Examining the teaching and theology of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the book brings a relational approach to material usually presented in textbook style. Letters to a mormon elder is a series of personal letters written to a fictional mormon missionary. James white is the director of this antimormon ministry based in phoenix, az. This book doesnt deal with the full history of the lds church thats whites other. These books bring the small plates to a conclusion. I spoke with mueller about his new book, race and the making of the mormon people, which focuses on a few important figures in mormon history. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Of course, he had claimed this same ability in translating the book of mormon. James states that the book of mormon contradicts the bible in numerous places, but he himself contradicts the bible, as does the very bible. As their relationship deepens the discussion about mormon theology.
The book of mormon is a sacred, ancient american document recorded by writers as the events unfolded, starting more than two thousand years ago. For other people named james white, see james white disambiguation. James white on mormonism general discussions mormon. A must read for any christian hoping to given an answer to the hope that is within him. White is the director of alpha and omega ministries, based in phoenix, arizona.
Concerning this record, the prophet joseph smith, who translated it by the gift and power of god, said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book see the introduction at the. The solomon spalding manuscript 1812 by solomon spalding this unpublished manuscript was a work of fiction created by a retired minister, solomon spalding who died in 1816 before being able to publish his work. Lds quads make it easy to have all of the standard works with you in one place. Is the mormon my brother white, james r 9781599251202. James whites book letters to a mormon elder is clearly regarded at least by mr. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a. The book of mormon is a record of families that the lord led to the americas for specific purposes. Jeff durbin and james white dialogue with kwaku, a mormon. He has also published two antimormon books in addition to numerous tracts. Youd be helped to listen to james white on the mormon doctrine of eternal progressionthat the elements and spirit intelligences are eternal and that within that cosmology some beings progress to become gods to populate their own worlds and give an increase to. He has authored more than a dozen books, including letters to a mormon elder, the king james only controversy, the forgotten trinity, the potters freedom, and the god who justifies. The religious order known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormons is a very industrious group. Century of black mormons james, jane elizabeth manning.
Incorporating the most recent research and solid biblical truth, letters to a mormon elder is a series of personal letters written to a fictional mormon missionary. The book of mormons most spectacular recorded event was a postresurrection appearance of jesus christ himself among the nephite people 3 nephi 11. It seems reasonable to assume that if smith was a prophet of god and was translating the book of mormon under divine inspiration, he would have known about the errors found in the king james version, and would have corrected them for when passages from the king james version appeared in the book of mormon. Jtm is a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Each quad comes with the king james bible and the triple combination, which includes the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. The instrument as near as i can describe it, which i handled, was made of some kind of metal, because it was. The pinnacle event in the book of mormon is a visitation from christ, himself. Mormonism, in its historical selfdefinition, is the one true church on earth. There are, in fact, at least 922 chiasma in the book of mormon. The king james bible and the book of mormon its obvious even to the casual reader that the book of mormon, in its original 1830 translation, is written in the language of the king james version bible hereafter kjv. Lds quad available in 4 sizes, 3 colors, custom name. White also includes a few diagrams when covering the trinity and the role of justification and works, helping to demonstrate the reformed position.
About james white james white is the director of alpha and omega ministries, a christian apologetics organization based in phoenix, arizona. Williams, the three nephites and the doctrine of translation, in 3 nephi 930, this is my gospel, book of mormon symposium series, volume 8, ed. James brandt curran born august 19, 1986 is an american rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ. White presents the first booklength rebuttal of the 1997 book how wide the divide. In a more conversational style than other apologetics works, white writes about issues of bible translation, the atonement, the person of jesus christ and the accuracy of the book of mormon, among other issues. A new edition of a classic volume on a vital subject for our day. Why is the book of mormon written in king james english. What is your favorite book of mormon scripture that brings you peace. Although he doesnt make religious music, he selfidentifies as a religious person.
A new edition of a classic volume on a vital subject for o. The phrase it came to pass, a favorite expression in pseudobiblical writing, comprises 2% of the book of mormon. I dont think white is even familiar with ostlers work. It is the singular restoration of the church of jesus christ after the church ceased to exist on earth shortly after the death of the last. The history of racism and white supremacy in the mormon.
