Elvis presley s personal beliefs and his reported exposure to the lds faith are the topic of a new feature film shot in the last couple weeks on an orem sound stage. Identifying forged annotations in a book of mormon this is the tale of elvis presley, the book of mormon, and a story that wasnt. Elvis presleys copy of the book of mormon a forgery. Former missionary says he taught elvis the discussions.
Keith erekson is an awardwinning author, teacher and public historian who serves as director of. It serves as an accompaniment to the article by john w. Man gave elvis a book of mormon during filming of blue hawaii. The story of the book s provenanceits being given to elvis fourteen days before his death and being read and digested from first page to lastdoes not fit within the constraints of a period in which he hosted his daughter, prepared for a tour, and. Elvis performs via projection at the 25th anniversary concert on aug. The latterdays of elvis presley, the king of rock n roll meets the king of kings, was. That courage and conviction led her to sharing the book of mormon with the likes of elvis presley and queen elizabeth. Mar 18, 2012 are elvis, marilyn, hitler, anne frank and 600,000 holocaust victims trapped in a spooky mormon heaven dream. Elvis received a copy of the book of mormon from olive osmondwho gave copies of this sacred scripture to many famous people, including the queen of. Are elvis, marilyn, hitler, anne frank and 600,000 holocaust victims trapped in a spooky mormon heaven dream. Over the next several years, various speakers, newspaper columnists, and even a documentary film producer made claims that elvis really had made these markings.
The day elvis presley attended earlymorning seminary elvis. Their age difference wasnt a problem for elvis, who thought he could mold priscilla into his ideal woman. The story of the books provenanceits being given to. The day elvis presley attended earlymorning seminary lds living. Erekson, church history library director, elvis presleysigned copy of the book of mormon a forgery, historian says, also available at meridian magazine. Oct 02, 2006 elvis performs via projection at the 25th anniversary concert on aug. Elvis presley did not write in the book of mormon held by the church history library. According to a 2006 documentary, tears of a king, elvis had been reading and making notes in the book of mormon, and talking to missionaries about. Presleys biographer observes that ed, a byu sociology graduate, developed a form of kenpo multiple martial arts that fascinated elvis, and the pair spent time out by the pool, talking about karate and the islands, about parkers royal polynesian heritage and his mormon beliefs.
The day elvis presley attended earlymorning seminary lds. Keith erekson, director of the church history library, confirms that the signature in a copy of the book of mormon purportedly autographed by elvis presley is in fact a forgery. Ap in this april 30, 1956, file photo, elvis presley is shown at the new frontier hotel in las vegas. The story of this book has been told by fireside speakers, classroom teachers, newspaper columnists, and an independent filmmaker. He had many friends that were members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints commonly called the mormon church who. Elvis presley did not write in the book of mormon now held by the church history library. The story of the books provenanceits being given to elvis fourteen days before his death and being read and digested from first page to lastdoes not fit within the constraints of a period in which he hosted his daughter, prepared for a tour, and. Aug 14, 2015 for 38 years, letetia henley kirk kept silent about her years with elvis presley but now, days before the anniversary of presley s death on aug. Lds mormon book of mormon lds seminary lds scriptures lds art religious studies mormons lds church scripture study. Their age difference wasnt a problem for elvis, who thought he could mold. Moman produced elvis presleys 1969 album, from elvis in memphis described as arguably presleys best album and the hit songs in the ghetto, suspicious minds, and kentucky rain. And the story continues to circulate throughout the market for uplifting books and social media. What you probably dont think of is his spiritual side, witnessed by notes he left in a book of mormon.
It is a 1976 edition and includes several handwritten notes by the king himself. On various pages throughout the book, are handwritten notes, believed to be written by presley. Jan 29, 2019 elvis presley did not write in the book of mormon held by the church history library. Elvis read the book of mormon and was to be baptized somewhat true. Nov 15, 2018 the first page contains the signature e. The content and placement of the annotations suggest that elvis presley read this copy of the book of mormon from cover to cover. Anderson, church history specialist in the lds archives, has confirmed that the archives do have a book of mormon reputed to be elvis presleys. The day elvis presley attended earlymorning seminary. Though elvis presleys name may be well known to mormons, his personal connections to mormonism are less familiar. Olive may davis was born in samaria, idaho, on 4 may 1925. Sadly, the elvis edition of the book of mormon, upon closer examination, has been ruled an obvious forgery. Private nurse pens book about life with elvis presley. Elviss forgotten gospel masterpiece the daily beast.
