This is the first time the book of mormon has been published with quotation marks, select variant readings, and the testimonies of women involved in the translation process. The first five editions of the book of mormon 1830, 1837. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its comprehensive nature. The book of mormon critical text project the book of. The first and second rlds editions 1874, plano, illinois. A pdf copy of the wide margin edition of the book of mormon. Other religious texts, such as the words of current religious leaders, are cited according to media type. After comparing the first edition of the book of mormon with the 1964 edition we marked the changes on the photocopies of the 1830 edition. There were five early editions of the book of mormon published that are extremely significant to the lds faith, the first edition of 1830 being the most important, but also the 1837 kirtland, the. Mcconkie book of mormon the book of mormon 3rd edition book of mormon 2nd edition book of mormon value 1st edition book of mormon first edition book of mormon the secret book of mormon mormon sunday school manuals book of. We specialize in early mormon books, carrying several copies of the first edition book of mormon and first edition doctrine and covenants, as well as other.
This video will focus on the first edition book of. Online access to the book of mormon critical text project by royal skousen. Pdf book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of errors. Palmyra, known as swifts landing and tolland before being renamed palmyra, 1796. Presenting the maxwell institute study edition of the book. A stray drop of ink and a quirk of nineteenthcentury penmanship make the difference between retain that wrong and repair that wrong. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the. There were five editions of the book of mormon printed during the life of joseph smith. The church discontinued the printing of the book permanently in 2010. It is called the book of mormon a book of mistakes, error, and fraud. Book of mormon, 1830, page 0 the joseph smith papers. The series was ed in 1990, but was not completed until 1993. For this readers edition, ive removed the verse numbers, reparagraphed the text, and reorganized the chapters according to the first edition.
Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. On this board, ive put together an assortment of pictures that show the bindings, title pages, and text of the first edition book of mormon and other related books. For this readers edition, ive removed the verse numbers, reparagraphed the text, and reorganized the chapters according to the first edition with two or three small exceptions. A facsimile first edition of the book of mormon, printed in commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the lds church. It is also the first return to a paragraphed format since versification was added in 1879. Book of mormon, 1830, page ii the joseph smith papers. I buy, sell and appraise free of charge rare mormon books, documents, photographs and artifacts. This saturday june 24, 2015 there will be seven copies of the first edition book of mormon 1830 on display at zions mercantile at the shops at riverwoods 4801 north university avenue, provo, ut 84604. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. The original 1830 book of mormon text in a single pdf.
Hairline crack in front of jewel case, but still in original shrink wrap. According to smith, the book is originally written in an otherwise unknown language called reformed egyptian on golden plates and it should be of similar importance as the bible. Bible and the book of mormon, the guidelines provided apply generally to religious works e. A man who allegedly stole a rare first edition of the book of mormon was arrested for theft tuesday at his friends condominium in herndon. 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. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. More information about this seller contact this seller 26. The churchs book of mormon student study guide for sunday school also uses the first interpretation, but it freely admits that it is only one possibility, using the qualifier apparently in its. It becomes more personal and deep than any other scripture study method that i. Moons rare books is a collection of rare and antique bibles, early mormon books and documents, lds scripture, classic literature, and early american and european historical documents. The book of mormon is a sacred text that was published in march 1830 by joseph smith, jr.
Wright 1858, new york, basically a reprinting of the 1840 nauvoo edition. Prior to 1874, the rlds used an edition of the book of mormon published by james o. This faithful reproduction of the earliest manuscript of the book of mormon perfectly preserves the original text, including the spellings, punctuation, and typography of the book as it was written and printed for the first time in 1830. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. Everything but the house ebth, a premier estate sale marketplace, placed a fine and rare partiallyrestored copy of the 1830 first edition of the book of mormon up for auction today. A comprehensive resource for the study of the book of mormon. 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. 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. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. Therefore, the text is an exact photographic reproduction of the first edition of the book of mormon, and the handwriting shows the. Studies of the textual changes in the book af mormon.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1950, and was written by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. For those interested in experiencing the original book of mormon, this high quality reprint will make a wonderful addition to your library. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Print the pdf, doublesided, on a laser printer, or take it to a copy and print shop and have them print it for you. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Tell it all a lifes experience in mormonism by mrs. The publication history of the book of mormon bruce satterfield department of religious education, brigham young university idaho this article appeared in the church news, jan. Download the book of mormon as a free pdf book holy books.
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. 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. 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. Three early critics set the agenda for the first sustained criticisms of the book.
The first edition is very rare and difficult to find. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Howe each alleged joseph smith used the book of mormon as part of an elaborate scheme to defraud the public. This file contains the entire text of the 1830 edition of the book of mormon. To hardy, skousen has created a corpus of textual analysis that will last for many generations to come. This volume is the culmination of his labors, and it is the most textually significant edition since joseph smiths work was first published in 1830. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. I was going through all of the downloaded pdf files on my tablet, getting rid of a few, when i came across this booklet that i had downloaded some time ago. More important lds works will be digitized to add to this online collection. Mormon books digitized materials rare book and special. First issued, as divided into chapters and verses with references by orson pratt, in 1879. Introduction 39 changes in the book of mormon utah. Free download or read online book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price pdf epub book. A printing history of the book of mormon 105 the first edition the first published text from the book of mormon was the title page, which was printed inthe wayne sentinelof 26 june 1829, an item probably obtained from the application.
The first title page differs from the title page of the current 1981. Teachings and commandments including a glossary of gospel terms in the appendix first edition, first printing. There is a former owners name on the front pastedown. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. Only scrupulous attention to the earliest written manuscripts of the book of mormon can uncover such discrepancies. A third edition was published in 1978 after the mormon church decided to allow people of african descent hold the priesthood and receive the full blessings of the temple. Smith said he has received these plates in 1827 from an angel named moroni, who identified himself to smith as a native. Apr 26, 2020 my name is reid moon, owner of moons rare books in provo, utah. The differences in the chapter divisions between the first edition of the book of mormon and the 1981 edition are listed in this fourpage chart. Pages of the 1st edition book of mormon, palmyra 1830 viewable on cdrom. The third of five videos detailing different artifacts in the ontario county historical museums collection. The book, one of just 5000 copies printed in 1830, is. Book of mormon stories the church of jesus christ of latterday.
Published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. First issued in doublecolumn pages, with chapter headings, chronological data, revised footnote references, pronouncing vocabulary and index, in 1920. This item appeared as joseph smith was trying to find a publisher for his volume. The first edition book of mormon is composed in a narrative, paragraph format, uninterrupted by verses and chapters, which many readers will find easier to digest. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 10 pages and is available in paperback format. Chapters in the 1830 edition were longer, in part because the book of mormon was printed in narrative rather than verse formwhat we would expect from a. Reid moon, with moons rare books, will have these books on. Wherefore it came to pass, that my father lehi, as he went forth, prayed unto the lord, yea, even with all his. The current edition of the book of mormon is punctuated to favor the second interpretation of a stone, but the entry for gazelem in the index assumes the first interpretation of a servant.
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