The Book of Mormon provides spiritual nutrition, prescribes a plan of action, and connects us with the Holy Spirit.

The early twentieth century found the Japanese language in a state of flux—colloquial Japanese was very slowly beginning to replace classical written Japanese, whose grammar had remained relatively intact for centuries. At this time of change Elder Alma O. Taylor began his 1909 translation of the Book of Mormon. He choose initially to render the text into the colloquial style; however, prodded by his Japanese reviewers, Taylor quickly realized that no publicly praiseworthy translation could be made in colloquial Japanese. The choice to translate the Book of Mormon in the classical language, as well as to have successful Japanese author, Choko Ikuta, review and edit the translation, allowed the 1909 text to accurately portray doctrine as well as to be considered a major literary achievement.

Making an analysis of the Book of Abraham and the Book of Mormon, this dissertation concludes that Joseph Smith was a poet, who produced his scriptures not through plagiarism nor the gift of God, but through a “poetic phenomenon” as defined by Julia Kristeva and Jacques Derrida.

A Book of Mormon left in the author’s mailbox lay unread for several years. Prayer seemed to be the way to find the truthfulness of the book and dispel fearful and doubtful feelings. Assurance and conversion followed a simple prayer.

A polemical tract against Mormonism that declares the Book of Mormon is “in utter disagreement with the Bible,” and “Satanically- inspired” Discusses the Spaulding theory, the Eight Witnesses, and Charles Anthon.

A polemical tract against Mormonism. The writer considers the Book of Mormon to be “the greatest religious hoax ever perpetrated in America” Among other things he discusses the Anthon incident, the testimonies of the Book of Mormon witnesses, the alleged lack of archaeological evidence, the Spaulding theory, and other items.

Says that the Book of Mormon prophesied of the American nation, the United States—the struggle for independence, the establishment of democracy, and that no king would rule over the land.

Compares the Twelve Apostles who were with Christ during his ministry with the Nephite twelve that Christ ordained in the Americas, and discusses their relationship, positions, and responsibilities.

The LDS church accepts both the Bible and the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. The Book of Mormon, however, has received a more correct translation than has the Bible.

The material in this pamphlet was later published as Lectures XIV and XV in The Articles of Faith: A Series of Lectures on the Principal Doctrines of the LDS Church, 261-80. Salt Lake City: Deseret News Press, 1899. Later this was incorporated into A Study of The Articles of Faith, 255-95. Salt Lake City: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1924. The Book of Mormon came forth by the hand of Moroni to Joseph Smith. The Lord’s purpose in preserving the small plates of Nephi was divinely inspired to replace the 116 lost pages of manuscript. Bears testimony of its genuineness including the testimonies of the witnesses. The Book of Mormon is in agreement with the Bible. Archaeologists and ethnologists corroborate the teachings in the book. The ultimate test, however, is the witness of the Spirit to each reader according to the reader’s desire and willingness to accept the truth.

Brief summary of Book of Mormon story, and Joseph Smith’s translation. Modern revelation is not improbable. The Book of Mormon is “parallel volume” to the Bible, not a substitute; the two are not contradictory.

The matter presented in the following pages is published as Lectures XIV and XV, in the series entitled “ The Articles of Faith,” dealing with the principal doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, prepared and delivered by Dr. James E. TAlmage, and published by the Church, 1899. The two Lectures are presented in this separate form for the use and benefit of investigators and students, who desire to learn something of the most noted and characteristic volume among the Standard Works of the Church.

The matter presented in the following pages is published as Lectures XIV and XV, in the series entitled “ The Articles of Faith,” dealing with the principal doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, prepared and delivered by Dr. James E. TAlmage, and published by the Church, 1899. The two Lectures are presented in this separate form for the use and benefit of investigators and students, who desire to learn something of the most noted and characteristic volume among the Standard Works of the Church.

A paper that argues that “the commanding position of the United States among the world powers, and the prominent place of the American nation is to maintain as the exponent and champion of human rights were foreseen and predicted centuries before the beginning of the Christian era” by prophets of the Book of Mormon.

The term “Mormon,” a nickname given to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was derived from the scripture called the Book of Mormon. Members of the Church, however, are quick to point out that the proper name of their Church is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Under the direction of Moroni, Joseph Smith obtained the plates and translated them according to the gift and power of God. He was an unschooled boy and an instrument in the hands of the Lord who confounded the mighty with his work.

In response to his calling as a member of the First Presidency, Tanner quotes Nephi who said “I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded” (1 Nephi 3:7).

