The Book of Mormon
Read this first! It will boost your confidence in the Book of Mormon.
If you consult this two-part letter honestly and completely, you can't help but be amazed by the Book of Mormon while simultaneously deconstructing the arguments of critics. Definitely start with part 1.
Part 1: http://www.studioetquoquefide.com/2014/08/an-open-letter-1-to-jeremy-runnells.html
Part 2: http://www.studioetquoquefide.com/2014/08/an-open-letter-2-to-jeremy-runnells.html
Part 1: http://www.studioetquoquefide.com/2014/08/an-open-letter-1-to-jeremy-runnells.html
Part 2: http://www.studioetquoquefide.com/2014/08/an-open-letter-2-to-jeremy-runnells.html
Scholarship Relating to the Book of Mormon
The following resource is a verse-by-verse compendium of nearly all of the scholarship that has ever been published in regard to the Book of Mormon. It's a fascinating wealth of information.
http://en.fairmormon.org/FAIR_Study_Aids/Book_of_Mormon_Resources_by_chapter_and_verse_
http://en.fairmormon.org/FAIR_Study_Aids/Book_of_Mormon_Resources_by_chapter_and_verse_
Videos of Additional Evidences for the Book of Mormon
The following are fairly brief podcast episodes by Michael Ash. There are a lot, so I like to listen to them at 1.5x or 2x speed.
- Rent Garment, pt. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1pS1fjqIec
- Rent Garment, pt. 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgWxSTn6PQM
- "And it Came to Pass" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3bKoqdy9rA
- Reformed Egyptian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VRyTS2yZHI
- Names in the Book of Mormon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePBr9zi4UfQ
- Deseret and Bees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBruJfYw6_k
- Without a Cause https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-2AlvH7LbM
- The Axial Period https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkZvJN2E_eo
- Laban and His Fifty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IkBJZ1aQ8M
- Killing Laban and the Oath of Zoram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9odGCGxdM90
- Unknown Arabia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9fWDA_o2Dc
- Trails of the Book of Mormon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg0qwRBOo5M
- Nephi's Bow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf4uhKGEypU
- The Tree of Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok6U-_m3y34
- Nahom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x-okgiwVUA
- Nephi and His Ashera Mother in Heaven https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60UvWR8HzhQ
- The Liahona https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp14yu0KeyQ
- Raw Meat in the Book of Mormon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR19wg5cWRM
- The City Bountiful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JtggBebV5c
- Ancient Shipbuilding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bao6r2mZ5Bc
- Angels and Books https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADE-RyNTawA
- Jared's Ships https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiHrtIcM-ec
- Chopping Down the Execution Tree https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocgqYFVz-7g
- Hidden Records https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1po5s76ndM
- Nephite Money https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMiJfG1tTls
- Thieves and Robbers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coIAB-2v5jk
- Book of Mormon Mystery Grain, Sheum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqs2UhhbJVA
- Land of Jerusalem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bhMt2Vd5nY
- Temples Outside of Jerusalem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGlli3Bjnm8
- Metal Plates and Stone Boxes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMrNQqd2YCY
- Olive Culture in the Book of Mormon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bldbStATD_E
- Columbus and the Book of Mormon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdn-1-3FeVw
- King Benjamin's Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mdA1PAhMCI
- Disarming Ammon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxBxoEZP9ys
- Book of Mormon Geography - Reading From the Text https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHOmn2ounHU
- Unknown New World - What Joseph Shouldn't Have Known: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvfI83Xfx_0
- Mesoamerican Cultures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrLQ1y7U3Ak
- New World Writings and the Book of Mormon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khILc3v0TKs
- The Making of Gold Plates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qwsGR9EUNI
- New World Temples and Towers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8jXSyvzPGM
The Book of Mormon truly is an amazing thing. A 24 year old farmer/ day-laborer with a third-grade education was the servant that the Lord used to bring the words of His ancient prophets to light. The wisdom and unique doctrinal clarity found in its pages have guided millions. The book has provided people with knowledge, comfort and peace for generations.
I've been reading The Book of Mormon: A Reader's Edition, Edited by Grant Hardy. If you want to see the Book of Mormon with fresh eyes, I highly suggest reading it in this format.
You and I both know that the Book of Mormon is under attack. It has been under attack since before it was even published. Since you're reading this, there might be certain aspects about the BoM that you are concerned about. I suggest reading this article by Dan C. Peterson before diving into the apologetics below.
I've been reading The Book of Mormon: A Reader's Edition, Edited by Grant Hardy. If you want to see the Book of Mormon with fresh eyes, I highly suggest reading it in this format.
You and I both know that the Book of Mormon is under attack. It has been under attack since before it was even published. Since you're reading this, there might be certain aspects about the BoM that you are concerned about. I suggest reading this article by Dan C. Peterson before diving into the apologetics below.
**When investigating the Book of Mormon, take some time to consider how amazing it truly is. Click here to read more about it.
**Here are some good evidences in favor of the BoM. Click Here
**Here are some good defenses to common attacks facing the Book of Mormon. Click Here
**Anachronistic plants and animals in the BoM Click Here
**Was the Book of Mormon just a plagiarism of contemporary literature? Click Here
**Does the Book of Mormon contain unique doctrine or is it just a re-hash of the Bible? Click Here
**FairMormon's main Book of Mormon page: Click Here
**Scientists have recently found that about 1/3 of Native American DNA comes from Western Eurasians (Where the Jaredites, Mulekites, and Lehites came from). This National Geographic article doesn't definitively prove anything. But it does show that there is more to be learned about DNA and migrations among the Native Americans before you dismiss the BoM just because Native American DNA isn't a 100% match to Jews. Click Here to read the article from National Geographic.
Speaking of DNA studies regarding the BoM and inhabitants of North and South America, the Church issued an excellent article on the subject. It holds up perfectly to modern standards. Click Here
**Here are some good evidences in favor of the BoM. Click Here
**Here are some good defenses to common attacks facing the Book of Mormon. Click Here
**Anachronistic plants and animals in the BoM Click Here
**Was the Book of Mormon just a plagiarism of contemporary literature? Click Here
**Does the Book of Mormon contain unique doctrine or is it just a re-hash of the Bible? Click Here
**FairMormon's main Book of Mormon page: Click Here
**Scientists have recently found that about 1/3 of Native American DNA comes from Western Eurasians (Where the Jaredites, Mulekites, and Lehites came from). This National Geographic article doesn't definitively prove anything. But it does show that there is more to be learned about DNA and migrations among the Native Americans before you dismiss the BoM just because Native American DNA isn't a 100% match to Jews. Click Here to read the article from National Geographic.
Speaking of DNA studies regarding the BoM and inhabitants of North and South America, the Church issued an excellent article on the subject. It holds up perfectly to modern standards. Click Here