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Golden plates lds primary chorister ideas, lds primary singing. Given the dimensions by smith, some have concluded that the plates could have weighed as. Replica of book of mormon plates that silversmith gordon andrus made for display in the heavens are opened exhibit at the church history. Is the book of mormon like other ancient metal documents. After the translation was completed, however, joseph reported. Problems with the gold plates in the book of mormon. Logically, the book of mormon plates could have been composed of these two metals. How did joseph smith carry home the golden plates of the book of mormon, and how did the witnesses lift them so easily. Two top plates are made of brass and imprinted with reformed egyptian characters. Paul gutjahrs the book of mormon is an unbiased look at the holy book, written on golden plates and found by joseph smith in a farmers field in new york almost 200 years ago, that today. The book of mormon is set in north america in the first century. How corrections in the book of mormon prove its authenticity presents physical evidence that the book of mormon is precisely what it claims to be.

This series recreates the faithbuilding stories of people like lehi, nephi, abinadi, alma, samuel the lamanite, helaman and the stripling warriors, general mormon and his son moroni. How to make the golden plates with kids eve out of the garden. Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture. Book of mormon plates and records the encyclopedia of. When published in 1830, the book of mormon contained a statement about the lost 116 pages, as well as the testimony of three witnesses and the testimony of eight witnesses, who claimed to have seen and handled the golden plates. Book of mormon the idea of an ancient record on gold plates was one of the most mocked claims of joseph smith. Because of this they are unavailable for examination today. Jun 17, 2014 the story of the gold plates is an absolutely essential part of the mormon narrative, for in the eyes of many latterday saints, the coming forth of this record, and its subsequent translation into the book of mormon, legitimizes their belief that smith was indeed a prophet sent by god to restore the true christian faith lost long ago due to a.

Golden plates smallwood houseman this looks like its. The book of mormon comprises fifteen main parts or divisions, known, with one exception, as books, each designated by the name of its principal author. Thus, the present book of mormon contains only the second account of early nephite history. Their signed statements are in the front of all copies of the book of mormon. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be. My husband wants to get some sheets of ore to help the kids understand this ancient way of writing. The translation continues from the rest of the plates of mormon, which were abridged from the large plates of nephi, and includes the books of mosiah, alma, helaman, 3 nephi, 4 nephi, and mormon the last two chapters of which were written by moroni. Replica of book of mormon plates that silversmith gordon andrus made for display in the heavens are opened exhibit at the church history museum. The book of mormon is a translation of ancient gold plates, which is not easily understood by our young kids. In 2004 and 2005 he selfpublished the golden plates, an actiongospelpacked story. The remaining plates are of a paper composite material colored gold but with no inscriptions. The story of the gold plates is an absolutely essential part of the mormon narrative, for in the eyes of many latterday saints, the coming forth of this record, and its subsequent translation into the book of mormon, legitimizes their belief that smith. But, how many know of accounts of the gold plates story which mention smith first discovered the plates with a seer stone. Experience family scripture study in a fun, new way through rhymes.

Replica gold plates book of mormon book of mormon, book. It gives reading the book of mormon a whole new feel its really not. On march 27, 1808, when martin was 25yearsold he married his cousin, lucy harris. The book of mormon itself portrays the golden plates as a historical record, engraved by two precolumbian prophethistorians from around the year ad 400. This graphic novelcomic book adaptation was first created in 2005 by award winning artist michael allred. Known as the book of mormon, he said i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book of earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. This beautiful volume is crafted in sturdy bonded leather cover with gold detailing and spine label that is recreated to exact specifications. There are numerous examples of ancient writing on metal plates.

The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates inscribed by prophets. Golden plates life cycle testifies of book of mormon. The remaining plates are of a paper composite material colored gold. The dramatized golden plates audio series on cd living. Hamblin, metal plates and the book of mormon, in pressing forward with the book of mormon.

Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be linked. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints the mormons, as they are called, have continued the printing of the book of mormon from 1830 and it is now among the top 5 most published books in history. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. The book of mormon was written by a series of prophets from 600 b. Every latterday saint mormon is aware of joseph smiths claim that he discovered golden plates from which the book of mormon was translated. Gold and silver are often mixed together in an alloy called electrum. Children will happily learn book of mormon stories and principles in a way they can understand and remember. The metal would have to be soft enough to use a stylus so they can understand the difficult process. Josephs preface and a testimonial written by a group of eight witnesses described the plates as having an appearance of gold. Replica of the original gold plates of the book of mormon. He claimed that an angel named moroni had directed him to a buried stone box, containing a set of gold plates, covered with strange symbols. Mormon gold plates discovered the 100% proven evidence. Unlike most articles that seem to manifest so quickly, i intent to discuss evidence in support of this book s claims. The book of mormon online amazing book of mormon study guide website that has tons.

Here is a helpful chart to use as you read and study. Between the books of omni and mosiah is an insert called the words of mormon. During the next year in seminary, youll be studying the book of mormon. Smith claimed the angel moroni, a prophet in the book of mormon, directed him in the 1820s to a. Had they been unalloyed gold, they would have been too heavy for a single person to carry p. We do know that gold weighs about 1200 pounds per cubic foot. Problems with the gold plates of the book of mormon. From ammons humble mission among the lamanites to the triumphant appearance of the resurrected savior, youll. Book of mormon title page markings i like this method of enhancing your study. Metal ore usually has a mixture of various metals in it. Book of mormon first edition 1830 replica nauvoo mercantile. Faithful members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints believe that the prophet joseph smith received a set of metal plates which had the appearance of gold. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates also called the gold plates or in some 19thcentury literature, the golden bible are the source from which joseph smith claimed to have translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith.

Because we do not have the original plates to examine, its impossible to identify the language used to make the ancient record. The sources behind the book of mormon are remarkably complex, and sometimes hard to keep straight. The golden plates is an illustrated adaptation of the fifth best selling book of all time, the book of mormon. The plates are made of a coppergold alloy and are held together by three dshaped rings, forming a sort of book. In his book, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, he wrote, r. Joseph smith claimed he translated the book of mormon from a set of golden plates that were given to him by an angel named moroni. Since then, researchers have found several examples of ancient metal plates, gold plates, and plates with rings. Feast of trumpets and joseph smith, golden plates, moroni, rosh hashana the book of mormon has been a hot topic for a long time. A true testimony of the book of mormon comes from reading it and, as counseled by moroni in a promise he left to us in moroni 10. The gold plates are records of gods dealing with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contain the fullness of the everlasting gospel of jesus christ. Those who saw the ancient nephite record described it as being engraved onto thin golden plates which were bound together with dshaped rings.

A companion for family scripture study is an engaging and clever book of over 300 short, catchy rhymes for family scripture study to learn and love the book of mormon. The story of the gold plates is an absolutely essential part of the mormon narrative, for in the eyes of many latterday saints, the coming forth of this record, and its subsequent translation into the book of mormon, legitimizes their belief that smith was indeed a prophet sent by god to restore the true christian faith lost long ago due to a. The story of their discovery is supported by a large number of similar archeological finds. The video is the third in book of mormon centrals evidence video series, the two previous videos being one on the archaeological evidence for the place called nahom, mentioned by nephi 1 nephi 16. So allred started adapting the book of mormon into a multipart graphic novel. Putnam has argued persuasively that the book of mormon plates that were in joseph smiths hands were of tumbaga. According to the prophet joseph smith, the titlepage of the book of mormon is a literal translation, taken from the very last leaf, on the. Golden plates to book of mormon more about the plates the pages were thin sheets of metal. After the translation was completed, however, joseph reported that he returned the plates to the angel.

How to make the golden plates with kids book of mormon, lds. That is, the spirit of the book of mormon could now go forth throughout the world, rapidly like a deer, being the spirit of the golden plates. Ancient artifacts of mystery with images lds crafts, lds seminary. For joseph smiths birthday, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints wanted an accurate representation of the golden plates that were used to make the book of mormon. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism. The book of mormon is a translation of golden tablets given to joseph smith who wrote of their account of a plan for salvation and what men must do to gain peace in this life and eternal redemption in the life to come. Mormon and moroni, the book says, had abridged earlier historical records from other sets of metal plates. The people described in the book of mormon came from ancient israel and so likely spoke hebrew in the beginning. Nov 03, 2017 joseph smith claimed he translated the book of mormon from a set of golden plates that were given to him by an angel named moroni.