This article discusses how some reject the Book of Mormon on account of its supernatural origin. Joseph Smith claimed that an angel revealed to him where to find the plates and that God inspired him in translating them. However, the Book of Mormon is harmonious with the Bible, and the story of its origin should not surprise anyone.

Calls attention to the many difficulties that occurred during the translation and publication of the Bible. Although many people reject the Book of Mormon, it is yet the word of God and was translated correctly by a prophet of God.

Bears witness of the truth of the Book of Mormon, emphasizes that it is the best literature for missionary work, and recommends that we pursue all possible investigation, comparison, research, and scholarship (even for Book of Mormon geography) in Book of Mormon studies. Warns scholars to let the Book of Mormon speak for itself. The Book of Mormon clearly confirms a unity of authorship in Isaiah.

This article unites the Bible and the Book of Mormon in bearing witness that Jesus is the Christ. It gives an examination of the two texts reveals sixteen important facts concerning Christ’s mission, including his premortal and antemortal Godhood, his foreordination as the Redeemer, and the predictions of his birth to Mary. The testimony of two witnesses—the Bible and the Book of Mormon—establishes the truth.

A collection of papers from letters and journals kept by Talmage. Two letters report Talmage’s work on revision of the Book of Mormon, suggesting to the First Presidency a list of minor revisions.

Shows the connection between the name “Lehi” and the Lehigh Valley, Lehigh River, and Lehigh Mountain of Pennsylvania.

A testimony of the Book of Mormon and explanation of how it came into existence through the appearance of an angel.

Talmage exposes the fraudulent nature of relics found in Michigan claimed to be of ancient origin. He warns collectors of artifacts and Church members eager for external evidences of the Book of Mormon not to be deceived. Talmage explains his investigation, details eight reasons for his conclusions, and cites other recognized scholars who have labeled the “Michigan relics” as spurious.

A reprint of an article for Deseret Museum Bulletin, September 1911, with the addition of a letter from Miriam Brooks substantiating TAlmage’s observations.

Although the Book of Mormon is an invaluable history, its priceless character lies in its role as a second testimony of Jesus Christ.

The Book of Mormon would be nothing more than an “important contribution to the common find of human knowledge” if all it were no more than a history of the ancient Americans, but it is a new witness for Jesus Christ’s mission and ministry.

For centuries members of the Nephite and Lamanite communities looked forward to the time when Jesus would be born into the world. Such an occasion would be “a night of light” unto the world.

Both the Bible and the Book of Mormon testify of Christ. Author tells of the importance and significance of the two.

Recalls the coming forth of the Book of Mormon through Moroni, the Nephite prophet who appeared as an angel to Joseph Smith. Emphasizes that the Book of Mormon “stands as an independent witness of Jesus the Christ as the Son of the Eternal Father, and as the Redeemer”

The Nephites continued Lehi’s priesthood, especially the Aaronic priesthood connected with the law of Moses. The Book of Mormon is a witness of God that gives the account of God’s dealing with man through his holy priesthood. In time, both the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods were lost on both hemispheres.

Summarizes the Book of Mormon and the story of its coming forth, and explains that much of the opposition to the book was due to Joseph’s claim that he had been visited by an angel and received divine help in its translation. This claim was an affront to the dogma that miracles had ceased.

Presents the Book of Mormon as a scripture that originated on the American continent and gives a summary of its contents.

Talmage describes the eloquence and beauty of the parable of the shepherd in John 10. No one understood John 10:16 until the Book of Mormon taught that the other sheep were the scattered remnants of the house of Israel, some of whom were the Nephites and Lamanites.

The Book of Mormon is the stick of Joseph identified in Ezekiel 37:15-20. Lehi is a descendant of Joseph through Manasseh and Ishmael is the descendant of Ephraim, thus completing the house of Joseph.

Gives a narrative of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, Moroni’s visit and instructions to Joseph Smith. The Book of Mormon does not take the place of the Bible. The Bible foretold of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. The Spaulding theory regarding the origin of the Book of Mormon has been disproved.

In a lecture presented at several universities throughout the United States, Dr. James E. TAlmage spoke on early Latter-day Saint history. In this first part, he focused on the young Joseph Smith and the First Vision, as well as a basic overview of the Book of Mormon and its ancient origins.

In a lecture presented at several universities throughout the United States, Dr. James E. TAlmage spoke on early Latter-day Saint history. In this second part, he focused on the critical reception that the Book of Mormon received, and dismantles one popular theory of its origin. He mentions early Latter-day Saint missions to the “Lamanites” and the persecutions that the early Saints endured.

