While the church got headlines for dropping its muchmocked mormons get their own planets doctrine, it quietly reaffirmed a far more. An explanation of the problem with the kolob theorem. Kolob is a term found in ancient records translated by joseph smith. Mormon beliefs are many, but you may surprised to find that a lot of them are inline with what you and other christians believe. Reference to kolob is found in the book of abraham, a work. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. In mormonism, where can i read about kolob and who lives. Feb 20, 2018 if youre a mormon, its likely that youve heard the word kolob but dont know much about what it means. According to this work, kolob is the heavenly body nearest to the throne or residence of god. Another testament of jesus christ presents itself as a translated record of ancient american peoples detailing their dealings with each other and with god. Kolob is a star or planet described in mormon scripture. One thousand earth years equals exactly one year on kolob, as is revealed by our mormon scriptures the lords time is reckoned according to time of kolob abraham 3.
As was stated at the beginning, lds theorists have differing points of view on the meanings of these passages in the book of abraham. The book of mormon addition does not enhance the poetic structure of the passage, but instead inhibits it. The book of abrahams reference to light is not referring to photons leaving the surface of the sun. Seminary book of mormon doctrinal mastery scripture. And i add, if you will believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that jesus is the christ, that joseph was a prophet, and that brigham was his successor, you shall be saved in the kingdom of god, which i pray, in the name of jesus, may be the case. Book of mormon title page markings i like this method of enhancing your study. There is a text that is attributed to the old testament prophet abraham but that most of judaeochristianity does not consider canonical, but mormons do, which says. And i saw the stars the book of abraham and ancient geocentric astronomy. The book of mormon has this same passage, as quoted by the resurrected jesus to the nephites, with exactly the same wording as in the king james version, at 3 nephi 25. The book of mormon a look at the book s historical claims, the challenges to its authenticity and how mormons have rooted their faith in the truth of the golden plates from which it was translated. Wherever kolob is located, its purpose is to govern all planets that are. Based on what is written in the book of abraham, we know that kolob is either a planet or a star that is the closest heavenly body to the throne of god.
It was all there just waiting for a clever satirist to do some clever satire. On their second and subsequent visits, the young missionaries will urge you to repentance, faith in their doctrines. The literary structure and doctrinal significance of alma. What you need to know about the mormons catholic answers. Mormonism, the matrix, and me my journey from kolob to calvary. The book of abraham is unique among the books of scripture now in our possession in that it contains a description not only of this earth but also of some of the other planets and stellar systems of our father in heavens creations. Aside from all the commandments and programs in the mormon church, one belief is central to it all. The book of mormon is the keystone in our witness of jesus christ. None of the punch lines in the book of mormon musical had to be forced or wrenched from context. The book of abraham is unique among the books of scripture now in our possession in that it contains a description not only of this earth but also of some of the other planets and.
Kolob, the mormon masterplanet antimormon pamphlet. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. The importance of knowing god is crucial, and according to this passage at the end of the book of mormon, god the father is unchangeable from all eternity to all eternity. I suspect the reason the book of mormon has this view of faith and knowledge is.
They are now referred to as the joseph smith papyri. If nasa actually found the planet kolob from latterday saint quora. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Because mormons dont believe in a planet named kolob. Nibley, and one of my favorite books by him is the temple and the cosmos.
The revelation passage is specific to the context of the reveleation john. The planet kolob, for example, appears not in the book of mormon itself but in a text published or translated by mormon prophet joseph smith. She found that behind the mormon churchs squeakyclean public image was a history that revealed evidences that the organization is not what it claims to be. The book of mormon gives me direction in my life that leads me closer to jesus christ. Kolob, grammar and alphabet of the egyptian language 1835, second part, 5th degree, pg. A basic belief in these truths is the foundation of a testimony of the mormon church. Aaron, brother of moses aaron, son of mosiah aaronic priesthood. Smiths inspired translation of the bible jst also contains the passage, exactly as in the kjv. These pages will offer you valuable insights that you can easily reference as you are studying your book of mormon.
