Smith said he has received these plates in 1827 from an angel named. In the preface, joseph smith explains the loss of the book of lehi116 pages of manuscript. Written by the prophet joseph smith, the preface to the 1830 edition of the book of mormon is not included in the current edition, for the preface already served. Approximately million copies of the book of mormon have been printed since 1830. Explorations in critical methodology, edited by brent lee metcalf. This newlyreleased replica is a beautiful recreation of the original 1830 book of mormon printed in palmyra, new york. The first gathering of the book of mormon, including this preface, was likely printed by mid. Book of mormon, 1830, page 0 the joseph smith papers. 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mormon books, the 1830 first edition book of mormon, mormon art and artifacts, historic mormon paintings, autographed historical documents, early mormon historical photographs, mormon imprints from palmyra, zion, kirtland, and nauvoo, and anything related to the church of jesus christ of latter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. Approximately fivesixth of the 1830 first edition of the book of mormon was typeset from the printers manuscript. Published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. It is an important resource for comparison with the current official edition published by the church of jesus christ of latter day saints.
The introduction to the book of mormon was not a part of the original plates. Jun 14, 2018 in the 1830 book of mormon you will also find a preface written by the author of the book, referencing the 116 pages that were lost during translation, this preface is not included in any other edition. Dec 29, 2010 im investigating mormonism and have a few questions so i may be posting more questions later on if that is ok. Cowdery, who formerly wrote the greatest portion of the same, as dictated by brother smith. Verses make the scripture very manageable and are of great use in teaching situations, but reading the book of mormon as it was originally published, with only chapters, you get a real sense of the story within the book. In making this study we obtained photocopies of an original 1830 edition of the book of mormon. The original text betrays its new england origin in many ways, from inconsistent spelling to incorrect use of tenses and number, as well as incorrect usage of jacobean english. Book of mormon, 1830, page ii the joseph smith papers. The changes made to the preface of the book of mormon. The book of mormon has been translated from english into over 105 languages. Palmyra, known as swifts landing and tolland before being renamed palmyra, 1796.
Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. Formed as burt township when divided from farmington township, 31 mar. Welcome to our project to crowd source the origins of the book of mormon, a controversial text published in 1830. Reading of the 1830 facsimile edition book of mormon preface addeddate 20101103 00. The english editions of the book of mormon published today generally result in a book of over 500 pages. He later said of this book that, it is the most perfect book ever printed, because it had been made by the power of god. In the summer of 1829, joseph smith completed his translation of the book of mormon. From a geographical standpoint, some lds scholars believe mesoamerica to be the setting of the book of mormon. As many false reports have been circulated respecting the following work, and also many unlawful. Ten littleknown facts about the book of mormon meridian. To the reader as many false reports have been circulated respecting the following work, and also many unlawful measures taken by the evil designing persons to destroy me, and also the work, i would inform you that i translated, by the gift and power of god, and caused to be written, one hundred and sixteen pages, the which i took from the book. Source note js, preface to book of mormon, manchester township settled 1793. 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.
Mar 22, 2019 the 1830 edition of the book of mormon named joseph smith as the author and proprietor of the book. The 1830 book of mormon, states the catholic definition of. Be it remembered, that on the eleventh day of june, in the fiftythird year of the independence of the united states of america, a. Book of mormon, 1830, page iii the joseph smith papers. Book of mormon, 1830, page i the joseph smith papers. Royal skousen, editors preface, in the book of mormon. Book of mormon, work accepted as holy scripture, in addition to the bible, in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and other mormon churches. 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. To the reader a m fals report hav circulat respecti t ollowi. The other onesixth was typeset from the original manuscript. Why does the church have many different editions of it if the prophet who translated it oversaw the original. There were 5,000 original book of mormon copies published in 1830 in palmyra, new york. The testimonies of the three and the eight witnesses were placed at the end of the book. The differences in the chapter divisions between the first edition of the book of mormon and the 1981 edition are listed in this fourpage chart.
He later said of this book that, it is the most perfect book ever printed, because it had. This has caused some to wonder if the prophet gave conflicting accounts about his role in bringing forth the book of mormon, since later editions name him as the translator of the book. Here is reprinted the original 1830 edition of this revered text, uncorrected, undoctored, and unimproved. This book is a facsimile reproduction of the original printing of the book of mormon in 1830, written by joseph smith. An abridgment taken from the book of ether also, which is a record of the people of jared, who were scattered at the time the lord confounded the language of the people, when they were building a tower to get to heavenwhich is to show unto the remnant of the house of israel what great things the lord hath done for their fathers. Experience reading the book of mormon as the early saints did, with this 1830 heritage editiona faithful reproduction of the version printed by e. Preface to book of mormon, circa august 1829, page iii. Wherefore it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Ever since its appearance in 1830, the book of mormon has been a contentious volume. At the time he wrote it, joseph needed to explain the 116 lost manuscript pages and why the book of lehi was not retranslated. 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. In this and all other early editions, there is no versification. The original text betrays its new england origin in many ways, from. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Reading of the 1830 facsimile edition book of mormon preface. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of. Palmyra collectors edition 1830 book of mormon replica. First edition book of mormon history moons rare books. This confirms that printing of the twentysecond sheet of the book of mormon through page 352 of the 1830 edition of the book of mormon had been completed by 22 january 1830.
