Book of mormon geography commentaries book of mormon. Or joseph thumbed through john walkers pronunciation dictionary, published in 1823, which includes many of the book of mormon names. Joseph smith, captain kidd and the comoro archipelago. Irreantum is one of the few book of mormon names that is defined with a textual gloss in the book of mormon. A look at the book of mormon onomasticon since the appearance of the book of mormon in 1830, critics and believers alike have sought to explain the ori gin and meaning of the more than 200 nonbiblical names in the nephite record. Jun 18, 20 book of mormon onomasticon project launched online the book of mormon onomasticon project, which has long been in the works, has finally been launched online. This gloss signals that its meaning was not readily discernible to readers of the plates and was not in their language. Book of mormon onomasticon three degrees of glory breakfast walk them through the kingdoms, starting with the telestial kingdom just water and toast on the floor. May 08, 2014 the book of mormon as myth and more on the name alma may 8, 2014 rt patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality. Book of mormon onomasticon project launched online the book of mormon onomasticon project, which has long been in the works, has finally been launched online. An egyptian linguistic component in book of mormon names. As i hope to show in this essay, these two names are to be appreciated within the nephite literary onomasticon not only for the wordplay on their names evident in the book of mormon text but also for the distinctive exegetical way in which we see that wordplay evident.
Incidentally, while there are mormon creationists, there are also mormon theistic evolutionists mitt romney, for one. The book of mormon as myth and more on the name alma ryan. Second, the book of mormon onomasticon, that is, a list of proper names, provides another possible instance of sufficient evidence. Since the appearance of the book of mormon in 1830, critics and believers alike have sought to explain the origin and meaning. Mormon was the chief abridger and editor of the full book of mormon. This book will serve readers who love scriptural etymology and those who desire a detailed study of ancient scripture. See the article a note about wilderness in this blog. Moroni, comoros moronis america the north american. Why was abish one of the only women in the book of mormon. Nephis revelations and inspired teachings shaped the religious understanding of his followers, the nephites. Posts by thekabalist on this forum where he comments on 1st nephi from an ancient jewish perspective. Willes center for book of mormon studies book of mormon onomasticon. Nov 09, 2011 the book of mormon text, rendered by joseph smith with divine help in elizabethan king james english, contains over 300 proper names and a book of mormon onomasticon has been in progress for decades based on the meticulous work of scholars such as paul y.
Pause for a moment and picture a copy of the book of mormon. On a previous thread the idea of finding nhm inscriptions in the arabian peninsula is thought to be not impressive to one poster here. Further reading and additional sources responding to these claims. Hebrew documents of the bar kokhba period yadin, p. Book of mormon onomasticon book of mormon archaeological. Willes center for book of mormon studies in byus maxwell institute. Included in this count are names that normally would not be called proper, such as kinds of animals. Of these 337 proper names, 188 are unique to the book of mormon, while 149 are common to the book of mormon and the bible. The text itself references two ancient neareastern. The book of mormon onomasticon is a vast work that compiles possible. This initiative is dedicated to deciphering the linguistic roots of book of mormon names to show the anitquity of book of mormon personal names. Sep 26, 2019 the book of mormon onomasticon project operated for years under the auspices of the laura f.
Therefore, in using the phrase to build a building, the book of mormon adheres to a hebrew and semitic practice that is not common in english. Mormon interpreters most desirable above all things. The text itself references two ancient neareastern languages. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationscomoros islands and moronicaptain kidd book of mormon. Jun 29, 20 over the years, several scholars have been working on names in the book of mormon, or the onomasticon. Does the name alma challenge the historicity of the book of. Critics have typically assumed that joseph smith modified either. Textual evidences for the book of mormon religious studies. For the present, lehite and mulekite names must be treated together. But being very interested in book of mormon and hebrew connections lately, i frequently read stuff like. The book of mormon text, rendered by joseph smith with divine help in elizabethan king james english, contains over 300 proper names and a book of mormon onomasticon has been in progress for decades based on the meticulous work of scholars such as paul y. Willis center for book of mormon studies under the direction of paul y.