Answer no this book asks a question and then answers it with facts from the bible which christians exclusively use versus facts from the more evolved books than the bible which the mormons exclusively use such as the doctrine and covenants, book of abraham, book of mormon, etc. He is the author of more than twenty four books, a professor, an accomplished debater. Todd white jesus can restore anything gym restoration testimony 11. Ethan equates the whitebearded god, quetzalcoatl, with moses. Instead what i got was one of the finest books ever written on the topic of mormonism. This is a very curious fact because the book of mormon was not. James visits the lds general conference each april and october to hand out tracts. Not to be confused with author and theologian james e. Another strength of the book is that white not only critiques mormon theology, but presents the reformed protestant position also. It, and it alone, possesses authority from god in the priesthood. The fact that the book is written as to a mormon believer no doubt helped facilitate this winsome, userfriendly approach. White, a longtime defender of traditional christianity, pens these letters to a fictional mormon elder. James white, of alpha and omega ministries, and pastor jeff durbin, of apologia church, sat down to interact with an article written by a mormon apologist. White indicates that no fair representation of real mormon beliefs can be.
Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. James robert white born december 17, 1962 is the director of alpha and omega ministries, an evangelical reformed baptist christian apologetics organization based in phoenix, arizona. White james white engages in scholarly debate with leading apologists, seeking not only to show the clear light of truth upon error, but to encourage the christian in their faith and their own apologetic responsibility. I doubted id enjoy this book because i expected a calvinist slant. Mormon challenges could the book of mormon story have. Everything is in the same order as in the standard edition, but ive regrouped the books and chapters in a slightly different way. This quadruple combination includes the 20 edition of the lds king james version bible, book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price bound in one book. If the rest of the book of mormon history were written as briefly as these four books, the book of mormon would be a 20 page pamphlet instead of a 531 page book. James white speaking at parkview church in rapid city, sd on saturday april 22nd, 2017.
Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 by an authorized editor of byu. James white draws from his examining the teaching and theology of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the book brings a relational approach to material usually presented in textbook style. For instance, over 50% of the book is couched in chiastic structures. Ether is a synopsis of the book of mormon, including the annihilation of both the jaredites and nephites. In response to the publication of how wide the divide. 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. He is the author of more than twenty books, a professor and an accomplished debater.
It contains crossreferences to all the standard works, the topical guide, the bible dictionary, an index to the. White does an outstanding job of refuting the logical errors of the apologists, and the callers in to the program. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,911,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. This debate took place on a mormon call in radio program between dr. Originally published in 1990, this volume has gone through different editions and printings, but is presently unavailable. Buy a cheap copy of letters to a mormon elder book by james r. With welldefined arguments, james white provides readers with insight and understanding into. There are many hebrew literary forms found in the book of mormon. Criticism of mormonismbooksletters to a mormon elder fairmormon.
One of the best books on lds doctrine of god and the christian response. James white is the director of alpha and omega ministries, a christian apologetics organization based in phoenix, arizona. Mormonism looks to joseph smith as its founder there are about twelve major divisions among mormons. Mormons have a scriptural canon consisting of the bible both old and new testaments, the book of mormon, and a collection of revelations and writings by joseph smith known as the doctrine and covenants and pearl of great price. The book of mormon has the structure of a translation from the hebrew language. Today, mormons use the book of mormon in much the same way that christians use and study the bible. James white draws from his extensive apologetics ministry to thousands of mormons in presenting the truth of christianity. He is a professor, teaching greek, hebrew, and apologetics. The conversation ranges from can me become gods to calvinism and predestination. The critics have been quick to condemn the book of mormon because of this fact. James is more commonly known by his stage name jtm, formerly james the mormon. She was never a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the mormon church. Is the mormon my brother essentially answers the question of whether mormons are christians.
The accounts contained in the books of enos, jarom, omni, and words of mormon span 350 years of nephite history. James white is a careful thinker and a tenacious defender of orthodox, biblical christianity. White and his ministry as a major witnessing tool for confronting latterday. February 1, 1988 james white mormonism comments off on 100 verses for witnessing to mormons 100 verses for witnessing to mormons the word of god is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
In typically thorough whitestyle brother james sends 17 letters to a fictitious mormon elder addresses. Calvinist or not, i will be purchasing more of this christian scholars books. Letters to a mormon elder by james r white, paperback. Thus the lds contends that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Foundation for apologetic information and research. Mormons, however, have a relatively open definition of scripture. His book clearly shows why the mormon religion is incompatible with christianity.
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