Presenting the maxwell institute study edition of the book of. Featuring tim koll, sam leicht, leland raymond, damian wille, and logan lang. Published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The community of christ, formerly known as the reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints, views the book of mormon as an additional witness of jesus christ and publishes two versions of the book through its official publishing arm, herald house. Book of mormon, 1837 2nd edition joseph smith and the other church leaders contemplated a second edition of the book of mormon as early as the summer of 1833. Over the past twentyone years, editor royal skousen has pored over joseph smiths original manuscripts and identified more than 2,000 textual errors in the 1830 edition. Another testament of jesus christ official edition by smith, joseph and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Holding an 1830 first edition of the book of mormon can stir the souls of bibliophiles and believers alike.
With extended margins for notes and reflection, this new format will allow you to write your thoughts directly in your scriptures and easily find them again in times of need. The book of mormon study edition line upon line, co. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Jun 10, 2019 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints takes no official stance on the geography of the book of mormon. The ten most expensive mormon books meridian magazine. The book of mormon an account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and also of the. High quality custom edition lds books line upon line co. Whats sad is that the opposition comes from the very people that should be interested and fair about this new book. Another testament of jesus christ an account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The book of mormon by joseph smith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I own samuel smith s first edition book of mormon 1830.
These maps help explain how the book of mormon is a history of the ancestors of the indians who live in this country, but they are not to be considered official church doctrine. The book of mormon primary edition line upon line, co. The note reproduced 1990 appears along the inside margin. Jun 14, 2018 for the first edition of the book of mormon, joseph smith jr.
The second edition of volume 4 of the book of mormon critical text project. This would certainly be evidence in favor of the book of mormon if it was not for the fact that in the first edition of the book of mormon the word appeared in all three places as cherubims, with the s improperly added see the first edition, pages 256, 337, 338. Understanding textual changes in the book of mormon. The maxwell institute study edition will be the first edition ever to combine the churchs current official version of the text 20 with the results of royal skousens groundbreaking book of mormon critical text project. 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. The land of nephi after parting ways with the lamanites, the nephites arrive in a land they call the land of nephi. Based on the earliest sources available, this corrected text represents the most accurate and readable edition of thebook of mormonever published first published in 1830, the book of mormon is the authoritative scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and its estimated million members. This is a first edition book of mormon 1830 book of mormon, printed by e. To hardy, skousen has created a corpus of textual analysis that will last for many generations to come. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
The second edition 1837 was printed in kirtland, ohio. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of. It is full of pleasant surprises, i enjoy the section headings, the deemphasis on the chapters and verses so that the flow of the text is constant and uninterrupted which is how it was originally written chapters and verses were added after the translation. The book of mormon is one of the most influentiala as well as controversiala religious documents in american history, and is regarded as sacred scripture by followers around the world, including members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the fourthlargest. Presenting the maxwell institute study edition of the book. Book of mormon, 20 edition, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
The spiritual text that forms the basis of mormonisma in the last edition edited by its founder, joseph smith, jr. Book of mormon, 1830, page 0 the joseph smith papers. Book of mormon, 1837, page 0 the joseph smith papers. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship at byu recently teamed up with. Grandin in palmyra, new york, a bustling city along the erie canal.
Nephi continues to write and teach using the brass plates as his primary source. The book of mormon translated through joseph smith jr. The idea of god in the book of mormon closely resembles the traditional christian doctrine of the trinity. Annotated edition of the book of mormon new 2nd edition. The book of mormon is one of the most influential, as well as controversial, religious documents in american history, and is regarded as sacred scripture by followers around the world, including members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon journal edition paperback in book of.
The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. The book of mormon, annotated edition 2nd edition deseret. My greatgreatgrandfather received it in massachusetts and brought it out west through missouri and finally to salt lake and then oregon. From the moment they feel its luxurious cover and see the brilliant gold gilding on its pages, readers are compelled to open its pages and begin reading the contents. Jun 04, 2015 bibliophile rebecca romney is called in to appraise an enormously valuable fifth edition of the book of mormon in this scene from best of pawn stars. Translation of the book of mormon language study edition russianenglish. The goal of textual accuracy has led later editors to earlier editions and, when available, to the original and printers manuscripts see book of mormon manuscripts. And, hyrum smith s first edition book of mormon sold several years ago for almost one million dollars. The book of fourth nephi the book of mormon the book of ether the book of moroni. The primary edition of the book of mormon is the perfect way to encourage scripture study in your little ones. Book of mormon journal edition study journal seagull book. It is one of my favorite acquisitionsfor me, you cant get much better than owning the first edition book of mormon that belonged to the very first missionary.
