of sacred scripture used by members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints along with the bible and two other books of scripture. A new way to study and share the book of mormon lds magazine. Its a thick encyclopedia on the bom, and its fantastic. Thats the way i have always found it with the lordyou can never fully anticipate his ways or really. When children and adults study the book of mormon by event, the content is more easily recalled and most importantly the doctrine and principles are more readily internalized. As you study choose one lesson that you would like to record. Book of mormon commentary is having an october conference sale. Jun 10, 2008 i think this question about ones view of the book of mormon impacting ones study of it is hard to separate from ones view of scripture in general, and could also be asked of ones study of the bible, although the book of mormon is distinct enough in its claims to warrant the questions you are asking. Start to finish is a comprehensive, questionandanswer commentary that draws from thousands of the very best insights on the scriptures, including those from general authorities, church magazines and manuals, respected scholarly commentaries, scripture reference books, and other publications. Less than one year, to easily read what many never read in a lifetime. For each lesson, weve listed articles from our journal and charts from charting the book of mormon for you to peruse. You might find this study guide useful for yourself and your children.
Spaldingbook of mormon textual parallels, plus an important study of unique word parallels. Each reads very much like the bible in type and breadth of thematic concerns and literary forms history, law, psalm. I personally recommend the book of mormon reference companion to accompany your reading. How to write the chapters when testing yourself if there is an x, let x equal the chapter number. The book of mormon also teaches about jesus christ and people who followed him. The book of mormon begins in jerusalem during the time of the old testament, about 600 years before jesus was born. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. Im intrigued by those on the bloggernacle that see the book of mormon as fiction but inspired by god. May 09, 20 grant hardy, understanding the book of mormon.
It is a guide to help you, and your family, during your daily scripture study devotional. Early american influences on the book of mormon author. Here are just a handful of study methods ive used over the years. Valletta is absolutely the best we have used so far in 40something years. As you study the book of mormon this year, i would invite you to make book of mormon central a goto tool to deepen your study, and to use it in sharing the book of mormon more widely than ever. In the past, clay asked me if i thought that someone who believes the book of mormon to be fiction lost their salvation. Mormon again leads the nephite armies in battles of blood and carnagethe book of mormon will come forth to convince all israel that jesus is the christbecause of their unbelief, the lamanites will be scattered, and the spirit will cease to strive with themthey will receive the gospel from the gentiles in the latter days. The most helpful guide to studying the book of mormon that is now available. Book of mormon study guide volume one spiral bound book. In the past, ive never been able to stick to reading. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. Over a decade in the making, a new approach to studying the book of mormon has been our labor of love.
With an archive of 50 years of articles, byu studies is an excellent resource to assist you in your study of the book of mormon. Book of mormon study aids study companions to the scriptures. I had previously read it just beginning to end over and over again. All of the entries from the encyclopedia of mormonism are free. Apr 25, 2020 be cautious as you look to internet sources to supplement your study of the book of mormon. Most of the time he would be doing probably the best.
A study in the first part, book of mormon difficulties. Bible study by roy the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, commonly called the mormon church, regards the bible as part of the holy scriptures, considers it sacred, and knows that is the word of god as far as it is translated correctly. My daily book of mormon devotional 365 day personal study. Although i dont believe ill ever need to build a ship to reach somewhere important, i believe the truths taught within this chapter still apply to me in my life. Hey all lifelong mormon, currently doing my second read through of the book of mormon.
Grant to help answer questions from a man who had written to the church. Maybe something here will inspire you to try or tweak a plan of your own. The book of mormon is another testimony of jesus that perfectly meshes with the stories and lessons of the bible. Its stories and vocabulary are very familiar to me.
Book of mormon check out some of these book of mormon study guides, including understanding the house of israel, book of. This is a fun and effective way to study in any of the following ways. Never before has a reference work of this scope been. Come, follow me latest posts names and titles of jesus christ in march, 2019, i studied 20 different names or titles of jesus christ which appear in the book of mormon.
In reading the book of mormon no one is ever doing something he shouldnt be doing. For years ive looked for a book of mormon study guide to help me read the book of mormon every day. How to study the book of mormon church of jesus christ. Suggestions for different ways to read the book of mormon.
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