James white is a careful thinker and a tenacious defender of orthodox, biblical christianity. It seems reasonable to assume that if smith was a prophet of god and was translating the book of mormon under divine inspiration, he would have known about the errors found in the king james version, and would have corrected them for when passages from the king james version appeared in the book of mormon. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,911,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. In a more conversational style than other apologetics works, white writes about issues of bible translation, the atonement, the person of jesus christ and the accuracy of the book of mormon, among other issues. Concerning this record, the prophet joseph smith, who translated it by the gift and power of god, said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book see the introduction at the. James is more commonly known by his stage name jtm, formerly james the mormon. The king james bible and the book of mormon its obvious even to the casual reader that the book of mormon, in its original 1830 translation, is written in the language of the king james version bible hereafter kjv. The fact that the book is written as to a mormon believer no doubt helped facilitate this winsome, userfriendly approach.
Mormons, however, have a relatively open definition of scripture. Criticism of mormonismbooksletters to a mormon elder fairmormon. For instance, over 50% of the book is couched in chiastic structures. White also includes a few diagrams when covering the trinity and the role of justification and works, helping to demonstrate the reformed position. The book of mormon is a sacred, ancient american document recorded by writers as the events unfolded, starting more than two thousand years ago. Foundation for apologetic information and research. Jeff durbin and james white dialogue with kwaku, a mormon. He has authored more than a dozen books, including letters to a mormon elder, the king james only controversy, the forgotten trinity, the potters freedom, and the god who justifies. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. The history of racism and white supremacy in the mormon. White and his ministry as a major witnessing tool for confronting latterday. White is the director of alpha and omega ministries, based in phoenix, arizona. Why is the book of mormon written in king james english. What is your favorite book of mormon scripture that brings you peace.
His book clearly shows why the mormon religion is incompatible with christianity. Lds quads make it easy to have all of the standard works with you in one place. Buy a cheap copy of letters to a mormon elder book by james r. The phrase it came to pass, a favorite expression in pseudobiblical writing, comprises 2% of the book of mormon. Examining the teaching and theology of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the book brings a relational approach to material usually presented in textbook style. Calvinist or not, i will be purchasing more of this christian scholars books. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a. Thus the lds contends that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. James states that the book of mormon contradicts the bible in numerous places, but he himself contradicts the bible, as does the very bible. In response to the publication of how wide the divide.
Mormonism looks to joseph smith as its founder there are about twelve major divisions among mormons. He is the author of more than twenty books, a professor and an accomplished debater. The book of mormon never mentions quetzalcoatl or any of ethans details of quetzalcoatls indian traditionssuch as bare feet, pierced ears, fieryflying serpents, green plumage, and more. James white speaking at parkview church in rapid city, sd on saturday april 22nd, 2017. About james white james white is the director of alpha and omega ministries, a christian apologetics organization based in phoenix, arizona.
He is a professor, teaching greek, hebrew, and apologetics. James white on mormonism general discussions mormon. Century of black mormons james, jane elizabeth manning. Williams, the three nephites and the doctrine of translation, in 3 nephi 930, this is my gospel, book of mormon symposium series, volume 8, ed. Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 by an authorized editor of byu. Is the mormon my brother essentially answers the question of whether mormons are christians. James visits the lds general conference each april and october to hand out tracts. White indicates that no fair representation of real mormon beliefs can be. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ. Originally published in 1990, this volume has gone through different editions and printings, but is presently unavailable. It contains crossreferences to all the standard works, the topical guide, the bible dictionary, an index to the.
James white, of alpha and omega ministries, and pastor jeff durbin, of apologia church, sat down to interact with an article written by a mormon apologist. James white is the director of this antimormon ministry based in phoenix, az. White does an outstanding job of refuting the logical errors of the apologists, and the callers in to the program. Of course, he had claimed this same ability in translating the book of mormon. One of the best books on lds doctrine of god and the christian response. February 1, 1988 james white mormonism comments off on 100 verses for witnessing to mormons 100 verses for witnessing to mormons the word of god is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
There are many hebrew literary forms found in the book of mormon. This quadruple combination includes the 20 edition of the lds king james version bible, book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price bound in one book. If the rest of the book of mormon history were written as briefly as these four books, the book of mormon would be a 20 page pamphlet instead of a 531 page book. Another strength of the book is that white not only critiques mormon theology, but presents the reformed protestant position also. The accounts contained in the books of enos, jarom, omni, and words of mormon span 350 years of nephite history. Today, mormons use the book of mormon in much the same way that christians use and study the bible. The solomon spalding manuscript 1812 by solomon spalding this unpublished manuscript was a work of fiction created by a retired minister, solomon spalding who died in 1816 before being able to publish his work.
