The three witnesses of the book of mormon, part 1 duration. There are only two of the witnesses to that book now living, to wit. That we, through the grace of god the father, and our lord jesus christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamanites, their brethren, and also of the people of jared, who came from the tower of which hath. Three witnesses oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris declared an angel of god appeared to them and showed them the book of mormon plates and they heard the voice of the lord pronounce that joseph smiths translation had been accomplished. Check out the viewpoint on mormonism podcast series 15 witnesses to the book of mormon part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4 february 1518, 2016 joseph smith claimed that in 1823 he was visited by an angel named moroni and that this angel told him that there was a book deposited, written upon gold plates, giving an account of the former inhabitants of this continent, and the. I have never heard that any one of the three or eight witnesses ever denied the testimony that they have borne to the book as published in the first edition of the book of mormon. The three special witnesses saw the angel moroni and the plates. Corresponding chapters in editions of the book of mormon. Additionally, each of the three witnesses martin harris, oliver cowdery, and.
The three men chosen as witnesses of the book of mormon were oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris. And they were marveling and wondering one with another and were shewing one to another the great and marvelous change which had taken. Three witnesses oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris declared an angel of god appeared to them and showed them the book of mormon plates and they heard the voice of the lord pronounce that joseph smiths translation had been accomplished by the gift and power of god. Come, follow me for sunday school the church of jesus. Moroni showed the golden plates to the three witnesses. Janis hutchinson the three witnesses to the gold plates. This page collects statements from the witnesses to the book of mormon plates in one convenient location. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. The complete story, parts 1 and 2 of martin harriss witness to the book of mormon to watch originals from the channel theldslife, lds life originals, click the link below. Book of mormon, 1837, page 620 the joseph smith papers. Restoration of the priesthood and witnesses of the book of mormon.
The three witnesses were oliver cowdery, martin harris, and david whitmer, whose joint testimony, in conjunction with a separate statement by eight witnesses, has been printed with nearly every edition of the book of mormon since its first publication in 1830. The famous 1967 bigfoot video referred to as the patterson video was believed by many. The 11 witnesses were all good, honorable men and regarded as upstanding members of the community. Some of the major events in the coming forth of the book. Book of mormon mosiah chapter 11 by awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. From my experience, bigfoot and mary witnesses are similar. This is the first half of an old byu film depicting the story of the three witnesses of the book of mormon. The combined testimonies of the three and eight witnesses of the book of mormon provide powerful evidence of the restoration. Find videos that depict accounts from these chap ters in the book of.
Anyway, three of the eleven witnesses of strang left the church and became. The video a day for the eternities depicts david whitmers account of joseph and oliver. Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. What was it like to watch king benjamins speech in the americas. Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett.
Volume 1, what led joseph smith and oliver cowdery. Thanks to the new book of mormon videos, you can get a taste of what it may have been like. The three witnesses, unlike the eight witnesses, were shown the plates by. The mormon bibleproofs of its divinityplagiarism of its. That we, through the grace of god the father, and our lord jesus christ, have seen the plates which contain this record.
The three witnesses of the book of mormon lds blogs. The world was not left with joseph smiths testimony alone. The three witnesses is the collective name for three men connected with the early latter day saint movement who stated that an angel had shown them the golden plates from which joseph smith, jr. The same statements are often quoted elsewhere in the wiki under specific articles. It is very interesting how the lord decided to have those special witnesses of his work of the last days. Jesus christ did show himself unto the people of nephi, as the multitude were gathered together in the land bountiful, and did minister unto them. The bible prescribe at least two or three witnesses for everything.
Published in every edition of the book of mormon are the testimonies of eight witnesses who saw the metal plates from which the prophet joseph smith translated the ancient scriptural account and of three witnesses who not only saw the plates but who were shown them by an angel. Because the book of mormon published by the church of jesus christ of latterday. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and. The mormon church, of course, claims that none of the three witnesses ever denied their testimony. Moroni talks about the 3 witnesses of the book of mormon all three left the church, but none ever denied their experiences. The full episode covers mosiah 15, so if you just want to share parts of his sermon focused on chapters 1 3, check out the shorter segments below. Book of mormonwitnessessignatures on their testimonies. Rel a 122 professor hank smith final exam flashcards. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses deseret book. Videos photographs illustrations charts maps podcast. The three witnesses receive their witness gospel doctrine.
The earliest documented statement of the three witnessesoliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harrisis their statement in the handwriting of oliver cowdery subsequently published in the 1830 edition of the book of mormon. They were oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris. Male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. Choose from 9 different sets of rel book mormon brother merrill flashcards on quizlet. Some mormons will agree that all three witnesses denied the book of mormon but came back to deny their denial.
