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Summary: Helped me find my Savior!
Review: The Book of Mormon contains the writings of ancient prophets. The first of these, Lehi, lived in Jerusalem about 600 BC (around the same time of Zedekiah, King of Judah). The Lord commanded Lehi to leave Jerusalem (as it was soon afterwards destroyed by the Babylonians), and lead a small group of people to the American continent. There, they established a great civilization. God continued to call prophets among these people. The Book of Mormon is a collection of their writings - it is named after one of these prophets. If his name had been "Frank" it would be called the "Book of Frank." Then, when missionaries came knocking on people's doors - parents would yell to their children "Quick, Hide, the Franks are coming!!!" and there would be a group of bitter "Anti-Franks." But his name was Mormon, and it is named after him. The prophets who wrote in the Book of Mormon wrote all about Jesus Christ. They prophesied that he would come, and after his death and resurrection in Jerusalem, he appeared to his "other sheep" (john 10:16) in the American continent. There, He taught them his Gospel and formed His church among them. This book contains a record of that visit. For centuries, the truth about God's plan for us has been available primarily in the Bible. God has now given us the Book of Mormon. It stands as another witness of Jesus Christ. In the Bible, the Apostle Paul states that "...in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established" (2 Cor 13:1) The Book of Mormon contains a promise to all who read it. The Lord has given each of a promise through the last prophet in the book that if we will read from it, ponder it, and pray about it - then God will let us know that it is true. I have had the chance to read this book several times - it helps me feel closer to God. I know that it is true because I have prayed about it. God let me know it was true :)
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Summary: I love this book
Review: I have read some of the negative reviews posted here. Mostly, they make me sad for those people who have entirely missed the purpose of this book. Some have focused on what they perceive to be historical inaccuracies, bringing a self-imposed preclusion to the great spiritual teachings that would otherwise be available to them. Others seem simply close-minded and unwilling to be taught- "stiffnecked," to use a Book of Mormon word- seeking solely to find fault and looking for any bit of content that they deem questionable, in an effort to tear down the Church. Still others have viewed the book in terms of entertainment, discarding its value because it didn't provide the instant gratification that the average reader has come to expect in this day. Firstly, scriptural books, of any religion, were not written to entertain. If you are looking for a quick, flashy, read, then you should pick up a John Grisham novel. If, instead, you seek a book rich in spiritual doctrine, to be studied and pored over for many years for its timeless lessons, then read the Book of Mormon. Better yet, if you want God's word, and an additional witness that Jesus is the Christ, than read the Book of Mormon. I have. I continue to do so. I have taught many Sunday School classes by its precepts. My wife and I read it together every night. It has given depth and meaning to my life, and continually reminds me of that which is good, beautiful, and uplifting. The Book of Mormon is not entertainment. Although it contains many historical records of the peoples of the ancient Americas, it is not a history book. It was never intended to be read as a comparative work, as the basis for scholarly theology. And lastly, it was not "written" by one man. It is a collection of writings of many different ancient prophets, translated by Joseph Smith. You will not find in it the refinement and polish of great authors, reknowned for their profound prose. These were ordinary men, called of God, quite aware of their imperfections, and readily admitting of them. However, the spirit of what they say is unmistakable. It edifies and instructs in a most sublime way. Simply put, this is a religious book of scripture. Its purpose is to invite all to come unto Christ. In terms of importance, it is like the Koran for Muslims, or the Torah for Jews. It is the keystone of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is held sacred by its members. As Moroni, the last prophet in the Book of Mormon states, read, ponder, and ask God "with real intent" if it is His word, and He will make it known unto you. I have put that challenge to the test, and I have come to know, by my own experience, that it is a true book. I love this book. If you read it with an open mind and heart, I know that you, too, will come to love it.
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Summary: Adding my voice...
Review: I'm a voracious reader. As a result I rarely read a book multiple times. This book is an exception. I have made it a life-long study. I've lost track of how many times I've read it through. It's not an easy read, unless you are comparing it with other ancient documents. It wasn't until my third time through that I began to see how it all fit together. It was also about that time when I suddenly realized that it is impossible that this book could be a fabrication... Because of the religious and moral implications of the content of the book, many parties have and probably always will greet it with hostile criticism. Don't be fooled by them. Give the book a chance. You will not be sorry you did.
