An exact facsimile reproduction of the first edition of the book of mormon, providing the authentic size, look and feel, and format of the original. Mormon books digitized materials rare book and special. Experience reading the book of mormon as the early saints did, with this 1830 heritage editiona faithful reproduction of the version printed by e. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. John gilberts 1892 account of the 1830 printing of the book. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The 1828 websters dictionary defines publish as meaning to send a book into the world. What are some major differences between the 1830 book of. Organized in 1830, the church had recently issued february 2000 the one hundred millionth copy of the book of mormon, the volume that has been central to. Dec 29, 2010 my first question involves the book of mormon. Elkins catholics do not use the same bible mormons use.
A printing history of the book of mormon 101 the year 2000 marked an important event in the publishing history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Grandin first rejected the request of joseph smith, jr. 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. 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mormon books, the 1830 first edition book of mormon, mormon art and artifacts, historic mormon paintings, autographed historical documents, early mormon historical photographs, mormon imprints from palmyra, zion, kirtland, and nauvoo, and anything related to the church of jesus christ of latter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. Based on printers manuscript copied from original manuscript. Since its first publication in 1830, the book of moron has undergone thousands of changes. 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.
Leatherbound replica of original 1830 book of mormon. Smith said he has received these plates in 1827 from an angel named. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of. That first version, although preliminary helped to establish criteria for the current project, especially the need for direct access to the original and printers manuscripts as well as the clearest. Jan 01, 2017 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. Americans in the mid19th century were generally a pretty tolerant bunch when it came to religion. Palmyra, known as swifts landing and tolland before being renamed palmyra, 1796. Rather, it presents the text of the 1830 edition in a new format designed especially for easy reading. Joseph smith the prophet had translated the book of mormon from the golden plates and oliver cowdery and other scribes wrote his wor. The 1830 book of mormon, states the catholic definition of. In making this study we obtained photocopies of an original 1830 edition of the book of mormon from the university of utah library. When joseph smith translated the book of mormon into english through divine inspiration, he dictated to scribes, who recorded the words on common paper of.
Book of mormon 1830 palmyra edition addeddate 20140521 09. Book of mormon editions 18301981 book of mormon central. Essays on latterday saint history and doctrine in honor of richard lloyd anderson. May 30, 2007 this 1830, 1st edition book of mormon replica is unique in that it contains an original index, a cross reference to current lds versification, modern day photos of significant book of mormon historical sites, and early revelations that pertain to the holy book of mormon. This verse is taken from isaiah 48, and appears as follows in the 1830 edition of the book of mormon. First edition book of mormon 1830 moons rare books. You take your own individual stamp, stamp the journal in the box, take the dickie andersonistamp found in the i person box and stamp your nte s a logbook. It was first published in 1830 in palmyra, new york, and was thereafter widely reprinted and translated. 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.
The 1830 book of mormon summary of changes by far the majority of changes between the 1830 and subsequent versions of the book of mormon are spelling or grammar corrections. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. Royal skousen, a professor of linguistics at byu and a recognized expert of the textual history of the book of mormon, has identified 5,280 variations in all editions of the book of mormon. The first critical text of the book of mormon was published by the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, or farms, in 198486. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Its followers hold that it is a divinely inspired work revealed. Cyan magenta friday, january 11, 2008newsleader home and garden briefs landscape matters nassau county horticulture extension agent rebecca jordi will teach a landscape matters. 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.
There were 5,000 original book of mormon copies published in 1830 in palmyra, new york. Jan 23, 2016 since the publication of the book of mormon in 1830 it has had s of changes made to it. Because the first vision and the book of mormons publication are remembered today. The church of jesus christ of latter day saints began in 1830 with the publication of the book of mormon by a new york man named joseph smith. Book of mormon, 1830, page 0 the joseph smith papers. Mormon appraisal appraisals rare books lds 1830 book of mormon. The lord warns lehi to depart out of the land of jerusalem, because he prophesieth unto the people concerning their iniquity. Jul 26, 2018 the book of mormon is a sacred text that was published in march 1830 by joseph smith, jr.
Why does the church have many different editions of it if the prophet who translated it oversaw the original publishing. Smith then sought a rochester printer to do the job. 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. Everything but the house ebth, a premier estate sale marketplace, placed a fine and rare partiallyrestored copy of the 1830 first edition of the book of mormon up for auction today. In the 1837 edition, joseph smith changed that into the mother of the son of god book of mormon 20, p. According to joseph smith, the book of mormon is more correct than the bible history of the church, vol. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of. Stamps vary some are intricate and artistic using multiple.
The stamps from the are clever and creative and always have porch a theme. The idea of god in the book of mormon closely resembles the traditional christian doctrine of the trinity. Book of mormon original manuscript 1829 church history. From the 1830 book of mormon behold, the virgin whom thou seest is the mother of god, after the manner of the flesh behold the lamb of god, even the eternal father the lamb of god. In 1830, he stood in a print shop in palmyra and held truth in his hands. On the title page of the 1840 edition of the book of mormon pictured above is an important statement which reads, carefully revised by the translator. This beautiful volume is crafted in sturdy bonded leather cover with gold detailing and spine label that is recreated to exact specifications. 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. 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.
Book of mormon 1830 wikisource, the free online library. Two major goals of each published edition of the book of mormon have been 1 to faithfully reproduce the text. This book is not a facsimile of the 1830 book of mormon. Asterisk denotes a featured version, which includes an introduction and annotation book of mormon, 1830 book of mormon, 1837 book of mormon, 1840 book of mormon, 1841. Grandin in palmyra, new york, a bustling city along the erie canal. The book of mormon is a sacred text that was published in march 1830 by joseph smith, jr. This book was printed on thirtyseven sheets and folded into thirtyseven gatherings of eight leaves each, making a text block of 592 pages. How much did it cost to print the book of mormon in 1830. John gilberts 1892 account of the 1830 printing of the book of mormon. The text is based on several digitized versions that have been electronically compared to ensure accuracy, and the original paragraph breaks, punctuation, spelling, and typographical. Pdfs of 1830 palmyra edition of the book of mormon. Apr 26, 2020 my name is reid moon, owner of moons rare books in provo, utah.
This is a first edition book of mormon 1830 book of mormon, printed by e. The miraculous printing of the 1840 edition of the book of mormon. 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. The book of mormon was carefully revised by the translator. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken. This book presents the original transcription of joseph smiths dictated translation of the golden plates. Smith said he has received these plates in 1827 from an angel named moroni, who identified himself to smith as a native. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Book of mormon, 1830, page i the joseph smith papers. Copyright laws and the 1830 book of mormon byu studies. Wherefore it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi. May 30, 2012 shawn goes through the title page of the original book of mormon, hummmm problems already.
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