The book of mormon, journal edition, provides the space you need to write down the thoughts and inspiration you receive as you read and study the scriptures. How the plates of the book of mormon were translated. Hearken and hear this, o house of jacob, which are called by the name of israel, and are come forth out of the waters of judah, which swear by the name of the lord. Replicating the first letterpress edition of the 1830 book. Palmyra, known as swifts landing and tolland before. Book of mormon, 1830, page 89 the joseph smith papers. Title page page i copyright page page ii preface page iii the first book of nephi. In making this study we obtained photocopies of an original 1830 edition of the book of mormon from the university of utah library. To the reader as many false reports have been circulated respecting the following work, and also many unlawful measures taken by the evil designing persons to destroy me, and also the work, i would inform you that i translated, by the gift and power of god, and caused to be written, one hundred and sixteen pages, the which i took from the book of lehi, which was an account abridged. This booklet explores the credibility of the account given by joseph smith, jr. Preface to the book of mormon book of mormon central.
First two editions of the book of mormon available. Any, introduction, 1 nephi, 2 nephi, jacob, enos, jarom, omni, words of mormon, mosiah, alma, book of helaman, 3 nephi. May 01, 2007 this book is a facsimile reproduction of the original printing of the book of mormon in 1830, written by joseph smith. Copyright laws and the 1830 book of mormon byu studies. This edition now includes the four page index, included in only a limited number of original 1830. Lr the first edition in palmyra in 1830, the second edition in kirtland, oh in 1837, the third edition in nauvoo in 1840, the first european in liverpool in 1841, and finally another printing in nauvoo in 1842.
He later said of this book that, it is the most perfect book ever printed, because it had been made by the power of god using a seer stone and verbatum dictation. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of mormon. One years removed from the harrowing loss of the initial 116 pages of the translation in the summer of 1828, he was determined to not lose this work again, in any sense. A study of some textual variations in the book of mormon comparing the original and the printers manuscripts and the 1830, the 1837, and the 1840 editions. According to joseph smith, the book of mormon is more correct than the bible history of the church, vol. As many false reports have been circulated respecting the following work, and also. This verse is taken from isaiah 48, and appears as follows in the 1830 edition of the book of mormon. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from. By far the majority of changes between the 1830 and subsequent versions of the book of mormon are spelling or grammar corrections. At once scandalous and devotional, the book of mormon. Well, i can see ive got to jump in on this one, since both of the previous answerers seem confused and unable to see whats actually being asked.
It is only necessary to say, that the whole has been carefully reexamined and compared with the original manuscripts, by elder joseph smith, jr. There were five editions of the book of mormon printed during the life of joseph smith. According to smith, the book is originally written in an otherwise unknown language called reformed egyptian on golden plates and it should be of similar importance as the bible. I can also understand the current format for the modern book of mormon it makes it easy to find the verses or the quote that you want and more practical in something sunday school for example. I took my time rereadinglistening to this standard work of the latterday saints lds faith. Written by the prophet joseph smith, the preface to the 1830 edition of the book of mormon is not included in the current edition, for the preface already served its purpose. What is the difference between the 1830 book of mormon and the one currently published by the church. Buy book of mormon hardcover or softcover book of mormon. Printers manuscript of the book of mormon, circa august. Go behind the scenes to learn how the first letterpress replica of the original 1830 edition of the book of mormon was researched, printed, and bound as historically accurate as possible. Chapters in the 1830 edition were longer, in part because the book of mormon. This edition contains the index distributed as a pamphlet by early missionaries with the book of mormon. 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.
At the time he wrote it, joseph needed to explain the 116 lost manuscript pages and why the book of lehi. When i was in utah for a visit i was at church museum looking around and saw this and strongly recommended it to someone who was looking for an 1830. It was first published in 1830 in palmyra, new york. The objective is not to find the most correct meaning for each passage of the book of mormon, but to find the most likely sources which joseph smith remixed to create the book of mormon. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. It looks so genuine and even has a preface written by joseph smith, that isnt currently in the book of mormon. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of errors.
Experience the book of mormon just as early converts such as emma smith. A new record for the book and showing the power of provenace and association. Claimed by millions of latter day saints to be a record of the ancient israelites and their journeys in the americas. Book of mormon, 1830, page 18 the joseph smith papers. May 11, 2010 the book of mormon is a sacred text that was published in march 1830 by joseph smith, jr. This is an exact facsimile reprint of the original, 1830 edition of the book of mormon, the authoritative scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Start reading the book of mormon with biographical introduction on your kindle in under a minute. Book of mormon 1830 wikisource, the free online library. His claim is that he received a set of metal plates which he translated by the gift and power of god with the aid of the instruments which the angel moroni called the urim and thummim. In this study we will show that there have been at least 3,9 changes made in the book of mormon from the time it was first published in 1830. The book of mormon bom is an abbreviated account of the inhabitants of the ancient americas from 2200 bc to 421 ad.