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Willes center for book of mormon studies sponsored three lectures by royal skousen called 25 years of research. We have a challenge with our neighbors, family, and friends to help them. These films differ from those of lds cinema, which are produced without official church involvement. The testaments of one fold and one shepherd the book of mormon movie passage to zarahemla outline of the book of mormon. If one scoffs at the missionarys explanation of the book of mormon, he is in so many words claiming it to be false. An overriding question in book of mormon scholarship is. 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. The mormons is a fourhour pbs documentary about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Journey of faith chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ.
Our mission is to discover and research book of mormon archaeological sites. Mar 22, 2017 relative race is an adventure competition show with heart. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. 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. Journey of faith book of mormon documentary youtube. Then he put together a talk show set for byutv, before moving on to high school. That it is a deceiving fraud formulated through the efforts and talents of a common man. This particular video has brought together what we know about the book of mormon place of nahom.
Our vision is to be the family entertainment brand that young people want, parents trust, and families enjoy together. Meet the mormons available through video on demand. 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. The video new day for the book of mormon is a video from byutv with interviews with scholars and historians. Film crews capture a scene in one of the book of mormon videos produced at a utah. One person, when asked about the book of mormon, said he wanted to. At the turn of the century, award winning filmmaker rick stevenson, decided to track the lives of 100 children for the next 5000 days. The generation of kids growing up right now have such a different set of challenges and opportunities. Book of mormon i am africa lyrics by rick whitehead.
Serious study of the book of mormon by latterday saints is flourishing today as. Watch skousens lecture series on the book of mormon critical. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormons thousandyear span, aiding understanding of this sacred text. Byutv is now rebroadcasting the series so that the distribution reaches beyond the wasatch front. Sep, 2012 journey of faith chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ.
After geographical considerations, the second major challenge for book of. Can anyone suggest some documentaries on mormonism for me. The nwaf became part of byu in 1961 and ferguson was removed from the. The documentary draws upon interviews with past and current byu. Still, father mohr felt his role was to bless people with gospel truths, and. This story was originally published in december 2015. Filmed on location in the middle east, scholars from a broad range of backgrounds give insight into the courage. 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. Nov 01, 2014 byutv new day for the book of mormon new day for the book of mormon. Mormon challenges could the book of mormon story have come.
To watch prophets prey, amy bergs tough and disturbing documentary about a secretive, polygamous mormon fundamentalist sect with. Jan 20, 2015 the video new day for the book of mormon is a video from byutv with interviews with scholars and historians. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. 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. 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. 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. 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. Singing with angels movie now available for free public showings. Byu alumni associations, byu management societies, the book of mormon lands. Byutv has extended its reach to 60 million homes in the first decade of its existence. 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. The reliability of mormon history produced by the lds church.
Archaeological trends and the book of mormon origins byu studies. Byutv new day for the book of mormon new day for the book of mormon. Byutv is the television station that is broadcast from brigham young university. The pinnacle event in the book of mormon is a visitation from christ, himself. 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.
Sep, 2012 journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. Some of the special challenges associated with the book of mormon which i hope to discuss with you today are as follows. Journey of faith films book of mormon documentaries from. 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. If you are interested in learning only about doctrine, this documentary is not for you.
He is the master in any good discipline your care to think of, and knowing that has made all the difference. 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. New byutv show is unexpected mashup of family history meets reality tv. List of films of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. But along with many personal tales about the contemporary mormon church, what i found most eyeopening was. It is a fairminded history of the mormon church and its wonderful people. To learn everything we can about the book of mormon. This program can be watched at the link appearing above. In 2011, byutv, ensconced in a new stateoftheart building at byu, expanded its reach and content. Testimony of the witnesses and general church history byutv. 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.
As it turns out, archaeologists have been able to find and positively identify nahom in southern arabia. 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. 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. Ordinary novelists and moviemakers create elaborate fantasy worlds every year. All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered.
The book of mormon needs to find its place in your heartnot just on your. 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. Former the book of mormon costars cody jamison strand and jacob ben widmar stop by to chat about broadways high school throwback concert at. New byutv show is unexpected mashup of family history. This video is part of a new and exciting video initiative by book of mormon central. 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. Byutv releases new day for the book of mormon documentary. You cannot be a college graduate, in fact, you can have only three years of schooling. Filmed on location in the middle east, scholars from a broad range of back. 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.
Two years ago, i was asked by scott swofford and derek marquis to produce an original byutv documentary film about handels messiah. Mormon challenges could the book of mormon story have. 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. Forth of the book of mormon in the twentieth century, byu studies 38, no. 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. A new movie produced by byutv recounts how a christmas lullaby of peace, love. 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. 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.
The best source for the book of mormon tickets and the book of mormon information, photos and videos. Journey of faith the new world, chronicles the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. The resurrection disproves the theory of organic evolution. How the book of mormon design has changed over the last 100 years kelsey berteaux editors note. 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. This video from 2014 is available on byutv and features interviews with scholars and historians. From that first historic recording, to modern masterpieces, this threedisc set 2cd1dvd is a milestone in the choirs history of musical excellence. The production originally aired in twohour segments on april 30 and may 1, 2007.
Recent documentary finds demonstrate, however, that alma also occurs as a. 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. But along with many personal tales about the contemporary mormon church, what i found most eyeopening was how the documentary ends. It does not, however, delve into church doctrine or dogma. Ethan equates the whitebearded god, quetzalcoatl, with moses. Sparking a public conversation about racism, polygamy, gender, and the mormon church, the film tells the true story of two womena freeborn africanamerican woman and a wife of a controversial religious leaderwhose unlikely bond of friendship gave them the strength to withstand grave challenges on the night mormon founder joseph smith was. 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. The new world book of mormon documentary documentarytube. 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. It was produced by helen whitney, and was the first joint production of frontline and american experience. One of the most memorable and striking passages of the book of mormon is jacobs instructions to his people on the subjects of. 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. Journey of faith book of mormon documentary duration. 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.
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. 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. New day for the book of mormon byutv the greg jones blog. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting. This list of films of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints includes the noncommercial. 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. Watch skousens lecture series on the book of mormon critical text project 07. 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.
A challenge to origins of the book of mormon and joseph smith. Place the book of mormon in your heart byu speeches. Singing with angels movie now available for free public. What is produced by one man can always be duplicated by another. 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. 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. Watch skousens lecture series on the book of mormon. This is the joseph was an idiot with bad memory theory. A byu documentary on the lives of students living in the byu apartment and going to school at byu in the 1970s. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63part series. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormons thousand.
The book of mormon challenge was popularised by hugh nibley, and often presented to his students in a course on the book of mormon. Watch the mormons american experience official site pbs. The process of creating this content has been filled with anticipated challenges and unexpected rewards. 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. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the book of mormon s thousandyear span, aiding understanding of this sacred text. The reliability of mormon history produced by the lds. I feel very much like the man that was portrayed in the film who lived out.
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