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The first edition of the Book of Mormon was published in the early months of 1830. You can read a scanned copy of an original 1830 Book of Mormon at the "Related Link" below.
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Which sacred text was given to Joseph Smith by the angel Moroni?
I was thinking it was the 'Book of Mormons.' The Book of Mormon.
What book did Joseph Smith publish at the age of 24?
The American founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, Joseph Smith, was born in December 1805. At the age of 24, in 1930, he published the original Book of Mormon.
What has the author George Joseph Smith written?
George Joseph Smith has written: 'Trial of George Joseph Smith' -- subject(s): Accessible book
What book did Joseph smith decipher and write?
You are probably thinking of the Book of Mormon. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormons") believe that Joseph Smith was lead to the place where metal plates were buried near his home by an angel. These plates were translated by the power of God and became the Book of Mormon. Later, Joseph Smith also translated some Egyptian papyri into what is now known as the Book of Abraham in the Pearl of Great Price. You can read the Book of Mormon, the Book of Abraham, and other Mormon scripture for free online by going to http://scriptures.lds.org.
Was the Mormon Joseph Smith just really smart and put ideas together from the bible and people bought it?
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints revere Joseph Smith as a prophet. They believe he saw God as a 14-year-old boy in upstate New York and he instructed him to start a true church. When you say "put ideas together" from the Bible you are most likely referring to Joseph Smith's translation of the Book of Mormon, an ancient record of the people of the Americas. Mormons study this book as a supplement to the Bible. Mormons believe God directed Joseph to golden tablets, inscribed with reformed Egyptian, and then, through revelation and the power of God, he translated them into English. Some people are skeptical of Joseph Smith and believe he made up the stories contained in the Book of Mormon. Mormons believe every word to be true. After all, how could an uneducated boy make up such elaborate stories without the power of God? There are many biographies of Joseph Smith in print. I would suggest reading a few to get an idea for his life. Then you can truly answer this question.
Do the Mormons believe The Book of Revelation is a book of the Bible?
No. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that the Book of Revelation is a very important part of the Bible. Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church, stated that the Book of Revelation was "one of the plainest books God ever caused to be written" and strongly encouraged that it be studied. Among Mormons, the Book of Revelation is probably studied and quoted more than the Epistles of Paul. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints accepts and uses all the books in the standard King James Version of the Bible, although Joseph Smith said that "the Songs of Solomon are not inspired writings."
Is there a holy book for Mormons?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) use the Bible (King James Version), Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price as scripture.The Old and New Testaments of the Bible are the same scripture as what is used by Protestant Christians. English-speaking Mormons use the King James Version, which is one of the oldest existing English translations.The Book of Mormon is a record of the people living on the American continents during the same time period as the Bible. It was discovered by Joseph Smith, who translated it into English by the power of God.The Doctrine & Covenants is a collection of the revelations, doctrines, and instruction given to Joseph Smith by God during the early years of the Church. It clarifies and outlines the doctrines of the Church.The Pearl of Great Price includes the book of Moses, which is comparable to Genesis and was supposedly revealed to Joseph Smith; the book of Abraham, which Joseph Smith translated from some Egyptian Papyri; and Joseph Smith's re-translation of Matthew 24.Mormons consider all of these, in addition to the words and sermons spoken by the modern prophets, as the word of God.You can read the four books that Mormons use as scripture as well as the recent words of their modern prophets at the "Related Links" below.
What was the Mormons main reason to move west?
After the Book of Mormon was found, people became angry. They martyred the Prophet Joseph Smith. Afterwards, persecution for the Mormons became worse, and they decided to move to Utah for a place to live without persecution.
Why was Joseph Smith important to the Mormons?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and of the larger Mormonism movement revere Joseph Smith as a prophet, equal with those in the Bible. Mormons believe that Jesus Christ restored the doctrine and authority of the New Testament Christian church directly to Joseph Smith, who then founded the Church under Jesus' direct supervision. Joseph Smith was also given an ancient record, which he translated by the power of God and published as the Book of Mormon, which is now considered sacred scripture equal with the Bible. Of course since that time there have been divisions, but all within the Mormonism movement believe in Joseph Smith as the foretold prophet who would restore all things and prepare the way prior to Christ's Second Coming. (see Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 29:12, Malachi 3:1, Ezekiel 37)
How did John get back here to restore the priesthood of Aaron to Joseph Smith Do dead people come back to help us?
Yes. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) believe that the deceased can interact with the living, especially if they are sent in errand by God. Mormons believe that this occurred throughout the Bible, because 'angels' are the spiritual embodiments of people who have or will live on earth. So, Moroni (a Book of Mormon prophet) returned to teach Joseph Smith about the Book of Mormon. John the Baptist returned to restore the Priesthood of Aaron to Joseph Smith. Peter, James, and John returned to restore the Melchizedek Priesthood to Joseph Smith. Moses, Elias, and Elijah returned to bestow various priesthood keys upon Joseph Smith.
What has the author Samuel Joseph Smith written?
Samuel Joseph Smith has written: 'Miscellaneous writings of the late Samuel J. Smith of Burlington, N.J' -- subject(s): Accessible book
What languages did Joseph Smith study?
Joseph Smith didn't study languages- he had a third grade education, which offers proof that he didn't write the Book of Mormon himself; he wouldn't have been able to. After the publication of the Book of Mormon and the organization of the Church, Joseph Smith studied Hebrew, Greek, and German in order to make his translation of the Bible.