James white is the director of alpha and omega ministries, a christian apologetics organization based in phoenix, arizona. This debate took place on a mormon call in radio program between dr. The conversation ranges from can me become gods to calvinism and predestination. In typically thorough whitestyle brother james sends 17 letters to a fictitious mormon elder addresses. Mormon challenges could the book of mormon story have. Letters to a mormon elder by james r white, paperback. A new edition of a classic volume on a vital subject for our day. The critics have been quick to condemn the book of mormon because of this fact. Is the mormon my brother white, james r 9781599251202. The religious order known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormons is a very industrious group. Answer no this book asks a question and then answers it with facts from the bible which christians exclusively use versus facts from the more evolved books than the bible which the mormons exclusively use such as the doctrine and covenants, book of abraham, book of mormon, etc. White presents the first booklength rebuttal of the 1997 book how wide the divide.
James white draws from his extensive apologetics ministry to thousands of mormons in presenting the truth of christianity. I spoke with mueller about his new book, race and the making of the mormon people, which focuses on a few important figures in mormon history. James white draws from his examining the teaching and theology of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the book brings a relational approach to material usually presented in textbook style. Letters to a mormon elder is a series of personal letters written to a fictional mormon missionary. Incorporating the most recent research and solid biblical truth, letters to a mormon elder is a series of personal letters written to a fictional mormon missionary. White james white engages in scholarly debate with leading apologists, seeking not only to show the clear light of truth upon error, but to encourage the christian in their faith and their own apologetic responsibility. Lds quad available in 4 sizes, 3 colors, custom name. Todd white jesus can restore anything gym restoration testimony 11.
Everything is in the same order as in the standard edition, but ive regrouped the books and chapters in a slightly different way. It, and it alone, possesses authority from god in the priesthood. This is a very curious fact because the book of mormon was not. I doubted id enjoy this book because i expected a calvinist slant. James whites book letters to a mormon elder is clearly regarded at least by mr. I dont think white is even familiar with ostlers work. The book of mormon is a record of families that the lord led to the americas for specific purposes. James brandt curran born august 19, 1986 is an american rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. A must read for any christian hoping to given an answer to the hope that is within him. White, a longtime defender of traditional christianity, pens these letters to a fictional mormon elder. A new edition of a classic volume on a vital subject for o. There are, in fact, at least 922 chiasma in the book of mormon.
The pinnacle event in the book of mormon is a visitation from christ, himself. For other people named james white, see james white disambiguation. He is the author of more than twenty four books, a professor, an accomplished debater. He has also published two antimormon books in addition to numerous tracts. Instead what i got was one of the finest books ever written on the topic of mormonism. Not to be confused with author and theologian james e. Youd be helped to listen to james white on the mormon doctrine of eternal progressionthat the elements and spirit intelligences are eternal and that within that cosmology some beings progress to become gods to populate their own worlds and give an increase to. With welldefined arguments, james white provides readers with insight and understanding into. This book doesnt deal with the full history of the lds church thats whites other.
The book of mormons most spectacular recorded event was a postresurrection appearance of jesus christ himself among the nephite people 3 nephi 11. The book of mormon has the structure of a translation from the hebrew language. It is the singular restoration of the church of jesus christ after the church ceased to exist on earth shortly after the death of the last. The instrument as near as i can describe it, which i handled, was made of some kind of metal, because it was. James robert white born december 17, 1962 is the director of alpha and omega ministries, an evangelical reformed baptist christian apologetics organization based in phoenix, arizona. These books bring the small plates to a conclusion.
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