Incorporated in this annotated edition are maps that depict specific locations given through revelation, in journal entries, or in an official church publication. This particular edition of the book of mormon seems to have struck a resonant chord among readers. These maps help explain how the book of mormon is a history of the ancestors of the indians who live in this country, but. Palmyra collectors edition 1830 book of mormon replica. Featuring 6 unique limited edition covers, the study edition of the book of mormon will help you dive deep into the scriptures at home or on the go. The book of mormon, childrens journal edition can help with both your daily study and your journaling efforts. Corresponding chapters in editions of the book of mormon. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. Send for a free book of mormon one of the simplest ways to get a free book of mormon is to order it online from one of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints official websites. Two major goals of each published edition of the book of mormon have been 1 to faithfully reproduce the text. In the 1837 edition, joseph smith changed that into the mother of the son of god book of mormon 20, p.
Browse our collection of utah art, historical documents, lds books, lds scripture, rare historical mormon items, and unique collectibles. The editorial aids and footnotes in this edition integrate all three perspectives and provide readers with a clear guide through this complicated text. The book of mormon, journal edition, provides the space you need to write down the thoughts and inspiration you receive as you read and study the scriptures. Perhaps the most significant difference between mise and the readers edition is that the latter was expressly an academic work, designed for religiously neutral scholarship, while mise is edited and presented from an explicit position of faith and is intended primarily for readers who regard the book of mormon as revealed scripture. With printed tabs on every page, a wipeable cover, ribbon bookmark, colorable endsheets, 15 coloring pages one at the beginning of each book, a tree of life reading chart and pages to record a growing testimony, the primary edition of the book of mormon is the perfect way to encourage scripture study in your little ones. Get the best deals on 1830 book of mormon when you shop the largest online selection at. Prior to 1874, the rlds used an edition of the book of mormon published by james o. From a geographical standpoint, some lds scholars believe mesoamerica to be the setting of the book of mormon. The recto of the first front flyleaf bears one clipping describing a first edition book of mormon for sale and several notations in pencil.
First edition book of mormon history moons rare books. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of. Analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon, 2nd. The original 1830 publication did not have verse markers, although the individual books were divided into relatively long.
First published in 1830, the book of mormon is the authoritative scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and its estimated million members. This is by far my favorite edition of the book of mormon. Although joseph smith was the translator of the book of mormon, the spelling in the first edition was oliver cowderys, and the. The restored covenant edition the restored covenant edition rce has been prepared because, according to our testimony, the lord directed us to do it. Wright 1858, new york, basically a reprinting of the 1840 nauvoo edition. An exact facsimile reproduction of the first edition of the book of mormon, providing the authentic size, look and feel, and format of the original. I took my time rereadinglistening to this standard work of the latterday saints lds faith. Nephi is appointed to be king, and the nephites establish themselves as a city and.
First edition book of mormon 1830 moons rare books. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. A readers edition paperback november 14, 2005 by grant hardy editor. Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. The book of mormon comprises fifteen main parts or divisions, known, with one exception, as books, usually designated by the name of their principal author.
The maxwell institute study edition, produced by believing scholars, is ideally suited to both new readers of the book of mormon and also those who know the book well and have loved its teachings and testimony of christ for many years. This edition features extrawide unlined margins for easy journaling, drawing, and notetaking as well as speciallydesigned, colorful stickers to help mark important verses and stories. This newlyreleased replica is a beautiful recreation of the original 1830 book of mormon printed in palmyra, new york. Jun 18, 2019 the text of this version is of the lds 1981 edition. The book of mormon claims to be the product of three historical interactions. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Since president nelsons book of mormon challenge, jojra s. Nephi is appointed to be king, and the nephites establish themselves as a city and community. The book of mormon bom is an abbreviated account of the inhabitants of the ancient americas from 2200 bc to 421 ad. Books available in provo, ut, including an original first edition book of mormon and bibles including tyndale, geneva, king james. The book of mormon the book of ether the book of moroni. Learn who he is and about his continued work in restoring his gospel in our day. This 2020 collection does include some minor spacing and annotation sizing inconsistencies in the text that were unknown to us at. Hardys helpful edition should go a long way toward making the book of mormon approachable not only for mormons themselves but also for religion scholars.
Book of mormon journal edition w wide margins for personal study. After securing a for the book of mormon on june 11, 1829, joseph smith jr. The series was ed in 1990, but was not completed until 1993. 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. The first and second rlds editions 1874, plano, illinois. This six book set, entitled analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon atv, fulfills the central task of the critical text project, to restore the original text of the book of mormon to the extent possible using scholarly means. First two editions of the book of mormon available. Book of mormon third electrotype edition, george q. The first five editions of the book of mormon 1830, 1837. 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.
Both the journaling edition and the study edition give you the space you need to take notes, record insights, and even create works of art to enhance your athome book of mormon study. Book of mormon 1981 wikisource, the free online library. Jan 06, 2014 there were five editions of the book of mormon printed during the life of joseph smith. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The first portion the first six books, ending with omni is a translation from the small plates of nephi. Experience the book of mormon just as early converts such as emma smith, brigham young, and parley p. Book of mormon, 1830, page 6 the joseph smith papers. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Preface introduction dedication the testimony of three witnesses. The opposition to this edition of the book of mormon is only exceeded by the opposition to the original 1830 edition, that should tell you something.