The prophet joseph smith stated in 1841 that a man could get nearer to god by abiding by the precepts of the book of mormon than by any other book. It has been described as the keystone of the church of jesus christ of latterday sain. May 10, 2016 the book of mormon also teaches about jesus christ and people who followed him. Grandin company in the village of palmyra, new york. It contains teachings of prophets, individuals testimonies, original music, and other materials to support anyone seeking to learn more about the book. This exquisitely produced volume presents the official latterday saint edition of the book of mormon in an attractive, accessible, readable version that brings to latterday saints the helpful features that have been part of standard bible publishing for. If the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. To help clarify and emphasize the purpose of the book of mormon, a subtitle was added in 1982. The book of mormon brings men to christ because it is a masterful revelation of him, an additional witness with the new testament that he hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel 2 timothy 1. Another testament of jesus christ the october 2011 issue of the ensign focuses on the principles of the gospel as found in the book of mormon. You will feel your faith in jesus christ increase and his love for you as you read and discover his teachings throughout the text. Some may wonder what it means that the book of mormon is another testament and why this additional description is so important. The book of mormon is not written in strict chronological order of events because the records of different prophets were included at different times, but this synopsis will bring the record back into chronological order for simplicity. Christ s coming to the americas as recorded in 3 nephi 11 in the book of mormon.
The book of mormon contains the writings of ancient prophets. Features translations for most major world languages. The book of mormon also teaches about jesus christ and people who followed him. Acting president of the quorum of the twelve apostles. Sep 24, 2009 another testament of jesus christ the book of mormon. Most people today, mormon and nonmormon alike, would be unaware that it was ever any other way. This edition is an update of grant hardys previous edition published by the university of illinois press. The main characters of this religion, non fiction story are. I hold in my hand a firstedition copy of the book of mormon. It was written to testify that jesus is the christ. Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors. Just like god spoke to moses and noah in the bible, he also spoke to people in the americas.
Many of the changes were in grammar or spelling, but some were in names. Is the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. The book is published in its entirety in 81 nonenglish languages, with selections of it published in another 25 languages. Interviewing other members of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints for even more connection to the chapters read. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 28,206 views 16. But the book of mormon teaches that jesus loves all people and visited the nephites in america. Why is the book of mormon subtitled another testament of. The book of mormon is a testament of jesus christ display the following statement by the prophet joseph smith 180544, and ask a student to read it aloud. The mormon church has recently added the subtitle another testament of jesus christ to its book of mormon. The book of mormon and the church of jesus christ of. Another testament of jesus christ maxwell institute study edition. It is an abridgment by an ancient prophet named mormon of the records of ancient inhabitants of the americas.
Erin campbell reads the book of mormon adding in commentary, insights, and research from outside sorces. The following summaries provide several different ways to understand the meaning and purpose of this added subtitle. For according to the words of the prophets, the messiah cometh in six hundred years from the time that my father left jerusalem. Sharing time the book of mormon is another testament of. The book of mormon contains sacred writings from followers of jesus. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms truths from the holy bible. This exquisitely produced volume presents the official latterday saint edition of the book of mormon in an attractive, accessible, readable version that brings to latterday saints the helpful features that have been part of standard bible publishing for decades. Since it was first published in english in 1830, the book of mormon has been fully translated into 82 languages, and printed copies have totaled more than 150. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 531 pages and is available in paperback format. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ 1987 hardcover. Another testament of jesus christ, maxwell institute study edition paperback december 31, 2018. Is book of mormon another testament of jesus christ.
But first, what does another testament of jesus christ mean. Another testament of jesus christ official edition smith, joseph on. The book of mormon is one of four volumes of scripture used by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the mormon church. To mormons at the time this marked a welcome clarification that their faith is centred on jesus christ. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ 1987. Why is the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. This means that it is another witness that christ really lived, and that he is gods son. Its title page identifies its purpose, to explain the covenants of the lord and to convince jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. Another testament of jesus christ the book of mormon is a volume of scripture comparable to the bible. Why is the book of mormon another testament of jesus. In light of latterday saints teachings on the son of god, it would be more accurate to say they present to the world a testament of another jesus christ. Another testament of jesus christ book of mormon central. Claiming to be another testament of jesus christ really creates a significant separation of the jesus of the bible and the jesus of the book of mormon.
Bible students know that just as a woman cannot be married to two men at once, a person cannot be joined to two laws at once rom. Since it was first published in english in 1830, the book of mormon has been fully translated into 82 languages, and printed copies have totaled more than 150 million. It was printed in 1830 on a handoperated letter press at the e. After the children have taken their turns, talk to your class about how the book of. For the twelve million members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints worldwide six million in the united states, the book of mormon is literally the word of god, a companion volume to the bible that contains the everlasting gospel. Hinckley, the book of mormon became the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. The words are interchangeable and mean the same thing. Another testament of jesus christ the book of mormon. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ youtube. The first edition of the novel was published in march 1st 1830, and was written by various. Many people believe that when jesus was on the earth, he only ministered to the people in jerusalem. Another testament of jesus christ has the nourishing power to heal starving spirits of the world.
It tells how the prophet lehi and his family left jerusalem and were led to a promised land, far across the ocean in the new world. Millet was an assistant professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. May 16, 2016 the book of mormon is another testament, or witness, of jesus christ. The book of mormon begins in jerusalem during the time of the old testament, about 600 years before jesus was born. Without reservation, i promise you that if you will prayerfully read the book of mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts an added measure of the spirit of the lord. It has been described as the keystone of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. When we speak about the old testament and the new testament, it is important to dig into what i. It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains, as does the bible, the fullness of the everlasting gospel.
Introductory pages of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ you can read the book of mormon title page, from the printers manuscript, at joseph smith papers. Another testament of jesus christ amazon web services. In 1982 the name was changed to the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. Jerald and sandra tanner have reproduced the original copy of the book of mormon and documented 3,9 changes. New introductions, chapter summaries, and footnotes. Their writings were eventually gathered into one book by a prophet named mormon. With the faith now of one of the fastestgrowing religions in the country, doubleday is proud to publish this first official trade edition of. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts. Book of mormon another testament of jesus christ podcast. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. This excerpt comes from the introduction in the book of mormon another witness of jesus christ. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ home. The subtitle was the result of a misinterpretation of a certain verse by church leaders. The book of mormon and the church of jesus christ of latter.
The book of mormon is a book of scripture that teaches about jesus christ and tells of his visit to the ancient americas over 2000 years ago. A readers edition, published in 2003 by the university of illinois press. In addition to translating the book of mormon, joseph smith recorded other revelations he received from god. Another testament of jesus christ and is a companion to the bible. Another testament of jesus christplain and precious things duration. This manuscript shows the text of the title page and joseph smiths. It is subtitled, another testament of jesus christ. It is ancient scripture that tells of christs ministry to the people of the western hemisphere following his death and resurrection. In 1982, the phrase another testament of jesus christ was added as a subtitle to the book of mormon. The book of mormon is another testament, or witness, of jesus christ. The book of mormon is a book of scripture that teaches about jesus christ and tells of his visit to the ancient americas over 2,000 years ago. Another testament of jesus christ religious studies center. The book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ.
The book of mormon is set in north america in the first century. This holy text recounts a journey of faith by a family called by god to leave jerusalem around 600 bc. Whereas the earlier version had to use a public domain edition of the book of mormon the 1920, i believe, for this volume the church of jesus christ of latterday saints licensed them to use the current 20 edition of the text. In 1982 the name was changed to the book of mormon. Feb 12, 2015 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 28,206 views 16. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Introductory pages of the book of mormon another testament.
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