Book of mormon documentary

The mormons, a new documentary series about the church of jesus christ of. The text gives an account of ancient prophets who lived in the americas. Watch the mormons american experience official site pbs. First singlevolume collection of documents to focus exclusively on the origin of the book of mormon. Elder kevin price is arrogant, cocky and a bit of a narcissist gender. Deseret books collection of lds documentary movies make learning and studying about the lds faith more fun and interactive. A documentary history of the book of mormon compiled by larry e. The book of mormon and the documentary hypothesis from gerald smith posted by joespencer on december 27, 2011 a guest post from gerald smith over at joels monastery. 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. Feb 05, 2020 the documentary a new day for the book of mormon tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some people you might not expect. Organized around 11 events from joseph smiths 1823 claim to having been visited by an angel who told him he was appointed to translate an ancient record through the 1830 publication of the book of mormon, each section presents transcriptions of diaries, letters, newspapers. A compilation of both first and secondhand accounts relevant to the inception of the book of mormon. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles and lds. Yet in the past several decades, the mormon church has transformed itself from a.

The book of mormon and the documentary hypothesis summary. This documentary holds true to what i have learned about this most unique of american religious denominations. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy south park. Mar 21, 2019 it would do latterday saints well, though, in my opinion, to familiarize themselves again with the remarkable witnesses to the book of mormon. With a mormon presidential candidate knocking at the white house, the public deserves to know the inside story of. The mormons traces the latterday saints transformation in recent decades from the status of outcasts to mainstream players in u. A documentary film on the history and modernday expressions of mormon polygamy, including numerous testimonials. If someone can find something in the book of mormon, anything that they love or respond to or find dear, i applaud that and say more power to you.

A fourhour exploration into the richness, the complexities and the controversies of the mormons story as told through interviews with members of the church, leading writers and historians, and. Gospel topics essays 2014 one of the biggest moves for the church was releasing a series of essays in 2014 addressing specific controversial issues in history and doctrine, including the historicity and translation of the book of mormon and book of abraham, polygamy, racism, violence in early mormonism, and multiple contradictory first vision. Narrated by david ackroyd the utah war 18571858, also known as the utah expedition, utah campaign, buchanans blunder, the mormon war, or the mormon rebellion was an armed confrontation. 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 information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. May discusses correlations between book of mormon armor and that found among the hopewell mound building civilization of north america which existed during book of mormon time frames, such as headplates, breastplates, arm shields, and massive gravesites. A documentary history of the book of mormon oxford university press, 2019, by larry e. It does not, however, delve into church doctrine or dogma. In the history channels new documentary, who really discovered america. Journey of faith films book of mormon documentaries from. Journey of faith chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ, and has some great insights into the context around the activities of the book. The documentary hypothesis is the theory that the pentateuch the first five books of the bible consisting of genesisdeuteronomy are the composition of four separate authorseditors.

Read primary sources on the origin of the book of mormon in one. Sep 06, 2018 narrated by david ackroyd the utah war 18571858, also known as the utah expedition, utah campaign, buchanans blunder, the mormon war, or the mormon rebellion was an armed confrontation. Eyeopening documentary on mormonism originally published april 30, 2007 at 12. First person account of life and exile of brent jeffs, nephew of prophet warren jeffs of flds church. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. So, what does the documentary hypothesis have to do with the book of mormon. James delgado of the institute of nautical archaeology, points out the impossibility of surviving a voyage from saudi arabia across the indian and pacific oceans. Journey of faith book of mormon documentary mormon. When israel and judah divided, e and j became their major mosaic historians. It was produced by helen whitney, and was the first joint production of frontline and american experience. Journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ.

Mormons believe that the book of mormon confirms information found in the holy bible. The sources are j, e, d, and p yahwist, elohist, deuteronomist, priestly. Dec 27, 2011 the book of mormon and the documentary hypothesis. The scores of documents transcribed and annotated in this book. This volume is a collection of documents relating to joseph smith and his associates in the earliest days of mormonism. This bible study examines the groups origins joseph smith, the book of mormon, brigham young, and others.

The documentary brings together scholars and historians, mormon and nonmormon alike, to discuss the book. It is a fairminded history of the mormon church and its wonderful people. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as never before. The story of the creation of the book of mormon has been told many times, and often ridiculed.