The book of mormon is a volume of ancient scripture given through prophets of jesus christ by revelation from god. Moroni says it is impossible that he could have been limited only later to become infinite. If the book of mormon was suddenly lost entirely from the lds church aka. Peterson the stars are described in a passage which will fatigue most modern readers, though it might fatigue us less if our education had not left us so ignorant of astronomy. Kolob is mentioned in five verses of mormon scripture, all in the book of abraham. There really isnt much to read about it, and there is a reason for that our salvation isnt dependent on it. Figure 1 of facsimile 2 may look simple enough, but it is an incredibly complex diagram packed with profound symbolism. The following map contains probable locations for book of mormon related locations in modern mexico and central america. Astronomy and the creation in the book of abraham book. Mormonism, the matrix, and me my journey from kolob to.
Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. I love the poetry of the passage and find that the addition of the extra phrase and other interjected words spoils the beauty of the chiastic tripled bicola. Astronomy, scriptural references to the encyclopedia of mormonism. Believe in god, believe in jesus, and believe in joseph his prophet, and in brigham his successor. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation.
My god did not come from the planet kolob, where he was once adam, and. What are the key differences between mormonism and christianity. Many people confuse this with thinking that this is where god actually. Ill save you the trouble of calling that number from the mormon commercial infesting the airwaves lately, offering you a free book of mormon. This book of mormon passage perfectly describes depression according to recent statistics, nearly 7% of all americans will experience a major depressive disorder in their lifetime. We have articles of faith, small passages that tell you a lot about what we do. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. It represented passage of a heavenly body in space. Kolob, the mormon masterplanet antimormon pamphlet shields.
The mormon gods planet kolob full explanation the broadway musical the book of mormon and several primetime television shows over the last few years have done their best to make fun of the mormon belief that god lives on a planet far, far away, named kolob. Kolob is a star or planet described in the book of abraham, a sacred text of the latter day saint movement. The lessons last about an hour each and are spread over four to six weeks. According to mormon author james ferrell, the metaphorical interpretation is supported by the parallel construction of the passages in the book of abrahams third. The ancient people of the american continent where taught the gospel of jesus christ. The book of mormon a look at the books historical claims, the challenges to its authenticity and how mormons have rooted their faith in the truth of the golden plates from which it was translated. First, kolobs importance comes from what is said about it in the book of abraham. Mar 10, 20 music by mormon choral organizations of america. Proximity searches boolean searches browse the book of mormon main page. Twelve beliefs the mormon church might not want you to know about. Dec 15, 2011 the planet kolob and the song about it. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Kolob also is said to be surrounded by many great stars which are near unto it abraham 3. In that passage abraham describes his vision and states what he saw and heard.
Oct 05, 2012 joseph smith translated the book of mormon from gold plates. According to this same passage abraham 3 the greater the planet the longer its rotational period. According to smith, the book was a translation of some ancient records. This book of mormon passage perfectly describes depression. Request a free book of mormon material for this web page is derived from mormon scripture and from mormon sources, documents and papyri. The following map contains probable locations for book of mormon related locations in modern mexico and central. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. Kolob is said to be the planet nearest to the throne of god, which kolob is set nigh unto the throne of god, to govern all those planets which belong to the same order as that upon which thou standest.
Astronomy and the creation in the book of abraham book of. The greek ships of the sea and the hebrew ships of tarshish are probably different translations of one original phrase and it is not necessary or preferable to include both. Feb 05, 2008 the book of mormon has both, showing that the brass plates had lost neither phrase. It helps me be a better friend and a better person. Or maybe youve seen the book of mormon musical and have heard that mormons believe that. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Kolob is a term found within the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, only in the pearl of great price in the book of abraham. The planet kolob is mentioned in the mormons book, where god supposed to be close to, it is actually the star system sirius stars in the holy book of quran god called it the alshiraa star system. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. Just as kolob is described as the governing star nearest to god, the one that was created first, and the star that gives light to all others, so christ is on the right hand of god, the firstborn of the father, and a light unto all of us. I suggested that there was originally a semitic wordplay on qrb near that was lost in the egyptian, since it doesnt distinguish liquids, ie. I have significantly rewritten my critique of the kolob theorem. The book of abraham is traditionally held by several latter day saint denominations as having been translated from an egyptian papyrus scroll by joseph smith, the founder of the latter day saint movement.
