The book of mormon timeline is a large 6ft by 2ft chart of nephite, lamanite and jaredite history. While the main lds church continues to teach that the book of mormon is an authentic translation, a breakaway group known as the community of christ stated at a 2007 world conference, while the church affirms the book of mormon as scripture, and makes it available for study and use in various languages, we do not attempt to mandate the degree. With basic figures, it could read like a 4th grade math problem. Introduction to the approximate book of mormon translation. This page provides settings and an overview or summary timeline with approximate dates for the generic map or schematic diagram of the book of mormon lands, including nephite, lamanite and jaredite place names in the promised land in the americas.
It was released by the church to help explain how the book of mormon was translated, and to explain why the true story of the translation differs so greatly from the official church narrative taught since its founding. Understanding the timeline of book of mormon translation makes a. For this and other reasons, many people have naturally been interested in the details of its coming forth, including the timing of its translation. The book of mormon presents itself to the world as a miracle and as a sign that god has begun the process of gathering scattered israel, as he anciently covenanted to do see 3 nephi 21. Byu professors lecture examines the timeline of joseph. After joseph smith obtained the gold plates in september 1827, opposition threatened to stop the work of translation.
Portions of the book have been translated into another 20 languages. The approximate book of mormon translation timeline was an interesting article to research. Welch, a byu law professor and author who served as the founding president of farms the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, examined the timing of the book of mormon translation as he gave the 2017 book of mormon lecture for the laura f. These tables show all the versions of the book of mormon that have been translated. Alma the younger gave up the judgement seat to nephihah. It contained a lengthy historical chronology of the events in 182829. Joseph and emmas first child, alvin, was born but died shortly. 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. Etheras the story of those jaredite rulers was translated over the next three days in ether 211. Zeniff, a nephite, took a group south to reclaim the nephite lands. How the book of mormon translation story changed over time. Here are four printable versions of my book of mormon timeline. Its message spans the earth and brings its readers to a knowledge of the truth. The book of mormon came into the world through a series of miraculous events.
It is an attempt to put an at least approximate date on each of those events which were recorded from the time joseph smith received the book of mormon plates, until the time that the translation was completed. Book of mormon geography settings, timeline, overview. Welchs excellent article entitled the miraculous translation of the book of mormon, from opening the heavens, accounts of divine manifestations 18201844, p. Book of mormon timeline brigham young universityidaho. Kirkhams suggestion that the book of mormon was translated within. Above all, were these words given by the gift and power of god. Willes center for book of mormon studies wednesday at the gordon b. Those skeptical of joseph smiths claims sometimes insist that his account of the coming forth of. In spite of its weaknesses, this theory continues to surface from time to time even in our day.
Our book of mormon timeline bookmark makes studying the people of the book of mormon just a little bit easier. Joseph smith used a seer stone to translate the book of mormon. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon translation was performed by the gift and power of god the lost 116 pages of the book of mormon manuscript. Joseph smith commences translation of the book of mormon with martin harris as scribe. As of april 2011, the book of mormon has been published in its entirety in 82 languages, with selections of the book. Book of mormon timeline bookmark in lds bookmarks on. We recommend this quick, organized way to see history from adam to modern times. Aug 21, 2016 here are four printable versions of my book of mormon timeline. Martin harris leaves harmony with 116 translated pages of the book of mormon, against the lords counsel, to show them to others and convince them of the truth of the translation.
Smith tells apostles book of mormon is keystone of our religion. Is the book of mormon like any other nineteenth century book. The early history of the mormons american experience. It is my testimony that the book of mormon changes lives. The lds church has begun to change its narrative, as the historical facts have. Once zeniff and his group arrived, the lamanites put them in bondage.
Would you respond to the theories that the book of mormon. Timeline of book of mormon and old testament prophets 800. While a select few did hear joseph refer to magical items, nobody ever saw a breastplate, spectacles, or ancient interpreter stones. If joseph smith and oliver cowdery translated 10 words per minute, eight hours. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts. He doesnt start again at the beginning of the book of mormon with the book of lehi. Several attempts were made to steal the plates, and mounting persecution.
