Anachronisms of the Book of Mormon
Are there anachronisms in the Book of Mormon? (6 min)
For almost 200 years now, people have claimed that the Book of Mormon is chock-full of anachronisms. In this episode, Dave used the research of scholar Matthew Roper to look at those claims, and how they have changed over time. While we may not yet have answers for every single claim, time certainly seems to be on the side of the prophet Joseph Smith.
Anachronisms in the Book of Mormon? (52 min)
Matt Roper, a leading researcher on the anachronistic criticisms of the Book of Mormon, presents evidences that have largely disproven the anachronisms often brought up by critics.
Why is Isaiah Quoted in the Book of Mormon? (2 min)
Jonah Barnes quickly breaks down why you find the writing of Isaiah in the Book of Mormon. Spoiler, because the Nephites had with them in their travels, an ancient version of the Old Testament with them which they referred to as they wrote the Book of Mormon.
An anachronism is something that is placed or mentioned in a time period where it doesn't belong. This could be a person, object, event, or idea that is out of sync with the historical setting it's presented in. Essentially, it's a chronological misplacement.
The Book of Mormon: Another witness
Just like God spoke to Moses and Noah in the Bible, He also spake to people in the Americas. These men wrote down God’s word. Their writings were eventually gathered into one book, the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. The Book of Mormon is evidence that God loves all His children in all parts of the world.
-The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.