How many people have actually read the ENTIRE Book of Mormon? Non-Mormons please.?

Question

Cover to cover.

Answer 1

I read it and had no problem with it.
It says Hebrews came to America long before Columbus. And they have found
artficats in the U.S. that are Hebrew.
The Book of Mormon is much like the Bible. As far as the faith itself, who knows what changes man has made to it?

Answer 2

Nah. Stylometry indicates that The Book of Mormon had at least three principal authors, and none of them was Joseph Smith, Jr.. The only explanation for it that satisfies all the evidence is the book's own explanation of itself. Normal, human men wrote it -- as prophets and inspired historians, mostly, though there are a few secular contributions here and there.

Answer 3

I did . Twice. Very boring. Hard to follow the stories when the places referenced never existed. I went to deseret book seeking a map of the book of Mormon places and the said they don't have them. You can look in any Bible and find a map of places like Rome, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Egypt etc...
Not in the book of Mormon. No map anywhere has the city of Nephi, Zarahemla, or anything. They cant even decide if there were 2 hill Cumorahs or just the one in upstate New York. Has anyone outside of Mormonism ever heard of Nephites, Lamanites, Jeredites, Cureloms, Reformed Egyptian? I won't even go into the Metallurgy or the non existant animals like horses and elephants in pre-Colombian times. Too bad we cant have a trial for the book of mormon so the world could see what a fraudulant work it really is.

Answer 4

I tried on several occasions. I just couldn't stretch my common sense that much.

I had the same problem with Christianity in general starting about 4Th grade.

It just starts sounding like a big fairy tale after a while. Nonsense, with a foundation of nonsense just refuses to stand up for me.

I did see some places where It surpasses Christianity, and is more logical. I will give it that much credit.

The personal revelation idea is on the right track I believe. The problem comes in because everything that is revealed is processed by the individual ego and is essentially filtered through the preconceptions of the one getting the revelation. This created the problems that I was having with the Book. I could see the truth in it but after it was all dressed up to look like Christianity the truth was no longer recognizable.

Love and blessings Don

Answer 5

Hi mormon_4_jesus. I presume you're basing your query on the assumption that any Un-Mormon answers are from people who never read that dreaded tome.

I have. In fact I've been reading the Book Ether (aptly named) the past several evenings - again. It used to be my favorite book, and I liked the allusion of the Brother of Jared theme. I assumed that anyone who didn't want his name revealed was really a humble guy.

Sorry. The book doesn't move me at all. Like Mark Twain said, it's "Chloroform in print", and that's the only good point I can make.

I do not summarily take anyone's 'word' for anything at face value. If someone states "This book is true because it said so", it remains wholly and thoroughly unsubstantiated.

Prove it. Show me the substance.

Aztec ruins? Vague reference of a white god to Jesus? These aren't worth mentioning, since they aren't valid "proofs"

Where is all the steel/iron/brass objects smelted by the Jaredites/Nephites? Where's any evidence of their cities? Where's any pottery shards? If none, why did god wipe out any evidence of their existence, yet forget to do the same in Palestine and middle east?

What the hell is a curelom or a cumom?

Too many errors, inconsistencies, impossible claims to be anything but a fantasy generated by a clever, but uneducated 19th century person.

That being said, I assume you believe otherwise, that it is a sacred tome translated by a latter day prophet. You've also been taught not to engage in any activities that include 'anti-mormon' sentiment, so I applaud your inquisitive nature.

Answer 6

I do not have to read the entire book of Mormon, I studied the doctrine of the Mormon belief. I studied the life of the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith. Based on that criteria and based on what the Bible says, I found it easy to discredit the Mormon belief as the true Word of God. As a matter of fact, their Doctrines of Salvation are in opposition to God Almighty on many points. Joseph Smith claims that there is "No salvation without accepting Joseph Smith"....
Most Mormons I talk to, tell me that this is not true, however, it is part of the Mormon belief system, whether they say so or not. Doctrines of Salvation pp. 189-190
The Mormon church has four acceptable sacred works: The Bible, The Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants and The pearl of Great Price. The current prophets word is also considered sacred as well. This leaves much room for deception in their belief system. I choose to believe God Almighty and His Word. Praise The Holy Lamb Of God !!!!

Answer 7

I read it as part of my comparative religions classes in college.

Answer 8

Got half way...Its to funny

Answer 9

I read it once. Wacky stuff, really.

Answer 10

I did and in the interest of conflict prevention please do not ask me what i think of it. Peace be with you