Jan 30, 2018 the reported weight, dimensions, and composition of the gold plates are believable. Packer, in his article cumorahs cave, printed in the journal of book of mormon studies v. Nov 03, 2017 check out the latest from book of mormon central. Using this sheet, he built two full, unique plates. An exact facsimile reproduction of the first edition of the book of mormon, providing the authentic size, look and feel, and format of the original. The plates are consistently described as gold and golden. Replica gold plates book of mormon book of mormon, book of. See tvedtnes, the book of mormon and other hidden books. One of the most distinctive aspects of the book of mormon is its physical form. Welcome to the book of mormon foundations online store.

The book is made of a set of twelve metal plates, each measuring six inches 15 cm in width, eight inches 20 cm in length approximately half an inch 1. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept silent. Gold plates replica and liahona replica scripture crafts. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints uses four holy books. Another testament of jesus christ, which has sold over 120 million copies. When tumbaga which is red is treated with any simple acid citric acid will do, the copper in the alloy is removed from its surface leaving a brilliant. Martin harris witnesses of the golden plates and book of mormon. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon. On these plates was inscribed the text of the book of mormon, which he tra.

Paul hansen has spent much of the past 10plus years working to reconcile the faith and science surrounding the golden plates, the fabled ancient tome that, according to teachings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, were translated into the book of mormon by church founder joseph smith in the mid19th century. How to make the golden plates with kids book of mormon. Posts about the book of mormon written by bro simon says book of mormon, june. Artist recreates the golden plates for museum display. The story of the gold plates is an absolutely essential part of the mormon narrative, for in the eyes of many latterday saints, the coming forth of this record, and its subsequent translation into the book of mormon, legitimizes their belief that smith was indeed a prophet sent by god. When it first appeared, the book of mormon was attacked for the alleged absurdity of having been written on golden plates and its claim of the existence of an early sixth century b. The plates, which had a depth of about six inches, were bound together by three dshaped rings, similar to a threering binder today. The plates were written in a language called reformed egyptian. Smith transcribed this portion, and it appears as the first part of the book. Joseph was 17 when he first saw the gold plates, but he wasnt allowed to remove them from the hill until four years. A very in depth diagram of the abridgment of the many authors books plates that make up the book of mormon plates. Fourteen centuries later, in 1823, the angel moroni led joseph smith to the plates hidden in a hillside in upstate new york. Smith translated the text of the book of mormon over the next several. Martin harris was born on may 18, 1783, at what is now saratoga, new york.

A powerpoint slide shows a closeup view of book of mormon characters gordon andrus engraved onto metal for his replica of the golden plates. The first portion the first six books, ending with omni is a translation from the small plates of nephi. Experience the faithbuilding stories in the book of mormon with the dramatized golden plates. After joseph smith completed the translation of the book of mormon, the three witnesses and the eight witnesses were allowed to see and handle the plates. How to make the golden plates with kids eve out of the. Find thousands of lds books, movies, music and more. Unlike most articles that seem to manifest so quickly, i intent to discuss evidence in support of this books claims. When he was tenyearsold his family relocated to palmyra, new york. According to mormon belief, the book of mormon was inscribed on golden plates by generations of prophets, quoted and abridged by the prophethistorian mormon, and buried in the ground by mormon s son, moroni.

The premium edition has replaced the full text originally included in the first edition with simplified. Jun 16, 2012 paul gutjahrs the book of mormon is an unbiased look at the holy book, written on golden plates and found by joseph smith in a farmers field in new york almost 200 years ago, that today. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. Aug 10, 20 ive built a few replicas of ancient artifacts and devices. Verses make the scripture very manageable and are of great use in teaching situations, but reading the book of mormon as it was originally published, with only chapters, you get a real sense of the story within the book. Check out book of mormon centrals new video, detailing the historical evidence for the existence of the book of mormon golden plates. The text of the book of mormon itself refers to nephis seeking ore from which to make his plates. The golden plates couldnt be made of pure gold the golden plates couldnt be made of pure gold, new era, july. Artist recreates the golden plates for museum display from written. Table 2 summarizes the precise proposed dates on the gregorian calendar for each of the seven steps of the life cycle of the golden plates.