These professors are spiritual ringers and still only going 20 mph but its amazing to see their understanding of the scriptures. This program can be watched at the link appearing above. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. Book of mormon round table meetings are canceled due to covid19 virus until further notice. Informal gospel study groups by common consent, a mormon. A roundtable discussion richard neitzel holzapfel, alexander l. Shoutout for the discussions on the book of mormon series on byutv. To be a book of mormon fictionalist, one needs an inspiredfiction theory of the book of mormon. Smoot liberally references inspired fiction theory in his essay. For each lesson, weve listed articles from our journal and charts from charting the book of mormon for you to peruse. Not only was his class pretty dang easy essentially no written essays, tests consisting primarily of multiple choicetruefalse questions covering basic ideas from the student manual, a noncumulative final, but his lectures were absolutely fascinating and always relevant. Discussions on the book of mormon the coming forth of the book of mormon originally aired. This collection of dvds contains all fiftytwo 30minute programs originally broadcast on byutv.
Bennett, and susan easton black were professors of church history and doctrine at byu when this was written. Years ago i saw one of the byu rountable discussions on the book of mormon while i was flipping through the channels and landed on byutv. For mixedgender adult gatherings, ive heard warnings that any gospel discussion without the formal blessing of leadership risks being labeled apostate. New byu roundtable discussions free a new set of byu professors from the department of ancient scripture discuss the book of mormon. If joseph smith translated everything that is now in the book of mormon without using the gold plates, we are left to wonder why the plates were necessary in the first place. Ive typed up the weekly reading assignments and then added the church videos of the book of mormon and also byus book of mormon discussion. Byutv has extended its reach to 60 million homes in the first decade of its existence. Byu faculty and the book of mormon mormon discussions.
Describing the book of mormon as a mansion in which beautiful and. Discussions on the book of mormon insights to the book of isaiah doctrine and covenants discussions discussions on the. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing. Begin the lesson with a discussion on how they feel when they are separated from. But after hearing the first discussion, comely asked so many questions, the missionaries taught him three discussions in one day. The foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms was an informal collaboration of academics devoted to latterday saint historical scholarship. Watch discussions on the book of mormon online full. It might even be used in members home to teach family home evening lessons. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421.
It was actually quite interesting, so i went to the website to see what the program was all about. New day for the book of mormon byutv the greg jones blog. Dec 30, 2019 roundtable discussion with lds scholars. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. He served a mission for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in chile. With all the positives, there is a basic limitation on the amount of new material. Jan 30, 2015 byutv s new documentary, new day for the book of mormon, demonstrates the farreaching effects of the book of mormon among members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as well as religious scholars. It would be a great book to display on an end table to spark discussion about latterday saint beliefs. Bennett, and susan easton black were professors of church history and doctrine at. Byutv new day for the book of mormon new day for the book of mormon.
Book of mormon fhe lesson being reconciled with god. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies wikipedia. All of the entries from the encyclopedia of mormonism are free. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Years ago i saw one of the byu rountable discussions on the book of mormon while i was flipping through the channels and landed on. This reflects both the churchs increasingly latin american compositionfrom the mid1990s onward, the majority of the churchs membership has been from countries outside the united states, dominated by mexico, central america, and south americaand the nowprevalent belief that the events of the book of mormon took place in central america. Discussions on the book of mormon religious tv passport. Byutvs new documentary, new day for the book of mormon, demonstrates the farreaching effects of the book of mormon among members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as well as religious scholars. Discussions on the book of mormon moroni 7 by byu religious education. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. Shortly after his conversion, comely met fellow mormon ron leishman, who came up with the idea to create a canadian superhero. The channel, available through cable and satellite distributors in the united states, produces a number of original series and documentaries with emphases in comedy, history, lifestyle, music and drama. In 2011, byutv, ensconced in a new stateoftheart building at byu, expanded its reach and content.
