2007-07-09 12:59:44 · 9 answers · asked by Angel Eyes 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Exactly WHAT they were or how they worked is not known. What we do get from the OT description is that they are the sacred lot by means of which the ancient Hebrews were wont to seek manifestations of the Divine will. Two other channels of Divine communication were recognized, viz. dreams and prophetical utterance, as we learn from numerous passages of the Old Testament.
2007-07-09 13:03:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
An ancient instrument or tool prepared by God and used by Joseph Smith to aid in the translation of the Book of Mormon. God provided a Urim and Thummim to his prophets in ancient times (see Exodus 28:30, 1 Samuel 28:6, Ezra 2:63).
2007-07-09 13:05:43 · answer #2 · answered by missouri 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They were two black and white stones that were placed on the ephod (breastplate) of the priests. They were a device for making desicions kind of like dice. (only controlled by God) They would ask a question and then throw the urim and thummim then God would give them the answer with the color that came up. They would also be used as voting devices when a concensus needed to be taken. Hope this helps.
2007-07-09 13:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by Yo C 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
According to Mormon beliefs they were a device used in translating the Book of Mormon.
The term Urim and Thummim is also used in other religions always in reference to an item that gives the wearer or holder special communication with the deity of the religion..
2007-07-09 13:06:35 · answer #4 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The meaning of these two words are uncertain, meaning there are more than one oral interpretation.
They do however designate a kind of oracle, from God only.
Exodus 28:30
Numbers 27:21
1Samuel 28:6
Ezra 2:63
To Christians/Messianic since the day of Pentecost, believers have the Holy Spirit, from God there may be that connection. Since the time of the early church all believers did not reject Jesus as the messiah. The Holy Spirit was to come after the Ascension of Christ and the day of Pentecost was that day.
2007-07-09 13:34:59 · answer #5 · answered by from above 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Urim Vetumim is the breastplate worn by the High Priest in the Temple in Jerusalem. It had twelve stones, one for each of the twelve tribes of Israel.
For more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urim
2007-07-09 13:21:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Damned if i know. Sounds like something from Sitkin.
2007-07-09 13:03:03 · answer #7 · answered by Galahad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tools to communicate with God
2007-07-09 13:01:50 · answer #8 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A bunch of hogwash.
2007-07-09 13:30:53 · answer #9 · answered by Amy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