It is a 1976 edition and includes several handwritten notes by. Over the years people retold the tale, including in the pages of newspapers, inspirational speaking and the like. My copy was purchased autographed by vester presley. It is reported elvis planned to be baptized into the lds church but died before he was able to do so. Annotations suggesting that elvis wanted to be baptized. And the story continues to circulate throughout the market for uplifting books and social. One was rivertons mike corfield, who was serving an lds mission on the island of kauai in 1961. Elvis how great thou art 1972 very impressive youtube. Nov 14, 2018 elvis presleys copy of the book of mormon aint nothin but a forgery, church history experts say. Elvis felt pressured to marry priscilla and trained her to. When grandma osmond gave elvis presley and the queen of.
Tears of a king portrays the last days of the king of rock and roll and the possibility that during that time elvis was reading the book of mormon. Elvis presleys copy of the book of mormon aint nothin but a forgery, church history experts say. Oct 26, 2007 elvis was seeking the truth and receiving missionaries. Elvis presleys copy of the book of mormon aint nothin but. Skousens book pauls mormon bathroom reader, inside elvis welltraveled book of mormon were a series of handwritten notations, reportedly made by elvis, including. A book of mormon rumored to have annotations from elvis finally gets a closer inspection. Elvis karate instructor, the late ed parker, was a church member who discussed mormon theology between kicks and chops and may have given him another book of. Dec 05, 2018 sadly, the elvis edition of the book of mormon, upon closer examination, has been ruled an obvious forgery. The woman who gave elvis presley and the queen a book of mormon. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Sep 20, 2006 an interesting connection is surfacing about elvis presleys interest in the lds church. Elvis presley s copy of the book of mormon aint nothin but a forgery, church history experts say this 1972 file photo shows elvis presley, the king of rock n roll, during a performance.
Maxwell institute for religious scholarship formerly farms, who explains his position. For almost 30 years, a copy of the book of mormon has been preserved in the historical collections of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. All shook up over the elvis book of mormon news mormanity. The content and placement of the annotations suggest that elvis presley read this copy of the. Cherokeephoenician dna connection book of mormon evidence. The woman who gave elvis presley and the queen a book of. Elvis good relationship with latterday saints was due in large part to latterday saint and martial arts expert ed parker, who elvis referred to as my second daddy, according to parkers book inside elvis. When grandma olive osmond gave elvis presley and the queen of england the book of mormon. Even the osmonds got into the tale, telling people of the kings interest in. Elvis presley and priscilla beaulieu presley first met when he was 24 and she was 14. Apr 28, 2016 elvis read the book of mormon and was to be baptized somewhat true. Presley and on the last page in the index was written, father, i want more. Lds mormon book of mormon lds seminary lds scriptures lds.
In paul skousens book brother pauls mormon bathroom reader, he tells of a day when elvis reportedly attended seminary. While he was filming blue hawaii 1961, filmmakers used the polynesian cultural center as one of the locations. Elvis presleys copy of the book of mormon aint nothin but a forgery, church history experts say 111418 for almost 30 years, a copy of the book of mormon has been preserved in the historical collections of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Erekson, church history library director, elvis presleysigned copy of the book of mormon a forgery, historian says, also available at. Elvis presleys copy of the book of mormon aint nothin but a forgery, church history experts say this 1972 file photo shows elvis presley, the king of rock n roll, during a performance. Erekson, church history library director published 14 nov 2018 8. Elvis presleys personal beliefs and his reported exposure to the lds faith are the topic of a new feature film shot in the last couple weeks on an orem sound stage. A book of mormon possibly elvis presleys personal copy, reputed to have been in his room when he died is contained in the archives of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Welch on the dates and events surrounding the translation of the book of mormon in 1829. May 16, 2019 those with whom she shared her faith and gave a copy of the book of mormon included celebrities like elvis presley and royalty like queen elizabeth.