Modern mormon spin doctors write all kinds of articles claiming that the witnesses may have denied the mormon church but they never the book of mormon. How can sally conrads witness of the book of mormon strengthen our faith. Did the book of mormon witnesses really see what they. The book of mormon witnesses are a group of contemporaries of joseph smith who claimed to have seen the golden plates from which smith translated the book of mormon. That we, through the grace of god the father, and our lord jesus christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamanites, their brethren, and also of. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
Learn rel book mormon brother merrill with free interactive flashcards. Be it know unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto w. What did the three witnesses witness saw the platestestified the work is truetestified an angel of god came down. The following is their testimony that can be found in the first pages of the book of mormon. Book of mormon the testimony of eight witnesses youtube. The seerstone is a major theme throughout the book of mormon.
Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses youtube. The three witnesses of the book of mormon parent page. Did the eleven witnesses actually see the gold plates. Here is their formal statement, which is present in every copy of the book of mormon. The witnesses of the book of mormon by preston nibley. The first edition of the book of mormon featured two testimonials. In every copy of the book of mormon is the signed statement by the witnesses of the bom. Oliver cowdery statements as one of three witnesses. Book of mormon charts charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon.
And blessed art thou nephi because thou believest in the son of the most high. The evidence left by the book of mormon witnesses is rich, varied, and uneven, including the following. The testimony of three witnesses be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come. Three witnesses of the book of mormon department of. Book of mormon witnesses the witnesses were men considered honest, responsible, and intelligent.
Scores of them ignoring the personal testimonies of the gospel writerstwo of those who. Book of mormon witnesses all later denied its truthfulness. Part of the vhs collection called a voice from the dust, this production of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is from 1982. The three witnesses bore testimony of the book of mormon. But, oliver cowdery, according to the mormon publication times and seasons, did deny. The three witnesses of the book of mormon, part 1 youtube. Echoing the statement of the three witnesses in the book of mormon, david. That we, through the grace of god the father, and our lord jesus christ, have seen the plates which contain this. However, even if all eleven witnesses affirmed that they really saw and even handled the book of mormon plates it does biblically validate the mormon faith. Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses by awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. Their written testimony of three witnesses has been included in all of the almost 100 million copies of the book of mormon the church has published since 1830. The precise purposes of the book of mormon religious.
The three other introductory sections to the book of mormon the testimony of the three and eight witnesses, testimony of the prophet joseph smith, and a brief explanation about the book of mormon are also important because of the useful background and contextual information they provide, but not because they are statements of intent. The most significant witnesses are the three witnesses and the eight. The book of mormon provided multiple official and unofficial witnesses who corroborated aspects of josephs account. The solemn testimony of these three additional witnesses has appeared in every edition of the book of mormon from the beginning. And testimonies almost always wilt under crossexamination or sustained questioning. It is claimed that no document exists of the testimonies of the three and eight witnesses which contain their actual signatures, and that this somehow invalidates their testimonies as printed in the book of mormon, and that the witnesses statements in the book of mormon manuscript are written and signed only by oliver cowdery. He gave joseph like first witness, but one according to the scriptures is not enough so god provided three new witnesses. All three witnesses eventually broke with smith and were excommunicated from the church.
Chapter 9 witnesses of the book of mormon it seems to me that any member of this church would never be satisfied until he or she had read. The three witnesses of the book of mormon were oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris. Their contemporaries did not know quite what to make of three such men who testified of angels and gold plates, but they did not impugn the character or reliability of the men who bore that testimony. These elements are what provide such strong support for the book of mormon witnesses, the 3 and the 8. Hosanna to the lord, the most high god, for he is god over all the earth, yea, even above all. Three witnesses mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Johnson reflected the sentiments of the community by writing a poem attempting to reflect the fact that men may be untrue to the truth.
There were two formal groups whose witness buttressed joseph smiths account of the gold plates. We rejoice in christ 2 nephi 1125 meridian magazine. Every book of mormon begins with the signed statement of 11 witnesses. All three witnesses testimony of three witnesses 1829. Which chapter in the book of mormon connects with lehis dream. Evaluating the book of mormon witnesses book of mormon. Where in the book of mormon does moroni tell the future translator that there have to be 3 witnesses.
The names of oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris are familiar to most of us, notably because of their role as witnesses to the reality of the book of mormon. Explaining away the book of mormon witnesses fairmormon. Restoration of the priesthood and witnesses of the book of. The book of mormon is an additional set of sacred prophetic writings adopted by the the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as well as it many offshoots, collectively referred to as the mormonism as both holy scripture and another witness of the divinity of jesus christ an important element to proving the divine authenticity of this scripture is the testimony of latterday witnesses. Audio and video copyright 2004 the foundation for apologetic. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents. Why is david whitmers witness of the book of mormon so compelling.
Bofm witnesses presentation provides a spiritual and temporal witness of the realities of the book of mormon. This is why 2 nephi chapters 11 and 25 are so pivotal to the isaiah chapters they. There is much more that can be said about the unreliability of the three and the eight witnesses to the book of mormon plates. The three witnesses, unlike the eight witnesses, were shown the plates by a heavenly messenger, not joseph smith. The eight other witnesses just saw and handled the golden plates.