2006-08-16 02:41:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm very curious how Mormons answer this.
2006-08-16 02:48:28 · update #1
already they contradict themselves.
2006-08-16 02:49:55 · update #2
Mormonism BOM. Alma 7:10 Jesus born in Jerusalem.(wrong).....//......[ Christianity Bible Matt. 2:1 Jesus born in Bethlehem. correct.]
2006-08-16 03:01:01 · update #3
Bethlehem of Judea. not of jeruselem lol
2006-08-16 03:24:33 · update #4
I'm Mormon. We believe Christ was born in Bethlehem, the same as every other Christian.
2006-08-16 02:47:54 · answer #1 · answered by Tonya in TX - Duck 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
They believe in what it says in Chapter 2 of the book of St. Luke, that there was a census, and that Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem, and that Jesus was born there, while they were there for the census.
I know it says differently in the Book of Mormon, and I am not sure how they reconcile the two, except for the fact that they are very close together. I was raised Mormon, and I was always taught that he was born in Bethlehem, including in seminary, which is a class you take in high school where you do intensive scripture and doctrine study.
2006-08-16 09:56:08 · answer #2 · answered by Bronwen 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in the land of Jerusalem.
The Book of Mormon - Alma Chapter 7:10 "And behold, he shall be born of Mary, at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers.."
Not long ago a couple of Mormon missionaries visited me & I pointed this out & they confirmed that Jesus was born in the land of Jerusalem & that Bethlehem was within the boundary & under the jurisdiction of the land of Jerusalem.
2006-08-16 09:55:20 · answer #3 · answered by Shot At Sight 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The verse says Christ would be born "at" Jerusalem, as has been stated before, it is in the general area of the city. How many of you live in a suburb but still have a mailing address for the larger city. For example, I lived in Salmon Creek, WA, but had a Vancouver WA address. I work with people who live in one city and have a mailing address that is coded differently. My point? They are close enough together to be semantically correct. Bethlehem is not very far outside of Jerusalem at all. I agree with the post about the Book's authenticity, If Joseph was simply copying the Bible, would he not have simply stated Jerusalem?
2006-08-16 12:40:35 · answer #4 · answered by justinodhans982000 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What Mormons Teach
... Mormons believe Jesus was born in Jerusalem - the Tribe of Benjamin (Alma 7:9,10)
2006-08-16 09:47:59 · answer #5 · answered by awwwnry1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's what the book of Mormon says. They'll claim that Bethlehem was a suburb of Jerusalem, but if you're born in Jersey City, you weren't born in New York.
2006-08-16 09:47:41 · answer #6 · answered by flyersbiblepreacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting... I never really thought about it. But does it give credence to the Book of Mormon or detract from it? If Joseph Smith was making it up, then surely he would know something as basic as the New Testament version of the Nativity, eh? On the other hand...if it is what it claims to be - an authentic ancient record, then the prophecy of Jesus' birth in "Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers" could be a general location and not a specific one. It seems to actually lend credence to the authenticity of the Book of Mormon. Thanks, I never thought of it that way before. :-)
2006-08-16 09:57:55 · answer #7 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No they believe Bethlehem
2006-08-16 09:45:58 · answer #8 · answered by Woody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mormons have their own beliefs about Jesus different from Christianity. All I have to say is read THE WORD! It's the only true word of GOD that you'll ever need. As far as the book of mormon, I believe that nothing in it is based on the word of GOD!
2006-08-16 09:53:14 · answer #9 · answered by jklupe 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Bethlehem.
Also they believe that their progeny will become Gods of other worlds.
They believe in the string of angels, from Michel on down.
2006-08-16 09:49:32 · answer #10 · answered by chris p 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