A case for the book of mormon before the church of jesus christ of latterday saints was officially organized, its keystone was in place. Richard anderson is owned and operated by richard anderson and brian lishak. Theres a book, investigating the book of mormon witnesses by richard l. Also, joseph later found that the book of mormon prophesies in two places of its modern witnesses. Three witnesses monument mormon historic sites foundation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Richard anderson is an independently run bespoke tailoring retailer based at savile row, london, offering bespoke garments, ready to wear suits, accessories, shirts, jackets and more. Martin harris shows signs of being an unstable person in terms of his religious convictions. But the 1830 book of mormon contained 590 pages of text, the most important kind of evidence historians. Richard lloyd anderson, explaining away the book of mormon witnesses, 2004 fair conference, online at. This is a photomechanical reprint of the first edition 1830 of the book of mormon. The book of mormon witnesses richard lloyd anderson lds scholar maxwell institute article for over forty years, i have been a student of joseph smiths life and teachings.
A carefully researched, thoughtprovoking book, by dr. Richard lloyd anderson presents evidence from original sources on each of the eleven witnesses and concludes. Witnesses of the book of mormon, teachings of presidents of the church. Richard lloyd anderson 9 may 1926 12 august 2018 was an american lawyer and theologist of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who was a professor of church history and doctrine at brigham young university byu. Many critics of the book of mormon witnesses say that the witnesses of the book of mormon denied their written testimonies in statements to different people over the years. For a comprehensive treatment of the experiences of these eight witnesses, see richard lloyd anderson, attempts to redefine the experience of the eight witnesses, journal of book of mormon studies, 141 2005. Richard anderson books list of books by author richard anderson. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses by richard l. They have no secondary witnesses, nor do they leave obvious historical artifacts that require explanation. Three witnesses oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris declared an angel of god appeared to them and showed them the book of mormon plates and they heard the voice of the lord pronounce that joseph smiths translation had. Book of mormon witnesses the complete guide this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. Cook, david whitmer interviews, in journal of mormon history 20 spring 1994.
Comments on the book of mormon witnesses lightplanet. Richard lloyd anderson, the most interviewed witness, improvement era, may 1969, vol. These first missionaries to missouri included oliver cowdery and peter whitmer, jr and their phenomenal success at kirtland, ohio, soon led the whole church to migrate there. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses richard l. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. These men were remarkable, and every single one of them stayed true to their testimonies, regardless of what it. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses deseret book. Reasoning from the scriptures with the mormons, by ron rhodes. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses kindle edition. I have a testimony of what those close to joseph reported. Richard lloyd anderson, an lds scholar and author of the book investigating the book of mormon witnesses, discusses the reliability of the.
Investigating the book of mormon witnesses blogger. Strang told me that all the witnesses to the book of mormon yet alive were with him, except oliver the ensign of liberty, kirtland, ohio, april, 1847. Richard anderson opened its doors at savile row in 2001. Their work was written in fire in the hearts of converts, but a precious singlepage journal from peter whitmer, jr. What every mormon and nonmormon should know, by edmond c. Anderson titled attempts to redefine the experience of the eight witnesses, 3 which also critiqued grant palmers handling of the same issue in his an insiders view of mormon origins. The three witnesses had recorded that the voice of the lord commanded us that we should bear record of the book of mormon. Richard lloyd anderson, investigating the book of mormon witnesses.
After departing mormonism, he later declared, if you believe my testimony to the book of mormon. These elements are what provide such strong support for the book of mormon witnesses, the 3 and the 8. Evaluating the book of mormon witnesses 39 themselves. In this carefully researched, thoughtprovoking book, dr. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses richard lloyd. The book of mormon witnesses maxwell institute article. Dan challenges many of the assertions taken by lds apologist richard anderson. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses by richard lloyd. That keystone, the book of mormon, has been shared, studied, respected, and embraced by millions of people the world over.
Independently owned and operated by richard anderson and brian lishak, devoted craftsmen creating the finest garments on savile row. It is inconclusive if the witnesses actually saw plates or if they only. Did the book of mormon witnesses really see what they. Jul 08, 2011 this is a photomechanical reprint of the first edition 1830 of the book of mormon. Gunnell goes on to quote a letter written in 1844 by phineas young to brigham young, martin harris is a firm believer in shakerism, says his testimony is greater than it was of the book of mormon martin harris witness and benefactor to the book of mormon, wayne c. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses kindle edition by. Skeptics have misused some historical sources as they attempt to reverse the eight witnesses statements about their physical contact with the book of mormon.
