In this article, i will survey the printing history of the book of mormon in the english language, focusing on the first edition of 1830 as well as on the other editions that were published before joseph smiths death in 1844. Hairline crack in front of jewel case, but still in original shrink wrap. The primary book in a long list of volumes studied by the latter day saints detailing the most cherished joseph smith testimony. From its headquarters in independence, missouri, the church offers a special focus on. Book of mormon printers manuscript is now online church. Ddb99 stewart, ora pate, branches over the wall, zions printing and publishing co. Both the 1908 with minor editing and the 1966 texts are available, but only the 1908 edition is authorized for use in the rlds church. The book of mormon by joseph smith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The spiritual text that forms the basis of mormonism, in the last edition edited by its founder, joseph smith, jr. The title page of the book of mormon was translated directly from the plates along with the rest of the translation. This is a very nice 191919 range book of mormon with orson pratts footnoteshardback edition of the book of mormon. Cloth bound book of mormon with gold gilt title on the spine. First two editions of the book of mormon available. A printing history of the book of mormon mormon historic sites.
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. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi anonymous anonymous. However, i will make mention of the 1879 edition by orson pratt, the 1920 edition by james e. The original book of mormon transcript the book of mormon. Book of mormon 19 first independence edition hardcover january 1, 19 by mormon church author. Book of mormon 1830 replica joseph smith palmyra 190th. There is a small ink inscription inside the front cover. Mar, 2015 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. Details about the book of mormon 191919 1st independence edition lds.
Book of mormon 1990 independence edition plastic book of mormon 1990 independence edition leatherette book of mormon. The book of mormon first independence edition with helps to the study of the book of mormon by joel ricksthis is a very rare find with the helps in the back of the book. Title page from an original 1842 edition of the book of mormon. George horton, understanding textual changes in the book of mormon, ensign dec 1983, 2428. Those differences are amplified by mormon scriptures, doctrines and the abandoned practice of polygamy. In 1858 zadoc brook privately reprinted the 1840 book of mormon through james o. The rest of the binding is a bit worn but not bad and the text is clean throughout. Book of mormon fourth independence edition joseph smith jr. Title on spine barely visible and some kind of stain on the spine, as can be seen in our photo. Private collector of rare mormon books, the 1830 first edition book of mormon, mormon art and artifacts, historic mormon paintings, autographed historical documents, early mormon historical photographs, mormon imprints from palmyra, zion, kirtland, and nauvoo, and anything related to the church of jesus christ of latter day saints.
Independence and other nearby sites in western missouri including a pasture 70 miles north that smith tied to the garden of eden serve to emphasize distinctive mormon beliefs. Collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith first. Fifth independence edition book of mormon eborn books. 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. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. A few years ago the mormon leaders allowed one of their members, wilford wood, to reproduce by the photooffset method the first edition of the book of mormon under the title of joseph smith begins his work, vol. Book of mormon second independence edition eborn books. Oliver cowdery copied the entire book of mormon onto a second manuscript, known today as the printers manuscript. One of my favorite passages is in 3 nephi chapters 1119, where the resurrected lord appears to the people and teaches his gospel. Book of mormon 19 first independence edition mormon church on.
The book of mormon is the testimony from the western hemisphere supporting the claim of the bible that jesus is the christ, the savior of the world. 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. The first edition of the book of mormon was printed in 1830 in palmyra, new york, by the e. While this 1893 german edition of the book of mormon, printed by deseret news, is wellworn, and you can still see the beautiful pebble designs inked onto the edges of the pages. Newlyreleased 1830 book of mormon replica palmyra collectors edition 4. Beyond independence stretched rich untouched prairie and half of an unexplored continent full of opportunity. Title page, translated from the book of mormon plates testimony of the three witnesses and also testimony of the eight witnesses preface to the 2016 edition preface to the 1908 edition books of the book of mormon first nephi second nephi jacob enos jarom omni words of mormon mosiah alma helaman third nephi fourth nephi mormon ether moroni. Book of mormon first independence edition hc, zion.
Today, the building the houses the bookstoreturnedreligiouslandmark is known as the book of mormon historic publication site. It measures 4 14 x 6 34 the book of mormon is 623 pages and helps is 88 pages. In 1966 the rlds published a thoroughly modernized book of mormon text. The book of mormon primary edition line upon line, co. All but one line of the printers manuscript has survived it is in the archives of the rlds church in independence, missouri. Wright 1858, new york, basically a reprinting of the 1840 nauvoo edition. 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. There are a few small pen marks in the margins, just on 3 or so. The book of mormon is a record of the ancient people of the americas that had the gospel of jesus christ just as the ancient israelites that accepted jehovah in the old testament and jesus in the new testament. Smith had brought the mormons near independence, where he. The church of christ provides a variety of books that are available for purchase, and short pamphlets that are available free of charge. Preliminary to a new edition, joseph smith compared the 1837 version with the original manuscript and discovered. Keep in mind that each edition may have been, and in later years, most certainly was, published for. Prior to 1874, the rlds used an edition of the book of mormon published by james o.