The coming forth of the Book of Mormon fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah that a testimony or speech would come forth “out of the dust” (Isaiah 29:4).

This article argues that, while the historical and ethnological information in the Book of Mormon is invaluable, the theological themes are far more important. The theological aspects in the Book of Mormon harmonize with those of the Bible.

Chapters 33-41, dedicated to the Book of Mormon, set forth the importance of the Book of Mormon in relation to the Bible, the account of Moroni’s visit to deliver the plates, the story of the Book of Mormon, the witnesses of the book, Ezekiel’s prophecy of the sticks of Joseph and Judah, the Book of Mormon as a witness for Christ, Jesus’ organization of the church in the Americas with all of the ordinances essential for salvation, Christ’s visit to his “other sheep” in America, and related items.

A brief history of the restoration of the Church and of the translation, the contents, and the importance of the Book of Mormon. [M.D.P.]”

Internal evidence testifies that the Book of Mormon fulfills both Old Testament prophecies as well as prophecies that are found within the pages of the Book of Mormon itself.

Presents an overview of the contents of the Book of Mormon, emphasizing the fact that Jesus Christ is the central character of the book, and that the LDS church is clearly distinguished from other Christian sects by the manner in which it believes in modern revelation. The Book of Mormon is an example of such revelation.

According to prophecy, Jesus Christ visited many persons on the American continent shortly after his resurrection. He established his Church and taught the people his gospel.

Briefly presents the history of Lehi and his family, including the separation between the Nephites and Lamanites. Descendants of the Lamanites became the American Indians.

In June of 1830, the first Latter-day Saint missionary Samuel Smith journeyed through the backcountry of western New York hoping to find parties interested in the recently published Book of Mormon. Advertising the volume as “a history of the origin of the Indians;’ he attempted to sell copies of the book his brother Joseph claimed to have translated from golden plates given to him by an angel. An etiological tale of the ancient inhabitants of the continent, the Book of Mormon described the emergence of two tribes: the righteous Nephites and wicked Lamanites. After the Lamanites’ rebellion against their relatives, the Book of Mormon recounted how God afflicted them for their iniquity. Whereas they were once “white, and exceedingly fair and delightsome;’ they became cursed with “a skin of blackness.” In the ensuing ethnic conflict, the black-skinned Lamanites ultimately triumphed over their “white” kin, overrunning and annihilating the Nephites to become the ancestors of modern-day Native Americans.

Tanner lists twenty passages from the Book of Mormon that were plagiarized from the Bible. Book of Mormon names do not match names of any native American cities or peoples. Book of Mormon prophets could not have known of Christ before his birth and Joseph Smith was not born from Lehi’s genealogy as the Book of Mormon says he was.

Argues against the claims made by the Book of Mormon and its authenticity. The Book of Mormon characters on the transcript taken to Professor Anthon hold no resemblance to those found in ancient American hieroglyphs preserved in marble.

This pamphlet, produced to replace A Key to the Book of Mormon,

Offers a challenge to all the world to examine the Book of Mormon closely to see if it will stand up under “every test” and analysis. Names used for cities and men never existed on this continent. Book of Mormon characters presented to Anthon are compared with Mayan hieroglyphs and there is no resemblance. Parts of the Book of Mormon have been borrowed from Shakespeare and the Bible.

A polemical pamphlet that offers evidence that Joseph Smith did not translate the Book of Mormon from an ancient text by arguing that Mayan hieroglyphics are not similar to the characters of the Anthon transcript.

Covers the period of time from Solomon to Christ. Shows a comparative chronologically of the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price, as well as early Church writings and writings of Joseph Fielding Smith.

Indicates the textual changes made in the Book of Mormon since the 1830 edition.

Polemical treatise challenging claims that some LDS members make regarding American archaeological finds and their implications for the Book of Mormon. Includes material on the Bat Creek Cave, the Kinderhook plates, and Stela 5.

A polemical booklet attempting to show how the 1980 discovery of the Anthon Transcript casts doubt upon the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. (Editor’s note: this transcript has since been shown to be a forgery.)

These volumes repeat much of the material found in the Tanners’ Mormonism: Shadow or Reality. Volume 2 deals entirely with the Book of Mormon. Over 400 parallels between verses in the New Testament and the Book of Mormon are given. Contains a discussion of theories regarding the Hebrew origin of the American Indians that were common in the days of Joseph Smith. The authors believe that the Book of Mormon is a product of Joseph Smith’s environment.

Article advertising the author’s book Covering Up The Black Hole in the Book of Mormon. Suggests that there is too much emphasis on Christ in the “Old Testament portion” of the Book of Mormon, gives examples of how Joseph Smith plagiarized from the Bible, and claims that a lack of Jewish festivals in the Book of Mormon proves its Protestant origin.

