It is quite likely that at this point moroni wrote the first paragraph as we now have it of the title page of the book of mormon. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. Title page step by step through the book of mormon. The application used the language of the title page as the books description. Ten littleknown facts about the book of mormon meridian. Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors. Near the end of the book of mormon, the narrative account skips back in time to relate a history of the jaredites. My first book of mormon stories by deanna draper buck. The book, still in good condition, is presumed to be the copy hyrum smith purchased after it was printed in palmyra, new york, in 1830. Many prophecies are made that are fulfilled within the pages of the book of mormon. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The original title page, immediately preceding the contents page. While it is the first page that readers generally encounter in the book of mormon, it was not the first page translated by joseph smith. Ludlow notes that virtually all other scholars and students of the book of mormon who had written commentary up until his 1986 presentation had reached.
Mcconkie and published in 1958 according to the books preface, md. Title page of the book of mormon come follow me lesson dec. Moroni states the precise purposes of the book of mormon on the title pagewhich is to show unto the remnant of the house of israel. The application used the language of the title page as the book s description. Grandin press in palmyra, new yorkbecause all first editions copies of the book of mormon have this visible trait. Purpose of the book of mormon tour helps these single page descriptions of a specific book of mormon site are designed to provide pertinent information to the traveler about the site. Book of mormon sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. The original book of mormon title page book of mormon central. Nov 17, 2019 the book of mormon explains that lehis sailing party left a coastline they named bountiful in the old world. The book of mormon is set in north america in the first century. Brandon metcalf explains the history and significance of the first edition of the book of mormon. But, what never seems to go away for book of mormon critics are those pesky witnesses.
Yet near eastern usage would not rule out including servants under that heading without specifically distinguishing them. Here they talk about the title page of the book of mormon. Similarly, the title page of the book of mormon was, according joseph smith, a literal translation taken from the last leaf of the plates. In the history of the church, joseph smith made an important clarification about the title page of the book of mormon. You try spraying, scrubbing, and still were left with so many persons whose testimonies of the physicality of the golden plates, angels, and other artifactsnever wavered. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the book of mormon. It was first published in 1830 in palmyra, new york, and was thereafter widely reprinted and translated. The first episode in the book of mormon videos series of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is now available. Thebook of mormon,an accountwritten by the hand of mormon1according to the narrative in the book of.
Jun 14, 2018 for the first edition of the book of mormon, joseph smith jr. Meridians come, follow me podcast book of mormon episodes. Book of mormon central the title page and translation of. That first setting of the type for the title page text into two paragraphs by mr. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Today, the building in which the book of mormon was first published and sold is known as the book of mormon historic publication site.
Another testament of jesus christ official edition by smith, joseph and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. There are several prophecies that are made that can only be fulfilled outside of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. It is also full of great pictures that tell each story in and of themselves. Browse our collection of utah art, historical documents, lds books, lds scripture, rare historical mormon items, and unique collectibles. As the page explains see chart 167, he named himself the author and proprietor consistent with federal law only to secure a. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the. The book of mormon infamously draws heavily on the bible, including the new testament, which its supposed ancient authors would never have seen. Lehis great wealth would seem to have called for at. Welcome to the inexhaustible book of mormon that always surprises us with its spiritual richness and historical authenticity. Published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Nowhere is this more evident than in the writings attributed to moroni toward the end of the book of mormon. The title page has been printed, with slight modifications, as the opening page of every full edition of the book of mormon since it first came off the press in march, 1830.
First english edition published in palmyra, new york, usa. Book of mormon 19 first independence edition mormon church on. You know we feel really triumphant if we can read the book of mormon in three months, he translated it. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. There are lots of words on every page, which do tell a good summary of the stories, but this is not a baby book. Source note northern district of new york located in northeast region of u. An interesting case study in point is the occurrence of two clear parallels to 1 john in moroni 78, as shown in the table below. Title page of book of mormon, circa early june 1829. Nephis descriptions lead us to believe they left the arabian peninsula, probably in modernday oman or yemen. I am grateful to have been asked to discuss the title page of the book of mormon. Book of mormon, work accepted as holy scripture, in addition to the bible, in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and other mormon churches. Taylor halverson and tyler griffin kick off come follow me 2020 in the book of mormon central studio. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. The book of mormon describes moroni, the son of mormon, as the last prophet to write in the book of mormon and the person who eventually hid up the plates.
Title page of the book of mormon submitted to the library of congress for registration. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Smith said the title page, and presumably the actual title of the 1830 edition, came from the translation of the very last leaf of the golden. You may know these stories, but we are about to enter a treasure room. The first book of mormon was published in 1830, where 5,000 copies were printed by e. It was written to show what great things the lord does for his children, to explain his covenants, and to.
While acting as joseph smiths scribe, martin harris requested to take home the portion of the manuscript that had been translated in order to persuade his wife of the authenticity of the book of mormon. Title page of the book of mormon come follow me lesson. The first title page differs from the title page of the current 1981 edition, the most obvious difference being that joseph smith is listed as the author and proprietor. A fine and rare partiallyrestored copy of the 1830 first edition of the book of mormon. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Book of mormon, 1830, page 0 the joseph smith papers. I promise that as you ponder what you study, the windows of heaven will open, and you will receive. It is of historical interest and is not included in the 1981 edition.
