The Book of Mormon - Have you read it? (hell, bible)

[nutshell]

Many times I notice non-LDS posters write something such as "I'm going to start reading the Book of Mormon."

For those of you who have mentioned you were going to ready the Book of Mormon, have you started? If so, what are your thoughts so far? If not, why not?

And for anyone else who has ready the Book of Mormon, what were your thoughts about it and why did you read it?

[Bishka]

Could I answer?

I'll be brief. I've read the Book of Mormon two times through entirely. Once since we've gotten married and once in the few months before my husband and I were married.

[Katzpur]

Originally Posted by nutshell

Many times I notice non-LDS posters write something such as "I'm going to start reading the Book of Mormon."

For those of you who have mentioned you were going to ready the Book of Mormon, have you started? If so, what are your thoughts so far? If not, why not?

Good question. I've sent copies of the Book of Mormon to two RFers who requested them. When I did, it was with no strings attached. I haven't brought up the subject with them because I didn't want them to feel pressured. But I have to admit, I am kind of curious.

[Halcyon]

Originally Posted by Katzpur

Good question. I've sent copies of the Book of Mormon to two RFers who requested them. When I did, it was with no strings attached. I haven't brought up the subject with them because I didn't want them to feel pressured. But I have to admit, I am kind of curious.

I have been reading it katz, but to be honest i find it hard going. It's the language i think, makes me feel sleepy, lol, if there were a version written in modern english i think i'd fare better. It's interesting though.

[Terrywoodenpic]

I read it many years ago.
Unlike Halcion, I did not find it hard to read, though the styalized King James english was a little irritating at times.
I had more trouble with some of the things it was saying than the way it said it.
That it follows Christianity I have no doubt, that its message differs in places to my own view, is of no greater importance to me; than how other denominations differ one from another.

[SoyLeche]

Originally Posted by Halcyon

I have been reading it katz, but to be honest i find it hard going. It's the language i think, makes me feel sleepy, lol, if there were a version written in modern english i think i'd fare better. It's interesting though.

There is this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/025...388936?ie=UTF8

It isn't published by the Church, and I don't stand behind it because I've never actually looked at it. I don't think the language is different, but it looks like it is organized differently.

[Bennu]

I've tried to find a copy locally, unfortunately every Christian bookshop I've visited so far has sniffily told me that they only stock 'real' Christian books.

(I'll probably order one online once I scrape enough money together )

[silvermoon383]

If you go to www.mormom.org you can request one for free if you'd like. Go to the Basic Beliefs section and it'll be in there.

[SoyLeche]