The authors provide “devastating” evidence that the Book of Mormon is a product of the 19th century. Upon losing the 116 pages of the Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith generalized information because he could not remember all the details of his original 116 pages. In order to further fill in this gap Smith plagiarized from the Bible in order to save his work. The presence of chiasmus in the Book of Mormon is unimpressive because similar structures can be found in Joseph Smith’s writings. This work is reviewed in N.145, T.335, and in R.468.

An analysis of two purported denials by Oliver Cowdery of his testimony regarding Mormonism and the Book of Mormon. The writer concludes that the two documents are probably spurious forgeries.

A critical appraisal of the research presented by Davis, Cowdery, and Scales (Who Really Wrote the Book of Mormon,

Examines B. H. Roberts’s unpublished manuscript, “A Book of Mormon Study,” and concludes that Mr. Roberts believed that the Book of Mormon was of human origins, and had been influenced by Priest’s Wonders of Nature and Providence. Shows photographs of the unpublished manuscript.

Tanner refutes the theory in Who Really Wrote the Book of Mormon?

Polemic challenging classic LDS Bible prooftexts prophesying of the Book of Mormon, attempting to diminish the impact of the testimonies of the Three Witnesses, discussing modes of translation, and citing attitudes of the Smithsonian Institute.

Advertisement for the authors’ work Ferguson’s Manuscript Unveiled, which deals with Thomas Ferguson’s loss of faith in the Book of Mormon as an ancient book.

“Besides the extensive list of parallels between the Bible and the Book of Mormon, this book examines many other possible sources used to create the text, i.e. the Apocrypha, the Westminster Confession, various newspapers and books, etc. Also examined is the Solomon Spalding theory, common phrases, chiasmus (Hebrew poetic form), influence of Freemasonry and folk magic, and the problems with the loss of the first 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript.”

In an attempt to discredit the idea that Joseph Smith could not have written the Book of Mormon himself, this article features a reproduction of a letter supposedly written by Lucy Smith, the mother of Joseph Smith. The letter has since been proven to be a Hofmann forgery.

A condensed version of Mormonism: Shadow or Reality?

The Book of Mormon was influenced by Thomas Paine’s The Age of Reason. The LDS church and its Book of Mormon undermine the Bible, and in doing so will destroy the very foundation upon which the Book of Mormon rests. Evidence is presented that shows that modern archaeological finds such as the Dead Sea Scrolls prove the Book of Mormon false in its attack on the Bible.

The “familiar spirit” of which the Book of Mormon speaks is used in the Bible to refer to evil spirits. The authors discuss the Masonic Enoch legend of a gold plate and draw comparisons with Mormon accounts.

An exposé of Mormonism. Asserts that the witnesses of the Book of Mormon were fickle and unreliable. Discusses various environmental factors that influenced Joseph Smith in the production of the Book of Mormon such as religious revivals, Protestant teachings of the time, anti-masonry, the Bible, theories regarding the Hebrew origin of the American Indian and Shakespeare’s writings. Various anachronisms are also discussed. Contains a criticism of stylometry and the Book of Mormon. Discusses Nephite coins, the Anthon incident, the Bat Creek inscription, Kinderhook plates, the Newark Stones, Izapa Stela 5, Book of Mormon geography, and others. This work is reviewed in R.469.

A duplication of B. H. Roberts’s personal “A Book of Mormon Study” (two copies) and “A Parallel,” which compared the Book of Mormon with Ethan Smith’s View of the Hebrews, using double columns.

In a rebuttal to charges that they are “demonized agents of the Mormon Church,” the authors give a critical review of Loftes Tryk’s book The Best Kept Secrets of the Book of Mormon

The author finds that the Martin Harris 1873 “White Salamander Letter,” “Joseph Smith III Blessing,” “Lucy Mack Smith’s 1829 Letter,” and “Joseph Smith’s 1825 letter” were forgeries. Reports the investigation of Mark Hofmann in chronological order. Contains interviews and newspaper reports concerning the investigation.

The writings of Jacob and his descendants form part of the small plates, a section of the Book of Mormon that Mormon included intact, presumably without editing. Only on the small plates may Joseph Smith have found someone’s “handwriting” other than that of Mormon or Moroni. Speaking in the first person, Jacob and his descendants seem more individual, even in translation, than other writers whose words were more obviously edited by Mormon and Moroni. From Jacob through Omni, the record displays the complex variety one expects of a text written by many hands. The stylistic diversity of Jacob and his descendants is a powerful witness that we are dealing with material written by several ancient authors rather than by one person in early nineteenth-century New York.

