Book of mormon polygamy verses

Wellwritten and concisely summarized, it is one of the first books you should read if you want to track the principles history throughout mormonism. For example, a book of mormon reference to horses suggests that they may have been relatively uncommon, being limited only to certain regions during specific periods of book of mormon history. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence duration. The book of mormon never claims that the horse was universally known or used in the new world. The book of mormon account is basing its statements on an interpretation of mosaic law to defend a new to them negative position on polygamy. There is a very interesting section on the politics involved in ending polygamy in the mainstream church. Portraits of a utah town and other acclaimed works, including mormon polygamy. Another testament of jesus christ is a separate book and validates and upholds the bible. What the bible says about polygamy the annotated bible.

Explaining polygamy and its history in the mormon church. The book of mormon condemns polygamy as an abomination before the lord in jacob 2. The only men who become gods, even the sons of god, are those who enter into polygamy august 19, 1866, journal of discourses 11. Some of them were gods favorite people including abraham, jacob, gideon, solomon, and david. Jacobs sermon is perhaps the most specific, and ill get to.

Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. There are many book of mormon passages i like to use when i am witnessing to mormons. The book of mormon teaches that, generally, polygamy is wrong second lds president brigham young taught. The book of mormon, translated in 1829, makes mention of polygamy and, while it seems to forbid polygamy, it recognizes that sometimes god commands men to practice polygamy. Bennetts spiritual wife system and warned if any man writes to you, or preaches to you, doctrines contrary to the bible, the book of mormon, or the book of doctrine and covenants, set him down as an imposter. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. The changes are the first since 1981, and deal specifically with the churchs original ban on black priesthood ordination and polygamy. When a man is married to more than one wife at a time, sociologists call this polygyny. Mormon theology is about many gods, god being a man, men and women potentially becoming gods, but the book of mormon is basically christian in its teachings. Polygamy from late greek, polygamia, state of marriage to many spouses is the practice of marrying multiple spouses. Jan 26, 2017 the historian laurel ulrich uses the diaries of 19thcentury mormon women to tell the story of polygamy in a house full of females.

Although monogamy was clearly gods intent genesis 2. If this is what actually happened, the question is totally valid. He is coauthor of the biographical resource, a book of. Best book at the time on mormon polygamy has still stood the test of time as an indispensable resource decades later. Polygamy mosaic law respecting the firstborn in deuteronomy 21. The bible and the book of mormon teach that the marriage of one man to one woman is gods standard, except at specific periods when he has declared otherwise does joseph smiths lack of children through polygamy contradict the commandment to multiply and replenish the earth. Bible verses related to polygamy from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order exodus 21. From 1830 to 1876, lds scripture was consistent in prohibited polygamy. In its more than 6,000 verses, the book of mormon refers to jesus christ almost 4,000 times and by 100 different names. What the bible says about polygamy there are many polygamists in the bible. For if i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed unto me, i will command my people. While it doesnt actually cover each and every verse verse by verse.

Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the lord. Verses are cited in the order they are listed in the book of mormon. Kelly, skinner, andrew c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The truth is that the story of polygamy in the old testament is, well, a problem. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Mormon polygamy mormons discontinued the practice of polygamy more than one hundred years ago. Examples of later verses in which the trinitarian image of gods was retained, are mosiah 16. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading verse by verse. Mormons discontinued the practice of polygamy more than one hundred years ago.

These insertions were perpetuated by the author of the book of mormon in 3 nephi. For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife. Mormon polygamy, however, was an important part of the teachings of the church for fifty years. Doctrine and covenants, section 101 removed in 1876.

One expert says these additions to mormon scripture show. Although they call themselves mormons, they are not at all connected to the church typified by the mormon tabernacle choir, the salt lake. The scriptures of the mormon church are contradictory and confusing when talking about polygamy as to whether it is commanded or condemned. For more detailed information on joseph smiths wives, get in sacred loneliness by lds historian todd compton. The doctrine and covenants, by contrast, wishes to explain how and when polygamy can be acceptable to god.

