Witness to the book of mormon 9 july 2018 lds daily. Richard anderson investigating the book of mormon witnesses, 1981 admits the third handnature of this account, but still uses it as evidence, attributing its most accurate telling to george q. Three witnesses monument mormon historic sites foundation. With a single draft completed in 65 days, joseph smith, an unschooled man of 23, produced a book of over 500 pages with hundreds of unique names and complex story lines. The three witnesses, unlike the eight witnesses, were shown the plates by. Check out these video resources for the 2020 youth curriculum. Witnesses, produced by the interpreter foundation, consists of three main segments working together as a comprehensive project. Witnesses of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. From changing their stories to denying their faith to getting excommunicated and much more, join me in this video as we talk through. The statement of the 8 witnesses was also a single statement signed by all 8 men oliver cowdery actually signed each of the eight witnesses names. Smith lorenzo snow lucy mack smith mary whitmer oscar mcconkie william smith richard lloyd anderson analyzes the witnesses to. The three and eight witnesses to the book of mormon.
To read more from larry, visit lds365 the church video compelling witness depicts a mock trial that witnesses of the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Haight emma smith harrison burgess john henry smith joseph f. The following is their testimony that can be found in the first pages of the book of mormon. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer network. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos. Thats put a spanner in the works about the veracity of the book of mormon. Oct 08, 2019 the witnesses to the book of mormon are blatantly not credible. By june 1829 martin harris, oliver cowdery, and david whitmer had verbalized a desire to be the special three witnesses alluded to in the book of mormon. The church has an open canon which includes four scriptural texts. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses deseret book. The solemn testimony of the three witnesses has appeared in every edition of the book of mormon since 1830.
Did the book of mormon witnesses really see what they claimed. President nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. In this first of two parts, dan examines the three book of mormon witnesses and does an indepth analysis of their testimony. To support lds positions i mentioned the 11 witnesses. Hedges, john hilton iii, and kerry hull salt lake city and provo, ut. A new look at the story of ammon in the latest book of mormon video jannalee sandau have you ever become known for something even though it was only a small part of what youve done in your lifetime. Every copy of the book of mormon includes the testimony of their experience in which the angel moroni appeared and showed them the plates from which the book of mormon was translated. Book of mormon spiritual and temporal witnesses presentation. Smith lorenzo snow lucy mack smith mary whitmer oscar mcconkie william smith richard lloyd anderson analyzes the witnesses to the book of mormon.
The three men chosen as witnesses of the book of mormon were oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris. After watching the latest book of mormon video, i wonder if that is how ammon the missionary would feel about being known as the guy who cut off the arms. Bofm witnesses presentation provides a spiritual and temporal witness of the realities of the book of mormon. The eight witnesses of the book of mormon lds blogs. This is the first half of an old byu film depicting the story of the three witnesses of the book of mormon. I love the book of mormon and highly recommend testimonies of the book of mormon witnesses. The scripture says that something is established in the mouths of two or three witnesses, but now only joseph smith himself is the remaining witness to the credibility of the book, and now the current lds factions, except the fundamentalist faction, has moved. The scripture says that something is established in the mouths of two or three witnesses, but now only joseph smith himself is the remaining witness to the credibility of the book, and now the current lds factions, except the fundamentalist faction, has.
The three witnesses, unlike the eight witnesses, were shown the plates by a heavenly messenger, not joseph smith. This video series is also available on dvd to purchase through our store and at amazon. Mar, 2008 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. The names of oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris are familiar to most of us, notably because of their role as witnesses to the reality of the book of mormon. While this was a late recollection on cannons part, anderson justifies using it by stating that cannon had a remarkable intellect and a. I grew up believing that i belonged to the only true church on the face of the earth and even though there were teachings about the church i didnt agree with, it never occurred to me they didnt have physical proof for the book of mormon. Facts on the book of mormon witnesses part 2 mormons in. The three witnesses sacrificed much to help with the translation and publication of the book of mormon. Lds lds witnesses to the book of mormon christian forums. Mar 22, 2017 by june 1829 martin harris, oliver cowdery, and david whitmer had verbalized a desire to be the special three witnesses alluded to in the book of mormon. David whitmer, one of the book of mormons three witnesses, said if you believe my testimony to the book of mormon. Mormon missionaries, with their lapel name badges, are a familiar sight around the world. The three witnesses of the book of mormon, part 1 youtube.
To watch originals from the channel theldslife, lds life originals, click the link below. The eight witnesses of the book of mormon the book of. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos online. The witnesses to the book of mormon are blatantly not credible. The author, richard lloyd anderson, gives many historical details about the statements of such critics and the sources and background of their statements.
Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses youtube. This latest book that i mentioned that is doing a subjective job of reducing the book of mormon to joseph smiths personal experience, and so hes translating the book of mormon, that book says well, the eight witnesses, while this is hearsay, nevertheless. It is very interesting how the lord decided to have those special witnesses of his work of the last days. Behold, i say unto you, that you must rely upon my word, which if you do with full purpose of heart, you shall have a view of the plates, and also of the breastplate, the sword of laban, the urim and thummim, which were given to the brother of jared upon the mount, when he talked with the lord face to face3 and after that you have obtained. Watch the most recent episode of the book of mormon videos. Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come.