How elvis, mark twain, lincoln, khrushchev and others reacted to copies of it. Elvis was seeking the truth and receiving missionaries. Mother osmond, elvis presley, queen elizabeth, and the. One such connection is a copy of the book of mormon, believed to be given to presley by a fan named cricket butler, was donated to the church some time ago by a member of the osmond family, who also knew the famous singer. Although dusty springfield s 1969 dusty in memphis album was recorded at american sound studios, moman did not produce the album that credit went. It was written just shortly after elvis passed and must have been one of the first books ever published after elvis death. Several people claim to have given him a copy of the book of mormon. Elvis karate instructor, the late ed parker, was a church member who discussed mormon theology between kicks and chops and may have given him another book of mormon, according to associates of. Keith erekson is an awardwinning author, teacher and public historian who serves as director of the church history library in salt lake city, utah. Even the osmonds got into the tale, telling people of the kings interest in the church. Elvis presleysigned copy of the book of mormon a forgery. Anderson, church history specialist in the lds archives, has confirmed that the archives do have a book of mormon reputed to be elvis presley s. For 38 years, letetia henley kirk kept silent about her years with elvis presley but now, days before the anniversary of presleys death on aug.
The story of the books provenanceits being given to elvis. What do you think of when someone mentions elvis presley. Concise book, short chapters and written sweetly by one who truly loved elvis. Elvis presleys copy of the book of mormon aint nothin. In 2007, an independent film shown at the sixth annual lds film festival in orem, utah, used the book as its launching point for a highly creative look at presleys. Aug 16, 2017 elvis good relationship with latterday saints was due in large part to latterday saint and martial arts expert ed parker, who elvis referred to as my second daddy, according to parkers book inside elvis. Orem, utah abc 4 news a movie linking elvis presley with the lds church premieres thursday night in orem. It was written just shortly after elvis passed and must have been one of the first books ever published after. Ereksons, which analyzes a frequently told story that elvis presley made notes in a book of.
Jul 31, 2019 elvis presley and priscilla beaulieu presley first met when he was 24 and she was 14. In 1989, a copy of the book of mormon was donated to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints containing, purportedly, marginal annotations made by elvis presley. Annotated book of mormon by david hocking and rod meldrum page 91. She was the daughter of vera ann nee nichols and thomas martin davis. Presley s biographer observes that ed, a byu sociology graduate, developed a form of kenpo multiple martial arts that fascinated elvis, and the pair spent time out by the pool, talking about karate and the islands, about parkers royal polynesian heritage and his mormon beliefs. Elvis felt pressured to marry priscilla and trained her. Discover the best 2803010 presley, elvis in best sellers. Aug 15, 2019 starting at the end of the 80s a story came to be told of a book of mormon written in by elvis presley.
An interesting connection is surfacing about elvis presleys interest in the lds church. David stewart in his online article found on the churchs website titled dna and the book of mormon, quotes fellow lds scholar martin tanner, contributor to the neil a. At that time bobby kauo taught him the discussions. Find out about elvis and other famous mormons at the only mormon. Elvis presleysigned copy of the book of mormon a forgery, historian says posted. Aug 19, 20 a book of mormon possibly elvis presleys personal copy, reputed to have been in his room when he died is contained in the archives of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A book of mormon possibly elvis presleys personal copy, reputed to have been in his room when he died is indeed in the archives of the. Elvis presleys book of mormon movie released on thursday. Nov 14, 2018 elvis presleys copy of the book of mormon aint nothin but a forgery, church history experts say this 1972 file photo shows elvis presley, the king of rock n roll, during a performance. Lead image of olive and george osmond with three of their children left to right marie, jimmy, and donny in stockholm, sweden, circa 1966. The idea of elvis presley cherishing the book of mormon has captured the popular imagination of latterday saints. Sep 19, 2006 elvis presley s book of mormon movie released on thursday orem, utah abc 4 news a movie linking elvis presley with the lds church premieres thursday night in orem. Mother osmond, elvis presley, queen elizabeth, and the book. The book of mormon purportedly owned by elvis presley was an edition common in the mid1970s.
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