Ida smith sealed portion of book of mormon

The language in the sections of the book of mormon that correspond to parts of the bible is quite regularly selected by joseph smith, rather than obtained through independent translation. Ida smith obituary salt lake city, ut the salt lake tribune. So you would expect to find 5th century and older ideas and imagery expressed in 19th century language. I have a copy of the transcript of hollands words mentioned in this question. The book of mormon was first translated into english, which was the language spoken by joseph smith. Ida smith pictured at left has always believed, if i wanted the truth badly enough, i would get it. Mormon discussions view topic sealed portion of the book. When i was in high school, i attended an education week at byu. Book of mormon general conference lds october reading youtube word reading the reader. We are assured the time will come for the sealed portion to be translated, but that day is not yet here. The tone of the sealed portion is significantly different from the tone of the book of mormon. Celebrating the life of grant palmer mormon stories. Although historians and archaeologists consider the book to be an anachronistic invention of joseph smith, many members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and other denominations of the latter day saint movement believe that it. He then told us to keep our hands in the air if we have read the entire book of mormon.

Shes been looking for further light and knowledge her entire life and nemelka with assistance from joseph smith who brought nemelka the gold plates and the urim and thummim in 1987 delivered. On june 16, 2010, a press conference was called in the southwest corner of the cemetery to dedicate the controversial headstone. Ida desired that anyone interested in her life read joseph smith s inspired translation of the biblical book of isaiah, chapter 29, in regards to the sealed portion of the book of mormon. We are assured the time will come for the sealed portion to. So you would expect to find 5th century and older ideas and imagery expressed in. He did not translate the sealed portion of the book of mormon from.

He mentions joseph smith and christopher nemelka as being the two witnesses from the book of revelation, and that they are symbolic of the bible and the book of mormon. I forget whether it was always sealed or if it had to be sealed after joseph allowed a portion of the book to be lost by sending copies of the pages to an outside translator. Christopher nemelka to confront his critics news salt. Ida wanted all of her friends and family members to know about this marvelous find. Lds convert finds sealed portion of book of mormon general conference april 2018 duration. The speaker asked us youth to raise our hands if we would like to, right now, be able to read the sealed portion of the book of mormon. The sealed portionthe final testament of jesus christ is the sealed part of the gold plates from which the book of mormon was translated and published in 1830. Oct 03, 2016 lds convert finds sealed portion of book of mormon general conference april 2018 duration. This morning i noticed the obituary for ida smith, an 83yearold woman. It details how smith, nearly 80 and a descendant of lds church coleader. The sealed portionanother testament of jesus christ is the second part of the book of mormon, which millions of people throughout the world accept as the word of god along with the bible. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it.

Jan 05, 2015 what is more fascinating, however, is that the majority of the plates were sealed. Jan 26, 2011 ida smith pictured at left has always believed, if i wanted the truth badly enough, i would get it. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. Jan 28, 2011 ida smith nevertheless had an intense, lifechanging reaction when she read the book the sealed portion revealed by nemelka. Following his work with the book of mormon, joseph smith was instrumental in. According to mormon mythology, the sealed portionof which, mormon scripture authorities say, very little is knownwould only be released when the faithful were ready for it.

When moroni was finishing the book of mormon record, he was commanded to seal up some of the plates, and joseph smith was later commanded not to. Problems with christopher nemelkas the sealed portion. However the translator of this sealed book of mormon is mauricio berger, from brazil. The sealed portion of the book of mormon brunson20. Feb 10, 2011 all her life, the now79yearold ida had been waiting for the sealed portion of the gold plates that lds church founder joseph smith had been unable to translate. Christopher nemelka claims that he has been called by god to translate the sealed portion as well as the lost 116 pages of the book of mormon. Ida smith part 3 after talking to cleon skousen she reads the book of mormon remembering that the sealed portion was promised to the lds people only when the. Hinckley had asked his churchs 10 million members to read the book of mormon during 2005, ida smith had been convinced the lds church would finally receive the sealed portion. Hinckley had asked his churchs 10 million members to read the book of mormon during 2005, ida smith had been convinced the.

