Testimony of the witnesses and general church history byutv. This latter, successful church lasted until 1961 which directly profited the whitmer family. Why were the 8 witnesses all from families of founding members and financial beneficiaries of the churches. Eight witnesses mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Here are some critics thoughts on that thanks to gary porter and craig criddle for these. Discussions on the book of mormon the divine purposes of the book of mormonpart 1. The eight witnesses were the second of two sets of special witnesses to the book of mormons golden plates. The case against the 3 witnesses of the book of mormon duration. Critics have long tried to dismiss or destroy the witnesses witness. Theldslife living life as a latterday saint 17,770 views.
The three witnesses of the book of mormon, part 1 youtube. Latterday saint youth from around the world bear testimony of the power of the book of mormon in their lives. Haight emma smith harrison burgess john henry smith joseph f. A faith promoting presentation of many correlations between the book of mormon and mesoamerican history.
Taken together with the additional witnesses, mentioned especially by paul and in the book of mormon, numerous people bear testimony of the reality of the resurrection of the lord jesus christ. The earliest documented statement of the three witnessesoliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harrisis their statement in the handwriting of oliver cowdery subsequently published in the 1830 edition of the book of mormon. Smith lorenzo snow lucy mack smith mary whitmer oscar mcconkie william smith richard lloyd anderson analyzes the witnesses to. Richard lloyd anderson presents evidence from original sources on each of the eleven witnesses and concludes. Brother scotts book of mormon witness presentation.
Discussions on the book of mormon testimony of the witnesses and general church history now playing. Jul 08, 2011 this is a photomechanical reprint of the first edition 1830 of the book of mormon. We talk at length about our assumptions that the three witnesses has a spiritual event, that the eight witnesses had a physical event, whether their experience was consistent, and how the institutional church may have expressed certainty about the boundaries and constructs. Discussions on the book of mormon the structure of the book of mormon. In most cases, the time and place of the appearance are known, and specific. The testimony of the eight witnesses gospel doctrine. He gave joseph like first witness, but one according to the scriptures is not enough so god provided three new witnesses. Richard lloyd anderson, personal writings of the book of mormon witnesses, in book of mormon authorship revisited. Used with youth and adult gospel doctrine classes in the study of the book of mormon lessons are indicated.
Martin harris, one of the three witnesses of the book of mormon, bears testimony of the book while on his deathbed. The three men chosen as witnesses of the book of mormon were oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris. Here is a collection of videos available on the internet that we especially liked or found interesting. Richard lloyd anderson, did oliver cowdery, one of the three special book of mormon witnesses, express doubt about his testimony. Facts on the book of mormon witnesses part 1 mormons in. In this carefully researched, thoughtprovoking book, dr.
Facts on the book of mormon witnesses part 1 mormons. The book of mormon contains two sets of joint statements written by joseph smith for those who claimed to have seen the gold plates. A carefully researched, thoughtprovoking book, by dr. Book of mormon evidences, part 3 presents further evidence supporting the book of mormon as an ancient document. We talk at length about our assumptions that the three witnesses has a spiritual event, that the eight witnesses had a physical event, whether their experience was consistent, and how the institutional church may have. Check out these video resources for the 2020 youth curriculum. It is very interesting how the lord decided to have those special witnesses of his work of the last days. The three witnesses of the book of mormon were oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris. Some of the major events in the coming forth of the book. It helps me feel closer to jesus christ and his teachings.
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. Numerous book of mormon issues have been discussed there. Oaks ensign may 1999, 35, there are witnesses of the book of mormon itself. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses deseret book.
Richard lloyd anderson, testimonies of the three witnesses, provo, ut. Evaluating the book of mormon witnesses book of mormon. We can compare the witnesses for the book of mormon to the witnesses of manuscript found. Watch the most recent episode of the book of mormon videos. 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 that is another testament of jesus christ. Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come. Witness to the book of mormon 9 july 2018 lds daily. 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. Richard lloyd anderson, wherein he presents evidence from original sources on each of the eleven witnesses of the metal plates from which the prophet joseph smith translated the ancient scriptural account known as the book of mormon. This is a photomechanical reprint of the first edition 1830 of the book of mormon. Additional information on the individual witnesses and their statements are available in the maxwell institutes digital collection. Three witnesses of the book of mormon department of.
This remarkable statement was in fulfillment of prophecy in the book of mormon itself, given by nephi, the son of lehi. While joseph smith was translating the book of mormon, the lord revealed that, in addition. 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. Chart 1018 lists eighteen recorded appearances of the resurrected christ. The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him proverbs 18. One of the eight witnesses to the book of mormon was the fifth son of peter whitmer, sen. Dec 05, 2009 book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. We also talk about the testimony of the three witnesses, three men who were allowed to see an angel and the physical gold. The author, richard lloyd anderson, gives many historical details about the statements of such critics and the sources and background of their statements. Why did ever one of the surviving witnesses leave to another churuch by 1847, including some former mormons who also claimed to have unearthed separate records.
