His role is defined in part by names and titles given throughout the scriptures. Sep 08, 2019 names of christ in the book of mormon by susan ward easton. Many book of mormon names are not found in the bible, and were unknown to joseph smith. Latterday saint scholar susan easton black counted over 100 different nametitles for the savior in the book of mormon. The names of christ help us understand who he is and what he can do for us. Jesus christ mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. I have studied their significance, considered what doctrines they teach, and tried to understand why different prophets have emphasized different names and titles.
Another testament of jesus christ more important than the. The names used for christ in the book of mormon are important conveyors of. Jesus christ is the central figure of mormon doctrine and practice. Names of christ in the book of mormon book of mormon central. It is important to understand this because by knowing christ, we can know our potential and prepare to live with god again. Nelson, the president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, is asking people to refrain from using mormon or l. Unfortunately, the church of jesus christ of latter day saints is not a true christian church nor is it a restoration of the true christian church. Come to know jesus christ for yourself and why he is known by these 50 names. Jehovah, immanuel, holy messiah, lamb of god, redeemer of israel, and so on.
Jesus the christ is a classic text on the life and ministry of the savior. For the twelve million members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints worldwide six million in the united states, the book of mormon is literally the word of god, a companion volume to the bible that contains the everlasting gospel. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. Some years ago while teaching a book of mormon class at brigham young university, i discussed with the class titles and names for jesus christ used throughout the book of mormon. If jesus christ is the central figure of the book of mormon, why isnt the name christ used until 78 pages in to the book of mormon. This is a list of mormon place names, meaning towns and other places named, in modern times, after places and people in the book of mormon, after mormon leaders during the settlement of utah, or after other elements of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints history.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints to trinitarianism in the. The book of mormon uses many names and titles for jesus christ. They all reveal different facets of jesus, his love, his roles, his functions, his. In its more than 6,000 verses, the book of mormon refers to jesus christ almost 4,000 times and by 100 different names. May 22, 2019 some names in the book of mormon do have hebrew derivations and meanings to them, so far as they can be recovered at the present. Tanner and his wife, susan, who have served since 2015.
Over the past month ive received numerous requests asking when, or if, wed ever talk about our series, demonic names in the book of mormon so here it is. Finding the first use of the name christ in the book of mormon. See list of book of mormon places for a reference list of locations mentioned in the book of mormon, and list of book. With the faith now of one of the fastestgrowing religions in the country, doubleday is proud to publish this first official trade edition of the book. How many times is jesus mentioned in the book of mormon, using. The book of mormon also sheds light on who jesus is and what mormons believe about christ and his church. What are some common, favorite names for members of the church of jesus christ of lds saints, living in utah.
Its purpose is to verify the divine sonship of the nazarene to those who ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in christ. Why did nephi say an angel had revealed the name jesus christ. Why does an angel reveal the name of christ to jacob. Of these names, many were used exclusively by one author, while. What does the book of mormon say about the name of the. There is a mother goddess, articles of faith, by james talmage, p. That is further evidence of the multiple authorship of the ancient records underlying the book of mormon. Why is jesus christ spoken of in the book of mormon as early as. Apr 24, 2017 on the number of names of christ in the book of mormon, see susan easton black, finding christ through the book of mormon salt lake city, ut.
How many writings are there on the holy book of mormon. The paucity of female names in the book of mormon evidences its ancient origins. Christ in the book of mormon book of mormon evidence. Sacred names of jesus friend magazine, 1998, the lord is my. Even statistically, hes the dominant figure of the book of mormon. Demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon life. Much can be learned and gleaned by pondering each of these terms. The trailer for the book of mormon videos was released thursday, sept. Tvedtnes, the hebrew origin of some book of mormon place names, journal of book of mormon studies 62 1997. Published more than eight decades ago and translated into many languages, jesus the christ, has become a truly classic volume in mormon literature.
Photo courtesy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints book of mormon videos, 1 nephi 12, season 1, episode 8, depicts lehi, his wife, sariah, and their family as they sail to the. These hits provide additional evidence that the book of mormon is indeed an ancient record. So, the book of mormon is in fact, a spiritual place like the waters of mormon where the humble and sincere will come to know that jesus is the christ. Please consider some of the mormon teachings below. The community of christ, formerly known as the reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints, views the book of mormon as an additional witness of jesus christ and publishes two versions of the book through its official publishing arm, herald house. You are probably referring to the use of the term, jesus christ, which is the english translation of the greek translation of the name that was given. Demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon 1 demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon 2 demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon 3 demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon. Some names in the book of mormon do have hebrew derivations and meanings to them, so far as they can be recovered at the present. Not only do the names agree, but the variations follow the correct rules, and the names are found in correct statistical proportions, the egyptian and hebrew types being of almost equal frequency. A doctrinal exposition by the first presidency and the twelve. Church leaders, cast and crew express excitement for. The book of mormon was preserved to come forth in these latter days to convince the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god.