The word amateur derives from the Latin for “love.” An amateur is at root a lover—a lover of sport, science, art, and so forth. Tanner explains, “There is much to recommend the professional ethic, including rigor, methodology, high standards of review, and so forth. . . . Yet it is hoped that we also never cease to be amateurs in our professions—that is, passionate devotees of our disciplines.” This book gathers together brief messages entitled “Notes from an Amateur” that were periodically sent to the faculty at Brigham Young University by former academic vice president John S. Tanner. Tanner’s words reflect his years of experience as a scholar, an administrator, and a disciple, addressing with characteristic insight and wisdom an impressive range of topics from the seemingly mundane to the inspiring. This book is enhanced by the evocative art of Brian Kershisnik. ISBN 978-0-8425-2801-6

The first line of Nephi’s Psalm (found in 2 Nephi 4:16– 35) matches perfectly the iambic pentameter of Jean Sibelius’s Finlandia, more commonly known among Latter-day Saints as the hymn Be Still, My Soul. Because of this coincidence, John S. Tanner decided to write lyrics based on Nephi’s Psalm, called I Love the Lord, after which he solicited the help of Ronald J. Staheli in composing a musical arrangement based on Finlandia. Tanner later wrote another adaptation of Nephi’s Psalm, called Sometimes My Soul, using the tune of an American folk song. He explains the process of writing these two songs and the accompanying challenges.

Review of “Anti-Universalist Rhetoric in the Book of Mormon” (1993) by Dan Vogel.

The book of Ether is an edited version of the twenty-four gold plates found by Limhi and translated by Mosiah. Its themes include secret combinations, the importance of following prophets, and wickedness brings destruction. It teaches of Christ’s premortal spirit body, that Three Witnesses would testify of the Book of Mormon, and that a New Jerusalem will be built in the western hemisphere.

The author tells of his challenge to the Saints to read the Book of Mormon, and gives examples of people whose lives benefited from it. Keeping the two great commandments, first to love God with all your whole soul and the second to love your neighbor, begins within the walls of your own home.

Indicates the textual changes made in the Book of Mormon since the 1830 edition.

Polemical treatise challenging claims that some LDS members make regarding American archaeological finds and their implications for the Book of Mormon. Includes material on the Bat Creek Cave, the Kinderhook plates, and Stela 5.

A polemical booklet attempting to show how the 1980 discovery of the Anthon Transcript casts doubt upon the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. (Editor’s note: this transcript has since been shown to be a forgery.)

These volumes repeat much of the material found in the Tanners’ Mormonism: Shadow or Reality. Volume 2 deals entirely with the Book of Mormon. Over 400 parallels between verses in the New Testament and the Book of Mormon are given. Contains a discussion of theories regarding the Hebrew origin of the American Indians that were common in the days of Joseph Smith. The authors believe that the Book of Mormon is a product of Joseph Smith’s environment.

The authors provide “devastating” evidence that the Book of Mormon is a product of the 19th century. Upon losing the 116 pages of the Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith generalized information because he could not remember all the details of his original 116 pages. In order to further fill in this gap Smith plagiarized from the Bible in order to save his work. The presence of chiasmus in the Book of Mormon is unimpressive because similar structures can be found in Joseph Smith’s writings. This work is reviewed in N.145, T.335, and in R.468.

An analysis of two purported denials by Oliver Cowdery of his testimony regarding Mormonism and the Book of Mormon. The writer concludes that the two documents are probably spurious forgeries.

A critical appraisal of the research presented by Davis, Cowdery, and Scales (Who Really Wrote the Book of Mormon,

Passages from the Book of Mormon are juxtaposed with those found in various sources including the Journal of Discourses and the Doctrine and Covenants with the intent of showing that the doctrines of the Book of Mormon contradict other Church teachings on the same subject.

Presents parallel columns showing similarities between New Testament scriptures and counterpart scriptures in the Book of Mormon. The two scriptures agree because the Book of Mormon plagiarized the Bible.

Examines B. H. Roberts’s unpublished manuscript, “A Book of Mormon Study,” and concludes that Mr. Roberts believed that the Book of Mormon was of human origins, and had been influenced by Priest’s Wonders of Nature and Providence. Shows photographs of the unpublished manuscript.

Advertisement for the authors’ work Ferguson’s Manuscript Unveiled, which deals with Thomas Ferguson’s loss of faith in the Book of Mormon as an ancient book.

