Book of mormon doctrine and covenants contradictions in quran

Youssefs article and the response by daniel petersen who is a professor on islamic studies at byu. The book of mormon contradicts the doctrine and covenants. If the book of mormon were from god, it, too, could be defended and its divine authenticity substantiated. Michael youssef, an egyptian american pastor who wrote an article on the similarities between islam and mormonism. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1981, 2nd nephi 32. Until about 1835, the mormon concept of god, as reflected by the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants and other contemporary sources, was essentially trinitarian alexander 1980. For example, he could have stated that god enjoined plural marriages at one point in history, but chose not to enjoin the practice at another point in history. Sep 21, 2018 two that people often ask about are the quran and the book of mormon. In the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of god s socalled revelations to joseph smith, god the father has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as mans. Jul 06, 2011 the contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. Its taken me much longer than i thought to hunt down my referenceshandoutslinks, so im breaking the answers into two parts. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints accepts four books as scripture.

Among the insights the doctrine and covenants provides is the role that the book of mormon plays in individual salvation and in the mission of the restored gospel. In other words, the passage in the book of mormon and the passage in the doctrine and covenants, quite possibly, are really not discussing the same issue at all. The quran states that it is a perfect book preserved on tablets in heaven surah 85. Although he claimed to be receiving direct revelations from god, these revelations often contradicted others given in the book of mormon and elsewhere. Other mormon scriptures doctrine and covenants pearl of great price the book of moses the book of abraham writings of joseph smith. To avoid selfcontradiction, the author of the book of mormon and doctrine and covenants could have worded these verses differently. The book of mormon and doctrine and covenants contradicts the bible on the steps for salvation. Of course, the muslims will deny any contradictions exist in the quran, but they do. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The book of mormon contradicts the doctrine and covenants this chart was written by a former mormon doctrine book of mormon doctrine and covenants. Why i am not a muslim books critical of christianity books critical of islam. Since that time many of these revelations have been. In fact, mormonism uses the same words found in christianity, but it redefines them. The nature of truth is such that it does not contradict itself.

The law of noncontradiction states that two opposing ideas can not both be true. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints al islam. Most deceitful lie at general conference life after ministry. Yet the doctrine and covenants flatly contradicts the book of mormon on this point. It is only after the book of mormon is published that the doctrine of the godhead emerges where jesus and god the father and the holy spirit are all three separate entitiespersonages. Since the 1820s mormonism has introduced the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price, and other situational revelations such as the abandonment of polygamy. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. The doctrine and covenants is one of four books of scripture used in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the other three are the bible, the book of mormon, and the pearl of great price. One says god is spirit, and one says god has a body of flesh and bones. Why does the book of mormon and book of moses describe god as creating, while the book of abraham describes gods. A muslim who memorizes the entire book earns the title of hafiz.

They cite chiasmus in the doctrine and covenants which was not translated. For instance, would they be willing to read the koran and pray about its truthfulness. What is the mormon book doctrine and covenants about. The most glaring contradiction i find is between the book of mormon and doctrine and covenants. These books are called the standard works of the church. Contradictions skeptics annotated bible quran book of. In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. It is named after mormon, one of the last of these ancient prophets.

The inspired words of our living prophets are also accepted as scripture gospel principles, 2009, p. Book of mormon greek translation to bibaio toy mopmon na, jr. Few mormons are aware of the thousands of word changes and nature of the changes that have been made in the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. The doctrine and covenants, by contrast, wishes to explain how and when polygamy can be acceptable to god. The book of mormon concludes the story of shizs death at the hands of coriantumr with the words. In nearly all cases, the book of mormon presents theology consistent with the bible, but different from the doctrine and covenants, from which the majority of mormon doctrine comes. Examining mormonism 7 contradictions with itself youtube. This resource is for christians who want to understand the development of mormon theology and how mormon beliefs are often selfcontradictory. The crowning event in the book of mormon is the ministry of jesus.

Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Points out the contradictions between the bible and book of mormon as well as errors in translation in the king james version kjv of the bible that were copied into the book of mormon. Changes, contradictions, and errors is a musthave resource for anyone who knows or witnesses to mormons. Critics challenge the viability of the population size and growth of the book of mormon people. What the question asker is specifically referring to are two sets of scriptures. They contradict each other in the way polygamy, for which mormonism has been made infamous, is dealt with. The lord said to the prophet joseph smith, this generation shall have my word through you doctrine and covenants 5. What the doctrine and covenants says about the book of mormon. However, whereas islam insists upon the eternity, complete oneness and uniqueness of god, mormonism asserts that the godhead is made up of three distinct beings, each of which is referred to as a god. Quran contradictions are internal errors errors in relating the quran to itself, not external errors. The front says one thing and the back holds the opposite position. Verses from the quran with the word mithaq in the following translations the coloured words are there to aid your own studycomparison. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon. Devoted to increasing understanding and interfaith dialogue between mormons and muslims around the world.

