The book of mormon is convincing evidence of the restoration of the gospel through joseph smith. Stevenson shared his firm testimony on august 20 of the heavenly events that have occurred in. Stevenson highlighting key moments of the ongoing restoration of the gospel of jesus christ, elder gary e. Zina was 14 when she first saw a book of mormonon a windowsill of her familys home. 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. Salt lake city the book of mormon was a fundamental milestone in a restoration of the gospel of jesus christ that is ongoing, leaders of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints said saturday afternoon during the second session of the faiths 190th annual general conference. How the book of mormon influenced joseph smith and the early restoration by asking if the demonstrable lack of frequent public reference to the book of mormon in joseph smiths work is adequate evidence that the book had no influence on him.
It stands as tangible evidence of the reality of the first vision and of joseph smiths divine calling. It shall be a sign unto them, that they may know that the work of the father hath already commenced 3 nephi 21. The doctrine of restoration found in the book of alma is closely related to the specifically announced mission of the book of mormonthe convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ title page. Smith provides much new information in his thoughtful book schooling the prophet. Book of mormon audiobook restoration archives blog. Get the latest updates on book of mormon topics and research for free we respect your email privacy donate. The restoration, doctrinal mastery book of mormon teacher material 2017 the restoration, doctrinal mastery book of mormon teacher material note. Journal of book of mormon studies journals brigham young. Book of mormon studies by an authorized editor of byu scholarsarchive. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible. These scripture versions are the restoration scriptures edition 2016, cumorah books, inc.
The books paperback cover 11 x 812, and its 76 pages are in very good condition. Book of mormon scholars starting with noel reynolds, i believe have long pointed out that nephi used his small plates written 30 to 40 years after leaving jerusalem to make his case to be lehis rightful heir, both temporally and spiritually see my own observations here. One passage says that the book of mormon shall establish the truth of the bible and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues, and people, that the lamb of god is the son of the eternal father, and the savior of the world. Journal of book of mormon studies journals brigham. Gods prophets have promised a restoration of all things see matt 17. Mar 24, 2020 tim ballard explains how a copy of the book of mormon signed by joseph smith ended up in the john adams house library emily abel tim ballard, author and ceo of operation underground railroad recently released a new book, the pilgrim hypothesis, which explores the connection between united states history and the restoration. Jesus, the sacrament prayers, the priesthood, and church discipline in 3 nephi 18 and moroni 26, journal of book of mormon studies 5, no. The journal also includes studies of the doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great priceall latterday saint scripture and related texts that were revealed through the. The book of mormon was divinely prepared and preserved for a future dispensation of the gospel. A new meaning of restoration religious studies center. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ. Celebrating the restoration book of mormon central.
The book of mormon clears up the misconceptions about the gospel as presented in the bible. Church restoration 200 year celebration since the first vision. The book of mormon restored truths about christ and his gospel that had been lost. The saints were given the book of mormon to read before they were given the revelations outlining such great doctrines as the three degrees of glory, celestial marriage, or work for the dead.
Aug 28, 2017 the translation of the book of mormon signaled the beginning of the restoration. Yet, if we look at their paths to conversion, we could not see two more distinct women. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration. Mar 01, 2017 the book of mormons primary contributors not only anticipated and prophesied of a future restoration of divine truths, but they foresaw that their sacred record would play a fundamental role in that restoration. The book of mormon, journal editions can help with both your daily study and your journaling efforts. President ezra taft benson declared, the nephites never had the book. She recounted, one day on my return from school i saw the book of mormon, that strange, new book, lying on the window sill of our sittingroom. Moroni prophesied of coming events and told joseph of the book of mormon record, written on. Restoration bookstore sponsored by price publishing company. In the latter day saint movement, the restoration refers to a return to the earth of the authentic. Enter single words andor phrases separated by commas, no quotation marks. Maxwell institute for religious 2011 journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripturevolume 20.
Why is the book of mormon so important to the restoration. Jan 01, 2011 this is a documentary about the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ on the earth preparatory to christs second coming which has been prophesied of throughout both the old and new testaments. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who translated the. Jesus christ restored his gospel through the prophet joseph smith in 1830.
Instead, each book adds to the teachings of the other. Early publications on the book of mormon proclaiming the way in japanese. Restoration scriptures is dedicated to provide the inspired version of the bible, book of mormon, and book of doctrine and covenants, all of which have been used by members of the rlds church over the years. Accounts of divine manifestations, 18201844, edited by john w. All the text of the book of mormonas well as large, lined marginswill give you a large canvas to express your thoughts, document insights youve received, or create your own visual art illuminations, or calligraphy, enhancing your daily study and creating a record that will endure. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture. This site contains documents for the holy scriptures inspired version, book of mormon 1908, and doctrine and covenants sections 1144. The potential of the book of mormon is equal to the bible, but there has been so little done with the book of mormon in comparison to the bible that a giant vacuum exists. Its four major authorsnephi, jacob, mormon, and moroniwere all eyewitnesses of the lord, as was joseph, the inspired translator of that book. It helps us understand his teachings, including those in the bible. And behold, these things which we have desired concerning our brethren, yea, even their restoration to the knowledge of christ, are according. Within in the book are qr codes that take readers to short. All other dates are estimates, assuming a relatively consistent rate of translation.