Bofm witnesses presentation provides a spiritual and temporal witness of the realities of the book of mormon. This page links to subpages which discuss various attacks. 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 eight witnesses of the book of mormon lds blogs. Also see the mormon interpreter, the neal maxwell institute, and shields. 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. David whitmer, one of the book of mormon s three witnesses, said if you believe my testimony to the book of mormon. This failed, and after following various splinter groups where his testimony held weight, eventually whitmer formed his own churches based on the book of mormon. This is the first half of an old byu film depicting the story of the three witnesses of the book of mormon.
The witnesses of the book of mormon lds scripture teachings. This page is a continuation of book of mormon evidences, part one and part two. Witnesses of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. Brother scott and the book of mormon spiritual and temporal witnesses presentation session 3 if you would like more interactive discussion, then please see our facebook discussion page. The following is their testimony that can be found in the first pages of the book of mormon. It also said that three would be shown the plates by the power of god.
As the director of the church history library, where we hold the churchs official archival. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1994. 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. The world was not left with joseph smiths testimony alone.
Book of mormon spiritual and temporal witnesses presentation. Oliver cowdery, martin harris, and david whitmer were appointed to be three special witnesses of the book of mormon in june 1829. The bible prescribe at least two or three witnesses for everything. It is inconclusive if the witnesses actually saw plates or if they only claimed to see them. This video also depicts how the three men remained true to their testimonies.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. They worship the bible instead of the savior of which it teaches. Whereas jesus said i am the way and the truth and the life, john 14. 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. 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. Contrary to the claims of our critics, there are impressive findings that make it difficult to explain away the book of mormon as a nineteenthcentury fraud from joseph smith.
Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos. The witnesses of the book of mormon by preston nibley. 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. In my personal experience, and as a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints sometimes mistakenly called the mormon church, i have heard it described as everything from interesting, false, uplifting, or contrary to the bible. The statement of the 3 witnesses for the book of mormon was a single statement signed by all three men. A list of the exmormon foundation video presentations for 2008 and 2009 are available at their website. Three witnesses mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses youtube. David whitmer relates his account of seeing the gold plates with martin harris and oliver cowdery.
The three witnesses monument photo courtesy steve mortensen. The first edition of the book of mormon featured two testimonials. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. If you would like more interactive discussion, then please see our facebook discussion page. The testimonies of the three and eight witnesses were published in the first edition of the book of mormon and every edition since. Each book stands as evidence that god lives and speaks to his children by revelation to his prophets. Brother scott and the book of mormon spiritual and temporal witnesses presentation session 3. The book of mormon original broadway cast recording explicit trey parker.
Jun 7, 2012 book of mormon video presentations 53911. 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. The three and eight witnesses to the book of mormon. Martin harris shows signs of being an unstable person in terms of his religious convictions. Evaluating the book of mormon witnesses book of mormon central. Compilation on the three witnesses of the golden plates.
Part of the vhs collection called a voice from the dust, this production of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is from 1982. Book any title page introduction testimony of three witnesses testimony of eight witnesses testimony of the prophet joseph smith a brief explanation about the book of mormon illustrations 1 nephi 2 nephi jacob enos jarom omni words of mormon mosiah alma helaman 3 nephi 4 nephi mormon ether moroni pronunciation guide. Much has been said about the book of mormon since its first publication in the 1800s. Statements clearly traced to the witnesses verify the testimonies printed in the book of mormon.
The book of mormon provided multiple official and unofficial witnesses who corroborated aspects of josephs account. Today chris and clay join me again for a roundtable discussion about the eleven witnesses to the book of mormon. Joseph smith, the three witnesses, and the eight witnesses are a twelveman jury in affirming the reality of the gold plates and the book of mormon. Three witnesses monument mormon historic sites foundation. And not one of the witnesses ever retracted or denied their testimony, including the men who later left mormonism. The three witnesses, utah genealogical and historical magazine, october 1927october 1929, vol.
Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. Formal witneses the three witnesses the eleven witnesses informal witnesses david b. After josephs death, he sought to replace joseph as the head of the mormon church. It also contains biographical and historical information relating to the book of mormon. The evidence left by the book of mormon witnesses is rich, varied, and uneven, including the following. Why dont they parade it around to the world as proof of mormonisms veracity. This 4 minute video is a sensitive introduction to the book of mormon translation process. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses by richard. That we, through the grace of god the father, and our lord jesus christ, have seen the plates which contain this. I have chosen to speak about the significance of their testimonies and about the life of one of them.
Apr 26, 2010 the book of mormon has 12 official witnesses. The three are part of twelve book of mormon witnesses. 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. The question of the book of mormon witnesses is extremely significant. Three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of god, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered. This video uses testimonies of several different apostles of jesus christ to discuss the importance of the book of mormon in gods plan to establish his doctrine and kingdom. The eight witnesses were the second of two sets of special witnesses to the book of mormon s golden plates. The first set are the three witnesses the book of ether in the book of mormon states that the plates would be shown to certain individuals who shall assist to bring forth this work.
347 1160 688 1022 1565 238 188 518 401 1373 978 358 1159 690 1315 643 1613 986 1446 1158 391 475 242 25 640 1249 42 502 503 128 321