Most of these revelations are found in two other books of modernday scripture. If the quran is a perfect book from allah, then there shouldnt be any contradictions in it. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on. Both ezekiel in the old testament and lehi in the book of mormon indicate that they shall grow together to confound false doctrine, establish peace, and bring us to a knowledge of the covenants. According to the bbc, muslims treat the quran with great respect. Many of the original revelations of the mormon doctrine and covenants scripture were published in the 1833 book of commandments. Book of mormon one god prophet joseph smith three gods and now, behold, my beloved brethren, this is the way. Since we know that the bible is the word of god, it must be the standard against which all other teachings must be judged. The book of mormon account is basing its statements on an interpretation of mosaic law to defend a new to them negative position on polygamy. Today i read an article on mormon times that talked about dr. At first, smith taught the extreme unity between the father and the son so that the father was the son and the son was the father.

Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. The first of these revelations were printed in the book of commandments in the year 1833. Islam has only the quran since the time of mohammed. Christ of latterday saints the other three are the bible, the book of mormon. Being true, however, is much different than being as perfect as god is perfect. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, and the. That is, we were unlike the utah mormons, who believed in polygamy and had secret temple ceremonies with blood oaths. The book of doctrine and covenants is one of the standard works of the church in company with the holy bible, the book of mormon, and the pearl of great price however, the doctrine and covenants is unique because it is not a translation of an ancient document, but is of modern origin and was given of god through his chosen prophets for the resto. What are some great contradictions on the book of mormon. Jun 27, 2016 the revelations of joseph smith show many contradictions in the doctrine of covenants to the book of mormon. If his joseph smiths claims and declarations were built upon fraud and deceit, there would appear many errors and contradictions, which would be easy to detect.

Posted in january, witnessing tip of the day, tagged bruce mcconkie, mormon doctrine p 670, mormon exaltation, polygamy, salvation on 01262015 leave a comment. The coming forth of the book of mormon ezekiel spoke about the stick of judah the bible and the stick of ephraim the book of mormon being brought together as one. As you explore, i hope youll discover my deep love for jesus christ, and come to know that this love and faith is central to the life of every member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Nov 30, 2018 i agree with user12266596052733915141 both are inspired books of scripture. Following is a comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. Incidentally, doctrines and covenants 7 teaches that the apostle. Bible prophecies of book of mormon life after ministry. This page shows seven parallel translations in english for the 82nd verse of chapter 4 surat lnisaa. Because the ancient prophets have predicted that such a book should be revealed in the latter times. Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the church, said.

Two years later, when these revelations were republished in the first edition of doctrine and covenants, significant changes became apparent. The complete lds scriptures the lds quadruple combination fully illustrated edition the king james bible the book of mormon the doctrine and covenants. However, the lack of adequate explanations to clarify such problems compel the honest individual to conclude that the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants are not from god. Mormon doctrine on the nature of god contradicts the book of john. Significant changes in lds doctrine and covenants 4mormon. What are the similarities between mormonism and islam.

Book of mormon greek translation to bibaio toy mopmon. But does their teaching agree with the bible or contradict it. Allusions to the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, and the pearl. What do mormons believe about the bible and the book of. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. Islam and mormonism both originate in the abrahamic tradition. Basic mormon beliefs is a website dedicated to answering these questions. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents.

Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. May 20, 20 a couple of points in response to your comment. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of. The lord said to the prophet joseph smith, this generation shall have my word through you.

There are contradictions all over their own scriptures. Zabur dawod david the king torah musa moses parted the sea injeel issa ibn marium jesus son of mary performed miracles by will of god quran last and final revelation to mohammad ibn abdullah, the last prophet to mankind. Frequently asked questions about latterday saints for muslims. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. Changes to latterday scripture lds leaders have made. Mormonism differs from mainstream christianity for being nontrinitarian. In the doctrine and covenants we learn of temple work, eternal families, the degrees of glory, church organization, and many other great truths of the restoration. Provides examples of contradictions between what the bible teaches, what the books of the mormon church teach. Quran contradictions occur when two or more verses, approached from a literalist perspective, state two or more things that cannot simultaneously be true. I suspect the reason the book of mormon has this view of faith and knowledge is that the. Objections to the book of mormon and doctrine and covenants. The book of mormon relates the history of the inhabitants of the american continent between the time of the tower of babel spoken of in the old testament and 400 ad.