The book explores connections between history and the latterday saint restoration and hits shelves as many across the country commemorate the 400th anniversary of the pilgrims landing at plymouth rock, massachusetts. As part of the restoration of the gospel, god brought forth the book of mormon. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The book s paperback cover 11 x 812, and its 76 pages are in very good condition. Restoration of the mormon church restoration book of mormon. The book of mormon s primary contributors not only anticipated and prophesied of a future restoration of divine truths, but they foresaw that their sacred record would play a fundamental role in that restoration. Nelson suggested we get ready for the 200th year celebration to the beginning of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in these the latterdays and the coming forth of the book of mormon and restoration of the church. Thus, america is the greater light book of mormon of restoration gospel. Apr 04, 2020 salt lake city the book of mormon was a fundamental milestone in a restoration of the gospel of jesus christ that is ongoing, leaders of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints said saturday afternoon during the second session of the faiths 190th annual general conference. The book of mormon provided many teachings about the atonement of christ that were not as clear in the bible, as also teachings about the. Mar 07, 2017 this volume of the restoration edition of the scriptures pulls directly from the new translation of the bible, otherwise known as the joseph smith translation, and the 1840 edition of the book of mormon.
Following the first vision, the miraculous coming forth of the book of mormon is the second fundamental. Elder stevenson speaks of ongoing restoration, book of. It is his atonement that makes restoration possible. Restoration scriptures is a subsidiary of cumorah books, inc. The coming forth of the book of mormon, foretold by ancient prophets, began with an angelic visitation in 1823 to 17yearold joseph smith. Nov 02, 2003 an essential part of the restoration was the coming forth of the book of mormon.
Seven years later, in 1830, this scriptural canon of the latterday saints was published for the world. Tim ballard explains how a copy of the book of mormon signed by joseph smith ended up in the john adams house library emily abel tim ballard, author and ceo of operation underground railroad recently released a new book, the pilgrim hypothesis, which explores the connection between united states history and the restoration. In the meantime, joseph smith received instructions to restore more than the book of mormon to the world. This volume of the restoration edition of the scriptures pulls directly from the new translation of the bible, otherwise known as the joseph smith translation, and the 1840 edition of the book of mormon. The book of mormons primary contributors not only anticipated and prophesied of a future restoration of divine truths, but they foresaw that their sacred record would play a fundamental role in that restoration. For single words, also try searching using the word indexes above.
Tvedtnes, john a the role of the book of mormon in the restoration of the church. The book of fourth nephi the book of mormon the book of ether the book of moroni. Mar 29, 2020 the book of mormon audiobook is the audio version of the restoration edition of the book of mormon, delivered in podcast format. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and. All of our restoration brethren were concerned if our president knows the truth, truth will make us free john 8. If we do not approach him with the truth of this greater gospel and greater light, i. Stevenson, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, delivered the education week devotional address about the history of education week, joseph smith, the book of mormon and the ongoing restoration of the gospel. You can know for yourself that the book of mormon is true. Part of making that case is to portray lehi himself as a true prophet of god, something laman and lemuel. Because the book of mormon contains the words of christ and because it naturally facilitates personal revelation, it meaningfully acts as a sign of the restoration to each. Neal a maxwell institute the book of mormon and other restoration scripture containing revealing joseph smith papers.
But the book of mormon, if perhaps the most famous feature of mormonism, was not the only thing joseph smith restored. The book of mormon as the handbook of church administration. Learn who he is and about his continued work in restoring his gospel in our day. Journal of the book of mormon and restoration scripture 19. The translation of the book of mormon signaled the beginning of the restoration. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. The coming forth of the book of mormon preceded the restoration of the priesthood. An essential part of the restoration was the coming forth of the book of mormon. It is a restoration of the church established by jesus christ. The role of the book of mormon in the restoration of the.
We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. The book of mormon is the engine that powers conversion and a change of heart, leading us closer to jesus christ. The book of mormon translated through joseph smith jr. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The podcast format is a particularly nice way to listen because your device can keep track of where you are in the flow, and will enable to you to pause at any time, then pick back up where you left off.
The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith stated, and the keystone of our religion. When we hear the term restoration, we typically think of the latterday return of the church and the revelation of the gospel in its fulness. Welch, book of mormon religious teachings and practices, encyclopedia of mormonism 1992, 1. Welch, the miraculous timing of the translation of the book of mormon, in opening the heavens. The following doctrinal mastery activities could be done over the course of several class sessions or in a single class session. The great worth of the book of mormon is that it is another testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon 1908 click thumbnails to read and download. Book of mormon 1908 rlds cover page 347 downloads title page. The lord is in the process of filling that vacuum, and we are all called to be a part of that work. Mar 28, 2011 a motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who translated the book of mormon. Because the book of mormon contains the words of christ and because it naturally facilitates personal revelation, it meaningfully acts as a sign of the restoration to.
It was published just a few days before the church was organized. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. The value of the book of mormon lies not in the miracle of its translation, miraculous as it was. The book of mormons primary contributors not only anticipated and prophesied of a future restoration of divine truths, but they foresaw that their. This is a documentary about the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ on the earth preparatory to christs second coming which has been prophesied of throughout both the. Hardback, produced by restoration spanish translations code. Book of mormon prophets, however, use this term in a rather different sense. The journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture is the maxwell institutes primary venue for the publication of research on the book of mormon. The earliest text, has 269,510 words in the original book of mormon text. In 1820, new england rocked with religious enthusiasm and religious confusion. The number of days allotted for the translation of each book in the book of mormon corresponds proportionally with the percentage of total words contained in each book, except for sundays, for which fewer. March 4 watch episode 12 the book of mormon translation from the joseph smith papers. Book of mormon rlds restoration resources and directory.
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