This addendum hopes to present information which will enable the reader to understand what the gnostic doctrine teaches and which mistranslations in the kjv. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. Volumes have been written on its distinctive and rhythmic style, and it is still regarded as a triumph of modern english literature. This page shows the book of mormon verses that incorporate text from the king james version of the bible. It is to the variants that we will give our attention here. I dont think you can say that the book of mormon contains unique errors from the king james version bible. In the book of mormon, slightly modified versions of chapters 5, 6, and 7 of matthew are included in the account of jesus appearance in chapters 12, and 14 of 3 nephi. What are 1769 kjv edition errors doing in book of mormon. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. In verses that directly quote the bible, whether attributed by book of mormon narrators or not, the table shows which words were deleted from the source kjv verse and which words were added by the book of mormon verse.
So one of the talking points in the ces letter, which i have seen quoted in this sub as well, is that there are 1769 kjv bible edition errors unique to only that edition present in the book of mormon. The title book of mormon refers to a prophet named mormon who wrote most of the book on the gold plates and entrusted them to moroni his son, who appended some final material to the plates and buried them in the hill about four hundred years after christ. Kjv translation errors as found in the book of mormon. Sep 19, 2017 the book of mormon teaches that people who are baptized stand as a witness and a testimony before god, and unto the people, that they had repented and received a remission of their sins 3 nephi 7. One author makes the point that certain portions of the greek manuscripts of matthew 57 do not agree with the kjv of the text, and concludes that the book of mormon version of the sermon should not contain text similar to the kjv.
Sources and notes on presence of 1769 king james version edition errors in the book of mormon a supposed ancient text. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. A book of mistakes, error, and fraud by jon gary williams introduction the mormon church promotes the book of mormon as an inspired writing. Book of mormon corrects other kjv mistakes another example can be found in the book of mormons quotation of isaiah 4.
The book of mormon emulates the language and style of the king james bible because that is the scriptural style joseph smith, translator of the book of mormon, was familiar with. If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, some claim that it shouldnt contain these translational errors. If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, why would it contain translational errors that exist in the king james bible. The king james version contains certain translation and textual errors which will facilitate a global transition from the true gospel of jesus christ to the false gospel of the antichrist. The king james version is a version, not edition, of the bible. These connecting links demonstrate that the book of mormon supports and fulfills bible prophecy. The book of mormon contains extensive quotes from isaiah some twentytwo chapters of the prophet are found in the book, in many cases quoted verbatim from the king james version. Jul 06, 2011 the contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on 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 history of the church, vol. Some 58 are paraphrased and 11 others are variants and or paraphrases. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi, who claimed that it had been. Other writings accepted as scripture are the doctrine and covenants, a compilation of revelations and writings given since the restoration of the church began, and the.
Finally, the mormon church leaders became so embarrassed about the grammar that they decided to abandon the idea that god gave joseph smith the english that is found in the book. Another testament of jesus christ is regarded as divinely inspired scripture, as is the holy bible. Similarly, when joseph smith dealt with the bible quotes in the book of mormon, he relied on the most widelyused english translation of the day, the kjv, even when it contained errors. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Even with the purifying power of baptism, god knows that you will make mistakes, that you will sin. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. In addition to these chapters, many other phrases from matthew appear in the book of mormon text, as shown below. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. Many of these errors, however, are found in the kjv. The book of mormon emphasizes the need to keep the commandments of love which is the. There were mistakes made in the bible, but they were the mistakes of men and not god. Isaiah variants in the book of mormon religious studies. Discussing the importance of analyzing all the evidence for the claim the book of mormon just simply slavishly and stupidly copies the king james version of the bible. Nov 21, 2018 book of mormon corrects other kjv mistakes another example can be found in the book of mormons quotation of isaiah 4.
Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Do mormons read the book of mormon or the holy bible. The book of mormon claims that moroni, a prophet, originally wrote the book and that it was translated by joseph smith. Joseph smiths other writings, such as his history and diary, reflect the modern english era of his day. How is it possible that nephi, in the book of mormon. For example, there is the mention of the most precious steel in 1 nephi 4.
