Written in a light, conversational style, this book for teens and young adults is filled with quotes from latterday prophets and insightful personal experiences to illustrate some of the lifechanging spiritual lessons we can learn from the bad guys of the book of mormon. I also truly loved the way that dennis gaunt presented each bad guy found in the book of mormon. Perhaps you thought general butt naked in book of mormon. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. This was a huge task to do since the record covered over a thousand years of recorded history. When i knew he was writing bad guys of the bible, i couldnt wait to start reading this new book. Interestingly, oliver cowdery, scribe, and later witness of the book of mormon, lived in poultney for 22 years until 1825. Pitt lived in new york with a good reputation and a bad marriage to a woman addicted to valium. This same sentiment is echoed by author dennis gaunt in his nonfiction book, bad guys of the book of mormon. If you have been looking for an interesting musical comedy to enjoy, the book of mormon is the best bet for you. Aug 03, 20 freedom is never easy to obtain and should never be taken for granted. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. I plan to purchase another copy for my teenage daughter so she can read and mark the sections that are meaningful to her as she studies the book of mormon.
The book of mormon relates the religious history of the nephite nation for a thousand years until widespread apostasy about 400 ad. Maybe he stopped saying his prayers, he chose the wrong friends, or he let his pride swell exponentially as he prepped to become the heir to the throne. Price takes his leave, but stops when cunningham speaks again tomorrow is a latter day. I was intrigued and interested by the title of dennis gaunts book, bad guys of the book of mormon, but frankly, i was surprised at how much trouble i had starting the book. The bible is filled with famous bad guys like cain, goliath, and pharaoh who are. The book of mormon begins about 600 bc with a small group who fled jerusalem, landed in america, and quickly split into two antagonistic nations, the nephites and the lamanites.
Come, follow me for primary the church of jesus christ of. His is the voice that narrates the story of the book of mormon. May 22, 20 gay mormon characters step out of the shadows. Now that the evidence looks so bad they are saying that it is not relevent. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Seminary teachers of the church of jesus christ of latter. Jan 20, 2011 the book of mormon is called by that name because the second to the last prophet who wrote in the book of mormon compiled the records into one book. Elder price and elder cunningham terrific international leads.
Perhaps you thought general butt naked in book of mormon was a fictional character. Characters who appear in the musical the book of mormon. By learning about the bad guys, by studying their traits, tricks, and tactics, we will be able to see clearly the plans and plots satan used in book of mormon times. Cowderys stepmother and three of his sisters were members of ethan smiths congregation. Yes well if we have the book of mormon, itll do those africans a lot of good. You have no idea what people are talking about when they discuss the taste of wine, coffee or tea. It fortifies the humble followers of christ against the evil designs, strategies, and doctrines of the devil in our day. Oct 20, 2015 5 most shocking moments in broadways book of mormon massive spoiler alert. I believe in jesus christ as my savior and redeemer. Feb 05, 2017 the book of mormon is a comingofage story of two young, extremely likeable mormons on their mission to spread the lords word. Bad guys of the book of mormon turned out to be something i wasnt expecting. The creators of the animated series south park have brought a musical called the book of mormon to broadway. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
The tone is friendly, knowledgeable, and with vocabulary that is modern and funny that teenagers and older readers can relate to, with insightful and enlightening. Any discussion of bad guys has to begin with in the beginning. The 10 best and worst things about being mormon thought catalog. Dennis gaunt in bad guys of the bible and bad guys of the book of mormon. Often times we face a crossroads, with the decision to do good or to do bad. Mar 23, 20 the book of mormon is far, far cleverer, far kinder, far more nuanced than that, and one of its many surprises is that it sent an enraptured, ecstatic audience home with an odd sense of having. Bad guys of the book of mormon, dennis gaunt, deseret book company.
In musical from creators of south park, theres no such thing as going too far. From genesis to revelation, youll get the dirt on the dastardly deeds perpetrated by bible characters ranging from the. If the book of mormon offers us any examples, its this. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Of all things the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Bad guys of the book of mormon has added new depth to my understanding of the scriptures. It was first published in 1823 the book of mormon was published 6 years later in 1829. Bad guys of the book of mormon by dennis gaunt overdrive. Dennis gaunt has been an avid student of the scriptures for as long. To objective scientists outside of mormonism, the book of mormon has. Weaving together gospel truth and humor, dennis gaunt shows that you cant have a great story without a great bad guy,and that by studying and knowing the mistakes that biblical bad guys made, we can avoid falling into similar perilous traps. Find books like bad guys of the book of mormon from the worlds largest community of readers.
If the modern examples arent enough proof, the book of mormon offers many more. I loved dennis s first book, bad guys of the book of mormon. Unique artwork for posting words of wisdom or decorating your wall, fridge or office. Freedom of religion is the foundation upon which a democracy is built. How the book of mormon gives us examples of good and bad. Hes one of those people in the ward that knows how many weeks are left until the isaiah lessons in gospel doctrine, and who counts down to them as if it is christmas. Freedom of religion is the foundation of democracy. When news reached of a fresh lamanite army attacking the main nephite army, the prisoners revolted. Bad guys of the bible by dennis gaunt, paperback barnes.
Dennis gaunt has been an avid student of the scriptures for as long as he can remember. But for every good guy in the book of mormon, there is a bad guy as welllaman and lemuel, korihor, king noah, amalickiah. Cunningham cackles, then walks to prices left side and walks away slowly cunningham. Pride can very easily manifest itself here, rationalizing decisions we are too proud to see negatively. Oct 21, 2015 the book of mormon contains an account of this visit, including the very words spoken by jesus. The book jumps right in starting with the beginning of the bible and the original bad guy, satan and those he tempted, adam and eve, moses and jesus christ. Elder kevin priceelder kevin price is the poster boy for mormonism hes idealistic, hes devoted, and now that hes nineteen, hes ready to go out on his mission. High quality book of mormon inspired greeting cards by independent artists and designers from around the world.
The musical recaps the journey of two mormon missionaries who travel to uganda to preach their religion. Bad guys of the book of mormon by dennis gaunt goodreads. He is first mentioned as the leader of a band of soldiers helaman had chosen to take a large body of lamanite prisoners to zarahemla. I have found that the book of mormon is a very inspiring book. Shawn covers some of the biggest mistakes in the book of mormon. Stephen whittington, david glenn smith, and dennis orourke do not have a basic. Dna lamanites book of mormon genetics genealogy genesis. Mormon is a nickname for a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. It is almost impossible to read more than a page without encountering mormon. This book is full of humor and teaches young adults, as well as adults, gospel lessons in a way that you will not forget. Dennis gaunt author of bad guys of the book of mormon. Its about a family in which two of the sons turned bad. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published with the permission of the neal a.
This week in our book of mormon class at brigham young university, we continued our reading of the second book in the book of mormon, second nephi. The book of mormon tickets the book of mormon tour. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. You spend an average of 12 hoursweek minimum involved in church activities. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. This entertaining book shows how knowing the enemy can help you be a righteous warrior in your own life. Bad guys of the book of mormon paperback cardston book shop. But for every good guy in the book of mormon, there is a bad guy as well. Jul 08, 20 here are the book of mormon sets hope you like them stayed tuned for the addams family set i made almost of them enjoy. Mormon was one of the two abridgers of the numerous records that went into making up the book of mormon, the other being his son, moroni.