Book of mormon condemns polygamy

This scripture was used by john taylor in 1850 to quash mormon polygamy rumors in liverpool, england. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. Amalekites book of mormon amalekites old testament amalickiah amen amlici, amlicites ammon, descendant of zarahemla ammon, son of mosiah. Mormon prophet lorenzo snow condemns the practice of polygamy before 1843. For if i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed unto me, i will command my people. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence duration.

What the bible really says about polygamy bible and. And it specifically stated that the plural marriages of david and solomon, were an abomination. Carmon hardy, mormon historian, truth and mistruth in mormon history, in lavina fielding anderson and janice merrill allred, eds. Jacob strongly condemns it as an abomination before god jacob 2. Jacob 2 describes how the prophet jacob condemned materialism and sexual immorality, including unauthorized plural marriage.

The book of mormon account is basing its statements on an interpretation of mosaic law to defend a new to them negative position on polygamy. Mar 24, 2017 the only place where a doctrinal stance on polygamy is taken in the book of mormon is in jacob 2. The book of mormon condemns the polygamy of david, solomon, and others as sin. In this chapter, the prophet jacob calls his people to repentance because they have been abusing the practice, with the influential men of the commun. The book of mormon is purported to be a second witness to the bible. Joseph did what he was supposed to translate the bom and found the church, but then he ventured into areas he shouldnt have, polygamy and running for president of the us. Yet, there are thousands of men, women and children in polygamous households in the u. Mar 28, 2016 in the case of plural marriage, the bible and the book of mormon teach that monogamy is gods standard for marriage unless he declares otherwise official declaration 1 heading, or, in jacobs language, if i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed unto me, i will command my people to practice plural marriage. The book of jacob unequivocally condemns polygamy and also solomon and david for practicing it. However, if we keep reading to verse 30, there is a little clause that says that polygamy may be allowed again if the lord decides so. Why was polygamy prohibited in the book of mormon but. Jul 21, 2018 while the book of mormon teaches monotheism, the doctrine of the trinity, that hell is a place of eternal conscious torment, and condemns polygamy, joseph smith later taught polytheism, three levels of heaven without a hell of endless torment, and polygamy.

Book of mormon condemns polygamy, the, by richard and. Since this was published during joseph smiths lifetime, why might the prophet have allowed it to be published if he was actually practicing polygamy at that time. Bennetts spiritual wife system and warned if any man writes to you, or preaches to you, doctrines contrary to the bible, the book of mormon, or the book of doctrine and covenants, set him down as an imposter. The people jacob was teaching were under condemnation for their adulterous lifestyle. When writing the book of mormon and foundational documents of the. Nov 14, 2014 mormon church publishes essay on founder joseph smiths polygamy the mormon churchs founder was married to as many as 40 women in the years before his murder in 1844, the church acknowledged in.

As early as the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, latter day saint doctrine maintained that polygamy was allowable only if it was commanded by god. Van wagoner is a clinical audiologist and lehi city historian, author of lehi. The practice began during the lifetime of founder and prophet joseph smith but became publicly and widely known during the time of 2nd prophet, brigham young. Why is polygamy condemned in the book of mormon but allowed. In the case of plural marriage, the bible and the book of mormon teach that monogamy is gods standard for marriage unless he declares otherwise official declaration 1 heading, or, in jacobs language, if i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed unto me, i will command my people to practice plural marriage. What were the historical and social circumstances among the nephites that motived this condemnation and how do jacobs words in the book of mormon harmonize with the teachings of jesus in the new testament. It condemns the unauthorized practice of polygamy jacob chapter 2. A portrait of religious excess winner of best book awards from the mormon history association and john whitmer historical association. Read together, the bible and the book of mormon teach powerful principles.

Mormonism and polygamy main article mormonism and polygamy background origin of latter day saint polygamy latter day saint polygamy in the late19th century 1890 manifesto second manifesto council of friends woolley 1886 revelation current state current state of polygamy in the latter day saint movement mormon fundamentalism. Mormon polygamy, however, was an important part of the teachings of the church for fifty years. Emma smith josephs first wife, as we all know, hated polygamy, even though, as i recall, she may have spoken in favor of it out of obedience to what she perceived to be gods commands. The book of mormon condemns polygamy joseph smith maintained that the book of mormon was the most correct book on earth and that it contained the fullness of the everlasting gospel. In 1831 joseph smith made a prayerful inquiry to the lord regarding the ancient old. Similarly, the book of mormon lends little support for polygamy. Note his use of the words fullness and everlasting. Mar 28, 2016 what does the book of mormon say about polygamy.