“Besides the extensive list of parallels between the Bible and the Book of Mormon, this book examines many other possible sources used to create the text, i.e. the Apocrypha, the Westminster Confession, various newspapers and books, etc. Also examined is the Solomon Spalding theory, common phrases, chiasmus (Hebrew poetic form), influence of Freemasonry and folk magic, and the problems with the loss of the first 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript.”

In an attempt to discredit the idea that Joseph Smith could not have written the Book of Mormon himself, this article features a reproduction of a letter supposedly written by Lucy Smith, the mother of Joseph Smith. The letter has since been proven to be a Hofmann forgery.

A condensed version of Mormonism: Shadow or Reality?

The Book of Mormon was influenced by Thomas Paine’s The Age of Reason. The LDS church and its Book of Mormon undermine the Bible, and in doing so will destroy the very foundation upon which the Book of Mormon rests. Evidence is presented that shows that modern archaeological finds such as the Dead Sea Scrolls prove the Book of Mormon false in its attack on the Bible.

The “familiar spirit” of which the Book of Mormon speaks is used in the Bible to refer to evil spirits. The authors discuss the Masonic Enoch legend of a gold plate and draw comparisons with Mormon accounts.

An exposé of Mormonism. Asserts that the witnesses of the Book of Mormon were fickle and unreliable. Discusses various environmental factors that influenced Joseph Smith in the production of the Book of Mormon such as religious revivals, Protestant teachings of the time, anti-masonry, the Bible, theories regarding the Hebrew origin of the American Indian and Shakespeare’s writings. Various anachronisms are also discussed. Contains a criticism of stylometry and the Book of Mormon. Discusses Nephite coins, the Anthon incident, the Bat Creek inscription, Kinderhook plates, the Newark Stones, Izapa Stela 5, Book of Mormon geography, and others. This work is reviewed in R.469.

A duplication of B. H. Roberts’s personal “A Book of Mormon Study” (two copies) and “A Parallel,” which compared the Book of Mormon with Ethan Smith’s View of the Hebrews, using double columns.

In a rebuttal to charges that they are “demonized agents of the Mormon Church,” the authors give a critical review of Loftes Tryk’s book The Best Kept Secrets of the Book of Mormon

As we search, pray, and believe, we will recognize miracles in our lives and become miracle workers in the lives of others.

You and I can not only survive but prevail, as did Moroni, in our efforts to stand for truth in perilous times.

Each of our [Christlike] deeds may share only a pinpoint of light, but added together they begin to make a significant difference.

Are the scriptures delicious to us—as precious as gold and sweeter than honey? Do we feast on them, delight in them, and ponder them as Nephi taught?

A testimonial about the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. The author makes statements defending the Book of Mormon against charges that it is a replacement for the Bible and that it was plagiarized from the Spaulding manuscript.

Presenters at this symposium included Robert L. Millet, Robert J. Matthews, Monte S. Nyman, S. Kent Brown, Joseph Fielding McConkie, and numerous others. The subjects covered include prayer, the doctrine of translation, the gathering at the temple, service, and more. Papers are based on the book of 3 Nephi and Christ’s visit to America.

The Eighth Annual Book of Mormon Symposium at BYU Chapters 9 through 30 of 3 Nephi are perhaps the most choice part of the entire Book of Mormon because this section chronicles the transcendent visit of the Risen Lord to the Nephite Saints, His profound teachings, and His amazing, compassionate ministry. His recorded actions and utterance during this period offer remarkable scope for a reverent and knowledgeable review such as that done by sixteen scholars in this book. The 3 Nephi text, like that of the entire Book of Mormon, is shown to be “remarkably efficient” and to give “extraordinary unity and coherence to . . . its message.” ISBN 0-8849-4913-3

The Sixth Annual Book of Mormon Symposium at BYU Nineteen papers on a variety of topics related to the largest book in the Book of Mormon, Alma, make up this volume. These topics include the relevance of the book of Alma to our modern situation, classic discourses of Alma the Younger, the doctrinal and spiritual understanding afforded by Alma’s counsel to his son Corianton, and an enlightening look at the anti-Christ Korihor. The missionary experiences of the sons of Mosiah and Captain Moroni are also discussed. The conclusions drawn in these papers reflect the authors’ testimony of what Alma himself knew to be true: that God’s word has—and always will have—“a great tendency to lead the people to do that which [is] just.” ISBN 0-8849-4841-2

Presenters included Dean L. Larsen, Rex C. Reeve Jr., Robert J. Matthews, Robert L. Millet, and others. The topics include the “New Meaning of ‘Restoration,’ ” anti-Christs, faith and freedom, and others, all based on the book of Alma.