As this photocopy shows, the was secured on 11 june 1829. Wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamaniteswritten to the lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of israel. This topic is developed in the discussion of the book of mormon title page. Gilbert in the forepart of june 1829 obviously established the twoparagraph pattern followed 1 in the 26 june 1829 article in the wayne sentinel, 2 in the first edition of the book of mormon, and 3 in all subsequent editions of the book of mormon in english. This page from the original book of mormon manuscript contains the story of nephi trying to obtain the brass plates from laban, found today in 1 nephi 4. This book has lovely pictures and its a good summary of some of the favorite stories of the book of mormon. The first title page differs from the title page of the current 1981 edition, the most obvious difference being that joseph smith is listed as the author and proprietor of the book of mormon. Introductory pages of the book of mormon book of mormon central. Some critics of mormonism postulate that the first part of the book of mormon was derived from the first book of napoleon, a 19th century book that was written in biblical style.
The most important prophecy concerns the destruction of the nephite people, which occurred, according to the book of mormon, about ad 400. In making this study we obtained photocopies of an original 1830 edition of. Here they talk about the title page of the book of. Title page of book of mormon, circa early june 1829, page 1.
Dec 05, 2009 268 videos play all the book of mormon audio full michael dinkelman audio the gospel topics essays. Mar 02, 2018 but, what never seems to go away for book of mormon critics are those pesky witnesses. In 1879, orson pratt divided the book of mormon into smaller chapters and verses. Videos covering the first 8 pages of the book of mormon 1 nephi to enos will continue to be released every friday between now and the end of 2019.
The rare book and special collections division has an important collection of early printed books relating to the history of the latterday saints, beginning with two copies of the first edition of the book of mormon by joseph smith, printed in palmyra, new york in 1830. There are times when there is not the opportunity to get a clear understanding of what the traveler saw and these bulletins will help with that understanding. Why is words of mormon at the end of the small plates. This chart shows the page of the 1830 edition of the book of mormon. This file contains the entire first edition of mormon doctrine md. Additional videos that cover mosiah through the end of the book of mormon will be released in 2020 and 2021. These are the same chapters and verses used in the current editions of the book of mormon. Apr 14, 2016 similarly, the title page of the book of mormon was, according joseph smith, a literal translation taken from the last leaf of the plates. In this study we will show that there have been at least 3,9 changes made in the book of mormon from the time it was first published in 1830. The precise purposes of the book of mormon religious. Using the 1830 bible as a guide, the first edition book of mormon was replicated to look the same so people of that time period would easily recognize it. In making this study we obtained photocopies of an original 1830 edition of the book of mormon from the university of utah library. According to the title page, the book of mormon is addressed to lamanites, jews, and gentiles and is designed to inform lamanites of promises made to their forebears and to convince jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations.
In the summer of 1828, joseph smith let martin harris borrow the first 116 pages of the book of mormons english translation. First john in the book of mormon moronis new testament. First 100 sample 100 all proximity searches boolean searches browse the book of mormon main page. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon time period before 2500 bc to. Books available in provo, ut, including an original first edition book of mormon and bibles including tyndale, geneva, king james. A unique characteristic of the first edition book of mormon title page is the diamond imprint. On the translation of the book of mormon, see joseph smith documents dating through june 1831. Was the beginning of the book of mormon derived from the first book of napoleon. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. The lost 116 pages is the missing portion of the manuscript of the book of mormon. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. We all know the 1st book of nephi so well, you may wonder if there is still more to learn. Seen in this light, the first story in the book of mormon, that of lehis temporal deliverance, is a type for the redemption of the world. My greatgreatgrandfather received it in massachusetts and brought it out west through missouri and finally.
These books are now individually known as the first edition book of mormon, and only around 500 are estimated to exist today. Critics of the book of mormon have argued that there are words and phrases in the book that are anachronistic with archaeological findings. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi, who claimed that it had been. According to the narrative in the book of mormon, the prophet mormon abridged the large plates, including the book of lehi the translation of which martin harris lost in july 1828 and the books of mosiah, alma, helaman, nephi the third and fourth books under the name of nephi, and mormon. Introductory pages of the book of mormon book of mormon. The first book of nephi the book of mormon wiki fandom. First edition book of mormon history moons rare books. Mormon books digitized materials rare book and special. Wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the. First episode in book of mormon videos series now available. Title page the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. To the inside front cover are affixed four clippings of descriptions of different versions of first edition copies of the book of mormon and of an 1854 edition of the doctrine and covenants, along with a clipping describing the origin of the text of the book of mormon and a bookplate of the shepard book company of salt lake city, utah. What are they and how are they are affecting bill mckeever duration. Provo one year ago, reid moon acquired a firstedition book of mormon signed by hyrum smith, the older brother and fellow martyr of mormon prophet joseph smith. It very easily tells stories from the book of mormon in a simple way that young children can understand.
The first presidency invited the karma the 12, and to see portions of the original manuscript of the book of mormon, along with portions of the printers manuscript. The book of mormon tells the history of two peoples who lived in america, the jaredites and the nephites. Dec 30, 2019 taylor halverson and tyler griffin kick off come follow me 2020 in the book of mormon central studio. Through negligence and disobedience, harris subsequently lost the manuscript, and its contents have never been recovered. From its very start at the beginning of the lost 116 pages, the book of mormon is a testament of christ.