This article looks at two lost LDS Classic poems that look at the tragedy, loss, bloodshed, horror, destruction, and suffering caused by personal and communal apostasy from the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These poems, one from 1836 and another from 2001, do this through the eyes and experiences of the Moroni, the last Nephite as he watches his own people be exterminated.
Author: William H. Douglas
Easter Advent: Holy Week
This is the Holy Week portion of our Easter Advent Celebration, covering days 19-26. It covers Palm Sunday, the suffering in Gethsemane, the Crucifixion, Christ’s ministry in the Spirit World, and HIs triumphant return as the Resurrected Lord.
This celebration includes scriptures, quotations from church leaders, hymns, videos, and activities for families to read, sing, watch, and do together as they seek to focus their Easter celebrations on the Savior Jesus Christ.
Easter Advent: A Celebration of Jesus Christ, Days 13-18
This is the third set of six days of our Easter Advent Celebration. They are focused on why we have to experience mortality and why there had to be a Savior. It starts in the Pre-Mortal Life and the presentation of the Plan of Salvation to us, the Fall of Lucifer, the consequences of the Fall of Adam and Eve, how the Atonement solves these problems, and our ultimate glorious destiny as exalted gods and goddesses.
This celebration includes scriptures, quotations from church leaders, hymns, and activities for families to read, sing, and do together as they seek to focus their Easter celebrations on the Savior Jesus Christ.
Easter Advent: A Celebration of Jesus Christ, Days 7-12
These are the second set of six days of our Easter Advent Celebration. They are focused on Old Testament and Book of Mormon prophecies about the coming Messiah, who He would be, and His atonement for the world.
This celebration includes scriptures, quotations from church leaders, hymns, and activities for families to read, sing, and do together as they seek to focus their Easter celebrations on the Savior Jesus Christ.
Easter Advent: A Celebration of Jesus Christ, Days 1-6
This is the first set of six days of our Easter Advent Celebration. It includes scriptures, quotations from church leaders, hymns, and activities for families to read, sing, and do together as they seek to focus their Easter celebrations on the Savior Jesus Christ.
These first six days are focused on recognizing why the Resurrection is so important, how it blesses all of us, and why we should celebrate always.
The Complete Easter Advent: A Celebration of Jesus Christ
Announcing our new initiative- a complete guide for scriptural passages, prophetic statements, hymns, and activities to celebrate Easter as a Latter-day Saint.
This Is How The Book of Mormon Was Translated
I recently completed a three part series looking at what the historical sources tell us about how the Book of Mormon was translated. While looking at that evidence, we also discovered the origin of the Interpreters, the presence of ancient Sumerian within the Book of Mormon, the meaning of the word Gazelem, and the evidence for whether or not Joseph ever put anything, seer stone or Interpreters, inside a hat to translate. This is fascinating stuff!
Translating The Book Of Mormon: What About The Hat?
Having looked at the historical sources for the Book of Mormon translation process, we have found that there is no good evidence for the idea that Joseph used a seer stone during the process. But, in the process, I kept coming across references to Joseph Smith using the Interpreters by putting them into a hat. This article evaluates those sources and draws conclusions about what they can and cannot tell us about the translation process.
Translating The Book Of Mormon: The Interpreters
In this article, I evaluate the earliest primary counts describing the tool used by Joseph Smith to translate the Book of Mormon plates into English. To a one, all the firsthand, eyewitness accounts testify that Joseph used the Nephite Interpreters and say nothing about the seer stone. Further, I look at the history of the Interpreters and the ancient Sumerian words found throughout the Book of Mormon text that testify of its origin as an authentic ancient and historical text.
Translating The Book Of Mormon: The Seer Stone
The debate over how Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon continues to stir controversy. While many accept the theory that Smith used a seer stone, recent scholars challenge this, suggesting he used the Nephite interpreters instead. This article is the first of two that critically examines both perspectives, seeking to find the one with the strongest historical support. Here we critically evaluate the evidence that Joseph Smith used the seer stone to translate the Book of Mormon.