Formal witneses the three witnesses the eleven witnesses informal witnesses david b. Three witnesses mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Harper, the eleven witnesses, in the coming forth of the book of mormon. Jun 24, 2019 the names of oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris are familiar to most of us, notably because of their role as witnesses to the reality of the book of mormon. I was then 19 and read the book in four days and then called the missionaries and asked to be baptized. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available.
When i was a member of the church i honestly never thought about checking up on the witnesses of the book of mormon. Oliver cowdery, martin harris, and david whitmer were appointed to be three special witnesses of the book of mormon in june 1829. Martin harris, one of the three witnesses of the book of mormon, bears testimony of the book while on his deathbed. Explaining away the book of mormon witnesses fairmormon. The first edition of the book of mormon featured two testimonials. Book of mormon map and geography high def duration. Each of these specific menoliver cowdery, martin harris, and david whitmersacrificed much to help with the translation and publication of the book of mormon, and its likely this is a significant part of why they were chosen as witnesses. 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. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds and latter day saints. Using visual examples and with his older brother nephi standing nearby, jacob answers the questions of the people and teaches them the gospel. 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. 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. 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. Awardwining author dan vogel has just come out with his latest video sep 2014.
In this episode of 5minute firesides, author tad callister presents a compelling case for the book of mormon including what detractors might say for this keystone of the latterday saint faith, complete with witnesses, evidence and a closing argument. May 06, 2019 the book of mormon doesnt mention practically any core mormon teaching and contradicts most answers to gospel questions vol. The book of mormon doesnt mention practically any core mormon teaching and contradicts most answers to gospel questions vol. Three witnesses of the book of mormon department of.
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. Deseret book and religious studies center, brigham young university, 2015, 1172. Each will reconnect us with the history, the claims and counterclaims, and ultimately the stalwart consistency of each witness testimony. The three witnesses of the book of mormon were oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 730,656 views 59. The case against the 3 witnesses of the book of mormon. The statement of the 3 witnesses for the book of mormon was a single statement signed by all three men. You can find the proof through a real desire to know and a sincere, persistent effort of asking god and. David whitmer, one of the book of mormon s three witnesses, said if you believe my testimony to the book of mormon. Nov 25, 2019 the newest book of mormon video shows the flourishing nephite settlement listening to jacob preach about the atonement of jesus christ on the steps of the temple.
This is a growing selection of videos i currently create or have created in. 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. The testimony of the three witnesses is consistent, impressive, and reliable. We also talk about the testimony of the three witnesses. Dec 05, 2009 president nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. Lds truth claims 3 attempting to impeach martin harris see links below. The case for the book of mormon wont likely be won in a courtroom or a cafeteria. They were all discredited by the mormon church itself. I came to know christ and his church through the reading of the book of mormon. This video explores the history behind the witnesses to the book of mormon and explains why their combined testimony strongly indicates that joseph smith did in fact possess plates with the appearance of gold which he translated by the gift and power of god.
Gatherings of church members temporarily suspended worldwide march 12, 2020. By providing the testimonies of witnesses and including them at the end of the book of mormon, joseph smith was following not only the ancient pattern called for by nephi, but also the guidance and inspiration of the lord. The mormon temple in salt lake city, utah, is, for the lds latter day saints, a proud symbol of their faith. The book of mormon came through, but not from, joseph smith a book filled with plain and precious salvational truths which came forth by the gift and power of god a divine gift to the entire human family. Why were three key witnesses chosen to testify of the book of. This latest book that i mentioned that is doing a subjective job of reducing the book of mormon to joseph smiths personal experience, and so hes translating the book of mormon, that book says well, the eight witnesses, while this is hearsay, nevertheless martin harris knew the eight witnesses, knew them well. Book of mormon central evidences of the book of mormon. The witnesses of the book of mormon the millennial star. 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. A few years ago in an online forum we were discussing the book of mormon. Richard lloyd anderson presents evidence from original sources on each of the eleven witnesses and concludes. Diligence, family values, and financial self sufficiency are mormon watchwords. The witnesses of the book of mormon lds scripture teachings. Compelling witness of the book of mormon lds magazine.
This remarkable statement was in fulfillment of prophecy in the book of mormon itself, given by nephi, the son of lehi. Three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of god, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered. He gave joseph like first witness, but one according to the scriptures is not enough so god provided three new witnesses. Much has been said about the book of mormon since its first publication in the 1800s. 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 people of jared, who came from the tower of which hath been spoken. This segment depicts the coming forth of the book of mormon and the testimony to its.
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. Witnesses film an interpreter foundation production. This video also depicts how the three men remained true to. Testimonies of the book of mormon witnesses deseret book. 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.