Some of the severest missouri persecutions came to the witnesses of the book of mormon. Richard lloyd anderson is the author of investigating the book of mormon witnesses 4. Richard lloyd anderson, wherein he presents evidence from original sources on each of the eleven witnesses of the metal plates from which the prophet joseph smith translated the ancient scriptural account known as. His book investigating the book of mormon witnesses is widely considered the definitive work on this subject. Book of mormon spiritual and temporal witnesses presentation. When i was a member of the church i honestly never thought about checking up on the witnesses of the book of mormon. The witnesses to the book of mormon the witnesses to the book of mormon have always been extremely impressive to me. One soninlaw, hyrum page, also became one of the eight witnesses, and one soninlaw oliver cowdery became one of the three witnesses. And testimonies almost always wilt under crossexamination or sustained questioning. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses kindle edition by anderson, richard lloyd. Shop richard anderson bespoke tailors of savile row, london.
David was to witness even more miracles that would convince him of the divinity of the work of joseph smith. According to richard lloyd anderson in his book, investigating the book of mormon witnesses, cowdery was nominated for and ran for state assemblyman in 1848 in elkhorn, wisconsin. See anderson, investigating the book of mormon witnesses, 186. Richard lloyd anderson, wherein he presents evidence from original sources on each of the eleven. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading investigating the book of mormon witnesses. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses quotes by. Together with our team of expert tailors, we pride ourselves on the perfect fit, the innovations we bring to the row and our customers, and the quality. Richard lloyd anderson, did oliver cowdery, one of the three special book of mormon witnesses, express doubt about his testimony. Paul and joseph smith richard lloyd anderson duration. Harper, the eleven witnesses, in the coming forth of the book of mormon. Richard lloyd anderson, attempts to redefine the experience of the eight witnesses richard lloyd anderson, journal of book of mormon studies, 205an angel showed the book of mormon plates to the three witnesses, who heard gods voice declare the translation correct. May 30, 2008 personal writings of the book of mormon witnesses richard l.
It also contains biographical and historical information relating to the book of mormon. Evaluating the book of mormon witnesses book of mormon central. Questions about the witnesses to the reality of the. The earliest documented statement of the three witnessesoliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harrisis their statement in the handwriting of oliver cowdery subsequently published in the 1830 edition of the book of mormon. Some people seem to deal with them by simply waving them aside. Richard lloyd anderson, wherein he presents evidence from original sources on each of the eleven witnesses of the metal plates from which the prophet joseph smith translated the ancient scriptural account known as the book of mormon. Facts on the book of mormon witnesses part 1 mormons in. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses kindle edition by richard lloyd anderson. Jul 26, 2019 of the eight whitmer children, david became one of the three witnesses. Richard lloyd anderson, personal writings of the book of mormon witnesses, in book of mormon authorship revisited. Lucy mack smith, biographical sketches of joseph smith the prophet, and his progenitors for many. In fact, joseph smith gave a revelation in july of 1828 in which martin harris, one of the three witnesses, was called a wicked man, who has set at naught the counsels of god, and has broken the most sacred promises doctrine and covenants 3. Richard lloyd anderson, investigating the book of mormon witnesses salt lake city.
This latest book that i mentioned that is doing a subjective job of reducing the book of mormon to joseph smiths personal experience, and so hes translating the book of mormon, that book says well, the eight witnesses, while this is hearsay, nevertheless martin harris knew the eight witnesses, knew them well. In addition to joseph smith, the lord provided for eleven others to see the gold plates for themselves and to be special witnesses of the truth and. The above videos from 2014 are a great resource that critically analyzes the bom witness statements and puts them in context. Petersen whose quote on amazon is titled, an instant classic and states this is one of the most important books ever published in the field of book of mormon studies. Lucy mack smith, biographical sketches of joseph smith the prophet, and his progenitors for many generations liverpool, s.
Anderson based on the recommendation of no less that daniel c. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses 0877478465 by. Richard lloyd anderson author of investigating the book. John whitmer and his three brothers latter day light. From my experience, bigfoot and mary witnesses are similar. They had full confidence that, as a prophet, joseph smith wascontinue reading. Their testimonies and lives give us an inside view at how the book of mormon came to be and how joseph smith took advantage of those around him, perpetuating. For the witnesses testimonies, and their lives outside the church, see richard lloyd anderson, investigating the book of mormon witnesses corr. This video defends the book of mormon witnesses and shows how the lord set up multiple crosschecks and backup evidences to make it very challenging for critics to dismiss the weight of their. Death took two of johns brothers, two of the eight witnesses to the book of mormonjohns oldest brother, christian in 1835, and the youngest brother, peter, an accomplished tailor, in 1836, both weakened by chronic infections. While still fairly young, he moved out of his parents house and settled in seneca county, new york. Skeptics have misused some historical sources as they attempt to reverse the eight witnesses statements about their physical contact with the book of mormon plates. In the introductory pages of the book of mormon, there is a page that contains the.