What are the key differences between mormonism and christianity. If so what does this mean for the claim that the lds church is the only true church approved of by god. For what i have given you of the book decree and wisdom, then a messenger will come to you authenticating what is with you. Free audio bible book of mormon audio download lds. The revelations of joseph smith show many contradictions in the doctrine of covenants to the book of mormon. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. Two books of mormon scripture are the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants. Suppose there were no contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon, only between the bible and doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer network for their own personal, noncommercial. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine.

So, with a proper understanding of what mormonism really teaches, you will be able to see past those definitions. Muslims divide the book into 30 sections called juz and read one section a day during the holy month of ramadan. This video shows the proof of these contradictions. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Some people believe the book of mormon is a new revelation from god given to joseph smith. In addition to the book of mormon, mormons believe the doctrine and covenants to be a series of modernday revelation from god. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 2004, pp 2346. Shiz fainted from the loss of blood, and coriantumr cut off his head. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. Also note that there are many contradictions between the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants listed here. The quran or koran is the basis of islam, the religion practiced by muslims.

They cite chiasmus in the doctrine and covenants which was not translated from an ancient text as evidence. It will become very obvious that mormonism does not agree with the bible. Contradictions by nameby book in the bible in the book of mormon saq db forum. There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself. Mormons say joseph smith was a prophet and his writings are scripture. Jan 30, 2007 the book of mormon contradicts itself on the issue of baptism. Jacob was not just saying that david and solomon had more than one wife, he says that they truly had many wives, as if to say, there is no question that david and solomon had many. Sabom skeptics annotated bible quran book of morman. The lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation.

In reality, doctrine and covenants is a compilation of messages from joseph smith designed to bolster his image as a prophet. Scripture audio book downloads including the kjv holy bible, book of mormon, and other lds scriptures, manuals, and resources. Mormons recognize it as divinely inspired and equal in authority to the bible, but others have reason to doubt its claims. The doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price. We believe in that sacred record called the book of mormon. Doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price. Latterday saints believe that god is one, but accept the biblical witness that this is a oneness of purpose, intent, mind, will, and love. Secondly, the book of mormon does not contradict the holy bible at all. The doctrine and covenants is the binding link between the book of mormon and the continuing work of the restoration through the prophet joseph smith and his successors. Nov 02, 2011 the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, and the archaeology question november 2, 2011 by stephen smoot the authenticity of the book of mormon has been repeatedly assailed by critics of the lds church on the grounds that is lacks any confirmatory archaeological evidence that supports its claimed historicity as an ancient record. The book of mormon is one of several books considered as holy by mormons, who refer to themselves as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.

Translation of the book of mormon in different languages 34. Rather than a chronological narrative much like you would find in the gospels, genesis, kings, and the book of mormon, or even a topical exposition like you would find in general conference or ensign articles, the book is arranged by discreet revelations much like you would find in isaiah, jeremiah, the doctrine and covenants, or even the. One of the oddities of the religion of mormonism is its use of the doctrine and covenants and the book of mormon. Examining the book of mormon a christian view probe. The modern mormon ideas about the nature of god with which this article started, emerged in the second half of the 1830s. Are there contradictions between the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants. Mormon leaders insist that there are no contradictions in mormonism. Orson pratt, great salt lake city, january 7, 1855. The conclusion states, much as critics and defenders of the book of mormon would like to use dna studies to support their views, the evidence is simply inconclusive. While many think the book of mormon is their standard of rule and practice the reality is that there is not a single peculiar doctrine of mormonism taught within its pages. The doctrine and covenants is a book of scripture containing revelations from.

Doctrine and covenantscriticismalleged contradictions. Welcome to the quranic arabic corpus, an annotated linguistic resource for the holy quran. The book of mormon, the pearl of great price, and the doctrine and covenants are accepted as scripture without any qualifications whatsoever. There are blatant contradictions between the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants, even. Are the contradictions between the doctrine and covenants. Both include gods will revealed to prophets for different peoples. The prophet joseph smith not only translated the book of mormon, but he also compiled other revelations that he received from god. I am no devil, for there is noneand thus he whispereth in their ears, until he grasps them with his awful chains, from whence there is no deliverance. And it came to pass that after he coriantumr had smitten off the head of shiz, that shiz raised up on his hands and fell. Book of commandments chapters and doctrine and covenants sections note that the units of the book of commandments are chapters, while the doctrine and covenants has sections. Doctrine and covenants mormonism, the mormon church. Contradictions in mormon documents christian library.