The book of abraham is unclear about kolob being a star or a planet, and mormon writings have taken positions on either. Since considering the kolob theorem my mind has not rested. In fact, the mormons believe god does not reside in heaven but actually resides on a planet located close to the star kolob. Kolob is also the inspiration for the planet kobol within the battlestar galactica universe, created by glen a. Lots of egyptologists have studied this i highly recommend the writings of hugh nibley if you ever want to go really deep into this topic, and found that the most likely star that the ancient egyptians called kolob is the one we call sirius today. Kolob is a term found in ancient records translated by joseph smith. The kolob theorem, a mormons view of gods starry universe. Tenth mormon president joseph fielding smith wrote, he eternal father revealed to abraham that his throne is near kolob, the great governing star of our universe man. Some who read the passages contained in this text are convinced that kolob may actually be the throne of god. Kolob signifies the first great grand governing fixed star which is the farthest that ever has been discovered by the fathers which was discovered by methusela and also by abraham. Kolob, signifying the first creation, nearest to the celestial, or the residence of god.
With this understandingthat kolob has almost no theological importance in mormonismallow me to explain further. Mention of a celestial body by that name is found in the book of abraham, which is canonized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, mormon fundamentalist organizations. Nonlds churches believe joseph smith was a fraud and reject the inspiration and authority of all of the mormon scriptures, including the book of abraham, the book where kolob is mentioned. First in government, the last pertaining to the measurement of time. Because mormons dont believe in a planet named kolob. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the kolob theorem, a mormons view of gods starry universe. The wonder of it all is that the plan of salvation is set before us in the night sky. Kolob the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Well, one common misconception is that kolob is a planet. There is an interesting tidbit there about god living on or very nearby to the planet kolob. The mormon gods planet kolob full explanation purpose. In the mormon belief system, the planet kolob is the celestial body nearest to the throne of god.
Gods seat, in the mormon cosmology, is at the center of the universe, which locates kolob, as the place closest to god, near the center of the universe. The nonlds answer as to why kolob isnt mentioned in the new testament is that they believe it is a fictional idea created by joseph smith. Joseph smith did not provide a full description or explanation of kolob nor did he assign the idea particular significance in relation to. The broadway musical the book of mormon and several primetime television shows over the last few years have done their best to make fun of the mormon belief that god lives on a planet far, far away, named kolob. Does the church believe that god lives on a planet named kolob. The kolob theorem, a mormons view of gods starry universe and millions of other books are available for instant access.
The mission was conceived after mormon astronomers recently identified the planet as residing near the galactic center using modern astronomical tools. Somehow it starts with an ancient alien civilization from the planet kolob in the constellation cancer, sector 28 seeking to take over the universe. The planet kolob the evidence is coming in mormon theologians agree that god lives on a distant planet, the planet kolob. From here on out it doesnt get any less outrageous. Kolob is a star or planet described in mormon scripture. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Just to add up, kobol, from battle star galactica, was named after kolob by glen larson. As the first creation and the star nearest to the source of all light, god, it makes sense that kolob gives its light in a similar way. The kolob theorem, a mormons view of gods starry universe kindle edition by hilton, lynn m download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. According to their scriptures, moroni is hails from kolob, which is a star or planet closest to god. Well, apparently the church of jesus christ of latter day saints the mormons have yet to learn their lesson. The colonies originated on the planet kobol, were all life began. The lds church believes that the lord lives on the planet kolob see the book of abraham, ch. According to the traditional, literal mormon interpretation of the book of abraham, kolob is an actual star or planet in this universe that is, or is near, the physical throne.
Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. The mormon church is pushing back against the notion that members. In 1973 the osmonds put out a record, the plan, promoting mormon teaching regarding kolob and was actually recorded in. Reference to kolob is found in the book of abraham, a work published by latter day saint lds prophet joseph smith, jr. From this, and from facsimile 1, the mormon scripture known as the book of abraham was translated worlds in the words of joseph smith fig. According to mormonism, elohim lives on planet kolob with his goddess wives and they procreate a plethora of spirit children evolving into godhood. A restaurant styled after planet hollywood with the theme being the mormon temple and culture with its symbolism, rites and rituals and history. These verses say that kolob is the greatest star, and is. Gods throne and the celestial, terrestrial and telestial kingdo.
In the book of abraham, kolob is never a planet, but a star. If you know a little about mormons, or if youve seen the book of mormon musical than youve heard about kolob. Or maybe youve seen the book of mormon musical and have heard that mormons believe that god lives on a planet called kolob. In the book of abraham, part of the mormon scriptural cannon, god explains the organization of the universe to the prophet abraham. Top 10 bizarre and crazy mormon beliefs just richest. The book of abrahams reference to light is not referring to photons leaving the surface of the sun. Reference to kolob is found in the book of abraham, a work published by latter day.