What is the biblical basis for believing in the book of mormon. The practice began during the lifetime of founder and prophet joseph smith but became publicly and widely known during the time of 2nd prophet, brigham young. The book of jacob condemned polygamy as adultery, 71 but left open the proviso that for if i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed unto me, i will command my people. Jehovah, immanuel, holy messiah, lamb of god, redeemer of israel, and so on. Van wagoner is a clinical audiologist and lehi city historian, author of lehi. It is plain that, from the perspective of the book of mormon, god did not approve of polygamy for david and solomon. One gives background information, quotes from scholars and general authorities, and explanation, complete with footnotes and scripture references, for most of the verses from 1 nephi to alma 29. The book of mormon is more specific about polygamy than the bible and i want to touch on these teachings. All the prophets since the world began including those in the book of mormon knew there would be an apostasy of the christian church in the new testament and that god would set his hand a second time to recover his people.

The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne. As early as the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, latter day saint doctrine maintained that polygamy was allowable only if it was commanded by god. Unfortunately, later book of mormon peoples saw the rise of wicked kings such as noah, the son of zeniff, who did not keep the commandments of god by taking many wives and concubines mosiah 11. This verse clearly says that it was abominable to god that david had many wives and concubines. Nothing easier, twain replied, no man can serve two masters. The bible and the book of mormon support each other. The third comes from the writings of the founder of the church joseph smith, and the fourth is the writings of church leaders, especially the church presidents who are considered to be inspired.

Mar 17, 20 the changes are the first since 1981, and deal specifically with the churchs original ban on black priesthood ordination and polygamy. Finally a question that actually has some merit, but it is flawed as well. A mormon acquaintance once pushed mark twain into an argument on the issue of polygamy. Carmon hardy, mormon historian, truth and mistruth in mormon history, in lavina fielding anderson and janice merrill allred, eds. The historian laurel ulrich uses the diaries of 19thcentury mormon women to tell the story of polygamy in a house full of females. A great book for a general knowledge of mormon polygamy, and a quick read. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne.

These changes have only been applied to the first part of the book of mormon. Today, any mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who enter into polygamy are excommunicated. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds the mainstream mormon church with 15 million members worldwide publicly rejected polygamy in. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. We would find, were we to carry this subject from world to world, from our world to another, even to the endless ages of eternity, that there never was a time but what there was a father and son. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints released this week the most significant changes to its scripture since 1981. Similar to the insecure person who hangs around the rich and famous for the sole reason of establishing himself, the book of mormon has attempted to make a name for itself by cozying up to the bible. Yet this is not the only passage in mormon scripture that seeks to answer this question. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. How the women of the mormon church came to embrace. After referencing the verse s, i will, in about 100 words, explain how each can be used. In 1831 joseph smith made a prayerful inquiry to the lord regarding the ancient old. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition.

A portrait of religious excess winner of best book awards from the mormon history association and john whitmer historical association. Top ten biggest controversies of the mormon lds church. How the women of the mormon church came to embrace polygamy. In biblical times it was common to find the custom of having more than one wife or husband at the same time. The following information is in the book of mormon. A recent survey showed many people believed they were part of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, often known as the mormons. Mar 28, 2016 for if i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed unto me, i will command my people. I will share the way i interpret them, but i invite the reader to prayerfully read these verses and come to their own conclusions.

See the commentary on biblical polygamy by michael d. Both volumes of scripture are a compilation of teachings as recorded by ancient prophets. The recent publicity given to a religion known as the fundamentalist latter day saints flds has led to some confusion. Mar 28, 2016 unfortunately, later book of mormon peoples saw the rise of wicked kings such as noah, the son of zeniff, who did not keep the commandments of god by taking many wives and concubines mosiah 11. Why would joseph smith create polygamy when its strictly. Jul 06, 2011 the contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. During this time the church publicly taught against polygamy and denied practicing it, while church authorities were privately taking plural wives.

Feb 29, 2016 polygamy in the book of mormon the book of mormon is more specific about polygamy than the bible and i want to touch on these teachings. The authenticity of the book of mormon is a muchdebated subject. The title book of mormon refers to a prophet named mormon who wrote most of the book on the gold plates and entrusted them to moroni his son, who appended some final material to the plates and buried them in the hill about four hundred years after christ. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. This was one factor which did cause his people to commit sin, and do that which was abominable in the sight of the lord. In april 1844, joseph smith referred to polygamy as john c. Mar 06, 2012 the title book of mormon refers to a prophet named mormon who wrote most of the book on the gold plates and entrusted them to moroni his son, who appended some final material to the plates and buried them in the hill about four hundred years after christ. Is polygamy mentioned in the book of mormon answers. Top 10 teachings of mormonism not supported by the book of. Here are the 10 of the most common passages i cite regularly. The book of mormon condemns the polygamy of david, solomon, and others as sin. This is a perfect example of a logical contradiction.