This satirical attempt to define mormon is even more fanciful and absurd than e. Several book of mormon characters including alma the younger and his companions viewed the practice of praying from a rameumptom as sinful, largely because the prayer affirmed the zoramites. Guided tour of the book of mormon onomasticon site, which has potential etymologies for names found in the book of mormon. Terestial kingdom have boxed cereal and milk on a table without a cloth etc. The following affiliates have contributed to book of mormon central by providing. The book of mormon onomasticon is a vast work that compiles possible etymologies and origins of all personal names mentioned in the book of mormon text. Book of mormon onomasticon book of mormon resources. Nov 08, 2018 for many years, people who study the book of mormon have commented on the city moroni, the capital of the comoros islands technically the union of the comoros. Yet, these names have meaning in ancient languages andor have been found as actual names from ancient history. But the book of mormon onomasticon project is not the only place where research of this kind is being conducted. Given this grouping of the book of mormon onomasticon, 142 of the 188 unique book of mormon names are lehitemulekite, 41 are jaredite, and 5 are common to both groups. The book of abraham onomasticon has a number of authentic egyptian names.
The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202. The book of mormon onomasticon project done through brigham young university gives. There is however a good reason not to equate the two sites. Bowne connects mary and mormon together and demonstrates how the principle authors of the book of mormon knew precisely the meaning of these two names and used them to teach gospel truths to their audiences. John tvedtnes outlined many in a 2005 presentation at the fairmormon conference. Do names in the book of mormon bear witness of its. The book of mormon onomasticon project operated for years under the auspices of the laura f. Strongs hebrew concordances to look up the possible hebrew origin and meaning of certain words and terms.
Book of mormon onomasticon the interpreter foundation. The final r in egyptian had dropped out of pronunciation about a thousand years earlier, and it is attested as a personal name at the time of lehiin semitic languages, two directions exist for seeking the etymology of this important book of mormon name, nph. Archaeological evidence for 7 locations on lehis journey. View entire discussion 5 comments more posts from the lds community. Periodically, he added editorial commentaries of his own that were skillfully woven into the texts of the primary authors in that record. Matthew brown, girded about with a lambskin journal of book of mormon studies 6 no. Although it is still under development, there is plenty of great information and research available already on every single name in the book of mormon. Much preliminary work remains to be done on the book of mormon onomasticon. Nov 26, 2014 bowne connects mary and mormon together and demonstrates how the principle authors of the book of mormon knew precisely the meaning of these two names and used them to teach gospel truths to their audiences. Led by ammon a mulekite limhi escaped from the lamanites with his people to the land of zarahemla. The book of mormon onomasticon project, which has long been in the works, has finally been launched online. The original manuscript and the printers manuscript of alma 47. Onomasticon etymology of personal, geographic, and social group names pages in category onomasticon the following 7 pages are in. An onomasticon is a collection of names and the book of mormon onomasticon project looks at all the names in the book of mormon.
The term onomasticon refers to a list of proper names, usually people and places. Any discussion of the meaning of the name mormon, must. Hoskisson has for many years been working on a book of mormon onomasticon project. The book of mormon offers many ways that the scriptures can be applied to our own lives. Mesoamerica and the book of mormon, is this the place.
Hebrew roots of lehiite nonbiblical names in the book of mormon 1995, by joseph r. Given that ziff is mentioned twice in the book of mormon, once in the middle of a list of metals that were taxed, a fifth part of their gold and of their silver, and a fifth part of their ziff, and of their copper, and of their brass and their iron mosiah 11. Matthew bowen is an assistant professor in religious education at brigham young university and has contributed to the book of mormon onomasticon. One of the favorite arguments deployed against the claims of the restoration by the evangels principal authors, pastor john l. Aafs principal initiative, book of mormon central, was born with jack welch as chairman. These hits provide additional evidence that the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains 337 proper names and 21 gentilics or analogous forms based on proper names. The book of mormon mentions the term wilderness many times in a variety of contexts. Many book of mormon names are not found in the bible, and were unknown to joseph smith. Book of mormon a book of gross, fictitious nonsense, wrote by mormon, for gazeloms diabolical purposes.