We invite all men everywhere to read the book of mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ if the book is true. Cnnthe church of jesus christ of latterday saints is embarking on a rebranding effort of sorts. Names of christ in the book of mormon by susan ward easton. There are many references to the savior in the book of mormon. Each of its unique names has now been looked at by scholars with linguistic training, and it. You can learn more about him and why he is important to you when you read the bible. Mormonism, lds, changes media names to the church of jesus. Susan easton black, jesus christ, names of, in book of mormon. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. Demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon 1 life.
Elder holland announces native hawaiian as 11th president of byuhawaii the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the board of trustees of brigham young universityhawaii has appointed john keoni kauwe the universitys 11th president. It is retaining its official name as, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Names and titles of jesus christ book of mormon study notes. As is well known, the book of mormon is saturated with references to jesus christ. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. The name jesus christ revealed to the nephites book of. Chart 816 lists alphabetically over 150 such proper names or descriptive expressions. How many copies are there of the holy book of mormon. Many more scriptures may be found in the topical guide included in the scriptures under each of the names. This is a list of the 101 names of jesus christ found in the book of mormon with one 1 scripture listed for each name. Look for the new updates on the day of posting and be sure to share these with the mormon you know. Contemporary mormonism presents the book of mormon as another testament of jesus christ, but the jesus of the book of mormon is not the only begotten son of god, the second person of the trinity, or the one through whose death on the cross we can be saved from our sins. Mormons dont want you calling them mormons anymore cnn.
Published more than eight decades ago and translated into many languages, jesus the christ, has become a. Christensen, scripture study for latterday saint families. Names and titles of jesus christ during the month of march, 2019, i examined a number of names and titles of the savior which appear in the book of mormon. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Jesus christ and the book of mormon via book of mormon central in the 1830s, joseph smith struggled with what should be the name of the church he restored. Jan 04, 2019 we invite all men everywhere to read the book of mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ if the book is true. This study will increase your knowledge and understanding of the savior and his role in the plan of salvation as. The book of mormon also sheds light on who jesus is and what. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. There are 25% more references to christ than in the new testament. A christmas message to the children of the church from the first presidency. This may be because the lord was to them, as he is to each of us, both the same and different. The only way to get an accurate count would be to read the entire book, as no exhaustive list is. In many families, while living in nauvoo and eventually in utah, joseph and hyrum were very commo.
Mormonism, lds, changes media names to the church of jesus christ. After all, if the prophet joseph smiths mind really conformed to fawn brodies description of his plastic fancy his imagination spilled over like a spring freshetshouldnt the names of nephite and lamanite women overflow and dazzle the pages of alma in. Even statistically, the savior is the dominant figure in the book of mormon, and is mentioned more frequently in that book than even in the new testament. But the word mormon is fine to use in proper names, like the. The church was first called the church of christ, which was a bit confusing because many christian churches used that name. His is the central name in the true name of the mormon church, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Yet, these names have meaning in ancient languages andor have been found as actual names from ancient history.
Dec 28, 2018 one of the best ways to test the book of mormons historical authenticity is to look at its names. The meaning of the name of the book of mormon meridian. During his visit, he was announced by the voice of god the father, and those present felt the holy spirit, but only the son was seen. The meaning of the name of the book of mormon meridian magazine. Its title page declares that among other reasons it was given for the convincing of the jews and gentiles that jesus is the christ. Of the sixtyseven names, thirtyseven are used by only one of the ten prophets under examination. Of these names, many were used exclusively by one author, while others were used almost universally. Holland, christ and the new covenant salt lake city, ut. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints iffer mitchell is an assistant costume designer for the project. Sep 10, 2019 the trailer for the book of mormon videos was released thursday, sept. Jesus christ, gods son, savior, is known by many names and titles within the writings of the new testament. Aug 31, 2010 contemporary mormonism presents the book of mormon as another testament of jesus christ, but the jesus of the book of mormon is not the only begotten son of god, the second person of the trinity, or the one through whose death on the cross we can be saved from our sins. Church leaders, cast and crew express excitement for upcoming. We can now test certain proper names in the book of mormon in the light of actual names from lehis world, unknown in the time of joseph smith.
The book of mormon contains many of the same names for jesus christ as there are in the bible. The name jesus christ revealed to the nephites religious. One of the best ways to test the book of mormons historical authenticity is to look at its names. The name jesus christ revealed to the nephites edward j. The names used for christ in the book of mormon are important conveyors of meaning, content, and power. After jesus was resurrected and ascended into heaven, the book of mormon states that he visited a group of people in the americas, who saw that he had a resurrected, tangible body. Both volumes of scripture are a compilation of teachings as recorded by ancient prophets. Do names in the book of mormon have a hebrew meaning. What is the significance of the names and titles of jesus in the. Major book of mormon authors used sixtyseven different names to refer to jesus christ. Names of christ in the book of mormon church of jesus christ. But, there are also egyptian names in the book of mormon, as well as a semitic name related to arabic. Tvedtnes, john gee, matthew roper, book of mormon names attested in ancient hebrew inscriptions, journal of book of mormon studies 91 2000. Apr 11, 2020 names of christ in the book of mormon by susan ward easton.
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