Some of the special challenges associated with the book of mormon which i hope to discuss with you today are as follows. At the turn of the century, award winning filmmaker rick stevenson, decided to track the lives of 100 children for the next 5000 days. Ethan equates the whitebearded god, quetzalcoatl, with moses. Forth of the book of mormon in the twentieth century, byu studies 38, no. You must write a book with 239 chapters, 54 of them about wars, 21 about history, 55 about prophecy, 71 about doctrine, 17 about missionaries, and 21 about the mission of jesus. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. You can learn of our fascinating findings by ordering our documentary films and books or. Filmed on location in the middle east, scholars from a broad range of backgrounds give insight into the courage. How the book of mormon design has changed over the last 100 years kelsey berteaux editors note. The mormons is a fourhour pbs documentary about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Mormon challenges could the book of mormon story have.
Apr 30, 2007 the mormons begins with the turbulent early history of the mormon faith, from joseph smiths astonishing visions and the creation of the book of mormon through the mormons contentious and. This list of films of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints includes the noncommercial. This is the joseph was an idiot with bad memory theory. Lds church announces featurelength documentary, meet the mormons meet the mormons, a new documentarystyle movie from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, ranked no. Recent documentary finds demonstrate, however, that alma also occurs as a. The resurrection disproves the theory of organic evolution. Eyeopening documentary on mormonism the seattle times. Byutv has extended its reach to 60 million homes in the first decade of its existence. Lds church announces featurelength documentary, meet the mormons meet the mormons, a new documentary style movie from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, ranked no. This story was originally published in december 2015.
Although not a documentary or a musical performance, the film is inspired by true events and depicts a fictional womans experiences in joining and serving in the mormon tabernacle choir. The book of mormon never mentions quetzalcoatl or any of ethans details of quetzalcoatls indian traditionssuch as bare feet, pierced ears, fieryflying serpents, green plumage, and more. New byutv show is unexpected mashup of family history. Ordinary novelists and moviemakers create elaborate fantasy worlds every year. A challenge to origins of the book of mormon and joseph smith. Marking one hundred years since the mormon tabernacle choirs first recording on september 1, 1910, this historic box set captures the best, most popular, and most requested songs ever. Hype can often ruin a production for audiences, but what is incredible about the book of mormon is it completely stands up to its success, writes will huxley. The movie shows how she found strength through her faith, music, and her experience as a choir member when faced with trials and challenges in her life. Place the book of mormon in your heart byu speeches. Sep, 2012 journey of faith chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. Meet the mormons available through video on demand.
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. A byu documentary on the lives of students living in the byu apartment and going to school at byu in the 1970s. The production originally aired in twohour segments on april 30 and may 1, 2007. List of films of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The best source for the book of mormon tickets and the book of mormon information, photos and videos. What we have learned about the book of mormon text. It is a fairminded history of the mormon church and its wonderful people. Then he put together a talk show set for byutv, before moving on to high school. Journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. One person, when asked about the book of mormon, said he wanted to. Child sees angels bear president monson up youtube. I recently became interested in mormonism and its teachingsbeliefs after subscribing to this sub reddit im not an exmormon so far, all i could find for information was a crappy cartoon on youtube that explained some pretty silly mormon beliefs.
This intriguing documentary explores the ambitious effort to compile, transcribe, edit, and present the papers of, by, and directly related to the lds prophet joseph smith. Byu alumni associations, byu management societies, the book of mormon lands. Filmed on location in the middle east, scholars from a broad range of back. Former the book of mormon costars cody jamison strand and jacob ben widmar stop by to chat about broadways high school throwback concert at. But i say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. I have been studying the sciences and how nature works for 68 years, but the most important truth i have learned is that god is the master scientist. The mormons begins with the turbulent early history of the mormon faith, from joseph smiths astonishing visions and the creation of the book. It was produced by helen whitney, and was the first joint production of frontline and american experience. This documentary holds true to what i have learned about this most unique of american religious denominations. An overriding question in book of mormon scholarship is.
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. Two years ago, i was asked by scott swofford and derek marquis to produce an original byutv documentary film about handels messiah. The pinnacle event in the book of mormon is a visitation from christ, himself. Get insight into the witnesses to the gold plates, the book of mormons translation and printing, and the opposition to and reception of early saints because of it. Byutv releases new day for the book of mormon documentary. In fall of 2010 byutv hired scott swofford as byu broadcastings creative director and a man with a revolutionary vision for byutv, as the station expands into uplifting programming that is not necessarily mormon in content. The challenge of the book of mormon author unknown the evidence for its validity in a world that is prone to demand evidence, lies not in archaeology or anthropology, though these may be helpful to some. Testimony of the witnesses and general church history byutv. It does not, however, delve into church doctrine or dogma. But along with many personal tales about the contemporary mormon church, what i found most eyeopening was. We have a challenge with our neighbors, family, and friends to help them. In 2011, byutv, ensconced in a new stateoftheart building at byu, expanded its reach and content.
To give background for how i provide proof that the resurrection falsifies darwins theory, i share the following. From that first historic recording, to modern masterpieces, this threedisc set 2cd1dvd is a milestone in the choirs history of musical excellence. He is the master in any good discipline your care to think of, and knowing that has made all the difference. The documentary draws upon interviews with past and current byu. The process of creating this content has been filled with anticipated challenges and unexpected rewards. Mormon challenges could the book of mormon story have come. The generation of kids growing up right now have such a different set of challenges and opportunities.
Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormon s thousand. As it turns out, archaeologists have been able to find and positively identify nahom in southern arabia. Sep, 2012 journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormons thousandyear span, aiding understanding of this sacred text. If you want to hear, from their mouths, what their fear and aspirations are, the 5000 days project give you just that following 12 kids through 5000 days of their lives, keeping tabs along the way. I feel very much like the man that was portrayed in the film who lived out. That it is a deceiving fraud formulated through the efforts and talents of a common man. But along with many personal tales about the contemporary mormon church, what i found most eyeopening was how the documentary ends. The book of mormon challenge was popularised by hugh nibley, and often presented to his students in a course on the book of mormon.
Byutv new day for the book of mormon new day for the book of mormon. Featuring interviews with scholars and historians, this documentary tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some. Byutv is the television station that is broadcast from brigham young university. Singing with angels movie now available for free public showings. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormons thousand. The book of mormon needs to find its place in your heartnot just on your. This video is part of a new and exciting video initiative by book of mormon central. Featuring interviews with scholars and historians, this documentary tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some people you might not expect. This video from 2014 is available on byutv and features interviews with scholars and historians.
The reliability of mormon history produced by the lds. Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins byu studies. To watch prophets prey, amy bergs tough and disturbing documentary about a secretive, polygamous mormon fundamentalist sect with. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. New byutv show is unexpected mashup of family history meets reality tv. Feb 05, 2020 the documentary a new day for the book of mormon tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some people you might not expect. The new world book of mormon documentary documentarytube. Prophecies the second dvd in the journey of faith series discusses the religious milieu, culture, the land, and language surrounding the descendants of lehi and sariah in the new world. If one scoffs at the missionarys explanation of the book of mormon, he is in so many words claiming it to be false. Mar 22, 2017 relative race is an adventure competition show with heart.
Yesterday, byutv aired new day for the book of mormon, a documentary about the history of the book of mormon and its effect on the world today. Featuring interviews with scholars and historians, this documentary tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting. After geographical considerations, the second major challenge for book of. Nov 01, 2014 byutv new day for the book of mormon new day for the book of mormon. Singing with angels movie now available for free public. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormon s thousandyear span, aiding understanding of this sacred text. Byutv is now rebroadcasting the series so that the distribution reaches beyond the wasatch front. Journey of faith films book of mormon documentaries from. It is being shared again to celebrate the 190th anniversary of the publication of the book of mormon.
Watch the mormons american experience official site pbs. The nwaf became part of byu in 1961 and ferguson was removed from the. Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as. You cannot be a college graduate, in fact, you can have only three years of schooling. New day for the book of mormon byutv the greg jones blog. George potter presents his latest challenge a dynamic read. The impact they left on the book of mormon is unmistakable and profound, yet often unappreciated. The video new day for the book of mormon is a video from byutv with interviews with scholars and historians. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting. If you are interested in learning only about doctrine, this documentary is not for you. Watch skousens lecture series on the book of mormon critical. Oct 11, 2019 in addition to validating the bible, the main purpose of the book of mormon is as a second witness with the bible that jesus is the christ, the son of god, and that he gave us the infinite atonement, which includes the glorious and miraculous resurrection of our lord and savior and opens the door to the greatest of all the gifts of god. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
A challenge to origins of the book of mormon a group of researchers contend that joseph smiths 1830 translation is based less on writings he found on gold plates than on the king james version of the bible. Journey of faith chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. To learn everything we can about the book of mormon. Can anyone suggest some documentaries on mormonism for me. The best source for the book of mormon videos, tickets, and the book of mormon information. See more ideas about competition, challenges and racing. The intent is that the same day that revelations 1 comes out next month, the first season of the joseph smith papers, the television series with 52 episodes, will also be published. The mormons begins with the turbulent early history of the mormon faith, from joseph smiths astonishing visions and the creation of the book of mormon through the mormons contentious and. The story of the 116 pages from that perspective directly challenges the popular theory of joseph got help from sidney rigdon or some other very smart person to create the impressive and remarkably selfconsistent text of the book of mormon.
Journey of faith book of mormon documentary youtube. These films differ from those of lds cinema, which are produced without official church involvement. Basically, the idea is that the detractors of the book are invited to try their hand at writing a similar epic, the point presumably being that it is so difficult that it could only have come about with divine help. Jan 20, 2015 the video new day for the book of mormon is a video from byutv with interviews with scholars and historians. Aug 18, 2017 although not a documentary or a musical performance, the film is inspired by true events and depicts a fictional womans experiences in joining and serving in the mormon tabernacle choir. Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together. Willes center for book of mormon studies sponsored three lectures by royal skousen called 25 years of research. The documentary a new day for the book of mormon tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some people you might not expect.
Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted. Learn the story of the coming forth of the book of mormon, including its setting and history, as well as the visits of the angel moroni to joseph smith. 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. Watch skousens lecture series on the book of mormon. Journey of faith book of mormon documentary duration. New day for the book of mormon featuring interviews with scholars and historians, this documentary tells the story of the coming forth of this unusual book of scripture and how it is affecting people todayeven some people you might not expect.
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