The Second Annual Book of Mormon Symposium at BYU In a variety of themes and approaches, the symposium papers reproduced in this volume explore the first book in the Book of Mormon—First Nephi. The value of the Book of Mormon, historical background of the plates, and the title page are all discussed. How the Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ, how its biblical allusions and its affirmations of God’s dealings with man establish the truth of the Bible; and how textual evidences further verify the authenticity of the Book of Mormon are demonstrated. ISBN 0-8849-4647-9

The Ninth Annual Book of Mormon Symposium at BYU As the final installment in the book of Mormon Symposium series, this volume examines the last four books of the Nephite record: 4 Nephi, Mormon, Ether, and Moroni. Perhaps more than any other part in the Book of Mormon, this section powerfully portrays the cycle through which the ancient inhabitants of America passed many times—the cycle that took them from righteousness to wickedness, from Zion to destruction. Twenty-five contributors here explore the details of this tragic cycle—as it occurred in both the Nephite and the Jaredite civilizations—and also discuss many related doctrinal and historical issues. Realizing the Book of Mormon’s relevance to our day, the writers further take the opportunity to point out the many modern applications. ISBN 0-8849-4974-5

Presenters included Russell M. Nelson, Robert Millet, Robert J. Matthews, Thomas W. Mackay, Monte S. Nyman, and others. The topics include sanctification, secret covenant teachings of men, the dangers of a class society, and many others found in the books of Helaman and 3 Nephi.

The Fourth Annual Book of Mormon Symposium at BYU The remarks of this volume are centered on the small plates of Nephi—Jacob through the Words of Mormon. The greatness of Lehi’s son Jacob is brought out, with special reference to his remarkable grasp of the doctrine of the Atonement, his powerful preaching about Christ, and his affirmations as to the central role of Christ in all gospel dispensations. Enos, Amaleki, and the anti-Christ Sherem are other topics discussed. Clarification is given on the structure of the Book of Mormon in terms of the large and the small plates of Nephi, the plates of Mormon (the abridgment), and the Words of Mormon. Latter-day Saint scholars who have experience the spiritual power of the Book of Mormon share here their insights on specific themes. ISBN 0-8849-4734-3

A group of speeches given at an annual Book of Mormon symposium at Brigham Young University. Subjects include King Benjamin, Noah, the Atonement, government, the natural man, Abinadi, priesthood, church discipline in Mosiah, and more.

Compilation of Book of Mormon symposium addresses delivered at Brigham Young University. Subjects include free agency, the promised land, the fall of man, the Lamanite mark, God’s covenants with the house of Israel, the Atonement, the brass plates, the law of witnesses, and more.

“As the final installment in the book of Mormon Symposium series, this volume examines the last four books of the Nephite record : 4 Nephi, Mormon, Ether, and Moroni. Perhaps more than any other part in the Book of Mormon, this section powerfully portrays the cycle through which the ancient inhabitants of America passed many times-the cycle that took them from righteousness to wickedness, from Zion to destruction. Twenty-five contributors here explore the details of this tragic cycle-as it occurred in both the Nephite and the Jaredite civilizations-and also discuss many related doctrinal and historical issues. Realizing the Book of Mormon’s relevance to our day, the writers further take the opportunity to point out the many modern applications.” [Publisher]

The Lectures on Faith are among the oldest of LDS writings. They formed the basis for doctrinal studies in the School for the Elders during the winter of 1834–35 and ever since have been highly valued in the Church. They constitute a substantial historical and doctrinal heritage from early Restoration years. Bringing together in one volume the background, the history, the text, and an informed and stimulating commentary, this book makes a major contribution to an understanding of the subject and therefore to the reader’s efforts to live the great principle of faith in Jesus Christ. ISBN 0-8849-4725-4

This second of two volumes of essays honoring Hugh Nibley includes scholarly papers based on what the authors have learned from Nibley. Nearly every major subject that Dr. Nibley has encompassed in his vast learning and scholarly production is represented here by at least one article. Topics include the sacrament covenant in Third Nephi, the Lamanite view of Book of Mormon history, external evidences of the Book of Mormon, proper names in the Book of Mormon, the brass plates version of Genesis, the composition of Lehi’s family, ancient burials of metal documents in stone boxes, repentance as rethinking, Mormon history’s encounter with secular modernity, and Judaism in the 20th century.

A polemical work against Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon. Among other things, the author attempts to use stylometry to establish the single authorship of the Book of Mormon by Joseph Smith. This work is reviewed in G.100, L.086, W.156, and in H.272.

A polemical work against Mormon scripture. Author accepts the Spaulding theory and asserts that the Book of Mormon plagiarizes the Bible, contains ungrammatical expressions and absurd anachronisms, contradicts the Bible, and contains many evidences of being a “vile imposture”

Text of an address dealing with the Book of Mormon’s history and prophecies about America. Nephi’s vision of the land of promise and Moroni’s warning to the Gentiles are lessons for us today.

Relates his conversion relative to the Book of Mormon and explains how he applied the instructions to Oliver Cowdery to himself (D&C 8-9) when he was commissioned to translate the Book of Mormon into Japanese.

Contains a rehearsal of the great apostasy and events related to the Restoration, including the coming forth of the Book of Mormon from the hands of the angel Moroni. The book contains the message of the everlasting gospel.

An illustrated storybook about Lehi, paraphrased and told in first person from the perspective of Nephi. [D.M.] ”

BYU accepts the copyrights of Kirkham’s two new books, A New Witness for Christ in America. Kirkham describes his motives behind writing the books and his experience of publishing the work. He also discusses the coming forth of the Book of Mormon to the world.

The immense ruins in Central America should dispel any doubts that the Book of Mormon records the history of ancient civilizations of America.

It is helpful to compare Stephens’s writings on Central America with the Book of Mormon, for his works help to verify the Book of Mormon.

An account of the discovery of the Kinderhook plates—six brass plates held together by a ring. R. Wiley discovered them in a mound and hoped that Joseph Smith would be able to decipher them and that they would prove the authenticity of the Book of Mormon.

Supports the case that archaeology proves the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. Cites as an example the ruins of ancient cities, castles, and temples lying near Santa Fe, Texas.

Supports the case that archaeology proves the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. Cites as an example the ruins of ancient cities, castles, and temples lying near Santa Fe, Texas.

Suggests that the ruins of a wall of earth discovered in Michigan is evidence that an extinct race built the wall.

Argues against false statements made regarding the coming forth of the Book of Mormon and the idea that Sidney Rigdon had altered the Spaulding manuscript to produce the Book of Mormon.

Through the employment of biblical scriptures, Taylor answers Rev. Heys’s complaints about “Mormonism” Heys argues against Mormon doctrines: the Book of Mormon does not possess equal authority with the Bible; little children are incapable of sin; all without the law are alive in Christ; immersion is the proper mode of baptism; it is a mockery before God to baptize little children.

Chapter 14 points out many references to Christ’s Atonement in the Book of Mormon. The law of Moses was a shadow and type of the Atonement, which was fulfilled by Jesus who gave his own life.

Discourses by Bishop L. W. Hardy, Elder Erastus Snow, President John Taylor, delivered at a Meeting Held in Nephi, on Wednesday Evening, May 15, 1878. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.

Reports of ruins of temples, castles, and pyramids adorned with reliefs and frescos. Many of the buildings were oriented eastward and possessed walls that were finished with a hard composition like concrete. It was thought that these ruins were archaeological evidences of the Book of Mormon.

Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at Bountiful, Davis County, on Sunday Afternoon, December 1, 1878. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.

Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Evening, December 14, 1884. Reported By: John Irvine.

Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at a Priesthood Meeting, held in the Salt Lake Assembly Hall, Saturday Evening, October 6, 1883. Reported By: John Irvine.

Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at Logan Conference, Sunday Afternoon, August 6, 1882. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.

Discourse by Elder John Taylor, delivered in the Meetinghouse, at Nephi, Juab County, Sunday Morning April 19, 1874. Reported By: David W. Evans.

Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday, Feb. 11, 1883 Reported By: Unknown.

Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered in the Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, Sunday, Feb. 11, 1883. Reported By: Unknown.

Discourse by President John Taylor, delivered at Bountiful, Sunday, A. M., June 26, 1881. Reported By: Geo. F. Gibbs.

The term word of God is used in rich and varied ways in the Book of Mormon. The word of God is of great worth and is clearly identified with Christ, or the Logos. The word of God is often portrayed as a two-edged sword, is associated with creation and power, provides both comfort and discomfort, is nourishing and enlightening, and plays a role in the last days. The fundamental characteristics of the word of God are constant throughout scripture.

The final editors of the Book of Mormon, Mormon and Moroni, selected the message of the Book of Mormon under the inspiration of God. It was their intent to present a clear message by relating the events of their era to those who would live in the present era. The book is also a testimony of Christ.

This outline, prepared for missionaries, contains twelve reading assignments, each of which provides study helps intended to assist the missionaries in stimulating the interest of investigators.