An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. Missouri mormon walking tour city of independence, missouri. Book of mormon printers manuscript is now online church news. We carry a variety of book of mormon books, from 1830 heritage editions to journals and study guides. This is seventh independence edition book of mormon, published in 19 by the press of zions printing and publishing company in independence, missouri. Book of mormon manuscript may be worlds most expensive book. Sammenligning mellem mormons bog og king james bibel. Jul 05, 2011 whether it is an ancient record or a modern creation, the book of mormon demands examination, since it is represented to be scripture written prior to the discovery of america. Book of mormon, no date between 1908 and 1919 published by the missions of the church of jesus christ.
Below is a list of books that are available for puchase. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. 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. Price new from used from hardcover please retry hardcover inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a. Fourth independence edition book of mormon eborn books. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, book of mormon, deseret news. The book of mormon was first published and sold at the bookstore of e. It was this emended manuscript that was taken to the printer for typesetting for the first edition of the book of mormon.
In 1982 it was renamed and the title is now the book of mormon. The setting of the book of mormon the events recorded in the book o f mormon took place in ancient america. The book of mormon first independence edition w helps. Translator see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Book of mormon 1990 independence editionleatherette. Book of mormon third independence edition hardcover. This edition or more correctly impression or printing is the fourth and last impression made from the cincinnati stereotype plates 1840 and is the only printing in which jr. Rns in 1831, mormon founder joseph smith declared that the righteous would gather in independence, mo. 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 fourthlargest. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon.
One such task is determining the extent to which the bible, especially the new testament, was used as a source in its production, and if so, what this may mean regarding its historicity. The book of mormon best navigation, active toc joseph smith. Mormon location of christs second coming awkward in 21st. Book of mormon, 1830, page 0 the joseph smith papers. Pages of the 1st edition book of mormon, palmyra 1830 viewable on cdrom. The church views the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants as additional witnesses of christs ministry and gods love. The church of christ provides a variety of books that are available for purchase, and short. You will see articles concerning that subject in current issues of the witness. Also included with this edition is a custom leather enclosure uniquely designed with title of book and date of edition on its spine. Sep 21, 2017 in 1830, it became the guide by which the type was set by a printer in palmyra, n.
Keep in mind that each edition may have been, and in later years, most certainly was, published for years before the next edition was set. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of errors. The ten most expensive mormon books meridian magazine. A critical text of the book of mormon was published in 19841987 by the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies. Nov 09, 2018 joseph smith, the founder of the mormon movement, marked the 2. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5.
Book of mormon fifth independence edition eborn books. 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. On the inside of the front cover, there is a light pencil inscription that reads raul m. How the book of mormon design has changed over the last 100.
Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. Published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Book of mormon 8th independence missouri edition zions. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. The book of mormon1900s sixth independence edition publisher zion printing and publishing, missouri 191919 range of printing date according to flakescarce edition, will be packed well and shipped in a box priority mail.
From the printers manuscript, the 1830 edition of the book of mormon was typeset. Book of mormon historic publication site wikipedia. The website shows a sidebyside comparison of the pages. How the book of mormon design has changed over the last. The board of directors at the book of mormon foundation has felt an urge to promote the message of repentance within the book of mormon. Mar 01, 2012 1920 first major edition published by the church since 1879, published in salt lake city. The first and second rlds editions 1874, plano, illinois. The book of mormon historic publication site is a historic site located in the village of palmyra, wayne county, new york, united states. The book of mormon 191919 1st independence edition lds ebay. The book of mormon1900s sixth independence editionpublisher zion printing and publishing, missouri 191919 range of printing date according to flakescarce edition, will be packed well and shipped in a box priority mail.
Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ hcnavy blue joseph smith. Mormon location of christs second coming awkward in 21st century. For a discussion concerning differences between the original manuscript and the printers edition, see the original book of mormon transcript, in reexploring the book of mormon, ed. The book of mormon 191919 1st independence edition lds. Mar 26, 2020 while this 1893 german edition of the book of mormon, printed by deseret news, is wellworn, and you can still see the beautiful pebble designs inked onto the edges of the pages. Until the 1874 printing of the book of mormon by the rlds church, which also used the 1840 text, the brook edition was generally all that rlds members had available. Clear tape marks where someone once had some inside the front. Book of mormon first independence edition hc, zion publishing, lds, joseph smith. Walking tour map pdf during the 1830s, independence was a celebrated national garden spot on the western border of a rapidly expanding country. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. The community of christ, known from 1872 to 2001 as the reorganized church of jesus christ.
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