I highly encourage you to look up the 1830 pdf version online in the meantime and count every sentence that cannot start itself with out. Palmyra, known as swifts landing and tolland before being renamed palmyra, 1796. Experience reading the book of mormon as the early saints did, with this 1830 heritage editiona faithful reproduction of the version printed by e. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. 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.
Book of mormon 1830 wikisource, the free online library. The first edition book of mormon is composed in a narrative, paragraph format, uninterrupted by verses and chapters, which many readers will find easier to digest. 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. The bible text is the authorized king james version from 1611 and the book of mormon text is carefully consistent with 1830 version. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. Based on printers manuscript copied from original manuscript.
That first version, although preliminary helped to establish criteria for the current project, especially the need for direct. 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. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormons fruits are not bruised and soiled manmade imitations of gods word theyre the real thing. This book is a facsimile reproduction of the original printing of the book of mormon in 1830, written by joseph smith. Based on the earliest sources available, this corrected text represents the most accurate and readable edition of thebook of mormonever published first published in 1830, the book of.
According to smiths account and the books narrative, the book of mormon was originally written in otherwise unknown characte. Book of mormon changes the fall of mormonism rich kelsey. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of. A critical text of the book of mormon was published in 19841987 by the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies.
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. Book of mormon, 1830, page 123 the joseph smith papers. 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. The bible and book of mormon app, from the church of jesus christ, treats the two volumes of scripture as one, and makes it easier than ever to read, study and share the word of god. Get the best deals on 1830 book of mormon when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Disclaimer the text above is not a piece of advice to remove book of mormon 1830. Since its first publication in 1830, the book of moron has undergone thousands of changes.
Lr the first edition in palmyra in 1830, the second edition in kirtland, oh in 1837, the third edition in nauvoo in. Introduction to 3,9 changes utah lighthouse ministry. For other versions of this work, see book of mormon. Copyright laws and the 1830 book of mormon byu studies. Then, between the initial printed version of 1830, to the 1964 edition, the book of mormon went through 3,9 x more changes, which were mostly related to the correction of grammatical and spelling. One years removed from the harrowing loss of the initial 116 pages of the translation in the summer of 1828, he. The life of joseph smith from 1827 to 1830, when he was 2225 years old, includes some of his lifes most significant events, and some of the most important history of the latter day saint movement, the. 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. According to joseph smith, the book of mormon is more correct than the bible history of the church, vol. If the contents of the book could be described in a single sentence, it.
The idea of god in the book of mormon closely resembles the traditional christian doctrine of the trinity. Moons rare books is a collection of rare and antique bibles, early mormon books and documents, lds scripture, classic literature, and early american and european historical documents. Smith said the title page, and presumably the actual title of the 1830 edition, came from the translation of the very last leaf of the golden plates, and was written by. 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. Does anyone have an 1830s copy or knows of one that can verify the differences between the 1830s copy and todays version. First edition book of mormon 1830 moons rare books. 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. Royal skousen, a professor of linguistics at byu and a recognized expert of the textual history of the book of. He later said of this book that, it is the most perfect book ever printed. 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. This concept of god cannot be found in the first edition of the book of mormon, however. Hearken and hear this, o house of jacob, which are called by the name of israel, and are come forth.
There were 5,000 original book of mormon copies published in 1830 in palmyra, new york. This is a first edition book of mormon 1830 book of mormon, printed by e. 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. In the summer of 1829, joseph smith completed his translation of the book of mormon. Grandin in palmyra, new york, a bustling city along the erie canal. Book of mormon editions 18301981 the encyclopedia of. 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. Book of mormon, 1830, page 0 the joseph smith papers. This newlyreleased replica is a beautiful recreation of the original 1830 book of mormon printed in palmyra, new york. There were five editions of the book of mormon printed during the life of joseph smith. 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. 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. Asterisk denotes a featured version, which includes an introduction and annotation book of mormon, 1830 book of mormon, 1837 book. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of errors.
Experience the book of mormon just as early converts such as emma smith. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The original text betrays its new england origin in many ways, from. This verse is taken from isaiah 48, and appears as follows in the 1830 edition of the book of mormon. It has been suggested that this work be split into multiple pages. Of these, the only replica that is sewn in sections similar to the original 1830 edition is the one by grandin artisans stratford books. Brandon metcalf explains the history and significance of the first edition of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. My own recent study of the 1830 unaltered book of mormon. I believe that with josephs 4th vision, he changed the book of mormon to fit the new narrative. What are some major differences between the 1830 book of. Changes to latterday scripture lds leaders have made. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular. This is the first published text of the book of mormon to show the precise.
By far the majority of changes between the 1830 and subsequent versions of the book of mormon are spelling or grammar corrections. The 1830 book of mormon text there were 5,000 original book of mormon copies published in 1830 in palmyra, new york. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. This faithful reproduction of the earliest manuscript of the book of mormon perfectly preserves the original text, including the spellings, punctuation, and typography of the book as it was written and printed for the first time in 1830.