What is less well known is that the book of mormon makes a large number of unacknowledged biblical quotes. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Do mormons read the book of mormon or the holy bible, or. I compiled this table using a variety of online sources. An original first edition book of mormon has been photographed and is available for viewing at. The book of mormon, too, contains much on faith, hope and charity, including a protracted quotation from i corinthians. The king james version of the bible is, in all likelihood, the most successful of all the english translations. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. Ces letter provides zero examples or evidence to back up their false claim that kjv translation errors appear in the book of mormon. Debunking the connection between the first book of napoleon. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsking james bible. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv.
Yet, the book of mormon is guilty of violating this very criterion. Darkness covered the whole earth at christs crucifixion for 3 hours matthew 27. The book of mormon contains a version of the sermon on the mount, which some authors have claimed to be the achilles heel of the book of mormon. However, after a fair and candid examination of the evidence, many thousands of honest mormons have discovered that this claim simply is not true. Debunking the connection between the first book of. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of. King james english in the book of mormon an oddity in the book of mormon, published in 1830, is that it uses antiquated english resembling the style of the king james version kjv bible. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. Isaiah variants in the book of mormon religious studies center. Another testament of jesus christ is a separate book and validates and upholds the bible. Although few in number, the king james version does contain a number of undeniable incorrect translations.
The title page of the book of mormon has a similar disclaimer in which mormon states and now, if there are faults they are the mistakes of men. Aug 17, 2018 the simplest answer, based upon all the available evidence and upon unanimous eyewitness testimony, is translators prerogative. And now if there be fault, it be the mistake of men. Kjv in the book of mormon case closed kma book of mormon. Royal skousen, a professor of linguistics at byu and a recognized expert of the textual history of the book of mormon, has identified 5,280 variations in all editions of the book of mormon. Kjv as a source for book of mormon edit all pleasant pictures. The book of mormon contains passages from the king james bible summary. Critics of the book of mormon claim that major portions of it are copied, without attribution, from the bible. It is true that he made some changes, but new testament writers often did that as well, while relying on the lxx text. Debunking fairmormon letter to a ces director book of. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version.
There were no alterations or additions, just different translations from the same sources as other versions. The simplest answer, based upon all the available evidence and upon unanimous eyewitness testimony, is translators prerogative. Debunking fairmormon letter to a ces director book of mormon. A divinely guided book would not contain these kinds or numbers of grammatical mistakes, and to claim inspiration for such a book is to cast reproach upon god himself. We could just stop here and the question would be adequately enough answered. As for factual errors, there are a number of anachronisms in the book of mormon. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. The book of mormon agrees with the textus receptus not the original text and includes the later phrase by them of old time. Baptism cleanses you of the sins you have committed up to that point in your life.
Jun 25, 2019 the title page of the book of mormon has a similar disclaimer in which mormon states and now, if there are faults they are the mistakes of men. The kjv translates part of it as a cloud and smoke by day, but the printers manuscript makes it. What are 1769 king james versionedition errors doing in the book. Errors which are unique to the 1769 edition that joseph smith owned.
Mar 06, 2012 the title book of mormon refers to a prophet named mormon who wrote most of the book on the gold plates and entrusted them to moroni his son, who appended some final material to the plates and buried them in the hill about four hundred years after christ. Brackets in the kjv are italicized to avoid confusion. Two factors led to my study of the isaiah variants in the book of mormon. However, when confronted with the presence of 1769 kjv errors and 17th century italics in the book of mormon, many of the same apologists will revert to the loose translation by claiming that maybe joseph smith indeed used a 1769 kjv bible to borrow verses over into the book of mormon.
