If youve been reading the book of mormon along with me, youre now ready to start the book of jacob. The book of mormon is a book from the dead, something that the author could know when joseph smith couldnt know that we could know now, and here is additional proof. For many years after the book of mormon first appeared in 1830, many read it with the idea that lehi and his group were the only ones on the american continents. I recently read a talk given at a general conference on. He is best known for his lengthy prayer while hunting in the wilderness, wherein he first asks for personal forgiveness, then for gods blessings upon the nephites, then his blessings. The book of mormon prophet jacob cites the prophet zenos as the source of the allegory of the olive tree that he shares in jacob 5. Joseph smith translated the book of mormon into english. Miraculous origins theories generally accept joseph smiths own account, that he translated an ancient record compiled and abridged by mormon, a precolumbian resident of the western hemisphere.
Yet, the entire population descended from the original nephites could not have exceeded a hundred adults by that time. There seems to be a problem where jacob says he gives the plates to my his son enos, who shortly before dying says it has been 179 years since the leaving of jerusalem. There are differing views on the origin of the book of mormon. Though english is a germanic language, it adopted many french words, beginning. Number of people in the book of mormon lds teachers toolbox. Ive been watching videos on youtube of alex collier. Notice that when sherem came among the people of nephi within the lifetime of jacob, lehis son, he sought much opportunity to meet jacob. He wants to fulfill gods and his brothers commandments. The quotations of zenoss prophecies throughout the book of mormon demonstrate that the writings of zenos were popular among the nephites. The book of abraham a mormon scripture also states that god lives on a star called kolob which is the greatest of the kokaubeam. So in short if you believe smith and young were true prophets of god then yes as a mormon you are suppose to believe in aliens. Around the time of halloween all kinds of spooky, strange, and paranormal stories are told to get the goosebumps rising. Sherem denies christ, contends with jacob, demands a sign, and is smitten of godall of the prophets have spoken of christ and his atonementthe nephites lived out their days as wanderers, born in tribulation, and hated by the lamanites. These planets are named oliblish and enishgoondosh.
Three sermons of jacob are recorded in the book of mormon which include preaching of central as well as specific. Oct 27, 2012 with that spirit in mind i present some unusual mormon related ufo presumed connections. Jacob taught many things to the ancient nephites, including prophecies of jesus christ and the doctrine of the atonement 2 nephi 910. God does not approve of polygamy, and it should only be instituted when it is specifically commanded by god. Modern day ancient astronaut theorists believe that joseph smith was visited by aliens rather than moroni or jesus christ. Visit the largest alien and ufo news website webelieveinaliens. Mar 28, 2012 he is worshipped like a god by the mormon followers. The utah lds say it supports polygamy and the rlds say it doesnt. Mar 19, 2009 enos is the third author in the book of mormon after nephi 1 and jacob. People argue that the nephites could not possibly have known french or this word since it originated around the 14th century. The purpose of the book, in his own words, is to persuade all. Jacob 7 1 and now it came to pass after some years had passed away, there came a man among the people of nephi, whose.
There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon. The purpose of the book, in his own words, is to persuade all men to come unto christ jacob 1. With this doctrine, he did lead away many hearts jacob 7. No, in the 1990s there was a famous story named fire in the sky in which some hicks out in the woods see a ufo and one is abducted. Jacob chapter 5 in the book of mormon is a fairly long and complex one. Ok i visited a mormon colony in chihuahua mexico about 17 years ago because there is a apple orchard there and we got a pass to pick apples and i met a young man whom just finished his mission and i struck up a conversation friendly enough whom was willing to explain mormon culture and history. He also taught the parable of the olive tree, which talked of the scattering and gathering of israel jacob 5. The most common belief of adherents is that promoted by joseph smith, who said he translated ancient golden plates inscribed by prophets. Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the lord. Jacobs usage of the word adieu in the book of mormon. Of all the many sermons jacob ever gave, for i believe he gave many to his people, his family because he was annointed their teacher, he chose to add or record this.
An interesting note is that some such natives might have lived with or near the early nephites. Jul 19, 2008 if youve been reading the book of mormon along with me, youre now ready to start the book of jacob. His name was travis walton, and most people dont know, but all three of them were members of the lds faith why aliens would capture an. Alma 36 mosiah 1118 mosiah 15 enos 1 jacob 7 jacob 23 2 nephi 33 2 nephi 32 2 nephi 610 2 nephi 5 2 nephi 14. Book of mormon activities lessons and activities for. The inclusion of their actions and teachings are instructive to us because so many of their false doctrines are prevalent today. Apr 12, 20 chapter 1 is jacobs introduction his why for writing.
Chapter 2 of the book of jacob in the book of mormon addresses polygamy. No, this is not the next posting on lds exobiology. Christ tried to use to dissuade people from the truth. Enos is the third author in the book of mormon after nephi 1 and jacob. For i, the lord god, delight in the chastity of women. The star is real, but the mormons leadership claims significance to this star. He is best known for his lengthy prayer while hunting in the wilderness, wherein he first asks for personal forgiveness, then for gods blessings upon the nephites, then his blessings upon the lamanites, then that a record of the nephites will be preserved and brought into the lamantes at some future day should. The enos problem in the book of mormon adventures in. Of course, there were the jaredites, but ethers record seemed to indicate to them that those people were all destroyed not long after lehi. However, the fact that jacob ends his book with the french word adieu, has actually become another evidence for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Jacob chapter 5 in the book of mormon offers a detailed description of practices regarding the cultivation of olive trees. According to the book of mormon, joseph smith saw jesus christ and moroni angel in his several visions. How to write the chapters when testing yourself if there is an x, let x equal the chapter number.
