The Book of Mormon had an original printing of some 5,000 copies in upstate New York back in in the 1830s. Since that time, the book has been printed and re-printed in many other languages. It is crossing the globe in its own way.
Some have claimed that they have proven it is untrue.
Others have claimed that they know it is true.
Perhaps many are undecided, or perhaps more people do not care. They see no relevance in it.
For the believers in the book, it has a special place and relevance.
The book itself does not claim, nor its believers claim that it replaces the Holy Bible as many of its detractors purport. Latter-day Saints believe it helps complete the knowledge and surety of the Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ. It is as its sub-title, another Testament of Jesus Christ.
For many, figuring out whether this is true is not easy. Maybe it was not meant to be so.
In many ways, similar to other alleged holy books that have been introduced to humanity across the millenia: many believe in these books, trying to replicate their counsels and wisdom or values. And use their teachings as doctrine.
People become somewhat of a product of the beliefs of the books that they espouse. In the case of Mormons, who most undoubtedly view themselves as Christians, this encompasses the Holy Bible and other books, both ancient and more modern.
Muslims accept the Holy Bible as the Word of God, but the Koran trumps it. Jewish people use the Torah as their standard scripture, and other further texts like the Midrash add to their understanding. Buddhists, Hindus and other major and minor religions have their holy or sacred texts.
Each culture that derives their light and knowledge from their respective books have results and cultures that they produce.
As Jesus says, by their fruits ye shall know them.
Are Mormons representational of their holy books?
Is there a relationship that Latter-day Saints have with their peculiar holy texts?
I think that they do possess this special contract.
More later...
Some have claimed that they have proven it is untrue.
Others have claimed that they know it is true.
Perhaps many are undecided, or perhaps more people do not care. They see no relevance in it.
For the believers in the book, it has a special place and relevance.
The book itself does not claim, nor its believers claim that it replaces the Holy Bible as many of its detractors purport. Latter-day Saints believe it helps complete the knowledge and surety of the Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ. It is as its sub-title, another Testament of Jesus Christ.
For many, figuring out whether this is true is not easy. Maybe it was not meant to be so.
In many ways, similar to other alleged holy books that have been introduced to humanity across the millenia: many believe in these books, trying to replicate their counsels and wisdom or values. And use their teachings as doctrine.
People become somewhat of a product of the beliefs of the books that they espouse. In the case of Mormons, who most undoubtedly view themselves as Christians, this encompasses the Holy Bible and other books, both ancient and more modern.
Muslims accept the Holy Bible as the Word of God, but the Koran trumps it. Jewish people use the Torah as their standard scripture, and other further texts like the Midrash add to their understanding. Buddhists, Hindus and other major and minor religions have their holy or sacred texts.
Each culture that derives their light and knowledge from their respective books have results and cultures that they produce.
As Jesus says, by their fruits ye shall know them.
Are Mormons representational of their holy books?
Is there a relationship that Latter-day Saints have with their peculiar holy texts?
I think that they do possess this special contract.
More later...
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