Jacobs recital of the allegory of the olive tree is by far the longest, and. The third book in the book of mormon, therefore, is called the book of jacob. Learn book mormon johnson with free interactive flashcards. Some critics of the book of mormon try to claim it as a fraud because one verse jacob 7.
Supporters of the book of mormon argue that the text is a translation into modern english, so the use of a french word is not amiss. Choose from 500 different sets of book of mormon final flashcards on quizlet. Jacob and his family eventually traveled to the americas via boat constructed by his brother, nephi. Adieu implies farewell until we meet with god, a fitting finale to jacobs testimony and writing. Jacob went on to be a righteous leader, and succeeded nephi as prophet to the nephites. Finally, i bid you farewell, until i shall meet you before the pleasing bar of. And i, jacob, saw that i must soon go down to my grave. And in 1981, the index to the new edition of the book of mormon offered a list of 26 welldocumented statements about jacob. How did the french word adieu get into the book of mormon. This is why words not known in book of mormon times are found in the translated text.
The french word adieu appears once in the book of mormon, in jacob 7. Long, mammal evolution, an illustrated guide 1986, facts on file, p. Why is the word adieu attributed to the book of mormon writer jacob. Since the nephites did not speak french which didnt even exist until centuries later, how can this be justified. Because god flashed it onto joseph smiths magic8ball rockinahat the same way that god flashed the kjv deuteroisaiah onto smiths magic rock. Smith, i want to know the truth, and when i am convinced. Learn book of mormon final 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. Some claim that because adieu is french, it shows that joseph smith composed the book of mormon, and not an ancient author. The word adieu was in common use in english in joseph smiths era. Though english is a germanic language, it adopted many french words, beginning. 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.
How did the french word adieu get into the book of. Jacobs usage of the word adieu in the book of mormon. He spoke hebrew, and was acquainted with egyptian writing. There are a number of words and phrases in the book of mormon that are anachronistictheir. Jacob s usage of the word adieu in the book of mormon. 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. No latterday saint, no man or woman, can say the book of mormon is true, and. Some have questioned the use of the french word adieu in jacob 7.
The appearance of nonenglish words if there are any in the book. Joseph smith translated the book of mormon into english. Because it was a revelation from god to joseph smith. People argue that the nephites could not possibly have known french or this word since it originated around the 14th century. Book of mormon notes jacob alma jacob who is jacob. In 1966 i included a halfpage entry on jacob and a biographical note in my whos who in the book of mormon 25, 82. Why are the words adieu, bible, and baptize in the book of mormon. Why is the french word adieu 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. Harris had been absent nearly three weeks, and joseph had received no. I could say, not only does the translated book of mormon have a french word. In october 1976, the ensign magazine carried a short but informative article by c.