Kolob is believed to be the inspiration for the name of the planet, kobol, in the science fiction tv series, battlestar gallatica, which was created by a mormon. Kolob is said to be the planet nearest to the throne of god, which kolob is set nigh unto the throne of god, to govern all those planets which belong to the same order as that upon which thou standest. There is a text that is attributed to the old testament prophet abraham but that most of judaeochristianity does not consider canonical, but mormons do, which says. Kolob greatest star, first in government, the last pertaining to the measurement of time, nearest unto throne of god. This includes the planet earth where one of its powerful arms stretches out toward unsuspecting humans.
Click download or read online button to get the kolob theorem book now. The mormon gods planet kolob full explanation written by jim harmer. Or maybe youve seen the book of mormon musical and have heard that mormons believe that. Reference to kolob is found in the book of abraham described here a work published by joseph smith, jr. Described as a star or planet nearest to the residence of god. Strange mormon ufo alien stories the millennial star. The explanation for figure 5 in facsimile 2 in abraham explains that the planet enishgoondosh borrows its light from kolob through the medium of kaeevanrash, which is the. It is near kolob where god resides and where all humans live until they take human form here on earth. Nevertheless, kolob is not the only rarety, there are other apocryphal names as kliflosises.
Kolob is mentioned in the book of abraham, a mormon scripture that is part of the pearl of great price, which is canonized by the lds. The mormon gods planet kolob full explanation the broadway musical the book of mormon and several primetime television shows over the last few years have done their best to make fun of the mormon belief that god lives on a planet far, far away, named kolob. The book of abraham is traditionally held by several latter day saint denominations as having been translated from an egyptian papyrus scroll by joseph smith, the founder of the latter day saint movement. It is believed to be the inspiration for the name of the planet kobol in the science fiction tv series. Why havent people heard about the mormon planet kolob. Kolob is a star or planet described in the book of abraham, a sacred text of the latter day saint movement.
Kolob means the first creation which is nearest to the celestial, or the residence of god, abraham 3. The kolob theorem, a mormons view of gods starry universe kindle edition by. Mormon cosmology is the description of the history, evolution, and destiny of the physical and metaphysical universe according to mormonism, which includes the doctrines taught by leaders and theologians of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, mormon fundamentalism, the restoration church of jesus christ, and other brighamite denominations. Kolob, the governing one pearl of great price central. Its the planet or star kind of the same thing in mormon cosmology where god lives. The explanation for facsimile 2, figure 5 states that the sun is said to borrow it light from kolob through the medium of kaeevanrash. As far as i know, no lds general authority has ever dared to associate the kolob planet with any actual star or even galaxy. Andrew rannells, center, performs in the book of mormon at the. Kolob governs all the planets which belong to the same order as the earth and is after the reckoning of the lords times, seasons and revolutions thereof. The kolob theorem download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Its something they dont like talking about and it may one day go into the dust bin of old cranky theology spoken by a. Planet kolob the salamander societys restaurant out of this world dining in the heart of zion. Kolobhilton2 why is this book important to the reader.
In this video, ill talk about the planet kolob, what it is, and where the name originates. Is the star systemplanet kolob secret knowledge in. Aaron, brother of moses aaron, son of mosiah aaronic priesthood. A well know mormon hymn also teaches about kolob in the mormon church, hymns are. Kolob pic, signifying the first creation, nearest to the celestial, or the residence of god. The figures refer to the numbers written onto the facsimile 2 is a drawing made by joseph smith. I think i have a hypothesis about the mormonpleiades connection. Proclamation, for a day of praise and thanksgiving, in journals of the house of representatives, council, and joint sessions of the first annual and special sessions of the. The planet kolob and theology for dummies national vanguard.
Planet kolob posted in the latterdaysaints community. Its located in the constellation cancer, sector 28. Kolob is mentioned in five verses of mormon scripture, all in the book of abraham. If youre a mormon, its likely that youve heard the word kolob but dont know much about what it means. According to smith, kolob is the heavenly body nearest to the throne or residence of god. Mormon space program launches first manned mission to kolob.
To combat the latest book of mormoninspired batch of kolob truthism, the church posted a 3,500word essay rebutting the notion. According to this work, kolob is the heavenly body nearest to the throne or residence of god. Here are some comments from those who have already read this book. They still think that theres a planet, somewhere in the milky way galaxy, named kolob.