Because of the book of mormon, many people inadvertently call us the mormons. A documentary history of the book of mormon fairmormon. He also served as an editor of the joseph smith papers project. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. The lamanites of this definition survived beyond the close of the book of mormon record, and it is these people from whom the lamanites of today descended. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an accurate history of the native american indians. See the book of mormon come to life like never before in this series of short videos depicting stories and sacred teachings of the keystone of our religion.

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 new world book of mormon documentary documentarytube. Opening the heavens makes use of 206 documents to tell the timing of the translation of the book of mormon and then presents relevant parts of each of those documents in a lengthy appendix. The documentary a new day for the book of mormon tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some people you might not expect. David hocking managing editor, annotated edition of the book of mormon. A story of violent faith is a nonfiction book by author jon krakauer, first published in july 2003. Jan 18, 2020 journey of faith chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ, and has some great insights into the context around the activities of the book. Creating the new world book of mormon documentary youtube. A documentary history of the book of mormon larry e. Most relevant to morriss documentary history is this books lengthy narrative chapter about the coming forth of the book of mormon. Morris, a documentary history of the book of mormon.

The book of mormon is a book of scripture similar to the bible. Book of mormon documentary women in the church of jesus christ. Uncompromising witness of the book of mormon provo, utah. Book of mormon documentary lehis journey of faith dailymotion. Book of mormon documentary women in the church of jesus. Book of mormonanachronismsbiblicaldocumentary hypothesis. Produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, these videos will help you more fully understand the truths taught in the book of mormon and strengthen your testimony of its.

Filmed on location in the middle east, scholars from a. Modern scholars are using the theory to better understand the beginnings of the nephite history. A documentary history of the book of mormon presents and examines the primary sources surrounding the origin of the foundational text of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the most successful new religion of modern times. With jackson vanderwerken, rick macy, mace sorenson, sam petersen. A documentary history of the book of mormon byu studies. Byutv releases new day for the book of mormon documentary. 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. New day for the book of mormon is a documentary that aired on sunday, october 5 and was broadcast on byutv. What if we could prove geography or walk the trails that were described to us via nephi in the book of mormon.

In search of history the mormon rebellion history channel. Eyeopening documentary on mormonism the seattle times. Journey of faith book of mormon documentary mormon life. It would do latterday saints well, though, in my opinion, to familiarize themselves again with the remarkable witnesses to the book of mormon. The book of mormon claims that moroni, a prophet, originally wrote the book and that it was translated by joseph smith. Book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. Journey of faith book of mormon documentary youtube. The documentary features comments from church leaders such as elder jeffrey r.

This video from 2014 is available on byutv and features interviews with scholars and historians. The production originally aired in twohour segments on april 30 and may 1, 2007. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormons thousandyear span, aiding understanding of this sacred text. A documentary history of the book of mormon morris, larry e. The text gives an account of ancient prophets who lived. Making of journey of faith book of mormon documentary youtube. Journey of faith chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. A documentary history of the book of mormon is the essential bedrock upon which future studies of the book of mormon will be based, says gardner in an endorsement on the books dustjacket. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the. Apr 04, 2016 mormonism is the aallamerican religion, but its a mystery to most americans. The mormons is a fourhour pbs documentary about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Morris has written books on the exploration of the american west as well as several papers on oliver cowdery and the other witnesses of the book of mormon.

An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. A friend of mine who is a gospel scholar said the following. Morris, presents and examines the primary sources surrounding the origin of the foundational text of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the most successful new religion of modern times. Filmed on location in the middle east, scholars from a broad range of backgrounds give insight into the courage and faith of lehis family from the book of mormon. The documentary is a must see for all those who view the book of mormon as an.

Mar 30, 2020 the book of mormon claims that moroni, a prophet, originally wrote the book and that it was translated by joseph smith. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormon s thousandyear span, aiding understanding of this sacred text. In the early1800s, the mormon churchor the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, as its formally calledwas founded when a young man named joseph smith, not even twenty years old, produced a book he said had been translated with divine help from an ancient record found buried on a hill near his familys new york farm. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. If you are interested in learning only about doctrine, this documentary is not for you. The book of mormon and the documentary hypothesis from. Jan 09, 2019 the story of the creation of the book of mormon has been told many times, and often ridiculed. The essays are undated and unattributed to any authors to easily preserve plausible deniability.