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*Joel Kramer
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*Greg Gifford
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*Dr. Christophe Rico
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*Dr. Randall Price
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*Dr. William L. Craig
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'''How to test a prophet'''
 
'''How to test a prophet'''
 
*[[Joseph_Smith/Prophecies/The_prophetic_test_in_Deuteronomy_18|The test of a prophet in Deuteronomy 18:21-22]]
 
*[[Joseph_Smith/Prophecies/The_prophetic_test_in_Deuteronomy_18|The test of a prophet in Deuteronomy 18:21-22]]

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Overview

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In 2010 Sourceflix & Living Hope Ministries (LHM) produced a DVD entitled "The Bible vs Joseph Smith". This film compares and contrasts the prophecies found in the Bible with the prophecies found in the Book of Mormon. The format of the film is a dialogue between Joel Kramer of LHM and Greg Gifford, a Latter-day Saint. The film is shot entirely in Israel, and various scholars are interviewed for their opinions. Overall the filming is well done and leaves the sense of a solid case against Joseph Smith, when in reality the arguments are very poor and easily debunked.

Specific Issues

Scholars/Individuals appearing in the film

  • Joel Kramer
  • Greg Gifford
  • Dr. Christophe Rico
  • Dr. Randall Price
  • Dr. Gabriel Barkay
  • Dr. William L. Craig
  • Todd Bolen
  • Dr. Shimon Gibson
  • Paul Trask


How to test a prophet

Nephi vs The Bible

  • Nephi's prophecy that many "plain and precious" things would be taken from the scriptures
  • No ancient manuscript evidence for the Book of Mormon
  • Transmission and reliability of Biblical texts
    • Were "plain and precious" things removed from the Old Testament after Christ?
    • Were "plain and precious" things removed from the New Testament after Christ?
  • Did Nephi utter a false prophecy?

Bible prophecies of Christ vs The Book of Mormon prophecies of Christ

  • Micah vs Alma/Christ's birthplace at Bethlehem or Jerusalem
  • Isaiah 16:5 prophecy of Christ
  • Psalm 22:16 prophecy of Christ
  • Daniel 9:26 prophecy of Christ
  • Psalm 16:10 prophecy of Christ
    • Evidence for Christ's resurrection
  • No evidence for Book of Mormon prophets/prophecies

The Joseph Smith Translation (JST) vs The Bible

Temple prophecies: Joseph Smith vs Jesus Christ

Conclusion: Joseph Smith as a false prophet

  • Does the evidence so far suggest that Joseph is a false prophet?
  • Putting a false prophet to "death"
    • Kramer's ridiculous interpretation of Deut 18:20
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Answer

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== Notes ==


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