Ida smith sealed portion of book of mormon

The book of mormon is purportedly joseph smith s 1830 translation of a record compiled by mormon in the 5th century. Nemelkas friend, julie taggart, wrote in to complain about city weeklys article, and the articles author, stephen dark. Christopher nemelkas purpose for writing the sealed portion. Sealed fate cover story salt lake city salt lake city. 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. 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. 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. 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. Oct 03, 2016 lds convert finds sealed portion of book of mormon general conference april 2018 duration. 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. 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.

Problems with christopher nemelkas the sealed portion february 10, 2017 july 30, 2019 heavymetalmormon uncategorized the book the sealed portion. 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. The book of mormon and other hidden books byu scholarsarchive. There would be great difficulty in translating the sealed portion of the golden plates. 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. However the translator of this sealed book of mormon is mauricio berger, from brazil. 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. 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. I dont know ida smith personally but i knew of her while i was attending. The story goes, that smith received some gold plates, 23 of which were sealed. Ida smith, chris nemelka, and spiritual witnesses of truth.

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. We are assured the time will come for the sealed portion to be translated, but that day is not yet here. Ida smith nevertheless had an intense, lifechanging reaction when she read the book the sealed portion revealed by nemelka. Have you read the sealed portion of the book of mormon yet. I read what poor ida smith went through as well as the so called wife of. 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. Jan 05, 2015 what is more fascinating, however, is that the majority of the plates were sealed. The tone of the sealed portion is significantly different from the tone of the book of mormon. 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.

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. I have a copy of the transcript of hollands words mentioned in this question. Sep 27, 2018 this contradicts the nonsealed portion of the book of mormon which says lehi was a descendant of manasseh alma 10. The other, greater part, would not be revealed unless the people desired it.

Smith eventually obtained testimonies from 11 men who said that they had seen the plates, known as the book of. We are assured the time will come for the sealed portion to. Said another way, the book of mormon represents far less than half. Sep, 2009 joseph smith, himself, gave christopher the gold plates so that he could translate the sealed portion of the book of mormon. When i was in high school, i attended an education week at byu. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. Does the church have a position on the rumor that someone. 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. This part is known as the book of lehi the lost 116page manuscript.

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. Ida wanted all of her friends and family members to know about this marvelous find. 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. Jan 26, 2011 ida smith pictured at left has always believed, if i wanted the truth badly enough, i would get it. The book of mormon was first translated into english, which was the language spoken by joseph smith. Said another way, the book of mormon represents far less than half of what was recorded on the plates by moroni. The sealed portion the final testament of jesus christ. 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. 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. 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. Moroni once joseph smith was finished translating the open portion. Ida smith obituary salt lake city, ut deseret news.

Christopher nemelka and the sealed portion miscellaneous. It details how smith, nearly 80 and a descendant of lds church coleader. Since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830, mormon archaeologists have attempted to find archaeological evidence to support it. 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. So you would expect to find 5th century and older ideas and imagery expressed in.

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. Jan 28, 2011 ida smith nevertheless had an intense, lifechanging reaction when she read the book the sealed portion revealed by nemelka. Celebrating the life of grant palmer mormon stories. On june 16, 2010, a press conference was called in the southwest corner of the cemetery to dedicate the controversial headstone. Lds convert finds sealed portion of book of mormon general conference april 2018 duration. Christopher nemelka to confront his critics news salt. 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. 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. This contradicts the nonsealed portion of the book of mormon which says lehi was a descendant of manasseh alma 10.

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. The sealed portion of the book of mormon brunson20. What is more fascinating, however, is that the majority of the plates were sealed. His writings include several books, including one titled the sealed portion. Following his work with the book of mormon, joseph smith was instrumental in. I think to be a real religious leader and founder and zealot you have to be a sociopath. It was from the remaining onethird of the gold plates that he translated the book of mormon. Is there an aftertheageofreason limit for very old lds church. Feb 22, 2015 ida wanted all of her friends and family members to know about this marvelous find.

Something is wrong, but i dont know what this member muses. Chris nemelka claims to be a prophet who has revealed the sealed portion of the book of mormon and ida smith is a believer. 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. 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. The that smith was allowed to publish became known as the book of mormon. 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. 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. The book of mormon is purportedly joseph smiths 1830 translation of a record compiled by mormon in the 5th century. 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. 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. Problems with christopher nemelkas the sealed portion. I first learned of the sealed portion listening to ida smith, descendant of hyrum smith, on utube interview.

Ida smith was excommunicated from the lds church in 2008, btw. 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. 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. Hidden within the story presented in the book of mormon, is the introduction to its sealed portion. Theres a fairwiki page about him here apparently he believes hes the reincarnation of hyrum smith. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Smith eventually obtained testimonies from 11 men who said that they had seen the plates, known as the book of mormon witnesses. What about this lds guy who says hes translated the. 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. 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. Ida smith, the greatgreat granddaughter of hyrum smith, who became.

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. Ida smith excommunicated reading the sealed portion lds. He believes that in 1987 he was called, in the same manner as joseph smith, to share a message with the world. A burning in ida smiths bosom leads her to christopher nemelkas new. The joseph smith biography however, is based upon the book of mormon, the sealed portion, sacred not secret, and human reality. So you would expect to find 5th century and older ideas and imagery expressed in 19th century language. 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. Ida smith obituary salt lake city, ut the salt lake tribune.

A burning in ida smiths bosom leads her to christopher. What is the sealed portion of the book of mormon, and will we ever. Some of ida smith s last words were, its a marvelous work and a wonder. Ida smiths life will be memorialized by this marvelous work and wonder, and her legacy made known to future generations through her. 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. Jul 30, 2019 problems with christopher nemelkas the sealed portion february 10, 2017 july 30, 2019 heavymetalmormon uncategorized the book the sealed portion. Heres a link to the sealed portion if youre interested. 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. 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. Hinckley had asked his churchs 10 million members to read the book of mormon during 2005, ida smith had been convinced the. Joseph smith, himself, gave christopher the gold plates so that he could translate the sealed portion of the book of mormon. He then told us to keep our hands in the air if we have read the entire book of mormon. Chris nemelka admitted he wrote, not translated, sealed portion.

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. Chris nemelkas socalled book of lehi claims that sariah offered sacrifice lehi 4. 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. 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. Mormon discussions view topic sealed portion of the book. Less then one month after i posted a video on youtube admitting that i had discovered the sealed portion of the book of mormon. Sealed fate the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Ida smith pictured at left has always believed, if i wanted the truth badly enough, i would get it. 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.

Some of ida smiths last words were, its a marvelous work and a wonder. I may be wrong, but i dont believe there has ever been an episode dealing with the sealed portion of the book of mormon. 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. 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. The official and authorized website of the sealed portion. 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.