The Book of Mormon
April 23, 2008 – 8:51 amAn Account Written by The Hand of Mormon Upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi. Translated by Joseph Smith, Jun.
In comparison to the Koran, this book has much more narrative. When I was reading the Koran, I thought that narrative would make it easier to read. I was wrong.
Up until 3 Nephi, I had to force myself to read 5 chapters each day. Once you get to 3 Nephi, things start getting interesting. (Jesus visits the Americas)
The prophesy in this book (except for the verses taken from Isaiah) is of a decidedly different feel than the prophesy in the Bible. It is much more specific.
From the book it isn’t exactly clear what the Mormon heresy is (besides all the stuff it said happened that didn’t). I happen to have been given my copy by a couple of Mormon missionaries who explained to me that when Jesus talked to the apostles at the end of the gospels, he passed his authority over to them. For some reason, though, they were unable to pass Jesus’ authority on to anyone else, so as soon as they died, the world was waiting for Jesus’ authority to return and unify the church.
Supposedly God chose Joseph Smith to be the vessel for the return of Christ’s Authority to earth.
No word on how long we have to wait for God to return Christ’s Authority again, since Mr. Smith is dead.
Two times (A group of people who’s language wasn’t confused at the Tower of Babel came over, I’m guessing during the flood. Later the Nephites come over in normal boats) the book of Mormon describes huge populations in the Americas. Where are the traces of these huge cities and armies?