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Summary: A book that will literally change your life.
Review: I have read this book numerous times, and every time that I do I find some thing that helps me out in my day to day life. I can say that this book changed my life...
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Summary: A must read, ponder, and pray about it book
Review: This is the most important book about Jesus Christ I have ever read. It is a companion volume to the Bible and is filled with inspiring stories of faith and faithfulness, poetic verses of guidance and confort, and prophetic lessons for our time. Every sincere follower of Christ must account for the origin of the Book of Mormon and of its truthfulness. Joseph Smith is listed by some as its author but he claims only to be its translator from an ancient record. As you read this book ask your self "could any man have written it" or is it like the Bible a compilations of the writtings of many ancient prophets who had but one desire ... to bring us to Christ.
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Summary: Astounding
Review: It is astounding to me that anyone in this day and age would believe that the original Native Americans were really Jews who came across the Atlantic Ocean. How on earth can anyone believe that? Where is the historical evidence?
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Summary: To Each His Own
Review: No, I'm not preaching to you.
No, I'm not trying to convert you.
No, I don't think you're evil because you're not a Mormon, either.
However, I am a Mormon. In other words, I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Do you think I'm weird? Fine, you think I'm weird. That's your opinion, and I respect that. I'd like you to know that IN MY OPINION, I think you should read this book. Really, I think you should. Maybe you'll feel better after you read it. Maybe you won't. Maybe you'll shrug your shoulders and be confused. But what's to lose to read this book? Nothing, I promise. Now, let me get some things straight here.
No, we're not a cult, no we don't have horns, no we don't hate you, no, we don't have ten thousand wives, no, we don't sacrifice babies, no, we don't worship statues.
However, he's what we do.
Yes, we love family, yes, we believe families are eternal, yes, we believe in life after death, yes, we believe in peace, yes, we believe in happiness, yes, we have high moral standards (which might be peculiar to you, but that's okay, that's your opinion, I don't hate you for it.) Finally, yes, we believe in Jesus Christ. Not in ANOTHER Jesus Christ. Just Jesus Christ. The Only Jesus Christ. The one you know, too.
And that book testifies of it. I promise. Thanks for reading my humble post. I hope it helped just a teeny bit.
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Summary: Read it & find out for yourself
Review: I've read the Book of Mormon many times and whenever I read it I get a feeling of peace and comfort. If you want to be closer to God, reading the Book of Mormon is one of the best ways I know of. It is a book of scripture and includes the history of the people who lived in the Americas beginning around 600 B.C. My favorite part is Christ's visit to the American continent following his resurrection. I say read it and find out for yourself whether you believe it is scripture. I know it is.
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Summary: What is written by the spirit
Review: Like the Bible, the Book of Mormon was written by many prophets and compiled into one book. These writtings were written by the spirit and can only be understood by the spirit. It is amusing to hear critics complain that Joseph Smith took verses of scripture right out of the Old Testament. The truth is, these prophets had access to the Old Testament by way of brass plates they brought with them across the ocean to the American continent. In their writtings they loved to quote scripture, especially Isaiah. Other critics offer similar complaints but it is clear they do not understand the Book of Mormon. What was written by the spirit must be understood by the spirit, so it is no wonder there is such a great division in peoples opinions about this true book.
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Summary: Pure fiction
Review: Don't waste your time with the Book of Mormon. Not only is it false, it is filled with historical inaccuracies (such as claiming that horses existed in the New World centuries before the Spanish introduced them) but it also doesn't even support the main tenents of Mormonism. The Mormon Church teaches that there is more than one god; the BOM says there is only one; the Mormons require baptism for the dead; the BOM makes no mention of baptism for the dead. Mormons teach that men can become gods; the BOM makes no mention of such a doctrine. It is fake. It has no more spiritual value than reading the phone book. Don't waste your time with it.
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