Informal gospel study groups by common consent, a mormon blog. I cant believe that the site admin didnt have the resources to mp3ise these and post them. The coming forth of the book of mormon click to watch discussion on byutv this lds historian, gerrit dirkmatt, points out details in history youve never heard. While someone who is not mormon might find some useful, enjoyable shows, be prepared that it is unapologetically lds.
Titled new day for the book of mormon, it runs about 45 minutes. Aug 28, 2008 learn more about the book of mormon as byu department of ancient scripture faculty conclude their discussion on the book of ether and discuss moroni 16. In 2011, byutv, ensconced in a new state of theart building at byu, expanded its reach and content. My first semester, i took book of mormon from jeffrey marsh. 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. Byu religious education professors gather to discuss the book of mormon according to the come, follow me schedule. The book of mormon is a series of discussions featuring faculty from brigham young universitys department of ancient scripture sharing their insights into the book of mormon. Video the structure of the book learn more about the structure of the book of mormon from scholars.
The book of mormon is often dismissed as gibberish by those who have never taken the trouble to read it. In 1997, the group became a formal part of brigham young university byu. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. With an archive of 50 years of articles, byu studies is an excellent resource to assist you in your study of the book of mormon. Click on the link and see the video or the discussion. Professors at byu discuss three of the 14 books of the book of mormon, covering 400 years. In fact, its very existence poses a serious puzzle if it is not what it claims to be an ancient record. Oct 16, 2018 for mixedgender adult gatherings, ive heard warnings that any gospel discussion without the formal blessing of leadership risks being labeled apostate.
The book of mormon turn it off lyrics by bomlyrics. Check out the new byu tv documentary about the coming forth of the book of mormon. It seems his entire premise comes down to the argument that the story of the founding and translation of the book of mormon requires one to assume smith to be a liar or sincere. Discussions on the book of mormon 1 nephi 1618 originally aired. Byutv releases new day for the book of mormon documentary. There was a series for every set of the standard works. For details, see my page on book of mormon evidences. Discussions on the new testament acts to revelation. One person, when asked about the book of mormon, said he wanted to. Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together. From a geographical standpoint, some lds scholars believe mesoamerica to be the setting of the book of mormon. I did learn something reading smoots awkwardly written witch hunt the imperative for a historical. Any of the awesome content or the solid opinions expressed, implied or included in mormon discussion incs awesome podcast lineup and production are solely those of mormon discussion inc.
She has authored several books, including the biographies of two presidents of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, president gordon. Nov 01, 2014 byutv new day for the book of mormon new day for the book of mormon. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. It also is most assuredly not approved or endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This book would make a gift book to share with others who are not of the faith.
I watch the series nearly every week online and have the byutv app on my tablet just for this series. The scientific legacy of a quest to prove the book of mormon. Structure click to watch byutv video interesting complexities in the book of mormon. 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 teaching. She now enjoys coming home from work to watch byutv, particularly the broadcasts of book of mormon discussions by byu religion professors. This research primarily concerned the book of mormon, the book of abraham. That, to me, is the epitome of what byutv isbringing to the world things that were once available only on the byu campus, she says. When sisters, in particular, put together social book clubs, ive occasionally seen intense scrutiny.
She has authored several books, including the biographies of two presidents of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, president gordon b. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Joseph and martin visited several printers before their negotiations led them back to grandin who. Latterday saint youth participate in a class discussion at church. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202.
Byu tv stylized as byutv is a television channel, founded in 2000, which is owned and operated as a part of brigham young university byu. Sheri dew is a native of ulysses, kansas, and a graduate of brigham young university. Byutv is the television station that is broadcast from brigham young university. This collection of dvds contains all seventy 30minute programs originally broadcast on byutv. The international version of byutv broadcasts in spanish and portuguese, and it was consolidated with byutv in 2018. The book of mormon bom is an abbreviated account of the inhabitants of the ancient americas from 2200 bc to 421 ad. Byutv offers special general conference programming. Shoutout for the discussions on the book of mormon. Discussions on the book of mormon the divine purposes of the book of mormon part 2.
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