Is the Book of Mormon, a Christian bible?

Answer 1

I have only a cursory understanding of Mormonism, so what I am about to say could be factually incorrect. To my knowledge, the book of Mormonism, acknowledges the centrality of Christ, but merely asserts that the Bible only covers a portion of his earthly existence. Mormons believe that Christ, after his resurrection, also revealed himself to the inhabitants of the Americas.

Hence, if Christ is acknowledged, and he is elevated to a deified status, it stands to reason that Mormons are ostensibly Christian. Yes, it can be said that they are an aberrant form of Christianity, but what, if anything, does it mean to be an aberrant form of an already preexisting myth which only has sparse historical references in it to begin with? Christianity, and its central claims concerning the divinity of Jesus, are unsubstantiated, and cannot be substantiated for several reasons which I will not enumerate here. So if we are referring to a groundless belief system to begin with, what is the use of people who adhere to this spurious belief system, to criticize another belief system that is just as ludicrous?

As Sam Harris once quipped: “First, these differences make all religions look contingent, and therefore silly. Consider the unique features of Mormonism, which may have some relevance in the next Presidential election. Mormonism, it seems to me, is—objectively—just a little more idiotic than Christianity is. It has to be: because it is Christianity plus some very stupid ideas. For instance, the Mormons think Jesus is going to return to earth and administer his Thousand years of Peace, at least part of the time, from the state of Missouri. Why does this make Mormonism less likely to be true than Christianity? Because whatever probability you assign to Jesus’ coming back, you have to assign a lesser probability to his coming back and keeping a summer home in Jackson County, Missouri.”

I think it is silly that one patently obvious falsehood, like Christianity, is claiming the high ground in stating that Mormonism is false. Christians can hardly verify their own truth claims, so in what position are they to invalidate another farcical religion, which borrows their central character?

Answer 2

Yes and No. The word bible means collection of books in one book - so in that sense yes it is as it is a collection of religious texts (or books if you will) written over a period of time. But is it a Bible then NO. The Book of Mormon is a companion witness to Christ's divinity - it stands beside the Bible, and is the second witness required by biblical law to establish truth. We, members of the LDS church not see the Book of Mormon as a replacement for the Bible - we read and use both.

Answer 3

I'm a Mormon. No the Book of Mormon is not a Bible. It is a religious and secular record of a different group of people entirely and also has a somewhat different style of writing. It is much more chronological and narrative than the Bible.

Introduction to the Book of Mormon:
http://scriptures.lds.org/en/bm/introduction

Like the Bible, the Book of Mormon is the revealed Word of God. It fills me with love and the Holy Spirit every time I read and pray and ponder upon its messages. It is full of many simple and profound truths, that have slowly but surely built up my faith in God and in Jesus Christ, our Saviour.

EDIT: athanasius_was_right.... I don't think like that. Perhaps as a child I thought that, but our Prophets have repeatedly told us that there is truth in all religions, and we learn to respect the faith and beliefs of other people. All truth is good for enlightenment, no matter where it is found. I think of everyone on earth as my brothers and sisters.

Answer 4

The Book of Mormon is similar to the Bible. It is the writings, teachingsof prophets, and history of a group of ancient Americans. It contains the same gospel as does the Bible. The gospel of Jesus Christ. It is companion scripture to the Bible.

Answer 5

It is considered "another testament of Christ" by the Mormons. So it is Christian scripture. It does not replace the Bible but is a support to it.

Answer 6

No, the Book of Mormon does NOT replace the Bible. Mormons believe the Bible to be the word of God........and they use the King James Version.just like many Christians.
The Book of Mormon is ANOTHER testament of the divinity of Jesus Christ.

Answer 7

No, the Book of Mormon is a religious text believed only by the LDS or Mormons. They are a non-Christian sect (though they claim to be) that created their own views on the nature of God, salvation, etc., etc. Most of their unique doctrinal beliefs are actually not found in the BOM, but in their other texts: The Doctrine & Covenants and The Pearl of Great Price.

The end result of their belief system is that they are the only ones with the full truth, which would de facto call all others non-believers. Since they actually claim to be Christians, this would invaldiate the faith of all of the Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox and Protestants.

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Answer 8

The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ. It verifies and clarifies the Bible, removes stumbling blocks, and restores many plain and precious things. It is an abridged record of an ancient civilization compiled by the hand of Mormon, an ancient prophet.

http://www.mormon.org

Answer 9

No.

"The Prophet" Joseph Smith, Jr. said the book was a translation of golden plates. He said that the angel Moroni told him that the plates were buried in a hill near his home (which he later called the Hill Cumorah). He said the translation was made through the power of God with the aid of the Urim and Thummim which were with the plates

When the book was complete, he said he returned the plates to the angel Moroni.

Answer 10

The dear LDS folks claim the Book of Mormon is "another gospel" of Christ. Yet God's Word, the Bible, says that "if anyone offers another gospel, let them be accursed." Therefore, that book isn't valid to Christians, only Mormons.

Merry Christmas and God bless!