The bible and the book of mormon teach that the marriage of one man to one woman is gods standard, except at specific periods when he has declared otherwise. May 30, 2019 the prophet jacob in the book of mormon harshly condemned those who seek riches before seeking the kingdom of god. Modern leaders of the church have condemned the practice. Polygamy was made illegal in the state of illinois during the 183944 nauvoo era when several top mormon leaders, including smith, brigham young and heber c. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. God was not condemning polygamy in davids dayhe was endorsing it.

Musings on the book of mormons condemnation of polygyny. I condemn polygamy, yes, as a practice, because i think it is not doctrinal. Polygamy is the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time. Modern polygamy, however, it much harder to reconcile with the text of the book of mormon. The doctrine and covenants, by contrast, wishes to explain how and when polygamy can be acceptable to god. We all know how solomon married strange women nonisraelites and turned to their gods.

What the book of mormon says about polygamy jacob 1. Apr 15, 2008 if you read the book of mormon, it doesnt condemn polygamy. The author states that the book of mormon condemns polygamy jacob 2. Morality and marriage in the book of mormon religious studies. There are a number of references in the inspired version of the bible and the doctrine and. A tract which treats the lds churchs misinterpretation of the righteous seed theory as found in the book of mormon, and presents conclusive evidence that polygamy is a false doctrine. Feb 17, 2014 the book of mormon condemns polygamy, and calls it abominable. Wellwritten and concisely summarized, it is one of the first books you should read if you want to track the principles history throughout mormonism. For if i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed to me, i will command my people, otherwise they shall hearken unto these things jacob 2.

Portraits of a utah town and other acclaimed works, including mormon polygamy. This is a perfect example of a logical contradiction. The above passage in the book of mormon clearly condemns polygamy as one of the grosser crimes and whoredomat least among the nephites. A careful reading of the book of jacob in the book of mormon shows that it does not condemn plural marriage across the board, but condemns abominations. Polygamy the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Joseph smith publicly condemned polygamy, denied his involvement in it, and participants were. However, the first identifiable polygamist in the bible was lamech. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute.

Polygamy was practiced by leaders of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the book is very different from van wagoners effort. Again the book of mormon contradicts the bible, because it has many aspects of salvation being practiced long before they were truly in effect. The book of jacob condemned polygamy as adultery, 71 but left open the proviso that for if i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed unto me, i will command my people. Of course, it would be easy for joseph smith to include these things in the book of mormon, if in fact it was first written in his own day, rather than many centuries earlier as he claimed it had been. Van wagoners work gives essentially equal balance to the mormon practice of polygamy from the early 1830s until the present day. But, the doctrine and covenants completely approves. A place to share odd mormon things, doctrines, experiences. The book of mormon condemns polygamy, but he was a prophet like david and solomon, right. In april 1844, joseph smith referred to polygamy as john c. Did early church leaders state that the book of mormon condemns polygamy. Behold, david and solomon truly had many wives and concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the lord. The book of mormon condemns polygamy a study of the righteous seed theory when many people first hear about the book of mormon, they assume that it is a history of joseph smith and that it teaches that polygamy is a doctrine of the church. Those who cite this as a condemnation of plural marriage generally refrain from citing the very next verse.

Why did joseph smith condone polygamy as an ordinance from. May 26, 2008 the book of mormon condemns polygamy, except as commanded by god. Why the book of mormon is not from god james attebury. Jacob talks about how solomons and davids polygamy was an abomination before god because god had not commanded them to do it. The rich, contradictory history of mormon polygamy cold case. These verses make it sound like the book of mormon condemns the practice of polygamy, but verse 30 denotes otherwise. The book of mormon unequivocally condemns the practice of polygamy. Hardys book, on the other hand, deals almost exclusively with the postmanifesto era polygamy between 1890 and 1910. What every mormon really needs to know about polygamy. Mormon church publishes essay on founder joseph smiths polygamy. If you have order questions or problems, you may call the restoration bookstore at 816. Here are some of its teachings on the evils of polygamy.

Best book at the time on mormon polygamy has still stood the test of time as an indispensable resource decades later. Why does the book of mormon warn against seeking after riches. The book of mormon condemns the practice of plural marriages in no. Book of mormon condemns polygamy, but not always journal of discourses 6. Dear gramps, in my search for truth i began to study the lds religion.