Book of mormon geography commentaries the contents of all bmaf publications are the sole responsibility of the individual authors and therefore do not necessarily represent the views of bmaf or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The definition the narrator of the video gives for the word. Over the years, several scholars have been working on names in the book of mormon, or the onomasticon. The more recent versions of the entry for cezoram in the book of mormon onomasticon an online published collection of names found in the book of mormon with a brief linguistic analysis of each name states that for cezoram, it is possible, though unlikely because it would mix languages. Mormons anciently in egypta set of blacklegs, thieves, robbers, and murderers. The story of the prophet enos demonstrates some of the ways this can be done. Feb 08, 2018 given all the complexities of preparing the book of mormon multiple ancient sources combined, redacted, then translated into english that is verbally dictated and written by a scribe, then later copied into a printers manuscript, and finally put into print its not surprising that there could be inconsistency at times in a text that is still remarkably consistent across the centuries. Mulekites land near nauvoo illinois book of mormon evidence. Several book of mormon characters including alma the younger and his companions viewed the practice of praying from a rameumptom as sinful, largely because the prayer affirmed the zoramites belief that there would. Given all the complexities of preparing the book of mormon multiple ancient sources combined, redacted, then translated into english that is verbally dictated and written by a scribe, then later copied into a printers manuscript, and finally put into print its not surprising that. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationscomoros islands and. Launch into the book of mormon and its history with incredible and free tools from scholars including internactive maps, apps, and much more. While there is still much to learn about the people and stories in the book of mormon, some of the best archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon comes from lehis journey to the promised land. The opening books in todays printed book of mormon, 1 nephi through omni, come from this record.
Mormonsanciently in egypta set of blacklegs, thieves, robbers, and murderers. Book of mormon names the encyclopedia of mormonism. It is being shared again to celebrate the 190th anniversary of the publication of the book of mormon. Mormon also wrote two books within the book of mormon that bear his name the words of mormon and the book of mormon. The book of mormon interactive text demo the most likely derivation of the name is egyptian nfr good, beautiful. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. Similarly, one book of mormon name used for a man that might have seemed awkward, alma, now is known from two secondcentury a. Onomasticon etymology of personal, geographic, and social group names pages in category onomasticon the following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. Celestial kingdom have the whole works elegantly set out for them, sausage, waffles, fruit. Smith and robert mckay and, for that matter, one of their more serious arguments involved the book of mormon proper name alma, which belongs to two of the books most significant characters. As you know by now, i like to get to the bottom of things, so im here in comoros writing this post. Salonimer byu scholarsarchive citation tvedtnes, john a. That thread lead into the idea of wordplay found within the book of mormon and in the context of it being used to relate the place which was called nahom and nhm. Some, like the name egyptus, have authentic traditions to accompany them.
It is described as a round brass ball of curious workmanship with two spindles, one of which indicated the direction that his party should travel 1 nephi 16. Willes center for book of mormon studies has created a website to disseminate the information currently collected, as well as that which might be added as research continues. Oct 01, 2019 the book of mormon onomasticon notes, given the possibility of phoenician influence on the mulekites who first settled the land around zarahemla,1 this gn given name may be identical to the biblically attested phoenician name for mount hermon, namely, siryon deuteronomy 3. Oct 04, 2016 guided tour of the book of mormon onomasticon site, which has potential etymologies for names found in the book of mormon. The team of experts led by paul hoskisson, a semitic linguist. Book of mormona book of gross, fictitious nonsense, wrote by mormon, for gazeloms diabolical purposes. In the book of mormon, the liahona was found one morning at lehis tent door. Answering a critic on book of mormon onomasticon scriptural. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon. In each story, the named women of the book of mormon played an integral role. This story was originally published in december 2015. Onomastic wordplay on joseph and benjamin and gezera shawa. A look at the book of mormon onomasticon richard e. Demaris, corinthian religion and baptism for the dead 1 corinthians 15.