It describes the jaredites, descendants of jared and his companions, who were led by god to the. The musical ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. Moroni abridges the writings of etherethers genealogy is set forththe language of the jaredites is not confounded at the tower of babelthe lord promises to lead them to a choice land and make them a great nation. According to john tvedtnes, hebraisms are evidence of the authenticity of the book of mormon. Discussions on the book of mormon ether 711 episode info. It describes the jaredites, descendants of jared and his companions, who were led by god to the americas shortly after the confusion of tongues and the destruction of the tower of babel. How i learned to love the book of ether book of mormon. Gospel insights from general authorities and religious educators provo, ut.
It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Listen as they provide insight into these chapters and the secret combinations in the days of the jaredites and in the latter days. Where do i stream discussions on the book of mormon online. Discussions on the book of mormon is available for streaming on byutv, both individual episodes and full seasons. Nov 21, 2016 the book of ether begins with a genealogy that descends in reverse chronological order from ether to jared. 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. They also include quotes, tips, scripture marking suggestions, and great discussion questions that you could use in your family study or if you are teaching a class. Plagiarism made harder, or, the book of ether and the genius. Although historians and archaeologists consider the book to be an anachronistic invention of joseph smith, many members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and other denominations of the latter day saint movement believe that it.
According to adherents members of the church of jesus christ of latter day saint, these animals are thought to have existed in north andor south america. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to latter day saint theology, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Ether 15, book of mormon student manual 2009 and book of mormon time line, ensign october 2011. The book recounts how the jaredites came forth from the tower of babel and traveled to the land of promise, where eventually they were destroyed. I am he who liveth, said the savior when he appeared to joseph smith and sidney rigdon in the kirtland temple on april 3, 1836 doctrine and covenants 110. Maxwell 19262004 was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles. The relationship of ether to the book of mormon as a whole is discussed at book of. Widtsoe foundation board member will be speaking with scholar rosalynde welch about her brief theological introduction to the book of ether. The book of mormon jared has the same name as the biblical patriarch jared hebrew. Why is the brother of jared not called mahonri in the. By faith all things are fulfilled ether 12 15 a gospel centered. 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. Plans rely on assumptions about things we cant control.
Tvedtnes, the hebrew background of the book of mormon, in rediscovering the book of mormon, p. Hear their thoughts on the book of ether as a microcosm of the book of mormon, recording 30 generations in 31 pages. Sep 05, 2020 a focus on the book of ether, proposes that an 1820 book, a key to the chronology of the hindus by alexander hamilton not the us founding father and statesman of broadway fame, but an englishman who had lived in india may be the key to understanding how joseph smith fabricated the book of ether. It seems from the scriptures that with one exception, in all the. Moroni was the last prophet to write in the book of mormon. This means that many church members are probably misunderstanding the true meaning of weakness, or they are even believing false doctrine. Watch discussions on the book of mormon online full.
Ether 711 lds seminary home study manual for unit 30. Of these, two refer to near eastern weapons of the early sixth century b. Address at the book of mormon symposium at brigham young university on october 10, 1986, published in a book of mormon treasury. The heading for chapter 10 of moroni states that this last. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. And the veil was taken from off the eyes of the brother of jared, and he saw the finger of the lord. I would like a cfr for the readily falsifiable and falsified bit if anyone is willingable to give it. As students study and discuss ether 15, they can evaluate their own prayers and look forward to the blessings that come through exercising faith in the lord. Todd christofferson emphasized that this principle of multiple witnesses applies even to the words of people we sustain as prophets. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 2003, 118. Discussions on the book of mormon ether 1 6 youtube. Discussions on the book of mormon testimony of the witnesses and general church history. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book. Discussions on the book of mormon ether 7 11 youtube.
Nov 21, 2011 for the jaredites on this point it is sufficient to note that ether, the last prophet and record keeper, traced his genealogy back exclusively to jared. Mar 06, 2016 an anchor to the souls of men ether 12. First, remember how the book of ether fits into the structure of the book of mormon as a whole. According to the book of mormon, ether is a jaredite prophet, one of the last surviving jaredites, and primary author of the book of ether. Discussion of specific animals in the book of mormon. Aug 28, 2018 the relationship of ether to the book of mormon as a whole is discussed at book of mormon.
Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. There is a hebrew preposition that means both to and for. The remainder of the book of mormon is written in thirdperson historical narrative, said to be compiled and abridged by mormon with moroni abridging the book of ether and writing the latter part of mormon and the book of moroni. In the first book of nephi is a plagiarism of the old testament, which gives an account of the exodus from jerusalem of the children of lehi. As the final installment in the book of mormon symposium series, this volume examines the last four books of the nephite record. To nonadherents, these animals are solely creatures of the book of mormon. Sorenson, mormon s sources, journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 20, no.
Moroni abridges the writings of ether ethers genealogy is set forththe language of the jaredites is not confounded at the tower of babelthe lord promises to lead them to a choice land and make them a great nation. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. Ether 12 15 faculty of byus department of ancient scripture discuss ether chapters 12 to 15. Jun 06, 2019 for a discussion of mormon s sources, see john l. The same is true with the book of mormon covenant to serve the god of the land, as found in the book of ether. 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 beliefs and practices of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Ether 611 the jaredites travel to the promised land. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1999, chart 159. The come, follow me curriculum for the book of mormon is now covering ether chapters 611. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy south. Commentary on the book of ether chapters 79 book of mormon. Three witnesses and the work itself will stand as a testimony of the truthfulness of the book of mormon.