A good example of this is in jacob 7, where a man named sherem walked into town one day. The book of mormon frequently asked questions imdb. Write a paragraph explaining why you will be better prepared for the anti. For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife.
The book of mormon chapter summaries flashcards quizlet. Why did ammon borrow so much from tradition in alma 26. Feb 10, 2009 the book of abraham a mormon scripture also states that god lives on a star called kolob which is the greatest of the kokaubeam. With that spirit in mind i present some unusual mormon related ufo presumed connections. There are other planets inhabiting mormon aliens besides kolob. Ancient aliens did a laughably bad episode once claiming that moroni was actually an alien from the persied star cluster and that the book of mormon came from aliens in order to tell a bunch of mormons to move to the american west for some reason. A few words concerning the history of the people of nephi. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. There wont be many internet links because not all of them are friendly sources.
Study the chapter headings of the book of mormon to learn about the content. The book of mormon contains frequent use of explicit language, mild to explicit sexual references and acts. Jacob went on to be a righteous leader, and succeeded nephi as prophet to the nephites. His words were likely present on the plates of brass, although they are. Jacob explains that the lengthy passage is taken from a jewish text by zenos that was among the sacred writings available on the brass plates that lehi brought with him from jerusalem. Lds interpretations of jacob 5 jacob chapter 5 in the book of mormon is a fairly long and complex one. Variations of this theory only include that the text is a divinely inspired narrative, regardless of. According to the book of mormon narrative, jacob was born in the wilderness during his father lehis journey from jerusalem to the promised land the americas sometime between 592 b. According to the text, it was written by the ancient prophet jacob. May 14, 2014 discussions on the book of mormon jacob. Article, is the mormon church involved with aliens. The mormon seer and revelator, brigham young, for whom a university is named, revealed in 1870, that the mormon moonmen were similar to earthlings, except that they are much taller. Sep 11, 2014 but mormons and alien encounters dont end with tv or my fathers passive interest. Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture.
Olive trees and the book of mormon jeff lindsays site. Book of mormon activities lessons and activities for everyone. More than 14 million mormon followers are present today. Through my usual morning blogbrowsing, i ran across this site that characterizes the three major groups of aliens that have contact with earth, then goes on to note that the mormons are in cahoots with the aliens. Nov 21, 2008 chapter 2 of the book of jacob in the book of mormon addresses polygamy. Posted in 201718 book of mormon for the youth, book of mormon activities, seminary for the church of jesus christ of latterday saint youth comments off on 201718 book of mormon seminary helps lesson 56 a journey of ammon mosiah 78. Book of mormon jacob chapter 7 awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. The book of mormon describes the actions and teachings of three antichrists. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here.
What is the mormon position on ufos, alien abductions. Jun 26, 2017 i recently read a talk given at a general conference on. Jacob was the brother of nephi, the second book of mormon prophet. Jacob was the fifth son of lehi and sariah and the elder of the two sons born during the days of his parents wilderness tribulation. I havent read through the book of mormon in a long time, but i will cover ufos, aliens, allusions and nuclear weapons in the book of mormon now.
Using the symbolism of the art world, one might even consider it the mona lisa masterpiece of the book of mormon. Joseph fielding smith had such praise for this passage that he said. Did you know the mormon religion is entirely based on aliens. The brother of nephi, usually referred to as the book of jacob, is the third of fifteen books in the book of mormon. Jacob and joseph seek to persuade men to believe in christ and keep his commandmentsnephi dieswickedness prevails among the nephites. It was named this back in 1999 by mormons when the hubble telescope saw faint images of it.
Jacob is the author of the book of jacob in the book of mormon. You most likely have heard of the mormon church, lds, church of jesus christ of latter day saints, here in utah, of which they control the total state in all fields and phases of human endeavors. Olive trees and the book of mormon jeff lindsays site and. Book of mormon central, why do the authors on the small plates follow a pattern. Life ended sadly for jacob, born in tribulation, lonesome, and mourning. But mormons and alien encounters dont end with tv or my fathers passive interest. Jun 19, 2008 i myself am mormon, but i am doubting my believes.
The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms truths from the holy bible. Strange mormon ufo alien stories the millennial star. I have often heard critics of the book of mormon make a big stink over the word adieu in the book of mormon. Mar 02, 2008 the mormon seer and revelator, brigham young, for whom a university is named, revealed in 1870, that the mormon moonmen were similar to earthlings, except that they are much taller. The biblical and book of mormon pn jacob is from the hebrew ya. He confoundeth a man who seeketh to overthrow the doctrine of christ. Is it true that mormons believe that god is an alien who lives on another planet. Now, before relating the following account, let me say something about the mormon. Posted in 201718 book of mormon for the youth, book of mormon activities, seminary for the church of jesus christ of latterday saint youth comments off on 201718 book of mormon seminary helps lesson 56 a journey of ammon mosiah 78 feb 16, 2008 jacob 7 jacob 7 1 and now it came to pass after some years had passed away, there came a man among the people of nephi, whose. C jacob and his family eventually traveled to the americas via boat constructed by his brother, nephi. His birth apparently occurred soon after the family left jerusalem c. Since the nephites did not speak french which didnt even exist until centuries later, how can this be justified. Also they believe in a star system named kakistroca99b2. Its interesting to note what jacob writes about and then what really happens.
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