The people described in the book of mormon came from ancient israel and so likely spoke hebrew in the beginning. We first learn about them from the visit of the angel moroni to joseph smith on september 21, 1823. Gold plates origins of the book of mormon scale model etsy. Replica of book of mormon plates that silversmith gordon andrus made for display in the heavens are opened exhibit at the church history. Brass plates mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. 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.
This beautiful volume is crafted in sturdy bonded leather cover with gold detailing and spine label that is recreated to exact specifications. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds seminary and scripture study. My husband wants to get some sheets of ore to help the kids understand this ancient way of writing. Artist recreates the golden plates for museum display from written. Gold plates replica and liahona replica scripture crafts. 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. Reconstructing the book of mormons missing stories. Nephis summary of these contents, found in 1 nephi 5. Strangely enough we find inserted in the middle of the book of mormon, pages 141143 bom p. Lds book of mormon geography a promised land, the land.
Dimensions according to joseph, the book was 6 x 8 x 6 and each plate was thinner than common tin. Like has anyone in the general public actually seen those gold plates with the egyptian writing on it that started the whole mormon thing. Film crews capture a scene in one of the book of mormon videos produced at a. Mormon again leads the nephite armies in battles of blood and carnagethe book of mormon will come forth to convince all israel that jesus is the christthe lamanites shall be a dark, filthy, and loathsome people because of their unbelief, the lamanites will be scattered, and the spirit will cease to strive with themthey will receive the. This is a 3d printed scale replica of the gold plates translated by joseph smith into the book of mormon. Book of mormon 1830 replica by joseph smith translator. Ancient artifacts of mystery with images lds crafts, lds seminary. Check jeff lindsays response here, which notes some benefits and drawbacks to the new wordprint analysis. The remaining plates are of a paper composite material colored gold but with no inscriptions.
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. Three scholars from stanford recently completed another wordprint analysis of the book of mormon, the newest in a series of studies completed by various researchers over the past few decades. In the first book of the book of mormon, 1st nephi, there is a story concerning an individual, our prophet, lehi, and. You know, when the world sings the twelve days of christmas each year, choirs vary between five gold rings or five golden rings. One of the thirteen articles of faith of mormonism that mormon children memorize in sunday school is the mormon belief that the bible is the word of god if translated properly and that the book of mormon is also the word of god. Two top plates are made of brass and imprinted with reformed egyptian characters. Because we do not have the original plates to examine, its impossible to identify the language used to make the ancient record. It is by the supposed author or compiler of the entire.
The book of mormon was written by a series of prophets from 600 b. Along with the translation of the sealed portion, the first part of the gold plates that. The plates, which had a depth of about six inches, were bound together by three dshaped rings, similar to a threering binder today. If mormons book of mormon plates were made of tumbaga, their weight would have been much less than had they been made of pure gold. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates are the source from which joseph smith said he translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith. The book of mormon online amazing book of mormon study guide website that. Make your own brass or gold plates, or liahona, this would be neat to. Golden plates with images lds primary chorister ideas, lds. Language the language on the plates is called reformed egyptian. With rumors swirling about the plates, joseph sought to set the record straight by publishing official. As a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints studying the book of mormon at byu, i have learned many things concerning how to live a good life.
I feel very very bad for those who fall for this, even knowing its fake but still. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith. Buy book of mormon 1830 replica by joseph smith translator online at alibris. Archaeological and historical evidence what did 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 golden plates couldnt be made of pure gold the golden plates couldnt be made of pure gold, new era, july. The metal would have to be soft enough to use a stylus so they can understand the difficult process. The book of mormon helps us to understand our savior better and leads us to believe in him. Contents of the plates of brass book of mormon central. Testimony of the prophet joseph smith, front of 20 edition of the book of mormon. A comprehensive resource for the scripture study of the book of mormon.
People of all faiths and perspectives are welcome to engage in civil, respectful discussion about topics related to mormonism. I encourage you to read this book to see what i am talking about. 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. Download clkers gold plates clip art and related images now. Putnam was not the first to suggest that the gold of the plates was an alloy of gold and copper rather than pure gold. The book of mormon is a translation of ancient gold plates, which is not easily understood by our young kids.
Putnam made that point in mathematical detail and concluded that the total weight of the plates in joseph smiths charge would have been near the 60pound figure reported by several witnesses. I have read the book of mormon several times and each time it is like a revelation that enlightens my life in some way. Correct number of end sheets the blank sheets in front and back this replica is the only one that is accurate. The plates were written in a language called reformed egyptian. Among these remnants are teachings of four prophets not mentioned in the bible. Some witnesses described the plates as weighing from 30 to 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg, golden in color, and composed of thin metallic pages engraved with. Its mostly a question on whether golden rings is referring to finger rin. The plates that joseph smith received were the golden plates, the official record and history abridgement that was translated into what was published as. It seems sketchy to me that some kid said he found these gold plates but only his friends could see it then they just went away. It is written, the golden plates are historys most stunning find in the field of religion. Brass plates 2 mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs.
Finally, the plates contained a more extensive account of old testament peoples and events than the bible see 1 nephi 5. Did anyone ever see the gold plates that mormon guy found. Laurie mafflykipp, phd, is the archer alexander distinguished professor at the. Sjodahl discussed the idea that the plates were probably made of a goldcopper alloy in an introduction to the study of the book of mormon salt lake city.
Joseph smith translates the gold plates is to help everyone understand and recognize the influence of the holy ghost as well as to desire to be worthy of his constant companionship teaching thoughts. Golden plates to book of mormon more about the plates the pages were thin sheets of metal. Joseph smith claimed that the book of mormon is his translation of an ancient book written on gold plates that he found buried in a hill. Aug 10, 20 ive built a few replicas of ancient artifacts and devices recorded among the inhabitants. Maxwell yet, unlike other stunning finds in history, the gold plates are nowhere to be found. The prophet joseph smith translates them by the gift and power of god.
Another testament of jesus christ official edition. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints uses four holy books. The sealed portion the final testament of jesus christ. More on the golden plates sealed portion from brazil.
Although laban only makes a brief appearance in the narrative, his brass plates would later play an important role. While not referring to the material of the plates as tumbaga, j. The golden plates are often confused with the brass plates, which while important to the book of mormon, are not the same thing. Unlike many of the other book of mormon characters, laban neither ends up in the new world, nor is he a biblical character. Ancient artifacts of mystery lds crafts, lds seminary. Accurate paper this replica has the most correct color, and the only correct ph, opacity, and thickness. If you do not want to buy this expensive version with the fancy gold foil cover, please do a search on amazon for a regular paper back copy of the book of. Gold plates the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
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