The sealed portion the final testament of jesus christ. Very clever trick, because the bible and book of mormon will both testify of the savior, but sadly, this is not the sealed portion spoken of by jesus christ in 2 nephi 27. Anyway the sealed portion is supposed to be like twice the length of the book of mormon, yet this covers barely a third of that length. Chris nemelka claims to be a prophet who has revealed the sealed portion of the book of mormon and ida smith is a believer. Sep 20, 2010 christopher also claims to have translated the sealed portion of the gold plates referenced in the book of mormon, which mormons members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have long awaited. Chris nemelka admitted he wrote, not translated, sealed portion. The final testament of jesus christ written by christopher nemelka in 2004 purports to be the sealed portion of the gold plates alluded to in the book of mormon. The that smith was allowed to publish became known as the book of mormon. A burning in ida smiths bosom leads her to christopher. I see this as another example that is all too common in our day, of looking beyond the mark instead of faithfully enduring to the end. Nemelka states that, in 1987, while in the salt lake city temple, joseph smith appeared to nemelka, called him as a prophet, and informed him that he is hyrum smith reincarnate.

I read what poor ida smith went through as well as the so called wife of. The other, greater part, would not be revealed unless the people desired it. Christopher also claims to have translated the sealed portion of the gold plates referenced in the book of mormon, which mormons members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have long awaited. May 23, 2020 christopher nemelka, who also claims to be the reincarnation of hyrum smith, said this regarding his book, the sealed portion of the book of mormon. Theres a fairwiki page about him here apparently he believes hes the reincarnation of hyrum smith. Ida smiths life will be memorialized by this marvelous work and wonder, and her legacy made known to future generations through her. All her life, the now79yearold ida had been waiting for the sealed portion of the gold plates that lds church founder joseph smith had been unable to translate. Smith eventually obtained testimonies from 11 men who said that they had seen the plates, known as the book of mormon witnesses.

It was from the remaining onethird of the gold plates that he translated the book of mormon. Ida smith, the greatgreat granddaughter of hyrum smith, who became. Less then one month after i posted a video on youtube admitting that i had discovered the sealed portion of the book of mormon. Ida smith excommunicated reading the sealed portion lds. Ida smith obituary salt lake city, ut deseret news. Some of ida smiths last words were, its a marvelous work and a wonder. He believes that in 1987 he was called, in the same manner as joseph smith, to share a message with the world.

I dont know ida smith personally but i knew of her while i was attending. His writings include several books, including one titled the sealed portion. Said another way, the book of mormon represents far less than half of what was recorded on the plates by moroni. The book of mormon is purportedly joseph smith s 1830 translation of a record compiled by mormon in the 5th century. Christopher nemelkas purpose for writing the sealed portion.

This part is known as the book of lehi the lost 116page manuscript. The sealed portion of the gold plates as many of you may already be aware, there is a security guard in utah who claims to have received revelation that he was supposed to translate the sealed portion of the gold plates and also retranslate the book of lehi of lost 116 pages fame. I think to be a real religious leader and founder and zealot you have to be a sociopath. Problems with christopher nemelkas the sealed portion february 10, 2017 july 30, 2019 heavymetalmormon uncategorized the book the sealed portion. The book of mormon and other hidden books byu scholarsarchive. Apr 24, 2017 ida went to her grave believing that nemelka was the reincarnated hyrum smith, and that he was visited by the resurrected joseph smith and given the means to produce the sealed portion of the book of mormon referenced in ether 4. Some of ida smith s last words were, its a marvelous work and a wonder. I suspect joseph smith was to some degree to be able to manipulate and con so many young innocent women into the sack and then to con and manipulate so many people out of. I suspect joseph smith was to some degree to be able to manipulate and con so many young innocent women into the sack and then to con and manipulate so many people out of their lives and money and act holy about it the whole time. The saddest part is this elderly lady who was so desperate to see the sealed part of the book of mormon she is willing to reject the very church that is ordained to bring those parts forth. Is there an aftertheageofreason limit for very old lds church. He claims to have received this assignment from the resurrected joseph smith on june 16, 1987, in the salt lake temple of the lds church. The book of mormon is purportedly joseph smiths 1830 translation of a record compiled by mormon in the 5th century.

This contradicts the nonsealed portion of the book of mormon which says lehi was a descendant of manasseh alma 10. Hidden within the story presented in the book of mormon, is the introduction to its sealed portion. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. What is the sealed portion of the book of mormon, and will we ever. Ida smith nevertheless had an intense, lifechanging reaction when she read the book the sealed portion revealed by nemelka. Apr 22, 2016 the language in the sections of the book of mormon that correspond to parts of the bible is quite regularly selected by joseph smith, rather than obtained through independent translation. Moroni once joseph smith was finished translating the open portion. Sep 23, 2008 the sealed portion of the gold plates as many of you may already be aware, there is a security guard in utah who claims to have received revelation that he was supposed to translate the sealed portion of the gold plates and also retranslate the book of lehi of lost 116 pages fame. Ida smith was excommunicated from the lds church in 2008, btw. Nemelkas friend, julie taggart, wrote in to complain about city weeklys article, and the articles author, stephen dark. The official and authorized website of the sealed portion. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421.