This article provides an overview of the statements and experiences of the eight. Anderson, attempts to redefine the experience of the eight witnesses, journal of book of mormon studies 141 2005. Richard lloyd anderson 2004 fair conference witnesses of bom. The three witnesses is the collective name for three men connected with the early latter day saint movement who stated that an angel had shown them the golden plates from which joseph smith, jr. Callister, a case for the book of mormon salt lake city, ut. I just finished reading investigating the book of mormon witnesses by richard l. Personal writings of the book of mormon witnesses, in authorship of the book of mormon revisited. Strang was probably telling the truth about the witnesses to the book of mormon. So right at the outset of the translation, the promise of book of mormon witnesses was given by revelation. Three witnesses the three witnesses are david whitmer, oliver cowdery, and martin harris, who mortgaged his farm to finance the first printing of the book of mormon.
Hyrum smith, to the saints scattered abroad, times and seasons 1 december 1839. See richard lloyd anderson, attempts to redefine the experience of the eight witnesses, journal of book of mormon studies 141 2005. Explaining away the book of mormon witnesses fairmormon. Witnesses of the book of mormon it seems to me that any member of this church would never be satisfied until he or she had read the book of mormon time and time again and thoroughly. The author, richard lloyd anderson, gives many historical details about the statements of such critics and the sources and background of their statements. Anderson eleven men signed two formal statements, the first recording that a brilliant angel displayed the nephite plates to three men, followed by the verifying voice of god, and the second telling how eight men lifted and examined the ancient record leaf by leaf. Additional information on the individual witnesses and their statements are available in the maxwell. A hardcover book in very good condition, lacking the dustjacket. The book of mormon witnesses and their challenge to.
The most significant witnesses are the three witnesses and the eight witnesses, all of whom allowed their names to be used on two separate statements included with the book of mormon. Hedges, john hilton iii, and kerry hull salt lake city and provo, ut. In missouri in 1833 a mob of about five hundred men too david to a public square where he was stripped, tarred, and feathered. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading investigating the book of. The three and eight witnesses to the book of mormon. In another revelation given sometime later, god was supposed to have told joseph smith that harris is a. Anderson, testimonies of the book of mormon witnesses. The most serious response was published in 2005 by richard l. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses book, 1981.
The first edition of the book of mormon featured two testimonials. Christian whitmer witnesses of the golden plates and book. The witnesses of the book of mormon scott woodward. Christian whitmer, the eldest son of peter whitmer sr. Richard lloyd anderson, book of mormon witnesses, in encyclopedia of mormonism, 4 vols. They left 10 specific statements of handling the plates.
I might as well doubt my own existence as to doubt the divine authenticity of the book of mormon or the divine calling of joseph smith. Primary documents concerning their testimonies appear in preston nibley, witnesses of the book of mormon salt lake city, 1953. Bofm witnesses presentation provides a spiritual and temporal witness of the realities of the book of mormon. According to richard lloyd anderson in his book, investigating the book of. When joseph smith first obtained the gold plates, he was told to show them to no one. Richard lloyd anderson author of investigating the book of. Former owners private library stamps on endpapers and title page. The book of mormon contains two sets of joint statements written by joseph smith for those who claimed to have seen the gold plates. Evaluating the book of mormon witnesses book of mormon. The eight witnesses speak of viewing the plates themselves with unobstructed vision. The book of mormon relies not only on the record of an ancient people, but also on the separate testimonies of three and eight witnesses published in the back. The book of mormon witnesses are a group of contemporaries of joseph smith who claimed to have seen the golden plates from which smith translated the book of mormon. His degrees consist of a ba, history, brigham young university.
Harper, evaluating the book of mormon witnesses, religious educator 112 2010. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses by richard. Foremost scholar of the book of mormon witnesses passes. The book of mormon presents a very different problem for josephs detractors than does the first vision. Deseret book and religious studies center, brigham young university, 2015, 1172.
Listen book of mormon witnesses richard lloyd anderson the witness. The witnesses were men known for truthfulness and sobriety almost two hundred years after the fact, the book of mormon witnesses still play a vital part of mormonism. The evidence left by the book of mormon witnesses is rich, varied, and uneven, including the following. Richard anderson bespoke tailors of savile row, london. In the strength of the lord i can do all thingsnook book. In a letter to david whitmer, dated december 2, 1846, william e. I grew up believing that i belonged to the only true church on the face of the earth and even though there were teachings about the church i didnt agree with, it never occurred to me they didnt have physical proof for the book of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. Joseph fielding smith 20, 12738 chapter 9, teachings. Questions to ask your mormon friend, by bill mckeever and eric johnson.
Assistants and eyewitnesses informal witnesses of the plates oliver cowdery. Another owners gift inscription on the front free endpaper. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Facts on the book of mormon witnesses part 1 mormons. Beginning with the first edition of 1830, the book of mormon has generally contained two sets of testimoniesthe testimony of three witnesses and the testimony of eight witnesses. Attempts to redefine the experience of the eight witnesses. Aug 29, 2018 some of the severest missouri persecutions came to the witnesses of the book of mormon. Statements clearly traced to the witnesses verify the testimonies printed in the book of mormon.
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