Hieroglyphs, Golden Plates & Typos
How 'Corrections' in the Book of Mormon Prove Its Authenticity
"A very interesting and faith-building book."
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"Don't be fooled by any part of the title, the mistakes help to prove that the Book of Mormon is the word of God."
Just finished reading Hieroglyphs, Golden Plates, and Typos: How Corrections in the Book of Mormon Prove Its Authenticity and really enjoyed this brief volume. Although I was aware of some of what the author discusses about reformed Egyptian and working with metal plates, I was happy to see it all down in print. Don't be fooled by any part of the title, the mistakes help to prove that the Book of Mormon is the word of God.
Mark F. I really enjoyed learning about the history of the Book of Mormon. So often we talk about what is written and seldom think about the way the plates were made. Hieroglyphs, Golden Plates, and Typos is a refreshing perspective that now helps me see and think new things as I read the scriptures.
Mike Hanson |
On the inside cover of his first leather-bound Book of Mormon, my father inscribed a powerful quotation by the prophet Joseph Smith.
“I told the brethren that the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book.” Directly below this quote, my father had compiled a list of scriptures labeled “Mistakes in the Book of Mormon.” Moroni candidly and apologetically acknowledged: “And if there be faults they be the faults of a man. But behold, we know no fault.” How, then, did my father have the boldness to make his list of ‘mistakes’ in the Book of Mormon? The corrections in the Book of Mormon serve as evidence of its authenticity and truthfulness and they provide insights into the process of creating and inscribing ancient plates.
“I have been a Latter-day Saint. for almost 43 years now, and I have lost count of the number of times I have read the Book of Mormon. Hieroglyphs, Golden Plates, and Typos gives me new insight. From now on, I can read the Book of Mormon with more understanding.”
Kindle Customer "Hieroglyphs, Golden Plates, and Typos presents excellent evidence of the claims that the Book of Mormon is an ancient writing inscribed on metal plates which was later translated by the prophet Joseph Smith. Wylson convincingly demonstrates how the original authors of the Book of Mormon corrected any typos or slips of the stylus, as he calls them, and presents them as evidence of the origin of the Book of Mormon. A very interesting and faith-building book."
Will F. Hieroglyphs, Golden Plates, and Typos was a great, brief read that brought out some interesting points about the reality of inscribing sacred records onto metal plates. Worth spending a couple of hours pondering.
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Gratitude Changes Everything
My Daily Gratitude Journal
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Gratitude is a beneficial feeling with a particular therapeutic power. But thankfulness can easily slip away. That is why I created this daily Gratitude Journal. When you recognize how much you need the power of appreciation, you gain the benefit of what being thankful will bring to you.
Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Writing down what you are thankful for each day can help reduce stress and anxiety by shifting your focus away from negative thoughts and towards positive ones. Increases Mindfulness: The daily prompts in this gratitude journal help you become more mindful of the present moment and appreciate the little things in life that often go unnoticed. Improves Mental Health: Practicing gratitude has been shown to have a positive impact on mental health, including reducing symptoms of depression and improving overall well-being. Enhances Relationships: Expressing gratitude to those around you can strengthen relationships and improve communication. This journal provides space to reflect on the people in your life who have made a positive impact. Remember, it is impossible to overdo gratitude! |
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The Writer's Weekly Brain Dump
It is easy to get caught in a cycle of monotony and routine, with no time for creativity. The daily grind of going to school or work, coming home and eating dinner, then winding down for the night can feel like an endless loop. Mundane tasks that have become part of our lives can crowd out creative pursuits. To counteract this effect, we must dump the ordinary and mundane from our minds and free up space for creativity. The Writer's Weekly Brain Dump, filled with inspiring quotes, gives you a place to dump routine thoughts so you can set your brain into thinking thoughts that are enriching, creative, and stimulating. It also serves as a reminder that we should value creativity as much as other aspects of life. The mundane can often feel like a bottomless pit of monotonous tasks and routines. Cutting out the mundane allows space to dream, explore, and create – something we all need in our lives. |
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Latter-day Grooks - Vol. 3
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From the Words and Wisdom of Dieter F. UchtdorfGrooks were initially created by the Danish poet Piet Hein (1905–1996), who wrote over 7000 of them in both the Danish and English languages. A grook (‘gruk’ in Danish) is a short aphoristic poem or rhyming aphorism. Literary experts suggest that the term ‘gruk’ is a compilation of the Danish words’ GRin and sUK,’ meaning to laugh and sigh, but Piet Hein said he felt that the term came to him out of thin air.
Aphoristic collections, known as wisdom literature, are prominent in Western civilization. They have had a profound impact on the canons of ancient societies, such as the works of the sutra literature of Hinduism and Buddhism, the Biblical Ecclesiastes, Islamic hadiths, the golden verses of Pythagoras, Hesiod’s Works and Days, the Delphic maxims, and Epictetus’ Handbook. Hein's grooks were meant to be a spirit-building, coded form of passive resistance. The grooks are multi-faceted and characterized by irony, paradox, brevity, precise use of language, rhythm, and rhyme. They were often satiric. In this volume of Latter-day Grooks, the author Bill Wylson has attempted to cite the words and teachings of Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, an apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and to express his ideas in the form of latter-day grooks. |
Latter-day Grooks: Volumes One & Two
What Are Grooks?Grooks were originally created by the Danish poet Piet Hein, (1905–1996) who wrote over 7000 of them in both the Danish and English languages. A grook (‘gruk’ in Danish) is a form of short aphoristic poem or rhyming aphorism. An aphorism is a concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle.
Some say that the name "gruk" is short for "grin & suk" (literally, 'laugh & sigh'), but Piet Hein said he felt that the word had come out of thin air. |
Who Is Piet Hein?Piet Hein was confronted with a dilemma when the Germans first occupied Denmark. He felt he had three choices; do nothing, flee to neutral Sweden, or join the Danish resistance movement. So, he joined the Resistance.
Hein’s greatest weapon was his pen. His grooks were meant to be a spirit-building, coded form of passive resistance. The grooks are multi-faceted and characterized by irony, paradox, brevity, precise use of language, rhythm, and rhyme. They were often satiric in nature. |
What Are Latter-day Grooks?Award-winning poet, Bill Wylson, believes “the Latter-day Saints are in a resistance movement of our own. We are fighting the forces of evil and resisting the temptations of Satan. It would be tragic if we lost our faith in a moment of crisis and threw away the blessings of eternity.” In this volume, the author has attempted to cite the words and teachings of President Russell M. Nelson, prophet and president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to express his ideas in the form of latter-day grooks.
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To hallow a thing is to make it holy, to set it apart to be exalted and worthy of absolute devotion. To hallow the name of God is to regard Him with complete devotion and loving admiration. We should preserve His name in a position of solemn significance in our hearts and minds. We should rejoice in it and think deeply about its true meaning.
“May your glorious name be blessed; may it be lifted up above all blessing and praise.” |
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