Judged by the standards of the rest of the world, mormons are pretty funny. At the core of a mormons testimony is faith in god, jesus christ, the holy ghost, and joseph smiths restoration of the true church on earth. Reference to kolob is found in the book of abraham, a work published by latter day saint lds prophet joseph smith, jr. Many people confuse this with thinking that this is where god actually lives. The book of abraham papyri were thought to have been lost in the 1871 great chicago fire. However, in 1966 several fragments of the papyri were found in the archives of the metropolitan museum of art in new york and in the lds church archives. Come take a journey from kolob to calvary, as tracy is faced with the difficult decision to leave mormonism for a biblical faith in the god of abraham, isaac, and jacob. Although it serves primarily as a religious text, it is to be interpreted literally as being an actual, historical record of the inhabitants of the ancient americas. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad.
Kolob the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mysterious kolob does the sacred star of the mormons exist. According to the ancients, this world is represented by the temple, the in between world where the rites of passage take place. While the book of abraham refers to kolob as a star, it also refers to planets. The mormon story is that the nephite military commander and prophet moroni buried a history of his people, written on gold plates, in the hill cumorah in ad 421.
The book of abraham is a work produced between 1835 and 1842 by joseph smith based, he said, on egyptian papyri purchased from a traveling mummy exhibition. 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 mormon gods planet kolob full explanation purpose. The book of mormon is additional scripture testifying to the message. Previously i had written a post entitled the problem with the kolob theorem, and in revisiting the topic i thought that i should expound on why i think the kolob theorem to be problematic. The light and power of god extend from his throne to govern all things in the universe. Kolob is the name provided to englishspeaking joseph smith jr.
According to mormonism, elohim lives on planet kolob with his goddess wives and they procreate a plethora of spirit children evolving into godhood. Although there are some passages that talk about grace and free salvation 2. The book of mormon has both, showing that the brass plates had lost neither phrase. A single cubit correlates to a thousand years according to fig. Why were afraid of mormons bu today boston university. Due to the amount of egyptian knowledge lost to the passage of time, and due to the misinformation campaign launched by antimormons who like to say mormons believe they get their own planet, kolob gets swept to the corner. Which has something to do with a place called kolob. Dots on boat 15 governing stars also on figure 3 boat joseph smith provided the. The albums inner sleeve refers the thoughtful listener to abraham 3. An explanation of the problem with the kolob theorem update 211. Almas sermon at ammonihah includes a remarkable passage alma. In 1973 the osmonds put out a record, the plan, promoting mormon teaching regarding kolob and was actually recorded in. Search results kolob by common consent, a mormon blog.
The core mormon teaching the lds church didnt jettison. Pike and seely have shown the challenges of accepting this interpretation. The guys who did south park did book of mormon on broadway. Some who read the passages contained in this text are convinced that kolob may actually be the throne of god. Joseph smith did not provide a full description or explanation of kolob nor did he assign the idea particular significance in relation to the churchs core doctrines. According to mormonism, there was a time when god was not god. According to the prophet joseph smith, the titlepage of the book of mormon is a literal translation, taken from the very last leaf, on the. Kolob, signifying the first creation, nearest to the celestial, or the residence of god. The explanation for facsimile 2, figure 5 states that the sun is said to borrow it light from kolob through the medium of kaeevanrash. Joseph smith translated the book of mormon from gold plates. Twelve beliefs the mormon church might not want you to.
Besides being a helpful study guide, this journal also provides a place for you to record what you are learning and leave a history of your thoughts and insights as you study your book of mormon. There is no planet kolob in mormon theology or in mormon scriptural texts. These verses say that kolob is the greatest star, and is. This passage from that article in particular is significant in this regard. In this book nibley gives a very good definition of the temple. Mormons believe and strive to follow the ten commandments and the articles of faith. This web site is true as far as it has been translated correctly. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel.