The major mission of the book of mormon, as recorded on its title page, is to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all. Wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the. Overview of book of mormon geography and church history. A comprehensive commentary of the title page of the book of mormon, by paul nolan hyde. Joseph smith explained, the titlepage of the book of mormon is a literal translation, taken from the very last leaf, on the left hand side of the collection or book of plates history of the church, 1. The title refers to alma the younger, a prophet and chief. Joseph smith wrote a description of the title page of the book of. More light on who wrote the title page book of mormon central. Members of the church have long held that its joseph smith. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone. I have done some seraching on the internet and the best answer i have found, is church. The title page of the book of mormon is part of the ancient text of the book. Turn to the very beginning of the book to the title page, written by moroni.
Williams, journal of book of mormon studies 10, no. There are differing views on the origin of the book of mormon. More light on who wrote the title page book of mormon. Because the text was found on the very last page of the plates, it seems likely that the final author, moroni, wrote it. Title page of the book of mormon submitted to the library of congress for registration. Joseph smith wrote that the title page of the book of mormon is a literal translation, taken from the very last leaf, on the left hand side of the collection or book of plates, which contained the record which has. It is quite likely that at this point moroni wrote the first paragraph as we now have it of the title page of the book of mormon. Miraculous origins theories generally accept joseph smiths own account, that he translated an ancient record compiled. It is useful to compare the purposes of the book of mormon as stated on the title page with the purposes for writing given in the text by nephi, jacob. The title page states that the book of mormon was being sealed up and hid up unto the lord sealed by the hand of moroni. Who really wrote the book of mormon part 2 youtube.
When my husband was translating the book of mormon, i. The first title page differs from the title page of the current 1981 edition, the most obvious difference being that joseph smith is listed as the author and proprietor. More light on who wrote the title page, by clyde j. Most all of the current text of the book of mormon was dictated to a scribe over a period of somewhere between a total of 60 and 90 days, interspersed with other daily activities that sometimes would take. The spalding enigma, our authors set out to accomplish a monumental task. His chapter 35 religious history in boyd crumrines 1882 history of washington county, pennsylvania was offprinted that same year in philadelphia to produce a 16 page booklet entitled. Gramps, did moroni write the title page to the book of mormon. When he did make his additions, he also wrote the title page of the book of mormon, but in two stages, each stage necessitating a return to the hill cumorah. I am curious as to who wrote the introduction the page after the title page in the book of mormon. The book of mormon tells the history of two peoples who lived in america, the jaredites and the nephites. What is now the title page was originally on the last of the gold. Did moroni write the title page to the book of mormon.
Mormon, has been the recognized author of the title page of the book. The title page of the book of mormon was most likely written by moroni, but in recent years scholars have suggested that mormon, moronis father, may have. Solomon spaulding and the book of mormon fairmormon. Title page of book of mormon, circa early june 1829.
It attempted to prove that natives had descended from the ancient israelites. Preface to book of mormon, circa august 1829, page iii. The title page states, the book of mormon, an account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. It was written to show what great things the lord does for his children, to explain his covenants, and to. Book of mormon authorship the encyclopedia of mormonism. The precise purposes of the book of mormon religious. The book of mormon title page the doctrine of exaltation. Williams journal of book of mormon studies 102 2001. First staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service.
The titlepage of the book of mormon is a literal translation, taken from the very last leaf, on the left hand side of the. The book of mormon, though the most correct book on earth 20 i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most. I wish also to mention here, that the title page of the book of mormon is. I wish also to mention here, that the title page of the book of mormon is a literal translation, taken from the very last leaf, on the left hand side of the collection or book of plates. This blog says that bruce r mcconkie wrote it, but there is no source to back that up.
Who wrote the 1981 introduction to the book of mormon. I would find a way at least to read these last words written by moroni. As the bible is a record of gods dealings with the inhabitants of the eastern hemisphere, the book of mormon tells of a people who were led by god. The title page, however, is typically categorized as part of jss. In my opinion, this is one of the most valuable statements from the title page. Wherefore it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamaniteswritten to the lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of israel.
I could swear that this book was written by one man. Title page of book of mormon, circa early june 1829, page 1. Come follow me 2020 title page the book of mormon title page and its testimony of jesus christ. The original book of mormon title page book of mormon central. The title page states that the purpose of the book of mormon is to.
An abridgment is a shortened version of a text, which means that the abridgments found. The title page is really more moronis title page than mormons. Those who reject joseph smiths claim that he translated. It was written to show what great things the lord does for his children, to explain his covenants, and to convince all people that jesus is the christ. Who most likely wrote the title page of the book of mormon.
More light on who wrote the title page byu scholarsarchive. To emphasize this point, in the 1840 edition of the book of mormon, moronis name was appended to the title page. Introductory pages of the book of mormon book of mormon. Ludlow notes that virtually all other scholars and students of the book of mormon who had written commentary up until his 1986 presentation had reached. The title page of the book of mormon was most likely written by moroni, but in recent years scholars have suggested that mormon, moronis father, may have written the first six lines of the title page, with. This oct 1981 ensign article published about the new edition to the book of mormon says as always, inspired. I thought id post some ideas about the title page while we wait for our stragglers to come on board. In the history of the church, joseph smith made an important clarification about the title page of the book of mormon. The spalding enigma part 2 did an angel of god in the late 1820s really give 18yearold con artist joseph smith the mormon bible, as he. The title page of the book of mormon declares that it was translated by the gift and power of god, but what do we know about this divine process. Title page step by step through the book of mormon. Joseph smith explained, the title page of the book of mormon is a literal translation, taken from the very last leaf, on the left hand side of the collection or book of plates history of the church, 1.
The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. This topic is developed in the discussion of the book of mormon title page. Moroni states the precise purposes of the book of mormon on the title pagewhich is to show unto the remnant of the house of israel. I think the reason we have the book of mormon is as the title page explains to convince people that jesus is the christ, manifesting himself unto all nations. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. According to the narrative in the book of mormon, the prophet mormon abridged the large plates, including the book of lehi the translation of which martin harris lost in july 1828 and the books of. An american, james adair, wrote a book a history of the american indians in 1775. The titlepage of the book of mormon is a literal translation, taken from the very last.
Title page from the original edition of the book of mormon this photocopy of the title page of the original 1830 edition of the book of mormon gives modern readers an idea of how the book first appeared. Virtually all other scholars and students of the book of mormon who have written commentary about the title page have reached exactly the same two conclusions. Joseph smith declared, the titlepage of the book of mormon is a literal translation, taken from the. And as joseph smith is a very ignorant man and is called the author on the title page, i cannot. The title page and moroni 10 book of mormon study notes. Joseph smith wrote a description of the title page of the book of mormon which was published in the times and seasons magazine 1842. The title page was first published on 26 june 1829 in the wayne sentinel, representing the first portion of the book of mormon to be published. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. The title page of the book of mormon refers to its primary records as abridgments. The brief fourword title the book of mormon is the same title that has appeared on the cover and title page of all editions and appears first on the title page of the current edition. According to the prophet joseph smith, the titlepage of the book of mormon is a literal translation, taken from the very last leaf, on the left hand side of the collection or book of plates, which contained the record which has been translated, the language of the whole running the same as all hebrew writing in general. Many studies have investigated book of mormon authorship because the book presents itself as a composite work of many ancient authors.
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