Why were the plates present during the translation of the book of mormon. Smith places original book of mormon manuscript, witness signatures, and other items in the cornerstone of the nauvoo house, effectively destroying them. Book of mormon translation timeline lds apologists like to say that the book of mormon was written in only 60 days and what a amazing feat this was. One is just the right size to fit into the front of your scriptures. April 12 harmony, susquehanna county, pennsylvania. Skips 1 nephi, 2 nephi, jacob enos, jarom, omni and words of mormon. In fact, the book of mormon translation process was performed entirely without looking at the plates, which were either out of the room or said to have been covered with a cloth. Welch presenting on the translation of the book of mormon. 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. Translating the book of mormon into other languages commenced relatively soon after the first publication in 1830. The resulting translation was published in 1830 as the book of mormon. Why is the timing of the book of mormons translation so.
Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. This book of mormon story includes a flow chart showing where. Why new testament words and phrases are in the book of mormon part 9. Understanding the timeline of book of mormon translation. Professor figures out book of mormon translation timeline book. Blumell, senior historical associate, church historical department historically, the most popular antimormon or nonmormon explanation of the origin of the book of mormon has been that it was based on a manuscript written by solomon spaulding. By don bradley this is a book that rewards reading, rereading, and rerereading. After some research and experimentation with layout, i put together this timeline of old testament and book of mormon prophets between 800 b. Comparison of the history of the bible and the book of mormon other books the event the date the event relating to time period the nephitesapproximate the jaredites the creation genesis 1, 2 4004 b. 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. This manuscript corroborates joseph smiths statements that the manuscript was written within a short time frame and that it was dictated from another language.
Joseph smith claimed that the book of mormon is his translation of an ancient book written on gold plates. The book of mormon has been translated in its entirety into 97 languages. It is claimed that each sentence and word in the 1830 book of mormon had supposedly come directly from god. Follow this chronology that details mormon beliefs and major events. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. Unless otherwise indicated, the translation was financed and the resulting text published by the church of jesus christ.
Dates given correspond to dates in the footnotes of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church edition of the book of mormon. Much can be known about the coming forth of the english text of the book of mormon through a careful study of statements made by joseph smith, his scribes, and others closely associated with the translation of the book of mormon. The map is without any scale, and does not attempt to relate them to presentday geography or place names. Byu professors lecture examines the timeline of joseph smiths. In fact, the book of mormon translation process was performed entirely without. This chronology outlines the major events in the history of the book of mormon, according to the text.
Two are bookmarks, and the last is a word doc, so you can resi. And may we joyfully share our testimonies of its precious promises with all of gods children. Approximate book of mormon translation timeline elden watsons. The translation of the book of lehi is completed, resulting in 116 pages of translated text. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. The book of mormon contains the purported stories of three different groups which sailed to the americas. Phil barlowthe perfect supplement for latterday saints preparing to study the book of mormon.
Book of mormon translations archives mormon history. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. The translation of the book of mormon into afrikaans. For the best view, and especially for printing, i recommend downloading it as a pdf document. Ebenezer robinson recorded joseph as having said i have had trouble enough with this thing. The following essay is the official lds released essay entitled book of mormon translation. But beginning about 182728, smith and his followers began to change how they talked about the translation process, transforming it from magical treasure lore into christian epic. Ammaron instructs mormon concerning the sacred records. Welch examined how long it took joseph smith to translate the book of mormon a lecture wednesday night at the. It also includes parallel biblical and world events. How long did it take joseph smith to translate the bom. Continues where he left off chronologically at the end of the book of lehi, the. Book of mormon central available in ebook for kindle, nook, and apple.
A nephite prophet named mormon has been writing the story of his people. The jaredites book of ether came to the new world at the time of the tower of babel. When joseph smith began the book of mormon translation, he acted in his capacity as a treasure seer and used the tools of that trade. Early christianity and 1 nephi 14 stephen robinson. However, what they fail to say is this claim means 60 different individual days translation. In preparing this detailed timeline of the translation of the book of mormon. Mulekite history represented by light pink on the timeline. Youll find important events, prophets, and the movements of people in the book of mormon. Book of mormon translation challenge home facebook.
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