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. Wright 1858, new york, basically a reprinting of the 1840 nauvoo edition. The title page of the book of mormon was translated directly from the plates along with the rest of the translation. 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. Translator see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The book of mormon first independence edition w helps. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. 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. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. George horton, understanding textual changes in the book of mormon, ensign dec 1983, 2428. 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. 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. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5.
Today, the building the houses the bookstoreturnedreligiouslandmark is known as the book of mormon historic publication site. Beyond independence stretched rich untouched prairie and half of an unexplored continent full of opportunity. 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. Keep in mind that each edition may have been, and in later years, most certainly was, published for. Book of mormon 8th independence missouri edition zions. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of errors. Collecting the book of mormon by joseph, smith first. The book of mormon best navigation, active toc joseph smith. Preliminary to a new edition, joseph smith compared the 1837 version with the original manuscript and discovered. The original book of mormon transcript the book of mormon. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. The book of mormon was first published and sold at the bookstore of e. Book of mormon, 1830, page 0 the joseph smith papers. The spiritual text that forms the basis of mormonism, in the last edition edited by its founder, joseph smith, jr.
Prior to 1874, the rlds used an edition of the book of mormon published by james o. Book of mormon 19 first independence edition hardcover january 1, 19 by mormon church author. Ddb99 stewart, ora pate, branches over the wall, zions printing and publishing co. Mar 01, 2012 1920 first major edition published by the church since 1879, published in salt lake city. Cloth bound book of mormon with gold gilt title on the spine. However, i will make mention of the 1879 edition by orson pratt, the 1920 edition by james e. The book of mormon historic publication site is a historic site located in the village of palmyra, wayne county, new york, united states.
We carry a variety of book of mormon books, from 1830 heritage editions to journals and study guides. A printing history of the book of mormon mormon historic sites. Book of mormon 1830 replica joseph smith palmyra 190th. Book of mormon by joseph smith, first edition abebooks. In 1982 it was renamed and the title is now the book of mormon.
Fourth independence edition book of mormon eborn books. Book of mormon printers manuscript is now online church. 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. How the book of mormon design has changed over the last. 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. Sammenligning mellem mormons bog og king james bibel. 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. On the inside of the front cover, there is a light pencil inscription that reads raul m. 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. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ hcnavy blue joseph smith. 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. From the printers manuscript, the 1830 edition of the book of mormon was typeset. Fifth independence edition book of mormon eborn books. You will see articles concerning that subject in current issues of the witness.
All but one line of the printers manuscript has survived it is in the archives of the rlds church in independence, missouri. 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. Book of mormon manuscript may be worlds most expensive book. How the book of mormon design has changed over the last 100. Below is a list of books that are available for puchase. The primary book in a long list of volumes studied by the latter day saints detailing the most cherished joseph smith testimony. 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. 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. 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.
Newlyreleased 1830 book of mormon replica palmyra collectors edition 4. 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. 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.
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. It measures 4 14 x 6 34 the book of mormon is 623 pages and helps is 88 pages. Book of mormon historic publication site wikipedia. 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.
Also included with this edition is a custom leather enclosure uniquely designed with title of book and date of edition on its spine. Title on spine barely visible and some kind of stain on the spine, as can be seen in our photo. From its headquarters in independence, missouri, the church offers a special focus on. The community of christ, known from 1872 to 2001 as the reorganized church of jesus christ. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Title page from an original 1842 edition of the book of mormon. This is seventh independence edition book of mormon, published in 19 by the press of zions printing and publishing company in independence, missouri. The website shows a sidebyside comparison of the pages. Nov 09, 2018 joseph smith, the founder of the mormon movement, marked the 2. The book of mormon 191919 1st independence edition lds.
Those differences are amplified by mormon scriptures, doctrines and the abandoned practice of polygamy. 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. In 1858 zadoc brook privately reprinted the 1840 book of mormon through james o. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. Smith had brought the mormons near independence, where he. 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.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. 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. Mormon location of christs second coming awkward in 21st. Walking tour map pdf during the 1830s, independence was a celebrated national garden spot on the western border of a rapidly expanding country. Book of mormon 19 first independence edition mormon church on. Rns in 1831, mormon founder joseph smith declared that the righteous would gather in independence, mo. The ten most expensive mormon books meridian magazine. The church views the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants as additional witnesses of christs ministry and gods love. The book of mormon 191919 1st independence edition lds ebay. Pages of the 1st edition book of mormon, palmyra 1830 viewable on cdrom. This is a very nice 191919 range book of mormon with orson pratts footnoteshardback edition of 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. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi anonymous anonymous. 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. Mormon location of christs second coming awkward in 21st century. Book of mormon 1990 independence edition plastic book of mormon 1990 independence edition leatherette book of mormon. There is a small ink inscription inside the front cover. The book of mormon primary edition line upon line, co. The first and second rlds editions 1874, plano, illinois. Book of mormon 1990 independence editionleatherette. Book of mormon first independence edition hc, zion publishing, lds, joseph smith. Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. Sep 21, 2017 in 1830, it became the guide by which the type was set by a printer in palmyra, n. The first edition of the book of mormon was printed in 1830 in palmyra, new york, by the e.
Details about the book of mormon 191919 1st independence edition lds. 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. 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. The church of christ provides a variety of books that are available for purchase, and short pamphlets that are available free of charge. 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. It was this emended manuscript that was taken to the printer for typesetting for the first edition of the book of mormon.
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 fourth independence edition joseph smith jr. The church of christ provides a variety of books that are available for purchase, and short. Clear tape marks where someone once had some inside the front.
Hairline crack in front of jewel case, but still in original shrink wrap. Oliver cowdery copied the entire book of mormon onto a second manuscript, known today as the printers manuscript. Book of mormon printers manuscript is now online church news. Book of mormon fifth independence edition eborn books. First two editions of the book of mormon available.
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. Book of mormon first independence edition hc, zion. Missouri mormon walking tour city of independence, missouri. A critical text of the book of mormon was published in 19841987 by the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies. Book of mormon, no date between 1908 and 1919 published by the missions of the church of jesus christ. In 1966 the rlds published a thoroughly modernized book of mormon text. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, book of mormon, deseret news. Book of mormon third independence edition hardcover. Published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
The book of mormon by joseph smith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. There are a few small pen marks in the margins, just on 3 or so. 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. 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. Book of mormon second independence edition eborn books. The rest of the binding is a bit worn but not bad and the text is clean throughout.
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