If one does not accept the book of mormon for what it claims to be, then it is likely that one will not accept the sealed portion for what it is. Mar 01, 2016 christopher nemelka claims that he has been called by god to translate the sealed portion as well as the lost 116 pages of the book of mormon. Jan 27, 2011 the saddest part is this elderly lady who was so desperate to see the sealed part of the book of mormon she is willing to reject the very church that is ordained to bring those parts forth. Sep, 2009 joseph smith, himself, gave christopher the gold plates so that he could translate the sealed portion of the book of mormon. Ida smith, the greatgreat granddaughter of hyrum smith, who became convinced that nemelka was called of god after reading the sealed portion, donated her plot to nemelka. Joseph smith, himself, gave christopher the gold plates so that he could translate the sealed portion of the book of mormon. Ida desired that anyone interested in her life read joseph smiths inspired translation of the biblical book of isaiah, chapter 29, in regards to the sealed portion of the book of mormon.

I may be wrong, but i dont believe there has ever been an episode dealing with the sealed portion of the book of mormon. The story goes, that smith received some gold plates, 23 of which were sealed. Something is wrong, but i dont know what this member muses. There would be great difficulty in translating the sealed portion of the golden plates.

A burning in ida smiths bosom leads her to christopher nemelkas new. Chris nemelkas socalled book of lehi claims that sariah offered sacrifice lehi 4. Ida went to her grave believing that nemelka was the reincarnated hyrum smith, and that he was visited by the resurrected joseph smith and given the means to produce the sealed portion of the book of mormon referenced in ether 4. Sealed fate cover story salt lake city salt lake city. Smith eventually obtained testimonies from 11 men who said that they had seen the plates, known as the book of.

The sealed portion another testament of jesus christ is the second part of the book of mormon, which millions of people throughout the world accept as the word of god along with the bible. Praise to city weekly for its willingness to inform the world of the sealed portion when the salt lake tribune and the deseret news wouldnt touch it with a. Christopher nemelka the official and authorized about page. What is more fascinating, however, is that the majority of the plates were sealed. Christopher nemelka and the sealed portion miscellaneous. Human reality is a beginners guide to real truth if you really want to know what it is through the mind of one like yourself who holds firm to religious beliefs. Feb 22, 2015 ida wanted all of her friends and family members to know about this marvelous find.

What about this lds guy who says hes translated the. She devoured it over six weeks, in the process emptying two boxes of tissues and several red ballpoint pens as she wept and underlined page after page of scripture. Have you read the sealed portion of the book of mormon yet. Christopher nemelka, who also claims to be the reincarnation of hyrum smith, said this regarding his book, the sealed portion of the book of mormon. As a result, smith, a former head of the byu womens research institute, has rejected her church, given her home and many possessions to nemelka, and was. Heres a link to the sealed portion if youre interested. It is a telephone called on june 12, 2007, between holland and the late ida smith, a fierce supporter of christopher and his work and a personal friend of mine.

Sealed fate the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Ida smith, chris nemelka, and spiritual witnesses of truth. I first learned of the sealed portion listening to ida smith, descendant of hyrum smith, on utube interview. Said another way, the book of mormon represents far less than half. It details how smith, nearly 80 and a descendant of lds church coleader hyrum smith, has converted to the claims of nemelka, who says he translated the sealed portion of the book of mormon. Sep 27, 2018 this contradicts the nonsealed portion of the book of mormon which says lehi was a descendant of manasseh alma 10. The leaders of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints cannot understand why the lord would bring forth his word from a book that is sealed and why he should have the words of the book delivered to one that is learned, telling him to read it, etc. Jul 30, 2019 problems with christopher nemelkas the sealed portion february 10, 2017 july 30, 2019 heavymetalmormon uncategorized the book the sealed portion. Praise to city weekly for its willingness to inform the world of the sealed portion when the salt lake tribune and the deseret news wouldnt touch it with a 10foot pole sealed fate, jan. Does the church have a position on the rumor that someone.