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Title:
The Book of Mormon / translated by Joseph Smith, Jr. ; introduction by Laurie F. Maffly-Kipp.
Author:
Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844.
Publication Information:
New York : Penguin Books, 2008.
Call Number:
BX8623 2008B
Abstract:
"THE BOOK OF MORMON is one of the most influential? as well as controversial?religious documents in American history, and is regarded as sacred scripture by followers around the world, including members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the fourth-largest religious body in the United States. According to Mormon belief, The Book of Mormon was inscribed on golden plates by ancient prophets. I t contains stories of ancient peoples migrating from the Near East to the Americas, and also explains that Jesus Christ appeared to the New World after his resurrection. The golden plates were discovered in upstate New York and translated by Joseph Smith, Jr., under the guidance of an angel, Moroni. From this divine revelation, Smith founded the Mormon sect, which is now comprised of more than 12.5 million members worldwide" --Publisher description.
ISBN:
9780143105534
Series:
Penguin classics

Penguin classics.
Physical Description:
xxxii, 598 pages ; 20 cm
General Note:
"First published in the United States of America 1830"--Title page verso.
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Contents:
The Book of Mormon -- The first book of Nephi -- The second book of Nephi -- The book of Jacob, brother of Nephi -- The book of Enos -- The book of Jarom -- The book of Omni -- The words of Mormon -- The book of Mosiah -- The book of Alma, the son of Alma -- The book of Helaman -- The third book of Nephi -- The fourth book of Nephi -- Book of Mormon -- Book of Ether -- The book of Moroni -- The testimony of three witnesses -- And also the testimony of eight witnesses.
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