The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. Comparison of the community of christ and the church of jesus. Mormons see big marketing opportunities in the book of. The pivotal event of the book is an appearance of jesus christ in the. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Follow the example below, take note that the book, chapter, and verse will not be written in the full works cited citation.
The book of mormon invites us and our families to embrace faith in the lord jesus christ, and it shares the principles that will help our families succeed. The record is now published in many languages as a new and additional witness that jesus christ is the son of the living god and that all who will come unto him. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, our heritage. History of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Official website of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. These mormons are so lovable, you feel halfinclined to take a couple of emhome with you. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1981, 2nd nephi 32. Plain and precious truths of christ in the book of mormon. Now with standing room only productions in london, on broadway, and across north america, the book of mormon has truly become an international sensation. In 1982, the phrase another testament of jesus christ was added as a subtitle to the book of mormon. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints the mormons. Aug 16, 2017 did you know that in the book of mormon, in 6,607 verses, jesus christ is referenced 3,925 times. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus christ, to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god title page. The book of mormon tour features locals in its fourth chicago visit.
The book of mormon paperback chicago public library. Faithful reading of hit book of mormon chicago tribune. Of more than 6,000 verses in the book of mormon, far more than half refer directly to him. Sep 24, 2009 another testament of jesus christ the book of mormon. The book of mormon also contains this wonderful promise to know of its truthfulness. What mormons believe about jesus christ church newsroom. As for the mormon church itself, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has been restrained in its reaction to the show, saying last year. A brief history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints permanent dead link lds church, 1996. Hes a ugandan village leader who schools two naive missionaries of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints played by kevin clay and. Dec 02, 2018 now with standing room only productions in london, on broadway, and across north america, the book of mormon has truly become an international sensation. It is to the eternal credit of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints that they always have left this daring but at the core affectionate parody. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. Another testament of jesus christ the book of mormon. After the show rose to pop culture prominence, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints released a statement.
The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. When christ first descended from heaven to reveal himself to the book of mormon peoples, he said. Both community of christ and lds church accept the book of mormon as a second canon of scripture and views it as an additional witness of jesus christ that complements the bible. The book of mormon in chicago details frequently asked questions about the book of mormon in chicago tickets what is the book of mormon about. Citing the book of mormon and other common religious sources mla the book of mormon. Its the book of mormon, the ninetime tony award winning best. The community of christ, formerly known as the reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints, views the book of mormon as an additional witness of jesus christ and publishes two versions of the book through its official publishing arm, herald house. Feb 12, 20 in chicago, where the book of mormon began an extended run in december, the mormon church has launched a very visible ad campaign in the pages of playbill, the free magazineprogram handed. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. This is the only app having the two scripture volumes together, thus fulfilling ezekiel 37. The full name of the book of mormon is the book of mormon.
Dec 05, 2012 the book of mormons chicago cast meet the lead actors in this winters most anticipated musical. The book of mormon makes three distinctive contributions regarding the gathering of israel. The book of mormon is recommended for mature audiences. Jun 29, 2016 the book of mormon holds the record for the largest weekly gross in history of the privatebank theatre and played to over 100% capacity during its 2012 and 2015 engagements. Teatro zinzanni dear evan hansen six jesus christ superstar come. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone. Although the musical satirizes organized religion and the literal credibility of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the mormons in the book of mormon. The book of mormon peoples, however, were more righteous than christs followers in the holy land, and so he was able to trust them with more knowledge concerning his work. First staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service.
Community of christ publishes two versions of the book through its official publishing arm, herald house. Nov 23, 2018 the book of mormon specifically deals with the book of mormon, but its pretty clear that the musical is commenting on way more than beliefs specific to mormons. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of jesus christ. The national tours of the book of mormon have broken 81 house records in 44 venues across the country. Apr 01, 20 it may surprise you to learn that the book of mormon is actually a book about jesus christ, the same jesus found in the bible. Sep 03, 2019 while the existing fragments can be shown to correspond to joseph smiths translation work on the boa, they do not match up in any way that a 21st century person would call a translation. The church of jesus christ, headquartered in monongahela, pa, presents the bible and the book of mormon in a single mobile app.
Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. This thrilling account in the book of mormon is wonderful to read. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon. Thus the lds contends that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Holland, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles powerfully testifies, jesus christ is the literal, living son of our literal, living god.
