Scans of old/new Book of Mormon introductions confirms the change!

Post by **_LifeOnaPlate** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:06 pm

Look again, yo. 2 changes.

Post by **_Scottie** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:29 pm

Can someone point out the changes for those of us too lazy to go through it word by word???

Post by **_Who Knows** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:30 pm

Scottie wrote:Can someone point out the changes for those of us too lazy to go through it word by word???

http://www.mormondiscussions.com/discus ... php?t=3582

Post by **_silentkid** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:33 pm

The last sentence of the second paragraph, after the comma. The phrase "principal ancestors" has been changed to "among the ancestors".

Post by **_John Larsen** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:05 pm

I did email Peggy, but she hasn't responded. My guess is that she won't pick up on this one. I think most people would find the issue to obtuse if they don't have the background.

John

Post by **_Mister Scratch** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:15 pm

LifeOnaPlate wrote:As I've never viewed the Introduction as canonical, I welcome the change.

You don't get to determine what is or is not "canonical," LoP, unless you are prepared to weather accusations of "ark steadying." The Brethren have always maintained that the Standard Works are the cornerstones of the LDS doctrinal canon. The introduction to the Book of Mormon is a part of these Standard Works---every bit as much so as the topical guide, the Articles of Faith, or the Third Book of Nephi. To argue otherwise is heresy.

Post by **_cinepro** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:44 pm

Are they going to change it in the Church-distributed Book of Mormons?

for what it's worth, I think it is a very significant change.

Post by **_LifeOnaPlate** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:10 pm

Mister Scratch wrote:
LifeOnaPlate wrote:As I've never viewed the Introduction as canonical, I welcome the change.

You don't get to determine what is or is not "canonical," LoP, unless you are prepared to weather accusations of "ark steadying." The Brethren have always maintained that the Standard Works are the cornerstones of the LDS doctrinal canon. The introduction to the Book of Mormon is a part of these Standard Works---every bit as much so as the topical guide, the Articles of Faith, or the Third Book of Nephi. To argue otherwise is heresy.

Someone should have told Bruce McConkie, who helped in writing the Introduction; he saw things differently regarding the Intro and the canon.

I was also unaware I couldn't think for myself regarding what is canon to me. ;)

Post by **_Mercury** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:31 pm

LifeOnaPlate wrote:I was also unaware I couldn't think for myself regarding what is canon to me.

No, you don't get to think for yourself. The brethren have spoken and the thinking has been done.

Post by **_cinepro** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:32 pm

LifeOnaPlate wrote:
Mister Scratch wrote:
LifeOnaPlate wrote:As I've never viewed the Introduction as canonical, I welcome the change.

I was also unaware I couldn't think for myself regarding what is canon to me. ;)

Tell me about it. I stopped believing the Book of Mormon was canon for me, and you wouldn't believe the reaction I got from those rigid Chapel Mormons.