Hear professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss the unique record of the jaredites. Such a long genealogy is unusual for the book of mormon, but it was likely written this way because it serves as a template for the rest of the book of ether. According to the book of mormon, moroni was the son of mormon, the prophet for whom the book of mormon is named. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics, and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone. It should be remembered that not every statement made by a church leader, past or present, necessarily constitutes doctrine. Different kinds of these animals may have been brought over by the jaredites.
An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Faculty of byus department of ancient scripture discuss ether chapters 12 to 15. Commentary on the book of ether chapters 35 book of mormon. Thousands of people had been converted to the gospel and were now united by their love of god and their commitment to live righteously. Steel is mentioned only five times in the book of mormon, once in the book of ether 7. Welch, preliminary comments on the sources behind the book of ether, farms preliminary. This scripture block concludes with an insight into the coming forth of the book of mormon and the witnesses who were chosen to testify of it. Some critics of the book of mormon have wondered why the bible doesnt tell of the exodus of the families of lehi and ishmael. A succession of righteous and wicked kings rule over many generations.
The mormon bible consists of fifteen booksbeing the books of jacob, enos, jarom, omni, mosiah, zeniff, alma, helaman, ether, moroni, two books of mormon, and three of nephi. Dec 06, 2016 although faith plays an important narrative and doctrinal role in many book of mormon stories, ether 12 provides one of its most profound discourses on the topic. If i could beg everyone to read the book of ether, i would. During the righteous reigns of emer and coriantum the people prospered exceedingly v. A good plan recognizes that the participants will be actors, not merely executors, and will. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. The people multiply and begin to spread over the land. And they were forbidden to come unto the children of men until after that he should be lifted up upon the cross. The last person left in the book of ether is coriantumr. Throughout the book, each king is discussed in exact reverse order to the way they appear in the list, never missing a name or. The book of ether is one of the books of the book of mormon. And it was as the finger of a man, like unto flesh and blood.
The church teaches that the first inhabitants of the americas were the jaredites, arriving in the new world and beginning their historical records approximately 2200 b. According to welch, moronis work as translatorprophet brilliantly reframes the nature of scripture itself. Apr 04, 2021 today is easter sunday, when christians all over the world celebrate the resurrection of jesus christ, his triumph over death. Perhaps more than any other part in the book of mormon, this section powerfully portrays the cycle through which the ancient inhabitants of america passed many timesthe cycle. Learn about prophesies found in the book of ether about the latterday witnesses of the book of mormon as well as other prophesies, teachings, and history contained in the same book. Share your videos with friends, family, and the world. It is a miracle that we have this book to guide us. Following the destruction of the nephite people, moroni works in solitude to complete a longpromised translation of an ancient record.
Moroni teaches that three latterday witnesses will join the father, the son, and the holy ghost in testifying of the book of mormon. We usually focus on the story of the brother of jared. Aug 28, 2008 discussions on the book of mormon is a series that is currently running and has 2004 seasons 68 episodes. Discussions on the book of mormon ether 12 15 youtube. There is strife and contention over the kingdomakish forms an oathbound secret combination to slay the kingsecret combinations are of the devil and result in the destruction of nationsmodern gentiles are warned against the secret combination that will seek to overthrow the freedom of all lands, nations, and countries. Nov 22, 2020 in this weeks book of mormon conversation, scholar rosalynde welch talks about her brief theological introduction to the book of ether with a board member of the john a. The purpose of the book of mormon, as indicated in the title page, is that we will remember the covenant.
Moroni shares a name with captain moroni, a much earlier book of mormon figure, of whom mormon wrote highly the book of mormon tells that moroni served under his father, the commander in chief of 23 groups of about 10,000 nephites each, who battled against the lamanites. Gary hadfield, the decapitation of shiz, in pressing forward with the book of mormon. Among the many fantastic stories in the book of mormon, the saga of the journey from the middle east to the new world by the jaredites sometime between about 2500 and 2300 bc stands out as being readily falsifiable and falsified. The most brittle plans rely heavily on these assumptions, while more resilient plans allow for adaptation under changing circumstances. Plagiarism made harder, or, the book of ether and the. Discussions on the book of mormon the divine purposes of the book of mormon part 2. Unlike other books in the book of mormon, the book of ether does not relate the history of the descendants of lehi. The record of the jaredites, taken from the twentyfour plates found by the people of limhi in the days of king mosiah. For a discussion of the sources behind the book of ether, see john w. The title refers to ether, a jaredite prophet who lived at the end of the time period covered. This explains jehovahs discussion of christ in the book of moses and in many other scriptures. He also added the book of ether into the plates, which is primarily an abridgment of jaredite writings, but also contains extensive commentary by moroni, especially in ether 4, ether 5, ether 8, and ether 12. Pray about it, discuss it with loved ones, then at the start of the new. As you read the rest of the book of ether, ponder the consequences of.
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