Why is the word adieu attributed to the book of mormon writer jacob. There are a number of words and phrases in the book of mormon that are anachronistictheir. Because god flashed it onto joseph smiths magic8ball rockinahat the same way that god flashed the kjv deuteroisaiah onto smiths magic rock. Choose from 500 different sets of book mormon johnson flashcards on quizlet. And in 1981, the index to the new edition of the book of mormon offered a list of 26 welldocumented statements about jacob. Harris had been absent nearly three weeks, and joseph had received no. Why is the french word adieu in the book of mormon. The appearance of nonenglish words if there are any in the book.
This is why words not known in book of mormon times are found in the translated text. Since the nephites did not speak french which didnt even exist until centuries later, how can this be justified. How did the french word adieu get into the book of. People argue that the nephites could not possibly have known french or this word since it originated around the 14th century. Learn book mormon johnson with free interactive flashcards. I have often heard critics of the book of mormon make a big stink over the word adieu in the book of mormon. No latterday saint, no man or woman, can say the book of mormon is true, and. Joseph smith translated the book of mormon into english.
Some claim that because adieu is french, it shows that joseph smith composed the book of mormon, and not an ancient author. In october 1976, the ensign magazine carried a short but informative article by c. Jacob went on to be a righteous leader, and succeeded nephi as prophet to the nephites. Some critics of the book of mormon try to claim it as a fraud because one verse jacob 7. The word adieu was in common use in english in joseph smiths era.
Some have questioned the use of the french word adieu in jacob 7. Adieu implies farewell until we meet with god, a fitting finale to jacobs testimony and writing. Sherem denies christ, contends with jacob, demands a sign, and is smitten of godall of the prophets have spoken of christ and his atonementthe nephites lived out their days as wanderers, born in tribulation, and hated by the lamanites. Though english is a germanic language, it adopted many french words, beginning. Jacob and his family eventually traveled to the americas via boat constructed by his brother, nephi. He spoke hebrew, and was acquainted with egyptian writing. Because it was a revelation from god to joseph smith. The choice of words came through the manner of the language of joseph smith, so that we might have understanding. Theatre espace coluche plaisir 78 theatre vendredi octobre 20h30. Why are the words adieu, bible, and baptize in the book of mormon. Jacob s usage of the word adieu in the book of mormon. I could say, not only does the translated book of mormon have a french word.
Jacobs usage of the word adieu in the book of mormon. Book of mormon notes jacob alma jacob who is jacob. Smith, i want to know the truth, and when i am convinced. Jacob is the author of the book of jacob in the book of mormon. When the prophet received the concept or idea of a farewell at the conclusion of the portion of the record known as the book of jacob, he used an expression he. How did the french word adieu get into the book of mormon. Choose from 500 different sets of book of mormon final flashcards on quizlet. Learn book of mormon final with free interactive flashcards. Long, mammal evolution, an illustrated guide 1986, facts on file, p. The third book in the book of mormon, therefore, is called the book of jacob. The french word adieu appears once in the book of mormon, in jacob 7. In 1966 i included a halfpage entry on jacob and a biographical note in my whos who in the book of mormon 25, 82.
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