Many earthquakes with great destruction and loss of life supposedly accompanied christs death, to show gods displeasure. Although it serves primarily as a religious text, it is to be interpreted literally as being an actual, historical record of the inhabitants of the ancient americas. The kjv that mormons used when i was a mormon did not say that marriage has to be administered in a temple for time and eternity if you want eternal life. All bible references are to the king james version. In the first place, much of the king james version of the bible has been reproduced verbatim in the book of mormonat least 25,000 words. Fairmormon acknowledges the evidence of 1769 kjv errors and 17th century kjv italics in the book of mormon and the weakness of relying on the argument that the witnesses never reported that a bible or any other book was present during the translation, by conceding below that it is entirely possible that joseph had access to a bible. The best confirmation that the book of mormon used the kjv bible is the. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of errors. The word of was later crossed out and changed to and to bring it to. Needless to say, he made all sorts of mistakes, except in places where the book of mormon plagiarized from the kjv. Dec 29, 2011 discussing the importance of analyzing all the evidence for the claim the book of mormon just simply slavishly and stupidly copies the king james version of the bible. For example, mosiah 14 is a reproduction of isaiah 53. The authenticity of the book of mormon is a muchdebated subject.
Supposed errors in the 1769 king james version lds christian. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. On this website, well show you how that works by including lessons from the bible and then telling you what the book of mormon has to say about them. Changes to the bible in comparison most scholars agree that there are about 24,000 changes between 1611 version and the 1769 version of the kjv bible. The book of mormon teaches that people who are baptized stand as a witness and a testimony before god, and unto the people, that they had repented and received a remission of their sins 3 nephi 7. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. Kjv isaiah, bom 2nd nephi, correct translation, kjv bom translation. Now, some critics also claim that smith gained most of his theories from a manuscript of a novel written by solomon spaulding. Textual errors in the book of mormon also found in the kjv bible.
Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Kjv verses in the book of mormon book of mormon depot. Supposed errors in the 1769 king james version lds. Calling it an edition implies that the content that appears in the book of mormon is different or unique from earlier bibles, and that the kjv is appropriate for 1769 and not today, which is false. Instead of being mutually exclusive contradictions, the bible and the book of mormon are actually corroborative witnesses for the same divine cause. Since its first publication in 1830, the book of moron has undergone thousands of changes. Both volumes are used by latterday saints side by side. The golden plates, from which the book of mormon was supposedly translated, were, according to mormons, written prior to the 1st century, and yet oneeighteenth of the book of mormon is identical, word for word, to the 1611 king james version of the bible1 corinthians and isaiah 53 are quoted in full. The book of mormon incorporates text which seems to be taken from the king james version, including passages which are now considered to be mistranslations in the king james version. Kjv errors in the book of mormon book of mormon research. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. For example, there is the mention of the most precious steel in.
Of the 478 verses in the book of mormon quoted from the book of isaiah, 201 agree with the king james reading while 207 show variations. It seems clear that the book of mormon is the most correct book on earth because by living and applying its teachings one can come closer to god than by any other book. The book of mormon and the king james version secular web. They present this as evidence that joseph smith wrote the book of mormon by plagiarizing the authorized king james version of the bible. The mormon claim of accurate and precise translation for the book of mormon cannot be harmonized with errors such as these. There are other similar mistakes where the book of mormon includes the spurious kjv readings in 3 nephi. And there are many more, but these will suffice to show the true origin of the book of mormon. Nonmormon writers have criticized the grammar of the book of mormon stating that god could not make the many grammatical mistakes that are found in the book of mormon. Original spelling and grammar from both the kjv and the book of mormon have been maintained. Mormons are pretty much wedded to the kjv even though they claim to believe the bible is the word of god as far as it is translated correctly, and the kjv is wellknown to have incorrect or suboptimal translation. Supposed errors in the 1769 king james version in an effort to try to discredit the book of mormon, antilds claim that the book of mormon contains errors unique to the king james version. Therefore, they say if the same errors found in the bible are also found in the book of mormon, it could not be a correct translation. Welch, a byu professor of law, admits that the best early manuscripts lack tois archaiois in matthew 5. Strikethrough denotes words that are included in the kjv but not the bom.