He is not only the center of mormon worship, he leads the church personally through revelation to his prophet the president of the church and by giving the authority to church priesthoodholders to act in his name. Did you know that in the book of mormon, in 6,607 verses, jesus christ is referenced 3,925 times. The book of mormon bom is an abbreviated account of the inhabitants of the ancient americas from 2200 bc to 421 ad. This jesus is our savior and redeemer who, under the. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. Why is the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. From a geographical standpoint, some lds scholars believe mesoamerica to be the setting of the book of mormon. The restoration of the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ. Mormonism is centered on jesus christ and his role as creator and redeemer. I took my time rereadinglistening to this standard work of the latterday saints lds faith. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
Bible and book of mormon app the church of jesus christ. Many latterday saints have not had access to sources which communicate how recent research has changed our understanding of the book of mormon as an ancient document. The book consists primarily of interviews between strobel a former legal editor at the chicago tribune and biblical scholars such as bruce metzger. Although this handout focuses mainly on citing the bible and the book of mormon, the guidelines provided apply generally to religious works e. A comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional. This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the good word. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. He tells them that they must press forward in following christ. Anyone who reads the book gains a fuller appreciation for gods love for his children, and realizes that his plan for us is not bound by geographical borders. The book of mormon s most spectacular recorded event was a postresurrection appearance of jesus christ himself among the nephite people 3 nephi 11. Through the book of mormon, translated by joseph smith, came additional insights concerning the person and powers of jesus the christ.
No, its not for the easily offended or those fiercely devoted to the religion started when joseph smith found golden plates from god, but for. The book of mormon chicago 2020 all you need to know. View all hotels near the book of mormon on tripadvisor. The book of mormon, now five years old, has returned to chicago for second time in two years, still wildly popular, but more of a known entity. Stated on the title page, the book of mormons central purpose is for the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations. This is the followup with new artwork representing jesus christs coming to the americas as recorded in 3 nephi 11 in the book of mormon. Pages other brand website education website book of mormon history videos evidences for a miracle jesus christ. A testimony of the book of mormon comes by the power of the holy ghostthe gifts of the spirit are dispensed to the faithfulspiritual gifts always accompany faithmoronis words speak from the dustcome unto christ, be perfected in him, and sanctify your souls. The mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints added a subheading to the book to explain that it is a second witness of the lord. The book of mormon is back in chicago, still brave enough. Anything goes in the artistic musical masterpiece from the minds behind south park and avenue q. The mormon land newsletter is a weekly highlight reel of developments in and about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, whether heralded in headlines, preached from the pulpit or.
The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms the truths found in the holy bible. Annotated early history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints boap, 2000 mormon studies a site dedicated to the academic and cultural study of mormonism. The teachings of jesus christ in the book of mormon are plain and preciousby divine design. First, it emphasizes the fact that the people of israel were scattered because they rejected the holy one of israel, namely jesus christ.
During the 1870s, according to the chicago tribune, the lds church. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. The book of mormon is back in chicago through midmay, with a new cast that knows how to make the most of this show. The book of mormon is one of the most influential, as well as controversial, religious documents in american history, and is regarded as sacred scripture by followers around the world, including members of the church of jesus christ of latterday. The book of mormon chicago opening draws criticism, but not.
Book of mormon stays true to form chicago suntimes. If you read and pray about this book, in the name of christ, god will make the truth of the book known to you through his holy spirit. The following summaries provide several different ways to understand the meaning and purpose of this added subtitle. In other words, mormons believe that god the father, his son, jesus christ, and the holy ghost are three separate personages. Find messages of christ to uplift your soul and invite the spirit. The book of mormon teaches that israel will not be gathered until her people accept the christ.
The central purpose of the book of mormon is its testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Have you ever wondered how mormonsproperly referred to as members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saintsgot their. As much of the shows satire is aimed at the cliches of socalled golden age musicals as at dogooder fantasies of africa, and the laughs still roll easily. Nov 22, 2018 to sit in chicagos oriental theatre and watch the book of mormon, one of the best satires ever seen on broadway and still touring around in tiptop condition, is now to wonder if the show. Nephi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches his people about baptism and the doctrine of christ. Book of mormon history evidences for a miracle jesus christ. For the twelve million members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints worldwide six million in the united states. The authorized edition is based on the original printers. Youve heard the scripture, ask and you shall receive, knock and it shall be opened unto you. The book of mormon is a musical comedy, following the story of two young missionaries from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, as they attempt to spread the teachings of mormonism founder joseph smith to a village in uganda. The case for christ records lee strobels attempt to determine if theres credible evidence that jesus of nazareth really is the son of god. The book of mormon will have you smiling chicago parent. Returning to chicago by popular demand, its the book of mormon, the ninetime tony awardwinning best musical.
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